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BOLOGNA CAFE SARASOTA COULD IT BE ANY BETTER?? IT IS!!!!

Veggo — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:40:21 GMT

Irregular currents and temperatures are also suspect, no one knows for certain. Not every mystery has an answer. Let's hope for a better 2013-14 season. This may not help, but not many years ago in Maine the lobster harvest was so poor that every environmentalist had an explanation. 2 years later, the lobster harvest was so plentiful that nobody had an explanation. cheers to you, osprey

Graduation-Orlando

Doglover159 — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:29:46 GMT

I'm graduating from high school so UCF would be to far for my family. Do you know anything for the millennia mall, I-drive area? If not thanks for replying anyway

Is Florida the next Foodie Hotspot? - Wall Street Journal

LilMsFoodie — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:14:56 GMT

You are correct.

Ooh La La Sarasota

snobman — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:32:42 GMT

Ooh La La in Gulf Gate is open again. Same as it ever was.

Bizarre eats in Tampa, St. Pete, Plant City, Orlando, Sarasota or just Florida

triff — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:19:16 GMT

At United Oriental Market grocery store 3681 62nd Ave. N. in Pinellas Park, I have seen durian frozen fruit, fruit bars and drinks. They also have packages of GIANT beetles labeled for fishing. See pic below:

Fancy's Southern Cafe - Fort Myers

duckfat73 — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:09:49 GMT

So the wife and I finally got around to trying out this place the other week. Our first visit there we went towards closing on a Saturday night. We shared the et toufee as an appetizer. We both enjoyed this dish a lot. It had a very heavy andouille sausage taste which we both like but the flavor overall was quite good. My only complaint was that it was bordering on the side of being too salty. This is coming from a person who loves salt. For entrees, I had the fried chicken, which I liked a lot. The chicken had a very crunchy skin and still very juicy inside. For my sides I got the black eyed peas and french fries. The peas were okay but a little bit bland. I wish I could have taken some salt from the et toufee and transferred it to the peas. The fries were a bit soggy but I was really too full from the chicken to eat the fries. My wife got the pot roast. This dish was average. It was totally not what we were expecting. It came out almost like a soup. I don't know if this is how pot roast is in the South but growing up in NY pot roast was always a slice or two of beef along with some veggies with a touch of gravy. This was like 75% gravy. Our second visit we went during the lull of the lunch and dinner service. For starters we had the boiled peanuts. Yuck. I guess we didn't know what we were getting because the peanuts came in its shell, sitting in a liquid that tasted like soy sauce. It had jalapeños in it but the texture of the peanuts was not to our liking. We weren't expecting it to be wet and the soy taste or whatever the sauce was just wasn't good. I had the crawfish po boy which was very good. The roll was nice and soft and the crawfish was fried perfectly. My wife again had the et toufee which this time had a bit more of a tomato flavor as opposed to the sausage flavor. I thought the seasoning, in terms of salt, was much better. She also had the pork spare ribs which were outstanding. Perfectly cooked and juicy. The bbq sauce and honey complimented the ribs quite well. But, honestly, those ribs were delicious just by themselves with nothing on them. The wait staff were very nice and attentive both visits.

New Vietnamese restaurant Sarasota - any Chow reports?

cflynn — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:05:59 GMT

EDIT - west side of 41 and named Leanh's; had the pork banh mi today (excellent). Will post a more thorough report soon.

Weekend in Naples

LilMsFoodie — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:59 GMT

yes, but not big screens and while I think they will be on basket ball while you are there, I think they are more likely tuned to CNBC and the stock market most afternoons

TOP ITALIAN IN FLA

flavrmeistr — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:14 GMT

Is that the place next to the Trump Sonesta?

3 days in Sandestin

30AEATS — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:52:29 GMT

George's closes at end of season, opening for special holiday's and reopens before Spring Break. Same for LA Cocina in Seacrest. Owners keep Seagrove Village Market open. JC's is closed as is Fish Bar and Smiling Fish. Boshamp's in the old Flamingo Cafe location, Destin has been renovated by owners kids and reopened. Feel the same about Crab Trap, Popano's, Back Porch.. Fudpuckers has new huge location that opened in Ft. walton with 4 restaurants under one roof. Try Amavida coffee in Seaside and Rosemary. Free trade and many restaurants serving. Also enjoy Jasmine Thai but next door Chan's serves killer lunch and dinner along with an exceptional selection of cheeses. Red Bar on sunday is a must from 10-2. Get there early, and stay! Also love Stinky's in dune allen. Soft shell season, get the Busta soft shell crab eggs benedict and the awesome bloody mary! Oysters baked on wood plank are incredible.

Best eats on 30-A?

30AEATS — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:09 GMT

Glad you enjoyed fresh Gulf Coast Seafood from Shrimpers, and the rooftop deck at Bud's. It is special. Cowgirl Kitchen now has CK Feed & Supply in Rosemary!

Tampa area oriental grocery stores and nurseries

shallots — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:49:45 GMT

Thank you so much for so many good suggestions. This gives me things to work into our schedule as Mr Shallots works his plans. I wish I had known about the Miama Fruit and Spice park two years ago; it sounds like a brilliant idea.

Food & Wine features Orlando

TastyChomps — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:06:28 GMT

Very nice list! I am surprised as I thought he lived in Miami...lol @Sandwich_sister - there is a Martin's BBQ by the Airport off of Semoran Blvd still open I think Pho Vinh is superior to Viet Garden I am surprised they mentioned Caribbean places in the write up but no Caribbean places in the list unless Puerto Rico is considered Caribbean

Review - Engine No. 9 in St. Pete

LiveRock — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:59:27 GMT

I was looking for a place to watch the game and Little T. recommended Engine No. 9. Holy cow this place was good! I had one of the best burgers I have had in ages, some perfectly browned tater tots, and a couple of outstanding Abita Restoration Pale Ales while watching the NBA Playoffs on my own private television. My burger, the "One Bad Pig", was cooked to a perfect medium rare and topped with white cheddar, mustard braised onions, fried pancetta, and garlic roasted pork. What a delicious combination! My server was not only efficient but quite personable and I was totally amazed at how quick my food was delivered. I cannot recommend Engine No. 9 enough, this will be a regular stop as I travel to the area frequently. As a footnote I might add that this would be a great stop before a Ray's game. Fast service, great food, and cold beer...a winning combination! Check out the menu here... http://engineno9dtsp.com/menu/ Thanks again Little T!

TOP MEXICAN IN FLA

netmover — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Anything new cooking in South Florida?

TOP PIZZA IN FLA

netmover — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:58:37 GMT

Who has the best NAPOLITANA PIZZA in FLORIDA? Porfavore!!! GRAZIE!!!

TOP SUSHI IN FLA

netmover — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:57:00 GMT

Any opinions on Doraku? Happy Hour picks or Signature dishes?

TOP CEVICHES IN FLA

netmover — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:53:39 GMT

Good rundown in Tampa Town! Thanks. Still craving CVICHE 105

Local Gems/Hole in the Wall Spots in Orlando? (Trip This Week)

johnb — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:36 GMT

Well, if we're gonna start driving to the coast, I'd nominate Dixie Crossroads in Titusville. Not little, but it does have some hole-in-the-wall properties in spite of the crowds, and they do know how to cook those rock shrimp and red shrimp, and other seafood. Order two dozen grilled with garlic. Definitely chow worthy IMO. And the little donut holes they bring you to start definitely qualify for "to die for."

Road trip Chow (dallas tx to santa rosa florida)

trail 6 — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:18:29 GMT

In Breaux Bridge, LA, just off of I-10: Cafe des Amis. Exquisite!

TOP BURGERS IN FLA

netmover — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:11:12 GMT

Hot off the digital press: http://digestmiami.com/features/top-five-miami-burgers

Fried Chicken

bagofwater — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:46:04 GMT

You don't taste antibiotics. Stop it. You probably taste the chicken broth that the pieces soak in for far too long. And they chicken bullion that Publix insists on putting in their breading. But not antibiotics.

LOBSTER ROLL TAMPA

Mild Bill — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:48:25 GMT

Lobster Haven on West Hillsborough Ave, near Oldsmar... http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/30/1545735/restaurant/Tampa-Bay/Westchase-Citrus-Park/Lobster-Haven-Tampa ...

Orlando Bound for Conference

Beach Chick — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:46:56 GMT

If money is no object, I would suggest Norman's at the Ritz at Grande Lakes. www.normans.com/index.php/norman-van-aken-2

Ethnic food in Destin, Florida

Caroltennis — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:57:31 GMT

thanks beachmouse! I had read about Okki-Dokki. If I try it, I will report back. We have eaten at Thai Orchid , but that was years ago.