Credit: CHIP WEINER

Credit: CHIP WEINER

Whiskey Cake

Beautiful pink slices of crisp-skinned duck breast are spread across a bright chunky purée of ginger and heirloom carrots with bits of kale and red onion. A touch of acidity from bright citrus vinaigrette balances the fat from the duck. It’s a great example of synchronicity in each bite. whiskey-cake.com.com 

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Jon Palmer Claridge—Tampa Bay's longest running, and perhaps last anonymous, food critic—has spent his life following two enduring passions, theatre and fine dining. He trained as a theatre professional...