"Check, Please!" encore

Some of you may have noticed that we are currently re-broadcasting our Season 1 episodes.  And, some of you, who just recently discovered the show, are catching them for the first time.

We will be running the Season 1 line-up for the next couple of months, while we search for corporate sponsorship to continue production on another series of episodes.   We hope to be back in the studio with new guests and new restaurant recommendations this Fall.

In the meantime, keep those applications coming.  Sometime this summer, we will be conducting preliminary phone interviews for our future guest reviewers.

The best way to make sure your application stands out:  We look for applicants with loads of personality, who recommend restaurants that are totally unique. 

Stay tuned!

The winner is....

This week's winner is Makayla Clanton.  She will receive a $100 gift certificate to River Oyster Bar in Miami.  Enjoy!

The answer to last week's question...(What type of salmon did one of our guests rave about at the River Oyster Bar?")...was IRISH salmon.  Thanks to all who participated, and special thanks to River Oyster Bar for their very generous donation.

Where's the Pasta Nazi?

Since we taped the episode featuring Chef Francesco at Pasta And....we understand that the restaurant is under new management.  We've been asking around about where Francesco might be now -- and we've heard that his homemade pastas can now be tasted at a place called Mario's in Parkland. 

Please let us know if you're familiar with Mario's -- and whether our beloved Pasta Nazi has indeed been spotted there.  Inquiring minds (and palates) want to know!

QUESTION of the week for 4/20 & 4/22

QUESTION OF THE WEEK for 4/20 & 4/22: "What type of salmon did one of our guests rave about at the River Oyster Bar?" Tune in Mon. or Wed. @ 7:30 pm and e-mail the answer to: info@checkpleasefl.com

You just may win a free meal to one of our featured restaurants!

WINNERS this week are:

Congratulations to our winners this week!

Jeri Posner will receive a home chef's dream -- a gift basket jam packed with goodies from our Season 2 sponsor, Badia -- including spices, marinades, olive oil....all kinds of good stuff.  Happy Cooking!

Janice (last name TBD) wins a huge basket full of delicioso coffees, courtesy of Season 2 sponsor, Don Francisco.  Happy Brewing!

Stay tuned to the blog - or find us on Facebook - for chances to win more great prizes.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK for 4/13 & 4/15

For a chance to win some FABULOUS prizes from our sponsors, watch this week's episode (Monday or Wednesday @ 7:30 pm) to learn the answer to this question:

"What 'event' did Belle & Maxwell's cater for one of our guest reviewers?"

Once you know the answer, e-mail it to us at info@checkpleasefl.com.  Please note "contest" in the subject line.  We've got some great prizes from our Season 2 sponsors to give away, so don't miss out!  Good luck to all who enter.

Contest Winners this week

The winners of our contest are:

--Lindsay Houston wins dinner for two at Il Toscano in Weston.

--Erin Booher wins a "Sunday at Sublime" -- private champagne/caviar party for up to ten guests at Sublime in Ft. Lauderdale.

--Ed Mozzar wins lunch for two at La Camaronera in Miami.

Congrats to our winners and a special thanks to Il Toscano, Sublime, and La Camaronera for their generous prize donations!

The correct answer to the Question of the Week ("According to our guest reviewer, what type of oil is used to fry the fish at La Camaronera?") was soy/soybean oil!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK for 4/6 & 4/8

Want to get in on the drawing for our great weekly prizes?  It's simple.  Just watch Check, Please! South Florida this week and discover the answer to the following question:

According to our guest reviewer, what type of oil is used to fry the fish at La Camaronera?

Once you know the answer, e-mail it to us at info@checkpleasefl.com.  Please reference "contest" in the subject line.

Please DO NOT post answers here.  Those who do will be eliminated from the contest.

This week, we will be giving away prizes donated by Il Toscano in Weston, Sublime in Fort Lauderdale, and La Camaronera in Miami.  Special thanks to these restaurants for their generous donations.

And the winners are....

This week's winners are:

H. Rauch wins brunch for two at Sundy House in Delray;

Anne Angelopoulos wins a $75 gift certificate to Les Halles in Coral Gables;

and Richard D'Amico wins a $50 gift certificate to Paella Grill in Pembroke Pines.

Congratulations to our winners and special thanks to our featured restaurants for their very generous donations.

What's your take?

This week, our guest reviewers visited Paella Grill for Spanish tapas in Pembroke Pines, Sundy House for "New Florida" cuisine in Delray Beach, and Les Halles for French comfort food in Coral Gables.  Now, it's your turn to give us some feedback.  Have you visited any of these spots?  If so, do you agree with our guests' reviews?  And if not, which featured restaurants do you plan to visit?

We'd love to hear from you!