Openings/Closings

LaSpada's Flagship Store to Relocate

By Dori Zinn Mon., Jan. 7 2013 at 8:28 AM
Categories: Clean Plate Charlie Eats South Florida, Openings/Closings
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After 40 years of handing out hoagies to the loyal Lauderdale-by-the-Sea residents, LaSpada's will close its doors at 4346 Seagrape Drive. More »
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Fuku in West Palm Beach: "Angry Lobster" and a Food Network Star

By Nicole Danna Fri., Sep. 28 2012 at 8:49 AM
Categories: Clean Plate Charlie Eats South Florida
 
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Spiced angry lobster, one of Fuku's signature dishes.

It used to be that you couldn't find a descent Asian-themed restaurant anywhere near downtown West Palm Beach. That was until about six months ago, when several Asian-themed establishments showed up. Among them Fuku (pronounced foo-koo), a bold new lounge-like pan-Asian concept that opened this August on the far east end of Clematis Street. With dining-room décor that could be featured in the next issue of Architectural Digest and sexy takes on sushi created by a former Food Network Star competitor, Fuku offers a dining experience unlike any other downtown.

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Thasos Greek Taverna in Fort Lauderdale: First Look

By Nicole Danna Thu., Sep. 27 2012 at 7:32 AM
Categories: Clean Plate Charlie Eats South Florida

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Thasos' shrimp saganaki prepared with Metaxa and lemon.
A drop kick from the ocean a few blocks north of downtown Fort Lauderdale's waterfront hustle, you'll find Thasos Greek Taverna -- the new Greek restaurant from first-time restaurateurs Gus Leontarakis and Sophia Mylona. The building at the corner of A1A and Oakland Park Boulevard was once a Denny's but has been converted into a white, statuesque establishment. Inside, the owners are going for an elegant, modern-chic take on Greek cuisine.

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Monday: Hell's Kitchen Food Truck Invasion With Chef Robyn Almodovar

By Carissa Chesanek Thu., May 31 2012 at 6:00 AM
Categories: Clean Plate Charlie Eats South Florida, Food Truck News
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Local chef Robyn Almodovar always had a love for food and proved it while working at The Forge, Devito South Beach, and the Royal Palm Hotel.

Now she's showing off her culinary skills to a national audience as one of the 18 contestants on Season 10 of FOX's Hell's Kitchen, premiering Monday, June 4, 8pm EST.

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Fort Lauderdale's Jo-Jo's Tacos: Get the Ghost Chili Salsa and Prepare to Sweat

By Melissa McCart Mon., Oct. 17 2011 at 10:54 AM
Categories: Clean Plate Charlie Eats South Florida
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​"I was hearing from customers that our salsa just wasn't hot enough," said Joseph Parsons, chef at Jo-Jo's Tacos in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. "So I decided to make a salsa from the hottest stuff I could find." 

Parsons ordered dried Bhut Jolokias to conjure serious heat.

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Italian Sausages or Hot Dogs? Which Ones and Where to Go

By Melissa McCart Fri., Oct. 14 2011 at 4:09 PM
Categories: Clean Plate Charlie Eats South Florida
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​When given the choice between Italian sausage or hot dogs, in my past it had been no brainer. Despite that they're both made with animal innards, pork and pork fat is more of a delight than beef parts--or whatever's inside hot dog casings. Italian sausage also arrives on better bread, the crusty Italian roll. 

My preference was tested last week when I foraged for lunch after being berated by a colleague for not eating more hot dogs and hamburgers. I'd had a total of zero dawgs since I've arrived and only one sausage outing at Cafe Heidelberg.

First stop on weiner forage number one was Hot Dog Heaven, against my colleague's suggestion to hit up Big City Dogs.
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Las Olas Gourmet and Wine in Fort Lauderdale: A Quiet Nook for Breakfast Through Late Night

By Melissa McCart Fri., Oct. 14 2011 at 3:17 PM
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​Las Olas Gourmet and Wine tucks around the corner from the main drag, though you wouldn't know it. A respectable eat-in option, it's a lunch spot and after work stop-off that remains below the radar, despite that it opened in 2003. 

A dark marble bar and flooring, wooden chairs, and drop lighting make 

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Clean Plate Charlie Night at PL8 Is This Thursday

By Melissa McCart Tue., Oct. 4 2011 at 7:00 AM
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​Only two more days until Clean Plate Charlie Night at PL8, during which diners at the restaurant between 6 and 9 p.m. on Thursday can weigh in on menu items to help determine the final cut.

At dinner, you'll receive this ballot, on which you can rank delicious dishes a 5, which equals

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Where to Find the Freshest Oysters in South Florida

By Melissa McCart Tue., Sep. 20 2011 at 12:30 PM
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​A few weeks ago, at the start of September, I hit up a favorite little oyster bar back in D.C. only to be served a dozen that bathed in opaque milky liquor. Milky oysters aren't a sign that they're bad, but it is a sign they're spawning: a sure bet they'll be thin and flaccid, their flavor diminished. Since they were less-than-ideal, I sent them back.

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Five Dishes to Try at New Times' Fourth-Annual Pairings on September 15

By Melissa McCart Mon., Sep. 12 2011 at 2:16 PM
Categories: Clean Plate Charlie Eats South Florida
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Tuna tartar is among the more photogenic bites to make an appearance at this year's event.
​As we're counting down to the New Times Pairings event this Thursday at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, I've been perusing lineups as they're posted over at Wine Watch. Some trends so far: Restaurants are counting on pork buns, sliders, meatballs, and tacos to please crowds. Lamb makes an appearance as a slider and as a coffee-braised cheek dish. Ceviche, tartar, and sushi are offered up aplenty. Big reds pair with beef raviolis or pasta and sausage dishes. And from what I gather, beer pairings weave throughout the event, something I've been wanting in restaurants around town but have found very little of on everyday menus (special events are another story). Some teasers after the jump.

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Buddha Sky Bar, Cafe Maxx, Casa d'Angelo, Farraddays, Yolo
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