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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!

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Fred Bollaci

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 →

Posted in Florida Golden Palate Partners | Tagged clearwater, clearwater beach, dunedin, florida, oldsmar, palm harbor, pinellas park, safety harbor, st. pete, st. pete beach, tampa, tampa bay, tarpon springs | Comments Off

Bascom’s Chop House: The Best Steak in Clearwater, Florida!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Fred Bollaci

Looking for a great steak, classic sides, and upscale ambience, combined with top notch service in the heart of Pinellas County? One place immediately comes to mind: Bascom’s Chop House. Since Bascom’s was opened in 2002, it has … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Sushi & Sake Bar: Great Golden Palate® Find for Fresh Fish, Great Rolls, and Sake in North Pinellas (Palm Harbor), FL

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Located on busy US 19 in the Carrabba’s shopping center, you’ll find a rare treat in these parts: exquisitely fresh, expertly prepared sushi, sashimi, and Japanese cuisine, along with an excellent Sake list! Konichiwa! Grab your chopsticks and prepare for … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Lobster Salad from Golden Palate Partner® Cafe’ Ponte in Clearwater!

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Cafe’ Ponte’s Lobster Salad – Recipe courtesy of Chef Christopher Ponte, Cafe’ Ponte, Clearwater, Florida

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Cafe Ponte: “Golden Palate®” Innovative, Impeccable New York-Style Fine Dining in Clearwater, Florida

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

Clearwater’s top choice for fine dining, Cafe’ Ponte has been delighting Tampa Bay area food connoisseurs for years. This trendy, New York style cafe features excellent cuisine (lunch and dinner) in a modern, elegant setting