Author Archives: Fred Bollaci

About Fred Bollaci

I'm CEO and President of Fred Bollaci Enterprises. I lost more than 100 pounds while living "La Dolce Vita" and I'm now known as "The Healthy Gourmet." Sample the good life with me through fitness, fine food, and good wine. Meet chefs who cater to a healthy gourmet lifestyle through my Golden Palate blog.

BREAKING NEWS: FRED BOLLACI’S FIRST BOOK ‘THE RESTAURANT DIET’ TO BE PUBLISHED AND ON SHELVES IN JANUARY 2018!

NEW YORK, NY and PALM BEACH, FL Fred Bollaci is delighted to officially announce his first book deal today for his much-anticipated gourmet weight loss book, detailing how Fred lost 150 pounds back in 2009 and has kept it off … Continue reading

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Recipe: La Grenouille’s “Salmon en Papilotte” (Baked in Parchment), New York, NY

La Grenouille’s Salmon en Papilotte, courtesy of La Grenouille, NY Courtesy of La Grenouille Ingredients: Serves 4 4 -5 oz fillets of red snapper, skin/bones removed 1 medium bulb fennel, sliced thin, green fronds removed and reserved 1 cup fava … Continue reading

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Recipe: Henry’s Magical Split Pea Soup, Boca Raton-Delray Beach, Florida!

  Recipe courtesy of Henry’s Ingredients: CORN STOCK: Mirepoix for the soup: 3 large ears fresh corn, cut in half 6 cups large diced mirepoix (carrots, onions & celery in equal proportions) 1 cup firm-packed fresh parsley sprigs 1 medium … Continue reading

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The Golden Palate: Recipe: “Berries and Bubbles” Cocktail by Ocean Prime, Naples, Florida (Locations nationwide)

  Berries & Bubbles is the all-time best selling cocktail at Ocean Prime, an upscale chain of supper clubs that specializes in prime seafood and steaks, owned by the Cameron Mitchell Group in Columbus, Ohio. Berries & Bubbles is a favorite … Continue reading

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The French Brasserie Rustique: Golden Palate Authentic French Brasserie by Charter Member Vincenzo Betulia (Osteria Tulia/Bar Tulia) in Downtown Naples, Florida!

    Fred Bollaci, Amy Bensinger, and Chef/Owner Vincenzo Betulia. The newest restaurant from Vincenzo Betulia, award-winning chef and leader in the Southwest Florida culinary evolution, pays homage to turn of the century Parisian brasseries. Enjoy classic country and coastal … Continue reading

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