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PF Chang's China Bistro in Sarasota: Asian Fusion
With over 230 restaurants around the world, P.F. Chang's is the largest full service, casual dining Chinese restaurant chain in the United States. Founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1993 by Paul...
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Mercatto on Toronto Street: Our Local "Italian"
Warm and welcoming, even on the coldest winter days, Mercatto serves a little taste of Tuscany and a decent bottle of wine without breaking the bank. Not only do they serve simple authentic italian...
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Homemade Rigatoni with Bolognese Ragu
Having received a very handsome Kitchen Aid Pasta Extruder for Christmas this year from my husband, we set out to try it out for our New Years Eve dinner. An extraordinary machine, the attachment comes...
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Braised Short Ribs With Porcini-Port Wine Sauce
Tender, succulent and meltingly tender, Braised Short Ribs are one of the ultimate comfort foods. From the perfect pot roast to the fragrant complexity of a classic coq au vin, there's really no food...
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A Post-Christmas Culinary Journey to Longboat Key
A Culinary Journey to Longboat Key, FloridaJanuary 13 - 22, 2017Scrumpdillyicious will be touring the Longboat Key area along Florida's Gulf coast from January 13-17, 2017. Join me online each day as...
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Beach Bistro: The Ultimate Gulf Coast Cuisine
Relaxed and sophisticated, Beach Bistro’s relentless pursuit of culinary and service excellence has earned owner Sean Murphy regional and national acclaim. One of Zagat’s “Top Restaurants in America”,...
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Michael's on East: Award-Winning Cuisine in Sarasota
Michael's on East is a Sarasota institution. Founded in 1987 by partners Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, the duo built their unmatched reputation for exceptional service and inspired cuisine on the...
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Shore: Florida Coastal Cuisine on St Armands Circle
Shore Diner is the creation of longtime Sarasota restaurateur Mark Caragiulo and partner Tom Leonard, whose previous triumphs include the wildly popular Owen’s Fish Camp and Nancy’s Bar-B-Q, both in...
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Amore: Modern Italian Cuisine on Longboat Key
Opened in 2014 by chef Andrea Bozzolo and real estate developer Howard Rooks in the former Mattison's Steakhouse on Longboat Key, Amore was completely renovated and reconfigured as part of a...
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Tommy Bahama: Tropical Island Fare & Balmy Breezes
Located on St Armands Circle just steps to the sandy white beaches of Lido Key, Tommy Bahama is a celebration of the relaxed island living. Eclectic with a tropical twist, the restaurant is casual and...
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Dinner at the Ritz: Pre-Theatre Menu & Two Chefs
Located at the Ritz Carlton in the heart of Toronto’s Theatre District and across the street from Roy Thomson Hall, Toca has reinvented itself recently with an Italian-inspired menu created by two-star...
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Oven-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes in Duck Fat
Golden and crispy on the outside with creamy fluffy interiors, roasting potatoes in duck fat creates unmatched flavour and richness for the most sensationally scrumptious spud. With a distinct richness...
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Cibo: Southern Italian Cuisine in Yorkville
Opened in October 2015 by Liberty Entertainment Group’s Nick Di Donato, Cibo is the sister restaurant to Yorkville's Ciao Wine Bar. With a sleek and modern interior and impressive floor to ceiling wine...
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Leek and Potato Soup: The Ultimate Winter Warmer
A traditional Irish dish, Leek and Potato Soup is frugal, filling and full of flavour, and can also be made in little more than half an hour. The perfect antidote to the season's colder weather, this...
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The Griffin Gastropub in Downtown Bracebridge
Up a small cobblestone lane off Bracebridge's Main Street in the heart of Muskoka, is the quaint ivy-covered Griffin Gastropub, run by owners Jed Corbeil and Curt Dunlop, which the duo opened in 2008....
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Beef, Barley & Shiitake Mushroom Soup
A hearty and satisfying winter meal, Beef, Barley and Shiitake Mushroom Soup is a perfect dish for the coldest of days. I love making this recipe when I have leftover Roast Beef or Braised Oxtail, so I...
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Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks, Carrots, Celery & Peas
A delicious way to use up leftover roast chicken is to make a warm and comforting Chicken Pot Pie. Taking advantage of store bought puff pastry makes the process even easier. The filling can be...
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Lamb Rogan Josh: Classic Kashmiri Cuisine
An aromatic lamb dish of Persian origin, Lamb Rogan Josh is one of the signature recipes of Kashmiri cuisine consisting of braised lamb cooked with a gravy based on browned onions or shallots, yogurt,...
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Asian Marinated Rack of Lamb with Ginger & Cilantro
Tender and juicy, Rack of Lamb is one of my favourite cuts of meat, and when sliced into single or double chops and marinated in a fragrant Asian, French or Moroccan-inspired elixir of fresh herbs and...
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Gourmet Lobster Mac & Cheese with Truffle Oil
Fresh plump lobster and intensely fragrant truffle oil elevate one of the ultimate comfort foods to a whole new culinary level. Sinfully rich and outrageously delicious, this Gourmet Lobster Mac &...
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