Whether you are a food blogger or Food Network mega chef, you always have someone with whom you seek "foodie" counsel. This person is in essence a foodie`s foodie, and is great at pointing out new foods/experiences based on their experience. Being a CL food blogger gives me the fortune of having some pretty savvy food and wine people at my fingertips, which became quite evident when I planned a weekend getaway to Sarasota.
It was a beach and food trip, and I'd done research and was convinced that I had found a great fine-dining spot for dinner. I made my reservations and packed the Nexium. Then, in passing, I mentioned my culinary plans to my friend Taylor, who suggested I touch base with CL food editor Brian Ries. He immediately had me change reservations to the relatively new Mozaic restaurant in downtown Sarasota. Armed with his advice, I placed my fate in the hands of Chef Dylan Elhajoui.
This article appears in Jul 8-14, 2009.