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Sarasota Restaurant News from Chef Judi Gallagher: February 2014

Bits and bites from contributing food editor Judi Gallagher.

01/01/2014 By Judi Gallagher

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Refresh and Renew in 2014

Ready to start the new year with re-newed inspiration? Check out Authentic Florida's tips for getting off to a re-energizing start...

12/30/2013 By Robin Draper

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Chef Judi Revisits The Cottage on Siesta Key

Chef Judi finds much to love when she revisits The Cottage--and Chef Larry Epler's creative fusion menu--on Siesta Key.

12/30/2013 By staff

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How to Prepare the Feast of the Seven Fishes

Chef Judi Gallagher shares her favorite recipes and tips for preparing the classic Feast of the Seven Fishes.

12/20/2013 By Chef Judi Gallagher

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Chef Judi Visits Chianti Restaurant on Clark Road

Chef Judi visits Sarasota's Chianti restaurant for authentic Italian food prepared by former Michael's on East chef Al Massa.

12/10/2013 By Judi Gallagher

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Chef Judi Celebrates National Cookie Day (With Recipes!)

Chef Judi celebrates National Cookie Day in Sarasota with some of her favorite holiday-perfect cookie recipes.

12/04/2013 By Judi Gallagher

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Authentic Florida's Sour Orange Pie

When my husband tried my Authentic Florida sour orange pie, he claimed it was better than my Key lime pie. So, I knew I was onto something.

12/03/2013 By Robin Draper

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Eat This Now: The Best Sarasota Restaurant Dishes

Our food editors and Facebook fans pick 57 great tastes of the town.

12/03/2013 By Marsha Fottler

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Pinecraft's Sherry Gore Gains National Attention for Her Amish Cookbook Series

Pinecraft’s Sherry Gore is gaining national attention for a new cookbook series featuring comforting Amish favorites.

12/02/2013 By Ilene Denton

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Chef Judi's Thanksgiving Traditions

Chef Judi shares her favorite Thanksgiving dining traditions for before and after the big day.

11/25/2013 By Judi Gallagher

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Florida's ECHO Farm

As Thanksgiving nears we think about gratitude and our blessings. But did you know over 925 million people who go hungry every day around the world? A sad and tragic fact. But, take heart. There is actually a Florida farm doing something about it.

11/21/2013 By Robin Draper

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Season of Eating

Chef Judi recaps a week that includes the Suncoast Food and Wine Fest, a South African wine tasting at Michael's On East, Brunch on the Bay, Il Panificio pizza and lunch at Eat Here.

11/12/2013 By staff

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RECIPE: Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream

Heather Dunhill shares a vegan, paleo-diet-friendly recipe for pumpkin ice cream.

11/08/2013 By Heather Dunhill

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An Ode to November (and Thanksgiving) in Sarasota

Chef Judi pens a love letter to November and Thanksgiving in Sarasota--plus, enter to win a $25 gift certificate by sharing your favorite holiday recipe!

11/07/2013 By Judi Gallagher

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Authentic Florida Lobster Mac and Cheese

I love the idea of an upscale meal that is “down home” and comfy. And that’s exactly what Authentic Florida Lobster Mac and Cheese is.

11/06/2013 By Robin Draper

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Biz Bites: Louies Modern

11/04/2013 By gsmadmin

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Dining Deal: S'macks Burgers and Shakes

Food critic John Bancroft finds a good deal at Sarasota's new S'macks Burgers and Shakes.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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An Ode to Sarasota’s Dive Bars

Novelist Tim Dorsey pens an ode to two of Sarasota's most famous dive bars: The Crescent Club and the Bahi Hut.

11/01/2013 Photography by Brian Braun By Tim Dorsey

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Sarasota's Best Cuban Sandwich

We scour the area to find Sarasota's best Cuban sandwich.

11/01/2013 By Megan McDonald

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The Table Creekside's Ila Edwards Creates Infused Cocktails

Ila Edwards, general manager of The Table restaurant in Sarasota, mixes up creative infused cocktails.

11/01/2013 By Megan McDonald