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Good Deal: Happy Hour at Kona Grill

Marsha Fottler finds a good deal and good food at Kona Grill.

05/04/2015 By Marsha Fottler

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Chelsea Elliott Opens La Dona Donuts

Doughnut lovers will find creative new flavors at La Dona Donuts.

05/04/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Mama Leone's Serves Italian Favorites in Nokomis

Chef Judi heads to Nokomis to visit Mama Leone's, one of her long-time favorites for great Italian food.

05/04/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Hot Dish: Lamb Tagine at Bradenton's Arts and Eats

Chef Judi scouts a hot dish at Bradenton's Arts and Eats, plus Aloe Organics and what's trending in today's kitchens.

05/01/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Greek Restaurant Blu Kouzina Opens on St. Armands Circle

Chef Judi gets the dish on this new St. Armands hotspot.

04/23/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Social on First Introduces New Saturday Brunch

Downtown Sarasota's popular Social on First now offers Saturday brunch; Chef Judi Gallagher tastes and tells.

04/10/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Chef Judi's Thoughts on the Mediterranean Diet and Her Travels to Israel

Chef Judi shares her thoughts on the Mediterranean diet, her recent travels to Israel and how this trip is causing her to re-think her pantry.

04/03/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Biz Bites: Red Clasico

Red Clasico serves sophisticated lunch on the corner of Main and Palm.

04/01/2015 By Hannah Wallace Photography by Chad Spencer

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Sweet Treat: Jim's Small Batch Bakery's Lavender Creme Brulee

Get ready to drool over our dessert of the month.

03/31/2015 By Marsha Fottler

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Brown Bag Provisions Opens at Artisan Cheese Company

Kelly Drost reopens her popular sandwich biz.

03/31/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Restaurant Review: Pino's at Paradise Plaza

A beloved chef is back in a new restaurant space.

03/31/2015 By Marsha Fottler

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Sarasota Restaurant and Dining News from Chef Judi

Are s'mores the new cronut? Plus, fresh produce from Sweetgrass Farms and a hot dish from Curry Creek Cafe in Nokomis.

03/30/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Chef Judi Travels to Israel with Embracing Our Differences

The trip was organized by Sarasota's Embracing Our Differences and the Jewish Federation.

03/20/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Are Capital Grille's Burgers Worth the Price?

Chef Judi tastes and tells.

03/12/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Chef Judi Visits Polpo Pizza Co. and Bricks BBQ

Both vendors offer exceptional food in unique locations, she says.

03/05/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Sarasota Restaurant News from Chef Judi Gallagher

Sarasota restaurant and dining news from Chef Judi Gallagher, including a hot dish from The Breakfast House, what to do with Florida strawberries--and more.

03/02/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Recipe: Chef Judi Gallagher's Strawberry Shortcake

Homemade shortcake is topped with fresh Florida strawberries and homemade whipped cream in this simple yet decadent dessert.

03/02/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Strawberry Kumquat Salad, Oh My!

Robin Draper of Authentic Florida dishes out a delicious Strawberry Kumquat Salad recipe featuring fresh Florida seasonal produce.

03/01/2015 By Robin Draper

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Restaurant Review: The Capital Grille

Marsha Fottler reviews The Capital Grille at Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center and finds lots to love at Cassariano in Venice.

03/01/2015 By Marsha Fottler

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Sweet Treat: Station 400's Ricotta Pancakes

Pancakes topped with lemon curd and blackberries make for the perfect breakfast item.

03/01/2015 By Marsha Fottler