Run With the Tigers

Tigers are pretty badass. And no, we’re not referring to your skintight tiger-print pants. We’re talking about the animal, and unfortunately, they’re kind of on the way out. Malayan Tigers are down to fewer than 300 in the world — in case you’re wondering, that’s, like, the population of one…

Dada Bazaar

We’re all kind of busy these days. Work probably takes up a large majority of your time. If you need to multitask eating, shopping, and socializing in one event, Dada is holding its monthly Dada Bazaar on Thursday. Hosted by Taylor Adair Boutique and Couture Accessories by J&K, the event…

Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction

For the record: Human trafficking is illegal. But selling men and women for charity is totally fine. Thursday at 7 p.m., Roxy’s in West Palm Beach will be hosting the sixth-annual Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction for Juvenile Diabetes Research. A benefit for the Ride to Cure Team for the Juvenile Diabetes Research…

Drink to Independence

If you were going to judge countries based on their holidays, the Irish would be thought of as the world’s hardest partiers. And Mexicans would come in a close second. Well, if you’re looking to party like a Mexican to celebrate our friendly neighbors’ culture on Cinco de Mayo, there…

Spanish and South American Wine Dinner

If you’re looking to liven up the workweek with a fancy dinner, the Grateful Palate is hosting a five-course wine dinner – with sparkling wine reception and passed hors d’oeuvres – on Thursday at 7 p.m. The event is $80 per person. Reservations required. Call 954-467-1998. Thu., May 2, 7…

23. Lauren Bowen of Tap 42

Generally, like everything else in the culinary industry–or pretty much any career field outside teaching or nursing–craft beer tends to be a man’s game. Obviously, given the industry’s massive growth, they are obviously doing a good job, but it’s rather refreshing to see some estrogen on the scene. Cue: Lauren…

24. Dean Max of DJM Restaurants

New Times’ Best Of Broward-Palm Beach 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 30 of our favorite tastemakers — restaurateurs, chefs, bartenders, and other foodies who make the South Florida food scene what it is. We’ll start with number 30 and lead up to…

Funky Buddha Announces Date for Grand Opening

The time has come. After a long wait and eager anticipation, the fine citizens of the City of Oakland Park are finally getting their very own brewery. The highly esteemed Funky Buddha Brewery has finally announced its grand opening. Details after the jump. See Also: – Funky Buddha Taps Into…

Ten Best Happy Hours in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Ahh. Happy hour. That wonderful time of day when a smiling bartender, cheap booze, and inexpensive food are intended to dissipate all of your workday’s stress. Of course, you could go for a run or do something healthy to blow off some steam, but where’s the fun in that? To…

Today Is Administrative Assistants Day: Where to Find the Deals

These days, it seems like everybody has his or her day: mothers, fathers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, workers. Everyone deserves some appreciation and all, but what about the person running your entire business? Today is National Administrative Assistants Day. And to show some appreciation local restaurants are giving out the goods…

Mixologist Iliya Dimitrov on How to Make the Perfect Negroni

Whether it’s an obsession with Mad Men or just a sense of boredom with overly sweet, flavored vodkas, classic cocktails are making a resurgence. Whatever the cause, we think it’s pretty awesome. The classic Negroni is one of those “in” drinks. Supposedly developed in Florence, Italy, in 1919, when Count…

29. Chris and Jordan Bellus of Laser Wolf

New Times’ Best Of Broward-Palm Beach 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 30 of our favorite tastemakers — restaurateurs, chefs, bartenders, and other foodies who make the South Florida food scene what it is. We’ll start with number 30 and lead up to…

Sneak Peak at Shake Shack Boca Raton, Officially Opens Monday

Every burger place seems to have its diehard followers. West coaster’s swear by In-N-Out. South Floridian’s freak out over BurgerFi. Other people love Smashburger. Whatever the case, there surely is no loss of options when it comes to finding a decent burger. Well, Shake Shack has now descended upon Boca…

Poo Brew? Japanese Brewery Makes Elephant Poo Beer

Since craft beer has come onto the scene we’ve been seeing some interesting flavors pop up in beer: peanut butter cup, maple bacon, spirulina wit, oysters, rocky mountain oysters–i.e. bull testicles. And for the more part, we’ve gotten fairly used to these strange additions to our beer–okay, maybe not the…