From Chef Michael LaDuke Executive Chef, Red Lobster ...more

July 22, 2009

CARIBBEAN ALFRESCO, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-1000, Ext. 2144. The culinary theme under this attractive gazebo is Floribbean, a mix of Florida and Caribbean styles that blends tropical fruits, piquant relishes, aromatic herbs, translucent sauces and quick, fat-free grilling. Starters worth biting into are the Conch Fritters with curried remoulade sauce, or the Coconut-Fried Shrimp with a tangy citrus mustard sauce. A good bet for light eating under $10 is the Caribbean Chicken Caesar with pineapple relish. The limited entree selection includes slow-roasted Island Spiced Ribs with guava barbecue sauce and grilled Florida Spiny Lobster with charred tomato sauce and toasted cumin seeds. ($$) ...more

September 26, 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

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