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‘Dinner by the Sea’ at Citrus to feature three top chefs

It’s not every day that a Michelin-starred chef from New York and the chef from the hottest restaurant ...

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Only winners in this island battle of the wine-pairings

Since the start of the pandemic, which has seen us greatly cut back on our dining adventures, I ...

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The Vero Beach 32963 dining review … to be continued

A year ago this week, readers who turned to this page would have found my review of one ...

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Dining out – or bringing a feast home – this Thanksgiving Day?

While there is still a month to go until Thanksgiving, anyone who has hosted a Turkey Day meal ...

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Heaton’s: Delightful open-air dining steps from the beach

Last Tuesday, after 98 nights of critiquing my own cooking, my husband and I ventured forth for our ...

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Amalfi Grille: A premier pizza for the pandemic

While COVID-19 has certainly put a damper on fine dining, one thing not in short-supply is take-out pizza. ...

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Restaurants temporarily pivoting to takeout and delivery

A number of Vero Beach restaurants have gone takeout-only – rather than closing entirely – in the couple ...

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Joey & Kimmy’s Seafood Market & Restaurant: Bravo!

After a decade of serving some of Vero’s best seafood, Joey’s Seafood Shack has decided it’s time for ...

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First Bites: Edgewood Eatery in the old downtown

It’s been a long time since we dined at the restaurant in Vero’s old downtown that at one ...

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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 ...