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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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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Pan-Seared Salmon (Recipe serves 4) Blistered Tomato Ragoût, Ricotta Gnudi, Wild Mushrooms,& Balsamic-Scented Watercress by Michael’s on East, Sarasota, Florida

Recipe courtesy of Michael’s on East Pan-Seared Salmon (Recipe serves 4) Blistered Tomato Ragoût, Ricotta Gnudi, Wild Mushrooms,& Balsamic-Scented Watercress For the Gnudi Ingredients: 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour, divided 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 Egg … Continue reading

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Florida’s Tampa Bay Area: A Foodie Destination Whose Time Has Come; A Great Area for Floridians to “Staycation” this Summer!

Tuna special with mango sorbet at edison food + drink lab in Tampa. This post was originally written and supposed to be published in mid March, 2020, the height of Florida’s winter-spring tourism season, and a great time to be … Continue reading

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Recipe: Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL) Pan-Seared Mahi Plaki (Greek) Style

  Recipe courtesy of Michael’s on East Our Executive Chef, Jamil Pineda, shared this recipe with Sarasota’s Abc7 News on November 21, 2019. Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi Plaki Style The term plaki (plah-KEE) in Greek is used to describe a dish … Continue reading

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