Recipe: “Cacio e Pepe” by Chef Vincenzo Betulia (Osteria Tulia/Bar Tulia) in Naples, FL

Cacio e Pepe Serves 6 Total cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 lbs dried bucatini, (preferably a high-quality artisan brand, such as Giuseppe Cocco, Alfeltra) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (about ¼ stick) 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp … Continue reading

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Recipe: Eggplant Pie by Trattoria Romana in Boca Raton, FL

  Recipe courtesy of Trattoria Romana and featured in “The Restaurant Diet” Trattoria Romana’s Eggplant pie 6 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 ½ quarts marinara sauce 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano … Continue reading

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Recipe: Blistered Shishito Peppers with Anna Maria Island Bottarga by Golden Palate Jack Dusty at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, FL

Photo by Fred Bollaci (pictured with lemon zest and grilled lemon as another option) Recipe courtesy of Jack Dusty Blistered Shishito Peppers with Anna Maria Island Bottarga Ingredients: 4 ounces local shishito peppers ½ cup canola oil Half lemon, freshly … Continue reading

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The Boathouse: Gourmet Waterfront Dining on Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan!

  A twenty-plus-year restaurant industry veteran, owner Doug Kosch’s philosophy is that dining out should be more than entertainment; it should be an occasion of joy and fulfillment. From start to finish, it is the mission of the staff at the Boathouse to … Continue reading

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Recipe: Manhattan Clam Chowder by James Beard Finalist Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, FL: Perfect for Your Summer Clam Bake or Get Together!

    Manhattan Clam Chowder- Courtesy of James Beard Finalist Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, FL. Zach Bell founded No Kid Hungry’s Palm Beach Chapter, and is an alum of Cafe’ Boulud in Palm … Continue reading

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