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In the Kitchen with Chef Guy Verdi
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
“This little restaurant — 75 seats — popped up for sale and all the numbers were right — we negotiated and I bought the business,” said Chef Guy Verdi, giving a simple explanation for complex events that led to acquiring Verdi’s, the popular and successful Marco Island restaurant that opened for its 10th season in 2008. Full story »
Your Food Review: Tin City restaurants have good seafood
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Florida fresh: Sweet on strawberries
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
The rows of green and red stretch on and on. And even here, in the strawberry fields, you can smell that fleshy sweetness rising from the plants. It’s time to pick — or buy — Florida strawberries. Full story »
Chef Q&A: Terri Rementaria of Camellia Street Barbecue and Seafood Grill
Thursday, May 8, 2008
What annoys you most in the kitchen? I’m constantly sweeping up when anything drops on the floor — I can’t function when in a messy kitchen! Full story »
On the Menu: What’s shakin’ at Margaritas
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
There are secrets inside Marco’s Margaritas that make this south of the border sensation more than just a cocktail with a Mexican flair. Let’s start with its namesake. Full story »
Chef Q&A: Luis Sotelo, Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Who or what inspired you to become a chef/cook? My mama was a wonderful, creative cook. I was the middle son in our family of five boys and five girls and I wanted to help her and she encouraged me and I learned her secrets with hands-on experience in our kitchen. Full story »
Tasty, so tasty
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
You can’t eat just one, which is exactly how the organizers of the annual Taste of Collier like it. All proceeds of the event, which has drawn as many as 10,000 people and this year features fare from 30 restaurants, go to local charities. Full story »
Pollo Tropical opens second Naples restaurant
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Pollo Tropical opened its second Naples restaurant on Monday. The newest location for the Miami-based, Latin/Caribbean chain is 3777 U.S. 41 East, about one mile from Airport-Pulling Road. Full story »
In the Kitchen: Eric Phillips of Nacho Mama’s
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Life is just a bowl of Nachos Grande for Eric Phillips, and if you factor in his cooking talents and business philosophy of treating his employees right at Nacho Mama’s cantina/restaurant — he could be in the running for the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce poster child (ahem, business) of the year! Full story »
Chef Q&A: Jesse Housman of Bistro 821
Sunday, April 27, 2008
What is the best part of your job? “Cooking of the food and getting to see everyone from our open kitchen.” Full story »
Your Food Review: Roast beef rocks at Chardonnay
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Do you eat out a lot and what’s your favorite restaurant? Oh yes! We eat out about four times a week. The restaurant that is my favorite is too expensive; that’s Chardonnay, so I’d say Carabbas is my favorite. Full story »
Chef Q&A: Executive Chef/Owner Michael Francis Ward
Thursday, April 24, 2008
What do you enjoy most about your profession? The people — I really take pleasure in seeing people eat and enjoy their meal and leave my restaurant smiling. It’s kind of like the feeling kids get from opening their Christmas gifts! Full story »
On the Menu: The wicked eggplant
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Everyone knew the eggplant was wicked. For years and years, it seemed, the eggplant was evil. The bright purple bulbs were considered an aphrodisiac by the Spaniards, a deleterious drug by the Germans, and were largely blamed for illegitimate children and runaway unwed mothers. Full story »
Chef Q&A: Michael J. Case
Thursday, April 17, 2008
How would you describe your cooking style? American Traditional, that’s my barbecue side, and adding with a tropical twist describes my unique talents creating our special seafood dishes. Full story »
Tools of the Trade: Chef Arturo Perez
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Q: What is your favorite kitchen gizmo — the one you reach for most of the time? It’s my gnocchi roller. Full story »
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- Bye-Bye Turtle Festival -- 05/17/08 at The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
