Food and drink reviews from St. Augustine, Pittsburgh, Venice, and wherever the trip took us next. What we ordered, what stood out, and whether we’d go back.
A guide to cicchetti and bàcari — how to do a Venetian bàcaro crawl like a local: what to order, how to order it, a classic Rialto route, and the etiquette that matters.
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Rustica Earth Sea and Fire in St. Johns, FL is a Pacific Rim fine dining gem just 25 minutes from St. Augustine. Chef Jean-Marie Josselin’s six-time James Beard nominated menu — mussels, monkfish, lava cake — earns every mile of the drive.
Why Pierogies Plus in McKees Rocks is the best pierogi in Pittsburgh — Helen Mannarino’s hand-pinched cheddar-and-potato dumplings, the stained-glass pierogi tradition, and the Pirates pierogi race that ties it all together.
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Just steps from the sand at St. Augustine Beach, La French Bakery brings a taste of Paris to Florida’s coast. From buttery croissants to rich éclairs, owner Valérie Perchat serves up authentic French pastries baked fresh each morning — the perfect stop before or after a beach stroll.
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Honest review of SAINT restaurant in St. Augustine — lobster arancini, filet with lobster ravioli, courtyard dining, and whether the upscale Italian-inspired menu is worth the price.
BenThere Ate That: Dinner at SAINT – Italian Dining in St. Augustine Read More »