Late-night dining in East Atlanta Village by Besha Rodell I’m sitting at a table on a patio surrounded by graffiti on one of the coldest nights of the year. It’s a patio but not a patio in that it has walls, wooden walls, but they’re not really walls, not in the traditional sense.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Even calorie counters can enjoy a little wine with dinner. by Cecelia Messina Did you resolve to lose weight in the new year? That can be a toughie, especially if you like to have a glass — or three — of wine with dinner.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

White coffee is a lighter-hued alternative to a regular cup of Joe. by Juliette Cassistre Some coffee connoisseurs will scoff at serving coffee any other way but black, but the alternative — white coffee — is known and enjoyed around the globe. And I’m not just talking about coffee whitened the American way, with milk, cream or non-dairy substitute.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Café DePaz is Dunedin dining done right. by Brian Ries There’s nothing new at Dunedin’s Café DePaz, which opened in October, but that’s what makes this restaurant refreshing. It takes a familiar style of eating and does it right.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Festival of Chocolate, truck rally, restaurant opening, tastings, and dine like it’s 1925! by Juliette Cassistre Wednesday, January 11: Tampa Bay BrewingEnjoy drafts of Old Elephant Foot IPA (India Pale Ale), Midnight Crossing Black IPA and Ole’ Hop Hoarder DIPA (Double India Pale Ale) at Tampa Bay Brewing’s Keep the Pint Night. 7:30 p.m., 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite #112, Tampa, 813-402-2923, pourhousetampa.com… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Chocolate and cheese make a surprisingly tasty pairing. by Kira Jefferson Have you ever sunk your teeth into a dense custard of cocoa and bittersweet chocolate whipped into cream cheese with sugar, eggs and sour cream? Doesn’t ring a bell?… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Get ready for all new taste sensations. by Katie Machol That gold, strapless cocktail dress adorned with feathers that Versace put on the runway last season will almost assuredly be reproduced by both high- and low-end designers this year, to be seen everywhere from small boutiques to Forever 21. Just like that celebrity chef’s gourmet doughnut shop in Manhattan, which will spur a monomania for sweet, yeast-risen breakfast treats topped with everything from bacon to squid.… [ Read more ] [...]

Hunting for a nosh near the beach? Look no further … by Juliette Cassistre Tampa and St. Petersburg seem to dominate the culinary headlines, but you’ll find plenty of great eats in Clearwater, too. Check out some of these great spots for beachfront dining and more.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

A return to a favorite restaurant is a reminder of what’s important. by Cristian Feher It’s December 28th, 2011. Chunky snow flurries fall in all directions outside the window — the first snowfall of an unusually warm winter.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Deep in the heart of Texas, the chili is all beef. by Katie Machol Now that winter is officially here and many parts of the country (even Florida) are finally starting to cool down, there’s nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of stew to warm the body and the soul. My go-to is chili.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]