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Locally-Minded Cuisine Draws Crowds October 21st, 2012

In recent food trends, consumers have been looking to their backyards and farmer’s markets for fresh inspiration. Restaurants are following cue; locally-sourced menu items are popping up around South Florida. Some restaurants have built an entire concept around cooking with seasonal products. Take LoKal, the burger and beer hub in Coconut Grove.  Residents are flocking to this neighborhood restaurant, not only for the casual, upbeat ambiance, but for its fresh-from-the-farm dishes. Health-minded carnivores will appreciate the range of proteins—from grass-fed beef,...

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Attention Foodies: It’s That Time of Year! June 4th, 2012

On your mark, get set, INDULGE! Coral Gables is celebrating by popular demand its 5th annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week  for two weeks, and, with over 30 participating restaurants, you will certainly need all 14 days to work your way down the list of the Gables’ top dining destinations.  Participants include popular newcomers The Local Craft Food & Drink, as well as some of my personal favorites, Seasons 52, Morton’s and Caffe Abbracci.  Most enticing  are the incredible deals these eateries...

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