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De Romo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant: “Golden Palate®” Authentic, Upscale, NY-Style Italian in Bonita Springs, Florida

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

De Romo’s, located in the beautiful Promenade Shopping Center in Bonita Springs is Southwest Florida’s premier gourmet and authentic Italian-American market, with owners straight from the Bronx and Arthur Avenue (New York’s largest “Little Italy”), features imported Italian specialty products, … Continue reading →

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C’est La Vie! Authentic French Patisserie & Cafe’ in Downtown Sarasota, Florida

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

It’s easy to forget that you’re in Florida and not in France once you set foot inside Sarasota’s beloved Patisserie and Cafe’, C’est La Vie. When owners Christophe and Geraldine Coutelle moved to Sarasota 18 years ago, it was their mission … Continue reading →

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Trattoria Diane: Roman-Inspired Cuisine in Historic Roslyn, Long Island, NY

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

Trattoria Diane is owned by veteran restaurateurs, John Durkin and wife Diane Margaritis, next door to their 10-year-old bakery. The couple originally called their restaurant Diane’s when it first opened in 1992, serving predominantly French cuisine. Over the years, the … Continue reading →