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Boeuf Bourguignon: A French Culinary Classic
Boeuf Bourguignon is perhaps Burgundy’s most iconic dish. A rich beef stew made famous in America by Julia Child, is prepared from beef slowly simmered in a hearty red wine, often a Burgundy, and beef...
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Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Rich, moist and delicious, this double layer Banana Cake with fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting is one of my favourite desserts, a beautiful culinary creation that envelops luscious layers of cake with an...
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Turkey, Leek & Mushroom Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
A delicious pot pie made with either leftover turkey or roast chicken topped with a golden crown of flaky, herb-scented puff pastry, is classic comfort food at it's finest. The filling can be prepared...
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Scaramouche: A Culinary Institution
With stunning views of the city skyline, Scaramouche is a culinary institution consistently ranked as one of the city's best since it opened in 1980. Long celebrated by customers and critics alike for...
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Astoria in the Great Hall: French-American Bistro
Nestled inside the Great Hall on Toronto's Queen West, Astoria opened last summer as a French-American bistro and cocktail bar from the owners and chef from 'Bar Poet'. A heritage venue and iconic...
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Longboat Key & Sarasota: A Culinary Journey
A Culinary Journey to Longboat Key, FloridaMarch 1 - May 15, 2024Scrumpdillyicious will be touring Florida's Gulf Coast from early March to mid May, 2024. Join me online each week as we journey...
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Lila: Inspired Plant-Based Cuisine in Sarasota
One of my favourite restaurants in Sarasota is 'Lila', an inspired plant-based restaurant from chef Ryan Boeve and pastry chef Arthur Lopes, who sadly passed away in 2021. Together they created Pomona...
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Sarasota Farmers Market: A Saturday Tradition
Located between Main Street and Lemon Avenue in downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Farmers Market is open rain or shine year-round every Saturday between 7 am and 1 pm. Established in 1979, the Market...
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Blu Kouzina: Greek Cuisine on St Armands Circle
My favourite restaurant on St Armands Circle is Blu Kouzina, a truly wonderful Greek taverna run by co-owners Chef Effie and Dennis Tsakiris, "founded from our family’s love of sharing our native...
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Oscars 2024: Wolfgang Puck's 30th Governor's Ball
World renowned chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck has his menu set for this Sundays glitzy Oscars after-party, the Governors Ball, with lots of snazzy dishes to be served to the stars. Puck and his...
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Whitney's on Longboat Key: An Island Oasis
What was once a service station at the north tip of Longboat Key, is Whitney's, an amazing laid back bodega & bar. Overhauled in 2020, the building still resembles a 1950s-style service station,...
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Kojo: Modern Pan-Asian Cuisine in Sarasota
Inspired by Natalia and Mark Levey’s world travels, Kojo’s modern Asian menu, cocktail list and premium sake collection has attracted sophisticated diners since opening in 2021. "We’re thrilled to...
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Crab & Fin on St Armands Circle: Seafood & Sinatra
Previously known as Charley's Crab, the Crab & Fin has been a landmark seafood restaurant on St Armands Circle since 1978. It's one of the most popular outdoor dining spots on the 'Circle',...
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Lemon Ricotta & Spinach Pasta: A Taste of Sunshine
Light, luscious, and creamy, this zesty lemon ricotta pasta with spinach was inspired by a recipe by Giuliano Hazan and Katia from The Clever Meal. When making tortelloni filled with spinach and...
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Asolo Repertory Theatre: Dial M for Murder
In 1798, Italian impresario Antonio Locatelli commissioned the construction of a theatre in the 15th-century castle of Caterina Cornaro, a Venetian noblewoman who was the last queen of Cypress, in the...
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Sunnyside Café with Chef Tamás: A Hidden Gem
Chef Tamás Benkovics and business partner Eva Katz opened Sunnyside Café in 2014, an absolutely charming neighbourhood restaurant, focused on bringing fresh and delicious homemade recipes to Sarasota,...
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Marina Jack: Waterfront Dining on Sarasota Bay
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico on the Downtown Sarasota Bayfront, Marina Jack is a very pretty spot to enjoy a tropical drink, lunch or dinner on the water — it's also dog friendly. Originally Marina...
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Spaghetti Gratinée with Prosciutto and Béchamel
This sensational recipe from Locanda di Cipriani on the tiny island of Torcello at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon, is one of my favourite pastas. According to Harry's Bar Cookbook by Arrigo...
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1592 Wood Fired Kitchen with Chef Gosselin
The modus operandi at 1592 is fire — everything is cooked on a wood fired grill. Thanks to Chef Alexandre Gosselin and his partners Mila Aguiar and Edward Zaki, all of the dishes at 1592 Main Street...
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Indigenous: A Culinary Highlight 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,...
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