Insiders go to Red Mesa Cantina (the sister establishment to St. Petersburg’s beloved Red Mesa) for their modern take on Mexican cuisine. We love the duck tacos, and coconut-infused ceviches—but now have another reason to go. RMC is launching its first Tequila Tasting on January 26th. From 7 to 9 pm, the Cantina will be [...]
Isn’t it funny that even though you may have a kitchen full of pricey gadgets, you find yourself reaching over and over again for the inexpensive ones? That’s how we feel about the Microplanegrater—it’s our kitchen superstar. This grater takes up very little kitchen space and costs in the ballpark of 15 bucks– yet we [...]
Last weekend, Mister M and I went to Orlando for what was supposed to be a Disney getaway. Unfortunately, the sub-30 degree weather put a major damper on our plans and relegated us to house-arrest at the Orlando JW Marriot/Ritz Carlton compound. Primo, located in the Orlando JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel, ended up being [...]
Sarasota is gearing up for a weekend of food, wine and brew during Forks & Corks 2010, starting January 29 through February 1. Forks & Corks 2010 will showcase the products of a cast of visiting winery owners, winemakers and brewmasters alongside diverse cuisine prepared by The Sarasota-Manatee Originals. The winery list can be found here, but highlights include: [...]
This Caribbean-influenced eatery in Key West’s Bahama Village is a must-see/must-eat stop for any Key West visitor. The historical location once served as a boxing ring where Hemingway refereed, a bordello, and was the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett’s song, ”Blue Heaven Rendezvous.” The lunch and dinner menu is heavy on local seafood, with staples like barbecued shrimp or seared scallops Provencal, but [...]
The name sets the bar pretty high, but Yummy House surpasses expectations, delivering some of the most flavorful food in the Tampa Bay area. Offering Hong Kong-style Chinese food with flair– from to-die-for-duck to “salt and pepper ” calamari and everything in between– this is a “not to be missed” Tampa gastronomic stop. The salt [...]
We couldn’t resist this little food-related tidbit involving one of our favorite trainwrecks. Eat Me Daily is reporting that Teresa Giudice, the table-flipping star of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, sold her cookbook, “Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy it – Live La Bella Vita and Look Great Too!” to Hyperion. The book promises [...]
Sophisticated simplicity is the operating phrase for Chef Micheal Schwartz’s neighborhood eatery in Miami’s design district. Precisely-prepared, Modern American dishes focused on seasonal and regional ingredients rule the menu, as does creativity. The wood oven is center stage at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. Notable menu offerings include wood-oven roasted tilefish served with Florida rock [...]
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