Tim Doolittle is the chef de cuisine at Emeril’s Miami Beach. Hailing from Kansas City, Chef Doolittle has worked in the industry since he was 18. His resume includes Wolfgang Puck and some of Kansas City’s best American restaurants. Most recently, he specialized in modern American fare as executive chef at Postrio and…
Dear Phil Collins: I just heard that you’re retiring from the music business, mainly because years of drumming caused hearing loss, a dislocated vertebrae, and nerve damage. Seriously? You can’t quit, Phil. You’re iconic. It’s just that no one really realizes how iconic you are. I don’t know why, but…
On The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert showed his jealous side by making fun of Jimmy Fallon’s new Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream “Late Night Snack.” Colbert said that the ice cream, which has salted caramel popcorn and chocolate-covered potato chips, sounded like “the Pringles Man took a dump in an…
Mardi Gras is the annual celebration of beads, parades, costumes, and drinking in New Orleans. Though Mardi Gras is celebrated for weeks, the main party is Fat Tuesday. If you haven’t already planned your New Orleans getaway, you’re probably too late to celebrate there. Luckily, there are a bunch of restaurants…
Free Fries! Stoners and College Students are weeping for joy. We know how much you love Chick-fil-A. It’s got an almost-cultish following. But did you ever stop to think if Chick-fil-A loves you back? The answer is a resounding yes! Chick-fil-A is showing the love,because today from 2PM – 4PM, Chick-fil-A will be…
Chef Charles Coe is the star of the new television series Catch, Clean Cook. Set in the Caribbean, Chef Charles and takes viewers to different exotic locales where he and his crew make a wonderful meal using only the freshest local ingredients. Clean Plate Charlie interviewed Chef Charles and you…
If you’ve dreamed of running off to cooking school but can’t afford the time or money, take a little mini-course with Michael Schwartz, one of South Florida’s hottest chefs, next week. Michael Schwartz, owner of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and author of the cookbook, Michael’s Genuine Food, is demonstrating…
Last week on Top Chef Dale gets kicked off for a lousy Amberjack and the cheftestants were shocked, especially Richard. It’s up to the final five. One step away from the final four. Pressure is on. Padma comes into the cheftestants’ condo unannounced. Richard says this is a zoo, don’t get…
We’re continuing our interview with Chef Charles Coe. Part I of our interview can be found here. Clean Plate Charlie: What tips do you have for chefs who want to try a greener approach in the kitchen? Charles Coe: It’s not a new way of thinking, it’s an old approach…
I scream…you scream…we all scream for breast milk? Well, maybe we all did when we were babies, but a U.K. ice cream shop thinks we’re still secretly yearning for a little frozen boob juice. London officials have seized the entire supply of “Baby Gaga” ice cream from a shop called Icecreamists, and…
The restaurants at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino are not exactly known for their subtle architecture. On giant two- and three-story façades, signs proclaim in eight-foot lettering: “Tequila! Italian Food! Burgers!” By comparison, Bongo’s Cuban Café is extremely elegant. The building is a nondescript white with an espresso-brown…
Chef Charles Coe has over 20 years experience behind the burner. Coe graduated Valedictorian from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, was appointed Head Chef at Marrriott’s Boston Copley Place. He has worked in various FLorida kitchens, most recently as Executive Chef at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort. Chef…
Once a year, South Beach turns into the ultimate playground for adults. Filled with shows, food, and fun, it’s basically Disney World for grownups. At the Grand Tasting Village, guests are given a Waterford Crystal glass and free reign to drink as much booze from 1 to 5 p.m. in…
There are a lot of celebrity hosts at the various South Beach Food and Wine Festival events. By what we can tell, hosting duties at these events pretty much mean showing up and schmoozing with friends and fans. Some hosts are seen more than others. Duff Goldmann, for example, was…
The giant festival party tent was transformed once again last evening for “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”, where celebs and celebrity chefs don’t actually cook themselves, but present a dish from a favorite restaurant. It’s a fun way for these celebs to kick back with a glass of wine and meet…
All photos by Laine DossWhile most larger SoBe Wine & Food Festival events happen in the giant tents on the beach, the location on the ticket of the Let Them Eat Cake party, hosted by Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse, was that of a parking garage on Lincoln Road and…
Last evening’s Bubble Q on the beach has everything a huge tropical soiree could ask for – good music, great food, stunning decor, champagne corks popping endlessly and celebs. A gigantic white chandelier was the focal point of the tent, under which handsome men in black with neon green ties poured…
Last night Geoffrey Zakarian represented New York restaurant The National at The South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Burger Bash. Geoffrey will also appear at the sold out The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Clean Plate Charlie recently interviewed Geoffrey and you can read the interview here and here. If you…
Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray, is one of the most popular events at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. One of the first events to be sold out, the 2011 Burger Bash featured 26 chefs presenting their best burgers. Last evening’s Burger Bash was packed with celebrity chefs…
Prosecco and wine flowed at Scarpetta last evening as Food Network Magazine kicked off The South Beach Wine & Food Festival with a chef-studded event. The Food Network Magazine event was a prelude to the festivities of the SoBe fest, which officially gets under way today. Celebrity chefs were spotted…
In the last Top Chef, Angelo packed his knives because of a salty dish. Mike is totally freaking out about Angelo leaving. Even Tiffany thought it would be her turn to leave. Quickfire Challenge Paula Deen is there. Paula-freaking-Deen! Antonia says the challenge is going to be a “fry me…
Yesterday, we printed part I of out interview with Geoffrey Zakarian. If you missed it, you can read it here. Today we present part II. Clean Plate Charlie: Where will you eat in Miami when you’re here? Any secret places? Geoffrey Zakarian: The problem with secret places is that they…
