It’s been a long time, but a prime spot on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach is about to get busy again. Bar Louie just inked a deal to lease 200 Clematis, a space formerly occupied by Cafe Mediterraneo and, before that, by Pescatore restaurant. The two-story corner property sits right by the fountain and [...]
Read MoreCHEF ALLEN SUSSER IS HEADED north. Hailed as “The Ponce de Leon of New Floridian cooking” by The New York Times, Chef Allen was an original member of the Mango Gang, the group of chefs who helped put Florida cuisine on the map. But forget the tropical-inspired fare that helped make him famous in the [...]
Read MoreBurgers go gourmet with exotic fare, stylish decor By.JuSTINE GRIFFIN Staffwriter Burgers are going upmarket in South Florida, with $20 versions packed with exotic ingredients joining the 89-centvariety from McDonalds. Nearly half of Americans eat a burger at least once a week, according to Technomic, a food consulting firm. Even though diners are overall spending less these days, most are willing [...]
Read MoreChef Allen is one of Florida’s favorite, most-successful and most-influential chefs. He graduated top of his class from the New York City Technical College, Restaurant Management School in 1976 and after receiving his Bachelors Degree in Hospitality from Florida International University, Allen went on to work at the Bristol in Paris and Le Cirque in [...]
Read MoreIt’s new beginnings for Chef Allen Susser, who, along with Tom Prakas, Lee and George Heaton, has opened Burger Barin Palm Beach Gardens this week. After shutering his 25 year Miami mainstay in April, Chef Allen focused his attention on establishing a gourmet burger concept at various Florida locations, starting with the prototype located in Donald Ross [...]
Read MoreSouth Florida restaurateur Dave Manero is making good on this promise to “BurgerFi” America.Seven months after opening his first BurgerFi in Lauderdale-by-the Sea and a second shortly thereafter in Delray Beach Manero has signed on several franchisees and is taking his concept national, with restaurants planned for the Carolinas, Texas, NewYork City and Connecticut. In [...]
Read MoreThe carnivore clan felt honored to be invited to a preview of the new Burger Bar, by Chef Allen. Perhaps we have achieved culinary credibility? Located in Donald Ross Village, it is a franchise offered by Chef Allen Susser, who gained widespread acclaim for the James Beard Award winning Chef Allen’s in North Miami Beach. [...]
Read MoreCeleb chef and original Mango Gang member Allen Susser has opened a second Burger Bar in Palm Beach Gardens along with restaurant Realtor Tom Prakas and developers George and Lee Heaton. The original is in the Fort Lauderdale Airport, a small version of the new one. The group plans to open several based on the [...]
Read MoreDowntown can be a good location for retail, especially in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Delray Beach and Boca Raton, where the food and entertainment draw locals and tourists. That was the message Thursday night as members of the International Council of Shopping Centers gathered to "get the lowdown on the downtowns." The real estate [...]
Read MoreWhat started as a sticker denoting someone whose life centers on the ocean – surfer dudes and beach bum types – Salt life is evolving into big business for a group ofJacksonville R&R restaurateurs. And now ROUNDUP they are heading south. Greg Saig, managing Susan R. Miller partner ofSalt Life Restaurant Group, and his partners [...]
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