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Hollister Nurse-in an "Eyesore": Mothers are Pissed

By Sara Ventiera Fri., Jan. 11 2013 at 12:08 PM
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Love it or hate it: in most states women are allowed to breastfeed in public. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of that fact--restaurant, store, and mall managers included. Being that the majority of the population is not well versed in breastfeeding law, mothers with their boobs out tend to get involved in awkward situations.

Due to an incident at a Hollister store in Texas, breastfeeding advocates across the country staged a nationwide nurse-in. In most malls, the protests went smoothly: mothers and babies just nursing away. However, the events at one Delaware mall led to the police being called and a Facebook page bitchfest. Someone from the mall was quoted as saying: "I hope you don't mind if suck on my wife's breast in public."

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Sorry, Drake: YOLO Has Been Trademarked

By Sara Ventiera Fri., Jan. 4 2013 at 7:30 AM
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Earlier this week, Canadian rapper Drake uploaded some instagram pictures of clothing bearing the acronym "YOLO" at a Walgreens and a Macy's suggesting the businesses pay up for using "his" catchphrase.

Clean Plate Charlie spoke to restauranteur Tim Petrillo, co-owner of YOLO in Fort Lauderdale to get his take on Drake's lawsuit threats. Petrillo's response, "I think Drake saying that is such a joke."

Why so funny? Because Petrillo actually holds the YOLO trademark.

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- Rapper Drake Thinks He Owns the Term YOLO-- But Did he and Rick Ross Crib the Phrase From the Fort Lauderdale Restaurant?
- YOLO Restaurant Owner in Fort Lauderdale Responds to Drake's Claims

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Rapper Drake Thinks He Owns the Term YOLO -- But Did He and Rick Ross Crib the Phrase from the Fort Lauderdale Restaurant?

By Sara Ventiera Thu., Jan. 3 2013 at 8:40 AM
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YOLO: love it or hate it, it's the new 'in' acronym. It's become the catchphrase excuse for all things ridiculous: drunken sorority girl hook-ups, speeding, frat boy public urination, Darwin Award-like behavior, or any other insignificant experience deemed to be worthy of a hashtag by social media users themselves. We get it, you've seized the day.

While the term has been a part of our lexicon for years now, it was popularized in Drake's 2011 song "The Motto." Now the rapper wants royalties for use of the phrase. Clean Plate Charlie spoke to Tim Petrillo of the Restaurant People -- the group that owns Fort Lauderdale restaurant ;YOLO -- to get his take on the trademark catchphrase.

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- Where to Host Your Company Holiday Party in South Florida (Hint: Booze is a Must Have)
- Q & A with Restauranteur Tim Petrillo of YOLO, Tarpon Bend, and now Vibe
- Tim Petrillo, Co-Owner of YOLO, Tarpon Bend, Vibe, etc. (Part 2)
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Donald Trump Tells Glenfiddich, "Ya Fired!"

By Rebecca Dittmar Fri., Dec. 7 2012 at 11:08 AM
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"'Fiddich, ya fired!"

Every once in a while the overgrown toddler that is Donald Trump throws a billionaire-sized temper tantrum because something didn't go his way or someone hurt his wittle feewings.

Like any self respecting megalomaniac, he unilaterally assumes that everyone in the universe except the offender is on his side.

In this case, the entire nation of Scotland and Trump are supposed to be offended. The perp? Distillers of Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky, William Grant & Sons.

Of course, it was the nation of Scotland that collectively did the thing that offended Trump, but when you're a billionaire, you don't let pesky little details like facts and reality get in your way.

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13 Year Old Girl Wants Easy Bake Ovens To Be Marketed To Boys

By Laine Doss Tue., Dec. 4 2012 at 11:24 AM
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Easy Bake -- should we make one in blue?

If you ask any chef working in an American kitchen today, you'll probably hear that the industry is male-dominated. Though there are a fair share of women behind the burners, the kitchen is physically demanding, sometimes dangerous, and usually off-color. There's no time for crying, feelings, or even a break.

Read Also: Michelle Bernstein on Why There Are So Few Women Chefs

Last year, Clean Plate Charlie interviewed chef Michelle Bernstein who confirmed that the majority of kitchen workers are men, possibly because of the conditions, "No one in school or on cooking shows tells you how labor-intensive it is. It's backbreaking work. You look like shit. You can't wear anything attractive. This is not appealing to most women." More »

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"Rally for the Right to Know": Activists Gather at Yellow Green Market

By Sara Ventiera Mon., Oct. 22 2012 at 11:45 AM
Categories: Ethical Eating, Food Fight
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Participating Bands: The Holstered, Blue Sky Drive, Left on Red, Vesper Sparrow.
In honor of last week's World Food Day, a group of local activists gathered Saturday at Hollywood's Yellow Green Market. The group gathered together to show support for an initiative, Propostion 37, that will appear on the November ballot in California. Food activists nationwide are pushing an effort to require mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods, a.k.a. GMOs. California is the first state where the proposal has made it to the ballot.

The rally featured guest speakers, live music, raffles, and booths. Clean Plate Charlie caught up with some of the participants involved.

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- World Food Day Today (October 16): GMO Protest at Yellow Green Market
- Keep Your Frankenfood Outta My Publix (or at Least Label it, Please): Protestors Rally Against Genetically Modified Foods

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World Food Day Today (October 16): GMO Protest at Yellow Green Market

By Sara Ventiera Tue., Oct. 16 2012 at 9:49 AM
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Today is world food day. Originally started in 1981 to honor to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, it is now used to promote advocacy campaigns for nonprofits. This year, World Food's focus is on ending hunger through Agricultural Cooperatives; however some groups are using the day to honor and mobilize other food related campaigns. 

Many anti-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) groups are using the day to raise awareness about their crusade to require mandatory labeling. These groups have kicked into high-gear this year to support California's Proposition 37, the first initiative of its kind, that would mandate labeling of GMO foods. To help California's Prop. 37, the Fishman Institute and RawOne Foods are sponsoring a rally.

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Farms in the Acreage May Have to Shut Down Because of Noisy Rooster in Jupiter Farms

By Sara Ventiera Tue., Jul. 24 2012 at 7:09 AM
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On the way to the Acreage, I exit the turnpike and turn onto Beeline Highway. There is not much around. Large forested lots with a few scattered gas stations -- the image one would expect when heading out to a farm. I felt as though I had stepped away from suburban south Florida.

Within a few miles, this starts to change. The overgrown look quickly turns into well-manicured shopping centers, gated communities, and golf courses. Not exactly the expectation I had in mind. I had assumed an area zoned "Agricultural Residential" would have a bucolic feel, not the country club esthetic of Boca Raton. Then again, the Acreage is situated right next to West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.

Over the past couple of decades, gentrification has been the trend for south Florida. Old ranch-style farmhouses have given way to 4,000-square-foot McMansions. The long-term residents, many of whom keep farm animals, are eventually zoned out. It happened to Davie. And it might happen here now.

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Chick-fil-A President's Antigay Comments Spark Social-Media Frenzy [Update:Chick-fil-A Issues Statement]

By Misha Grosvenor Thu., Jul. 19 2012 at 11:06 AM
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Sunday is a very emotional day for me. I feel guilty if I've skipped church, angry that I can't buy beer before noon, and envious when I have to wait in an endless line for brunch, watching everyone else enjoying their eggs Benedict. Inevitably, I cruise around looking for something else to eat and feel enraged as I drive past Chick-fil-A and notice that as usual, they are closed on "The Lord's Day."

It's no secret that Chick-fil-A proudly touts its Christian values, much to the chagrin of those of us who just want to kick it with a tasty chicken sandwich on a Sunday afternoon.

Recently, the company's president, Dan Cathy, made comments on gay marriage that have sparked a social-media frenzy with thousands vowing to eat less "chikin'" and threatening to boycott the popular chain.

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Riverside Market: Will It Have to Move Now?

By Deirdra Funcheon Mon., Jul. 16 2012 at 9:23 AM
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Over the past few months, we've told you about the troubles facing Julian Siegel of Riverside Market. He opened the small food and beer joint in Riverside Park/Sailboat Bend six years ago, to the delight of neighborhood drinkers and eaters (but especially drinkers). With more than 500 kinds of beer and a small but delicious selection of foods, Riverside Market has become the neighborhood hangout. You could grab a beer out of the cooler yourself, pop it open and hang on the couch, and pay by the honor system.

But success has come with a couple of headaches.

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