By Rachelle Lucas Miami has so many wonderful restaurants, such as Michael's Genuine, Michy's and Essensia, it's difficult to only recommend a few. But, if you only have 24 hours to see -- and taste -- it all, here's a dining itinerary that will give you a great sampling of what Miami is known…
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By Jasmine May While Seaside is best known for its innovations in modern urban planning, it's also an oasis for fanatics of the food trucks found on Highway 30A. Past rows of pastel houses and attendant picket fences, sun glints off the aluminum shells of Airstream trailers parked downtown. These…
Read MoreThe food-obsessed traveler will find an array of specialty cuisine in Florida FLORIDA BUSINESS LISTINGS FLORIDA'S SPECIALTY EATS Here's a sampling of featured businesses. Use the search tools to find even more…
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By Rachelle Lucas While Orlando doesn't have rolling hills full of vineyards, it does have lots of fabulous restaurants that have curated amazing wine lists. If you love wine and want to taste some the best in the world, here are some of my favorites. 1. The Wine Room What makes The Wine Room…
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By Eric Mohrman People with food allergies – or whose children have them – take comfort in the controlled environment at home and local restaurants they frequent. Travel, on the other hand, can cause considerable anxiety because of the need to eat in unfamiliar places. Not everyone appreciates…
Read MoreBy Steve Winston The Treasure Coast town of Stuart, 110 miles north of Miami, is a trip back to another time. About 25 years ago, city fathers decided to transform Stuart’s nondescript downtown area into the way it looked back in the 1920s. The result is one of the most charming downtowns in…
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By Rachelle Lucas Have you ever glanced over a restaurant’s wine list and wished you knew more about all the choices available? I certainly have. Typically, I’ll take out my phone and start searching for the names of places and winemakers I find on a menu to find some juicy piece of information…
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By Rachelle Lucas Ever see an item on a menu that makes you applaud with excitement? I had exactly that kind of moment at Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House in Naples last weekend when I saw that Florida stone crabs in Naples were finally in season. Fresh caught just that afternoon, a friend…
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By Rachelle Lucas One of the questions I get asked often is what kind of Florida food gifts I recommend as take-home souvenirs. Here's a list of my favorites that I pick up pretty regularly for out-of-town friends or just to treat myself at home. Florida Sunshine Spice Mix You can't go wrong…
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By Dalia Colon The popular restaurant opened in 1975 and remains the crown jewel in Sarasota's thriving Amish and Mennonite communities. They sat us next to the dessert case. Yoder's Amish Restaurant in Sarasota was so packed that the only place to seat me, my friend Arleen and my baby daughter…
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