Food + Drink

by erin thursby A neighborhood gourmet specialty store just opened up near Park and King. Olives & Oils (1506 King St. 619- 6187) carries exotic cheeses, various pastas and, of course, olive oil. Check out their fresh produce and ready-made side dishes as well! There’s nothing like a deep fried turkey. But it’s a bit messy and can be a little dangerous. Copeland’s Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar is selling Cajun Fried Turkeys all throughout November and December. A 12-14 pound turkey costs about $50, not unreasonable when you consider that all the equipment needed, plus the raw turkey …

by ERIN THURSBY You’d think pomegranate had just been discovered from all the hype it’s received in the media. The main reason for this is because it’s been classified as a superfruit. The superfruit title is part marketing hook and part nutritional value. Fruits that can deliver nutrients your body needs, particularly rarer combos of these nutrients in their most complete form, are said to be superfruits. The more exotic (or expensive) a fruit is, the more likely it was be called a superfruit. Strawberries, for example, could be classified this way because of their nutrient value, but they’re far …

by ERIN THURSBY When I first heard about Shula’s 347 opening, I immediately got nostalgic. I grew up near the first Shula’s, opened inside the Miami Lakes Inn. My father owned an autograph shop on Main Street called History in the Writing just a scant block away from the upscale sports bar, where he met his cronies and watched football games on the big screen. Since the first Shula’s opened in ’89, they’ve opened about 30 across the country. It’s named and owned by Don Shula, who’s best known for coaching the Miami Dolphins. He’s one of only 5 coaches …

by ERIN THURSBY       Getting a meal isn’t always easy, especially in these tough times. Right now Second Harvest Food Bank of North Florida is experiencing a severe shortage in donations and demand is at an all-time high. Five hundred fifteen agencies depend on this food. You can donate food Second Harvest at Winn-Dixie, Vystar Credit Union and select Curves locations.       On a happier note, all throughout the month of October, St. Augustine’s Wildflower Cafe (4320 A1A South, 904-471-2691) will be celebrating. The Oktoberfest menu will include time-honored German dishes; Sauerbraten, Jaeger-style Pork Loin with Nuremberg hunter sauce and …

by jon bosworth A Riverside Dinner Party Any Time of Day… Cassie and I have found some great deals while eating around for the Ghetto Gourmet column, but for the most part we’ve found it’s almost always possible to eat out for less than $20, as long as you’re willing to go out for the experience and not to leave bloated and feeling ill. We’ve found we prefer to eat a little bit of really good food than a lot of really cheap food. But in this increasingly pressurized economy, not only is it harder to afford even $20 outings, …

by erin thursby Who says Irish pubs can’t be upscale? Certainly not the folks at the Sawgrass Resort in Ponte Vedra. In the former Champs location V. Kelly has opened as what Jeff Kmiec, director of sales and marketing for Sawgrass describes as “a warm and friendly Irish tavern that fits beautifully into the luxury golf theme that plays out so prominently at Sawgrass.” Expect traditional Irish food, flat screen televisions, specialty drinks and more. Visit sawgrassmarriott.com for more information. The long awaited Orsay had its soft open last month and opens officially this month, so if you’re looking to …