By Julie Landry Laviolette With roots in historic St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, plus serene coastal destinations like Amelia Island, Florida’s Northeast has plenty to offer. If you’re looking for farm-to-table dining to put the cherry (or other fresh produce) on top of your stay, this…
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By Janet K. Keeler Latin flavors are so ingrained in Florida’s culinary landscape that cooling down with an icy Mexican paleta or celebrating the weekend with a Cuban mojito is standard procedure. For generations, immigrants from Latin America have flocked to the state, followed by restaurants…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette When you think of dining out in Florida, fresh seafood, sunny citrus and just-picked vegetables certainly come to mind. But if you’re looking for different, even unique dining experiences that will whet your appetite for adventure as well as please your palate, read on…
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Florida is renowned for its year-long sun and as a holiday destination, but some may not be aware of its world-class seafood, sun-drenched citrus offerings and the fusions of flavor available. Justin Timineri is an international culinary ambassador representing the state of Florida, with a mission…
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By Tom Scherberger The Tampa Bay area is a hotbed of great food experiences, from casual food trucks and late night eats to elegant fine dining. Check out these can’t-miss fine dining Tampa experiences. Beverly’s La Croisette The long line on weekends shows this American diner with the French…
Read MoreBy Nicole Hutchinson One of the hottest trends in food and dining is the food hall. And Florida is riding this culinary wave, with halls popping up throughout the state. So just what is a food hall, you ask? Think food court on steroids. But this isn’t your typical collection of pizza joints and…
Read MoreFood and wine. Pairing food and wine (and beer) is an art. And doing so in the Sunshine State is an art unto itself – with choices in glorious abundance. Here are some of the major food and wine events scheduled in the Sunshine State, by region and month. South Florida | Central Florida | North…
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By Terry Gibson You can find about any type of cuisine in gourmet restaurants in southern Florida’s coastal cities. But to experience authentically Florida cooking, with complimentary Latino and southern soul flavors, take a ride inland through the pastoral farm fields of the peninsula’s southern…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Glitzy nightlife, luxurious hotels and miles of palm-tree lined beaches are Southeast Florida’s signature items. But did you know that there are hundreds of acres of farmland dotting the Sunshine State’s southern tip? An active farm-to-table movement boasts chefs…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Home to theme parks and a thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining is an unexpected pleasure when visiting Central Florida. Beyond the sprawling metropolitan area, you’ll find U Pick strawberry, peach and blueberry farms, a Michelin-starred restaurant with its own fruit…
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