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Tina Rondeau

Dining

Ristorante di Mare: Authentic dishes always hit the spot

A few seasons ago, Ristorante di Mare for a time offered a weekly special it called Wild Game ...

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The Wave at Costa d’Este: Steak Night!

In the mood for a steak? For the past half dozen years, Wednesday has been Steak Night at ...

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Maison Martinique: An encouraging dining experience

In recent years, Maison Martinique, the onetime premier island dining spot, has gone through a half dozen executive ...

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Scampi Grill: Venerable restaurant’s better than ever

Of the many Italian restaurants on the Vero mainland, one we always look forward to visiting is the ...

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The Tides: Premier restaurant continues to raise the bar

Over the course of two decades, we’ve seen a number of good restaurants come and go. They appear ...

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First Bites: El Sid Taqueria on Ocean Drive

Of the many challenges faced by new restaurants, one that few have to deal with is too many ...

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Riverside Café: A number of attractions, including the food

When someone mentions the Riverside Café, I generally think of it as the bar with all the big-screen ...

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First Bites: River Twist Food and Wine on 17th Street

Chef Michael Amaral, whom we first encountered a half dozen years ago when he was executive chef at ...

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First Bites: Francesca’s Italian Kitchen on Ocean Drive

Is there room for another pizza and pasta joint in Central Beach not more than a couple of ...

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First Bites: Savor, a promising eatery

Two successful Fort Pierce restaurateurs – Chef Jason and wife/sommelier Hallie Alfonso – have just opened a new ...

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Trattoria Dario: Island’s premier Italian restaurant

In an area with no shortage of Italian restaurants, the best on the island is Trattoria Dario. For ...

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Scott’s on Fifth: Some seriously fine dining to our north

From time to time, we highlight fine-dining restaurants that are within an hour drive from Vero. To our ...