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01/09/2026

At Chophouse285, steaks get the spa treatment in Englewood’s only dry-aging room, where such a wall pulls moisture from the air, creating the ideal climate for the aging process and imbuing steaks with maximum tenderness and uniquely rich flavor.

It’s this column’s job to spotlight what’s new on the eatery scene.

01/08/2026

Known for his straight-talking, unpretentious take on cooking and exploration of global cuisine through his shows “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown,” Bourdain was and continues to be loved for his candid and (sometimes) unfiltered take on food. Home cooks also appreciate his practical cooking tips and techniques.

One benefit of being a food editor is that I get the opportunity to try out recipes from the latest cookbooks, often before they have even made it onto store

01/07/2026

Right now is the perfect time to be planting and enjoying cool-season crops — many which are cole crops or “cruciferous vegetables” or also known as “brassicas.”

My vegetable garden is very “cool” because I have filled it with cool-season vegetables.

01/06/2026

The current North Port logo was developed and deployed around 15 years ago, according to officials. Kelly DeCastro, North Port's brand design specialist, showed commissioners five logos that might replace the current one.

NORTH PORT — The North Port City Commission discussed North Port's identity at a workshop Monday.

01/05/2026

Five Fishermen’s Village eateries have closed their doors within the last three years. Only Village Brewhouse currently serves lunch and dinner there. All the slots that stand empty — Village Fish Market, The Pier and Turtle Bay, Harpoon Harry’s and Captain’s Table — promised to reopen in 2026 as new entities. One jumped the gun and opened NYE.

Five Fishermen’s Village eateries have closed their doors within the last three years. Only Village Brewhouse currently serves lunch and dinner there.

12/29/2025

It’s about time for new beginnings in Punta Gorda.

It’s about time for new beginnings in Punta Gorda.

12/27/2025

"Brunch culture" has become a new American phenomenon, growing in leaps and bounds since it was first introduced in the 1930s, with the trend exploding in the 2010s. It's also popular on New Year's Day. You can cook everyone's favorites and leisurely enjoy them.

When there is time to prepare it — like weekends and holidays — brunch is king.

12/27/2025

The best solution for a busy host with hungry house guests is a dish you can whip up in advance and serve at everyone’s leisure.This blueberry-packed French toast casserole recipe is worth considering.
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12/24/2025

While we do have vegetables and more substantial offerings on hand (pulled pork sliders are a favorite) for those making a day of it, we love to go all in on dips. Hot dips, cold dips, dessert dips — we have them all.

For our extended family holiday gatherings, we’ve dispensed with the big meal and go all in on appetizers. We’ve found that not only does it take the pressure off the

12/24/2025

If you have kids who are eager to help, then bear in mind that the journey is always the destination. Here's how to make baking as enjoyable as possible for the little ones.

BERLIN — Strap on your apron and wipe off the kitchen surfaces. It's the time of year where many of us bake festive cookies to give to friends and relatives

12/23/2025

The restaurant has the wood-paneled ceiling and nautical touches of a sea captain’s quarters, with indoor seating for 50 at bar, booths and tables. On every wall, even behind the bar, black-and-white photos capture a cavalcade of Englewood’s past, from old Dearborn Street and the Buchan’s Landing Royal Casino to family photos of Platts and Parkses.

In 1896, the three Nichols brothers from Chicago had visions of Englewood as a flourishing “grove town” blossoming with lemon trees.

12/22/2025

These floral blockbusters have flowers up to 12 inches in diameter, and up to 6-inch cluster, and colors in shades of pink, red and white with uses in containers for the holidays, and then in the landscape next year.

Of all of the holiday plants available, Amaryllis bulbs are often the first to appear in local garden centers – tempting impulse purchases promising magnificent blooms.