Vendors and festival organizers are constantly at the mercy of Mother Nature. ...more

March 8, 2009

Some fundraisers are more successful than others. Cindy Ewald, however, came up with one the community could really sink its teeth into. About 200 people threw their New Year's resolution-inspired diets to the wind Saturday at Boulevard Beef and Ale. They did some marathon noshing at a new event called "Taste the Best of New Port Richey." For $20, guests could partake of signature dishes from more than a dozen area restaurants. ...more

January 28, 2009

'TOP CHEF' STOP I used to worry that I wrote too much about the Bravo show "Top Chef." Perhaps that worry was unnecessary. ...more

September 24, 2008

Hoping to escape labor issues, Vicente Martinez Ybor became the first Key West cigarmaker to move his operations to Tampa. ...more

August 31, 2008

They don't boil blue crabs in Maryland. Instead, they steam them inside a pot. The recipes usually call for some beer, a little water, a splash of vinegar and some Old Bay seasoning and dry mustard. ...more

August 4, 2008

SEBRING — Everglades Foods Inc., manufacturers of Everglades Seasoning products, announces the creation of two new sauces and a marinade: Everglades Gourmet Steak Sauce, Everglades Gourmet Remoulade Sauce and Everglades Wild Orange Marinade. All three of the new condiments are available at Wal-Mart stores around the state and south Georgia along with the original Everglades Moppin BBQ Sauce. They have updated labels that add a classier, simpler appeal, according to a press release from the company. ...more

July 5, 2008

On a warm evening last week, some of the area's most well-heeled set munched on crab cakes and pasta. The wining and dining took place at the luxurious and sprawling home of their leader. The talk was politics. ...more

June 22, 2008

Back in 1925, a stately palace called the Vinoy Park Hotel opened for business just off the water downtown. Built for $3.5 million - a considerable sum at the time - this magnificent boom-era structure served the city well, but over the years felt the sting of neglect. ...more

February 14, 2008

The intrepid biker can make a solid day out of the Pinellas Trail, and our weekend ambitions often take us from Belleair to Wall Springs Park, one of the area's unheralded gems. The trek means pedaling right through downtown Dunedin, where we stop to stretch the legs and enjoy a quick bite. Even when not cycling, we like the town's fusion of funky shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants. ...more

January 3, 2008

NEW AMERICAN/ FUSION DAILY EATS, 901 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 868-3335. This upscale diner revamps classic American comfort food with gourmet ingredients like cilantro aioli and goat cheese. Some dishes are just average, but the ahi tuna sandwich on ciabatta is a winner, as are the sweet potato fries, battered green beans and creamy macaroni and cheese. The Atkins-friendly Shredder Bowls sound like a healthy alternative, but taste like pure decadence. For dessert, try the bread pudding and pie. ($-$$) ...more

November 30, 2007