Author Archives: Fred Bollaci
The Pink Elephant: A Fun, Sophisticated Island Favorite for Lunch & Dinner in Boca Grande, Florida
Affectionately known as “The Pink” guests have gathered at this charming restaurant for great food, signature drinks and refined service for over 60 years. Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2019. Open for dinner year round, and lunch daily … Continue reading
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Tagged al fresco, boca grande, dog friendly, gasparilla inn, gasparilla island, gazpacho, key lime pie, onion soup, outdoor dining, pink, pink elephant, seafood, the pink, the pink elephant
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Rigatoni Montanaro (With Mushrooms, Sausage, Tomato, Cognac, and Cream) from Tramonti in Delray Beach, Florida
Photo by Fred Bollaci Tramonti’s Rigatoni Montanaro This is a favorite pasta dish from Tramonti, a wonderful Italian (Neapolitan) restaurant on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida. It is one of 100 top restaurants featured in my first book, “The … Continue reading
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Tagged delray, delray beach, italian, montanaro, pasta, rigatoni, tramonti
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Soft Shell Crab Oreganata by Trattoria Romana in Boca Raton, Florida
Trattoria Romana’s Famous Soft Shell Crab (and a bonus rendition from La Nouvelle Maison, their sister restaurant down the street, specializing in gourmet French cuisine. Soft-Shell Crab Oreganata (Trattoria Romana) Photo by Fred Bollaci. I have made many a last-minute … Continue reading
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Key Lime Pie Recipe from The Pink Elephant at The Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande, Florida
Key Lime Pie Recipe Courtesy of The Pink Elephant Restaurant/The Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande, Florida Owned by the William Farish family, the famed Gasparilla Inn has played host to many notables throughout its storied history, including Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, … Continue reading
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Gasparilla Inn’s Famous Blueberry Pancakes, Boca Grande, Florida
Gasparilla Inn’s Famous Pancakes, perfect for Brunching at home this weekend (their oatmeal ones are incredible, I’m going to ask for that one next, I assume it’s just the addition of some of their cooked Irish Steel Cut Oatmeal, which … Continue reading
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