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Trattoria di Bernardone
Back in Orlando, I used to pull espresso shots and pour pinot noir. That was at Palmano's, a trattoria on Park Avenue. Between steaming...
Alanna Salussolia
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Los Portales
I discovered the most amazing rancheros enchiladas. These came with
tender beer strips - a serious deviation from my cheese-only habit. T
Alanna Salussolia
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Grumpy's
Trying a new brunch can be a thrilling weekend gamble. Skipping the Old Faithful's like Charlie's and Metro Diner for another pancake...
Alanna Salussolia
May 30, 20243 min read


Carmine's Pie house
Quick pizza rant: I firmly believe that any pizza without red sauce is a lie. It simply won’t satisfy that oregano-tomato-Italiano style cra
Alanna Salussolia
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Beachside Seafood
It’s a restaurant and a seafood market. It’s got fine dining level seafood with laid back beach vibes. 120 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach,...
Alanna Salussolia
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Prati Italia
Driving down J. Turner Butler/202 you might catch a glimpse of this tall rectangle of a building. (If you'll remember, I have a penchant...
Alanna Salussolia
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Best Meat Piles in Town - Bearded Pig
You know that intense smell of outdoor cookin', some righteous sawce and carnivorous treats oozing with goodness? Yeah, I was in the mood fo
alannamichaelweddi
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Barbara Jeans
One evening at Chili's, Richard and Marlene told me about Barbara Jean’s. Richard and Marlene are the parents of a friend in Orlando....
alannamichaelweddi
Aug 23, 20234 min read


bb's
It's really the perfect spot for a Saturday night date. However, I first experienced bb’s as a ritzy dessert dive. Hendricks Street is...
alannamichaelweddi
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Top 5 Thai Places in Jax
I eat the broth like a soup, with one big spoonful at a time. I sprinkle in the rice like a topping, allowing it to soak up sauce.
Alanna Salussolia
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Steampunk Gastropub - Kickbacks
Technically, it's Kickbacks Gastropub And Goozlepipes & Guttyworks. Imagine a menu that never ended. Choices for days. And before you...
alannamichaelweddi
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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