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.

Maison Blanche: Elegant Parisian Fine Dining, Now a Golden Palate® Partner, Longboat Key (Sarasota), Florida

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Maison Blanche, a hidden gem in the middle of Longboat Key, minutes to Sarasota (located in the Four Winds Resort on the beach) has been awarded the Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Certificate of Excellence® and named a Golden Palate … Continue reading →

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The Continental: Top Shelf Prime & Wagyu Steaks, Fresh Seafood, and Sophisticated ‘Al Fresco’ Dining in Naples, Florida

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  The Continental, owned by the D’Amico Group of Naples and Minneapolis has been recognized as a Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Partner® featuring outstanding prime, Australian Kobe, Italian Piedmontese beef, and authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu beef, fresh seafood

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Recipe: Cheers to Sarasota’s Best Cocktail: The Bramble at State Street Eating House + Cocktails!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

As I mentioned in my recent column in VENU Magazine all about the top Golden Palate® dining destinations in Florida, if you are going to have one cocktail in Sarasota, have the Bramble at State Street–if you haven’t yet, do … Continue reading →

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Michael’s on East, in Sarasota, Florida, Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence in Food, Wine, & Hospitality: Recipe for Black Pepper Corn-Crusted Scottish Salmon Fennel-Onion Confit with Citrus Beurre Blanc

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Black Pepper Corn-Crusted Scottish Salmon Fennel-Onion Confit, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Citrus Beurre Blanc Courtesy of Michael’s on East, by Chef Jamil Serves 4 For the Salmon 4 7oz Scottish Salmon 2 Tablespoon of Freshly Ground Black Pepper Kosher … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Perfect for Easter! Slow Braised Heritage Pork “Osso Buco” & Risotto alla Parmigiano from Newest Golden Palate Charter Member® Osteria Tulia/ Bar Tulia (Acclaimed Chef Vincenzo Betulia) in Naples!

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Braised Heritage Pork “Osso Buco” and Risotto alla Parmigiano You may substitute lamb shanks or Veal Shanks in place of the pork. Recipe courtesy of Vincenzo Betulia Total Time: 5 hr 5 min Prep: 30 min Cook: 4 hr 35 … Continue reading →

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