Jan Norris: Food and Florida

Nothing to do in this heat but sip something cool and refreshing, and either seek AC on someone else’s dime, or find the shadiest spot around. Twice, I hit a delicious basil drink: Once, at Really Relish, a charming vintage boutique on Anna Maria Island. The owner had put out a huge jug of ice [...]

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In the style of his Las Vegas success, Todd English P.U.B., Olives restaurateur Todd English has opened the English Tap and Beer Garden in Boca Raton. The focus is on the brew: More than 100 beers from around the world are offered, including 30 on tap and other craft brews in bottles. A full bar [...]

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Sharing some cocktails the Morton Steakhouse folks sent along – these are the skinny drinks served at their bars. All made with low-cal ingredients, and hold up flavor-wise with their counterparts. Don’t miss their bar menu, either – great for Happy Hour nibbles and priced right! They use preferred brands of liquor and other bar [...]

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My friend and web guru Matt requested a special 4th of July cocktail recipe – my Christmas one was such a success, he said, he wants me to come up with one for every holiday. It just so happened I was reading The Spirit, my newsletter about “inspiring cocktails.” It’s ostensibly by and for mixologists [...]

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Doing a Derby Party this weekend? Get out your widest hat, buy your fresh spearmint, shine your silver julep cups, and learn the words to My Old Kentucky Home, by Stephen Foster. (These are the modern lyrics sung at the Derby today.) “The sun shines bright in My Old Kentucky home, ‘Tis summer, and people [...]

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