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.

Fred Bollaci Enterprises in 27 East (Your Connection to the Hamptons)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

The Southampton Press and 27East.com, featured news of Fred Bollaci Enterprises latest exclusive Golden Palate Partners: the Southampton, Long Island landmarks, 75 East and The Golden Pear Cafe in a recent Business Brief.

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Vitello “Dolce Vita” (Veal with Ham, Mushrooms, Sage and Wine Demi-Glace) from Tampa’s renowned Donatello (featured in my book)

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

Vitello Dolce Vita- a signature recipe at Tampa’s renowned Donatello for over 30 years! This is an absolutely delicious dish, and pairs well with jumbo asparagus, and a glass of red wine, such as Belcolle Dolcetto d’Alba from Italy (shown … Continue reading →

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Donatello: Authentic, Romantic, Golden Palate®: Celebrating 30 Years as Tampa’s Top Italian!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

Donatello, 232 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 813.875.6660 Donatello, a personal favorite for 30 years continues to deliver some of the best Italian cuisine in the states, and a consistently excellent dining experience unlike any other. The reason for … Continue reading →

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Italian-American Summer Green Bean and Potato Salad for July 4th!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

Italian-American Summer Green Bean and Potato Salad for July 4th (Serves 12-20 as an appetizer or for a pot luck)   This great and light salad should be kept at room temperature if serving within two hours of preparing, otherwise … Continue reading →

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Golden Palate Jack Dusty at the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota, Florida and Recipe: Cornmeal Blinis with Lemon Crème Fraiche

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

Jack Dusty is known for its raw bar featuring fresh oysters, clams and shellfish. Jack Dusty has been awarded the Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Certificate of Excellence.   Jack Dusty is the cool, contemporary, new seafood focused restaurant in the … Continue reading →

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