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March 25th, 2013

by Patricia Letakis

Hyde Nightclub at Miami's American Airlines Arena

Need a place to celebrate the Miami Heat’s winning streak? Fans toast the team and more at this new club in the American Airlines Arena.

March 13th, 2013

Savor 500 Years of Florida Flavor in Our Free Food Lover’s Guide

Florida Food Guide

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This handy guide to Florida’s food scene reveals the fascinating backstory of the Sunshine State’s cuisine, from the diverse cultural influences and exotic flavors that pepper Florida dishes to the freshly harvested foodstuffs from local farms and waters.

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Tags: food & drink | Viva 500

February 27th, 2013

Viva Florida 500: Have Tea at Café des Beaux-Arts

by Patricia Letakis

Tea at the Flagler Museum

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Enjoy afternoon tea in Gilded Age elegance at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach.

February 6th, 2013

The Setai: Home of Miami Beach's Sultriest Cocktail

by Jan Norris

The Setai Lobby Bar

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Find out where to go for a sexy drink — and try our favorite signature cocktail at The Setai in Miami Beach.

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February 3rd, 2013

Creative Farm to Fork Italian Dining at Orlando's New Siro Restaurant

by Vicky Hodges

Cheese Tortellini

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Photo by: Courtesy of Siro

On trend with the quest for the freshest "picked that morning" ingredients, the latest addition to Orlando's dining scene embraces the Farm to Fork concept with an edgy twist on classic Italian staples. Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen, just opened in the Orlando World Center Marriott, raises the bar with a menu filled with unexpected variations on classic pizza and pasta dishes adding local ingredients to up the flavor ante even higher.

December 11th, 2012

Amelia Island Restaurant Week Returns in January

by Cami Webb

Restaurant Week

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Photo by: Diane Bradford

Ten days. Nineteen restaurants. Totally doable. The Fifth Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week gets cooking on Jan. 18, and it sounds totally delicious.

December 10th, 2012

Captiva Island’s Bubble Room Full of Holiday Cheer

by Patricia Letakis

The Bubble Room Cakes

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Imagine a restaurant where Christmas is celebrated 364 days of the year. Hmmm … which day is it not celebrated?

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Tags: Bubble Room | Captiva Island

October 26th, 2012

Boca Raton’s Big Wine & Food Bash

by Patricia Letakis

Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival

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Chefs and vintners are gearing up for one of the biggest outdoor parties: Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival, Nov. 9 through 11. Find out which event is right for you.