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.

Florida Winefest Media Sponsors Fred Bollaci and Venu Magazine Attend James Beard Replica Dinner by Chefs Chris Covelli and Paul Mattison and Caymus Wines to Benefit Children’s Charities on April 15th, 2017 in Sarasota, Florida!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

April 15, 2017 Sarasota, FL Several dozen lucky patrons got to enjoy exquisite cuisine paired with wines from Caymus (the Wagner family) at Golden Palate restaurant, Mattison’s 41 in Sarasota to benefit Florida Winefest & Auction, which has raised over … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci Enterprises and Venu Magazine Media Sponsors at Florida Winefest & Auction in Sarasota to Benefit Disadvantaged Children

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

APRIL 10, 2017 SARASOTA, FL Fred Bollaci, CEO/President of Palm Beach-based Fred Bollaci Enterprises and Tracey Thomas, Owner/Publisher of Fairfield, CT-based Venu Magazine were on hand this weekend in Sarasota for the 27th annual Florida Winefest & Auction benefiting disadvantaged … Continue reading →

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Venu Magazine and Fred Bollaci Enterprises Sponsor the 2017 Florida Winefest in Sarasota; Spring 2017 Venu Magazine Features Fred Bollaci’s Golden Palate Appetite Column on Florida Winefest!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

March 6, 2017 PALM BEACH, FL, FAIRFIELD CT, AND SARASOTA, FL Fred Bollaci Enterprises and Venu Magazine are proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2017 Florida Winefest to be held in Sarasota April 6th-9th, 2017. The much anticipated events … Continue reading →

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The Golden Palate: Cafe Barbosso: “The Real Deal” for Casual, Yet Chic “NYC Italian American” in Sarasota, Florida! PS: Don’t Miss the Eggplant!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

The Eggplant layered with Béchamel and mozzarella is delicious!   If you’re a native New Yorker and Italian American like I am, and happen to be visiting or living in Sarasota, Florida, and are homesick for good “New York Style” … Continue reading →

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Recipes for Vermont Maple Chicken and Ali’s Quinoa Meatballs by Renowned Chef Amy Chamberlain in Manchester, Vermont!

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Amy Chamberlain.   Chef Amy has also shared her recipe for Ali’s Quinoa Meat(less) Balls. “Ali is my vegetarian cousin who made them for me once and I created my own recipe for them. I … Continue reading →

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