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February 13th, 2012

Huge Flavor at Windermere's Yellow Dog Eats

by Paul C. Love | Photography Amy Mikler

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Yellow Dog Eats

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This laid-back eatery offers up much more atmosphere and taste-per-bite than expected.

January 4th, 2012

South Beach Sushi Gets a Twist

by Paul Love

Wagyu Gunkan

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Miami Beach's SushiSamba is redefining the sushi experience. Find out what unexpected ingredients the chefs are using to tantalize your taste buds.

December 10th, 2011

Miami Chef Michael Schwartz Kicks off Palm Beach Fest

by Patricia Letakis

Chef Michael Schwartz' leg of lamb

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Recipes from chef Michael Schwartz’s cookbook Michael’s Genuine Food had foodies full attention at the opening event of the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival. Find out which dishes the culinary team from the Four Seasons resort prepared for the beach bash party and why you should add this festival to your calendar.

December 8th, 2011

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival

by Patricia Letakis

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival

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The foodie spotlight is on Palm Beach this weekend when the city's food and wine festival kicks off Friday, December 9. Find out who's cooking and more.

November 1st, 2011

Yoder's Pumpkin Pancakes are Here!

by Patricia Letakis

Breakfast at Yoder's in Sarasota

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The marquee announces that the long-awaited pumpkin pancakes have arrived at Yoder’s in Sarasota. But that’s not all you’ll find on the breakfast menu in this Amish restaurant where the comfort food surprises.

October 21st, 2011

Time to Buy South Beach Wine & Food Festival Tickets!

by Susan Friedman

SoBe Wine & Food Festival, left to right: Joey Campanaro, Jonathan Waxman, Miami's Michael Schwartz, & Michael Moran

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The South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s tickets go on sale Monday, October 24th! This is an FT+L fave, so don’t miss out. Held February 23-26, 2012, this is a hot happening year after year.

October 21st, 2011

Winter Park Celebrates Chocolate!

by Paul Love

Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park

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Orlando-area favorite Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park celebrated 10 years on Park Avenue with a Willy Wonka-style party with flowing chocolate and a chocolate bar bigger than any I'd ever seen.

October 5th, 2011

Swooning over Single-Malt Scotch

by Paul Love

Tasting notes on the Dalmore

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I found I had much to learn about single-malt Scotch while attending a Scotch tasting in Orlando, hosted by one of my favorite Highland distilleries — the Dalmore.

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September 26th, 2011

Sushi and Sake School at China Grill in Fort Lauderdale

by Susan Friedman

My handmade California roll at sushi class, China Grill.

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I love sushi and sake so when I had a chance to attend a sushi making class with a flight tasting of sake I said count me in! What enticed me even more was the fact that it was being held at China Grill in Fort Lauderdale.

August 31st, 2011

Fleming's Steakhouse vs. Crooked Spoon

by Patricia Letakis

Cook-off winner chef Alec Cheaks of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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Last night I judged the third and final cook-off of the Whole Foods Market’s 20 Minutes $20 Fill the Grill Challenge in Orlando. When all scores were tallied, the winner was ...

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