Longboat Key and Sarasota: A Culinary Journey
 A Culinary Journey to Longboat Key, FloridaMarch 6 - May 14, 2023Scrumpdillyicious will be touring the Longboat Key area along Florida's Gulf coast from early March to mid May, 2023. Join me online...
View ArticleA Cooking Class with Giuliano Hazan in Sarasota
 Renowned Chef and award-winning cookbook author Guiuliano Hazan holds small hands-on cooking classes at his lovely riverside home in Sarasota. My husband and I have been longtime fans of his mother...
View ArticleSage in Sarasota: Covelli's Inspired Global Cuisine
Located in an historic landmark building that once housed the Sarasota Times, Sage has become one of Sarasota's premier dining destinations since opening in 2019 by Florida restauranteur Sharon Carole...
View ArticleThe Lazy Lobster on Longboat Key
 Known for it's warm and friendly service, great food and good prices, there's nothing lazy about the atmosphere at The Lazy Lobster on Longboat Key, the perfect place to go for a well-priced lobster...
View ArticleAprons Cooking Class: Making Homemade Pasta
Aprons Cooking School in Sarasota offers assorted workshops, demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes from making Dim Sum, tackling Sous-Vide to learning the basics of making Homemade Pasta. It's...
View ArticleBlu Kouzina: Greek Cuisine on St Armands
 One of my favourite restaurants on St Armands Circle is Blu Kouzina, a lovely Greek taverna run by owners Chef Effie and Denise Tsakris, that was born out of the founders' love of sharing a hearty...
View ArticleBiscuit Miller at Cottonmouth: Blues and Soul Food
 Serving southern soul cuisine and live music on a cozy patio in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton, chef Dave Shiplett puts his creative spin on southern classics at Cottonmouth Southern Soul...
View ArticleThe Lucky Frog German Restaurant in Bradenton
 The most popular German Restaurant in Bradenton is Simone and Chef Uwe Kaufer's 'Lucky Frog', who have been serving authentic German cuisine to Floridians since opening in 2014. With every dish made...
View ArticleThe Crow's Nest: A Venice Waterfront Landmark
A Venice waterfront landmark since 1976 with views overlooking the Venice Inlet and intracoastal waterway, The Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant is one of the area restaurants that has been attracting a...
View ArticleThe Ringling Circus Museum & Ca' d'Zan in Sarasota
 Founded in 1927, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is a sprawling 66-acre complex in Sarasota, and includes the Circus Museum, historic Ca’ d’Zan mansion, Bayfront Gardens, Florida State...
View ArticleTurmeric: Authentic Indian Cuisine in Sarasota
 Located in the heart of Sarasota's Rosemary district, Turmeric serves a range of Indian dishes that showcase the vibrant cuisines of the East, West, North, South and Central India, creating a rich and...
View ArticleIndigenous: The Best Restaurant in Sarasota
 Chef Steven Phelps’s restaurant Indigenous is a favourite among locavores, especially for his genius with fresh fish and sustainable seafood. Phelps and his team work closely with local fisherman,...
View ArticleTetsu Omakase in Vancouver with Chef Satoshi Makise
 One of the best restaurants in Canada, chef and owner Satoshi Makise opened Tetsu in 2017, offering one of the finest Omakase experiences in Vancouver, showcasing the best of the season and the finest...
View ArticlePearl Harbourfront: Toronto's Ultimate Dim Sum
 Overlooking Lake Ontario with fabulous views of the islands, there's no better way to enjoy delicious handmade dim sum and endless pots of Jasmin tea than at Pearl Harbourfront, where they serve,...
View ArticleLe Baratin: A Charming French Bistrot
 With a passion for simple, classic French food, chef Jean-Regis Raynaud and Pascal Vernhes opened Le Baratin in 2016 as a small bistrot Français on Dundas Street West nestled in the heart of Toronto's...
View ArticleCulinarium: Chef Luciano Schipano & Mozzarella
Joining Chef Luciano Schipano at his Toronto cooking studio 'Culinarium' for a fun and delicious hands-on exploration of two of Italy’s most famous cheeses, Mozzarella di Bufala, and its much rarer and...
View ArticleIna's Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb: Pink & Perfect
 Who can resist lovely lean and tender New Zealand rack of lamb? One of Ina Garten's favourite ways to prepare lamb, this recipe uses just six ingredients which are simply whizzed together in a food...
View ArticleMonkfish Coconut Curry with Lentils & Haricot Verts
 Always on the lookout for inspiring fish recipes, I found this fragrant Monkfish Curry made with coconut milk, red lentils and haricot verts by British chef Tom Kerridge. Often termed 'Poor Man's...
View ArticleTagliatelle alla Carbonara with Guanciale & Pecorino
Luscious, creamy and utterly indulgent, Pasta alla Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish based on eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale and black pepper. The key is to toss and thoroughly mix the cooked pasta...
View ArticleBrix & Mortar: Modern Canadian Cuisine in Vancouver
Set in a 1912 heritage brick building in the Yaletown neighbourhood of Vancouver, Brix & Mortar is locally owned and operated by David Hannay and Patrick Mercer who started their careers as waiters...
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