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.

Vincenzo Betulia (Charter Member Osteria/Bar Tulia) Debuts His New Authentic French Brasserie, “The French” in Naples, Florida!

Fred Bollaci and Chef Vincenzo Betulia at The French Brasserie Rustique in Naples, Florida. January 20, 2017 Acclaimed Chef Vincenzo Betulia and Partner in the Campagna Hospitality Group Debuts “The French” at a VIP/Media reception this past Wednesday January 18th. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Oysters with Tuna Tartare by Boathouse in Traverse City, Michigan!

  Oysters & Tartare recipe by Boathouse Executive Chef James Morse in Traverse City, Michigan 6 oysters serving Ingredients 1 fresh yellow-fin tuna steak (approx. 8 ounces) 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon mirin (found in your Asian food section … Continue reading

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Fred Bollaci Enterprises & Venu Magazine To Be Media Sponsors of 2017 Florida Winefest & Auction, 27 Years in Sarasota, FL $8 Million to Children’s Charities, April 6th-9th, 2017, “The Friendliest Wine Festival in the Nation”

January 7, 2017 Sarasota, FL Fred Bollaci of New York City and Palm Beach-based Fred Bollaci Enterprises, known as the definitive international healthy gourmet lifestyle, food, wine, and travel expert along with prestigious Fairfield, CT-based Venu Magazine have officially announced … Continue reading

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Recipe: German Christmas Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage by Chef Ray Arpke of Euphemia Haye (Longboat Key)!

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Raymond Arpke and Euphemia Haye Restaurant.   This makes an excellent Christmas Day dish, and is steeped in German tradition. It takes a week to marinate the beef, so if you want to enjoy this, … Continue reading

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Recipes from Chef Piombo from Nonna’s at The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor (Traverse City), Michigan

Photos and Recipe courtesy of The Homestead Resort. Chef Piombo, winner of the “North” in the 2009 Chef’s Challenge last week, shares his recipe for Turkey Breast Roulade. Judge Chef Michelle Bommarito commended Piombo for his originality saying, “We (the … Continue reading

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