Kentucky Fried Chicken in China is certainly different than here in the states. Here in the states, KFC sells buckets of chicken suitable for eating. In China, however, KFC apparently sells giant fish sandwiches suitable for squashing Democratic leaders. China’s KFC is running commercials for their new fish sandwich featuring…
Delray Beach may just be the most happening neighborhood between South Beach and New York City. With great bars, live music, and restaurants ranging from beach shacks to fine dining, Delray Beach has something for everyone. All these bars and restaurants means one other thing — a thriving “in the…
The 83rd-annual Academy Award nominees were announced last week, including the categories for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.Before the big winners are announced February 27, let’s take a listen to all of the involved parties. Yes, this is still Randy Newman’s favorite season, but Nine Inch Nails’ Trent…
With over a dozen locations in beach and party towns throughout America, Wet Willie’s is a drinking institution. The mere sight of Wet Willie’s rows of alcoholic slushie machines screams “party till you puke”. Since we love to get our drink on, we caught up with one of the bartenders…
Picture this – it’s a warm Saturday afternoon in Ft. Lauderdale and you’ve spent the day doing some work around the house. Now it’s time to relax so you pop the top off a cold one and guzzle down a refreshing mouthful of… whisky? …
There are three things that Lady Gaga loves — wearing crazy (and sometimes edible) clothes, her “monsters” and Tweeting. So it should be no surprise that Lady Gaga just Tweeted the full lyrics to “Born This Way,” the title song from Gaga’s much anticipated third album, set to be released…
Flickr/Ama Lia Hold The Sweaty Cheese Lady Gaga is arguably the most talked about, listened to and watched performer right now. Who can resist her catchy songs, weird videos and completely strange costumes? Anyone who can rock a meat dress and wear leather underwear to catch a plane is bound to…
Art & wine Promenade, Northwood Village, West Palm Beach, free event, wine tasting Wine tastes better when its’s free It’s the end of a long working week and you want go out, have fun and maybe have a nice glass of wine – without any cash outlay. Problem solved…
This week we featured a two-part interview with Talay Thai chef Charlie Soo. Check out the other parts here and here. Charlie agreed to share one of his amazing recipes (complete with sense of humor) with Clean Plate Charlie readers. Try this one at home!…
Many people think that Twitter is just a means to learn too much about overexposed celebrities. Granted, when John Mayer talks about his “little friend” or when P.Ditty shares his love for tantric sex many people question the value of Twitter. So what exactly is Twitter good for? Tweetups that…
We’re continuing our interview with Talay Thai Chef Charlie Soo. Part I of the interview can be found here. Clean Plate Charlie: You’ve worked in a lot of different cities — why did you open Talay Thai in Palm Beach Gardens? Chef Charlie Soo: Miami may have the glitz, but…
American Idol has never exactly been Masterpiece Theatre, nor has it ever been known to be cool and trendy (Rock Star Supernova please come back). That hasn’t stopped it from being a worldwide phenomenon and the top rated television show in the United States since its inception in 2002. In…
The Florida Department of Business and Regulation seems to have had a quiet week. Though Health Inspectors didn’t shut down any restaurants for violations, that doesn’t mean that we didn’t uncover some pretty disgusting findings like live flies, small flying insects, live roaches and even trapped birds. The offenders are:…
Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is suing the operators, owners and suppliers of the House of Representatives cafeteria in Washington, DC for selling him a sandwich wrap that had an unpitted olive in it back in 2008. The lawsuit claims the Congressman bit into an olive pit hidden in the wrap and…
UPDATE: An update recently posted on Jimmy’s Margaritaville website states that “Jimmy has been released from the hospital and is doing well”. Jimmy Buffett fell off the stage at the end of his Sydney, Australia concert last night and was rushed to the St. Vincent’s hospital with a head…
Watch your back, Colonel Sanders. Flavor Flav, the snickering, clock-wearing pimp daddy from Public Enemy, is opening his own fried chicken restaurant — in Clinton, Iowa, of all places. Flavor Flav’s Chicken (FFC) opens this Monday, serving fried chicken, ribs, and traditional sides. Flavor Flav says that this is the…
Chef Charlie Soo opened Talay Thai in a strip mall in Palm Beach Gardens in 2008. Since then, his commitment to serving quality food at reasonable prices has won his restaurant numerous awards and a loyal following. Soo attributes his success to fresh ingredients, long hours, and a wicked sense…
Taco Bell is the universal staple food of teenagers and stoners everywhere. While no one ever claimed that Taco Bell was good for you, it’s been the go-to cheap hangover food for years, and since most people eat Taco Bell only after seriously polluting their bodies anyway, what further harm could a…
Move over, Space Needle and Stratosphere restaurant! The world’s tallest restaurant has just opened in Dubai, and the view and prices are as high as you can get without wings. Atmosphere is located on the 122nd floor of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa building. The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and includes an…
“totally awesome entertainment award” has to go to Plantation’s Hot Stuff Grille. It’s not every restaurant that would plan a combination wrestling match, hot dog eating contest, and charity fundraiser all in one night, but Hot Stuff Grille seized the opportunity…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s also the only time most people will generally eat only carbs and sugar and call it a meal (come on, unless you’re a stoner you probably don’t eat donuts or pancakes for dinner). Enjoy a recession-friendly free breakfast with one of these amazing coupon…
It’s almost the stuff of fairytales. Hidden away between Andrews Avenue and Davie Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, lies a lttle house and garden. In that house, Two Ugly Sisters (which, by the way, is the legal name of their company) serve lunch to a loyal following, filling the house with…
