Food & Drink

Restaurant review: Crêpe country at The Wooden Rooster

The Wooden Rooster’s crêpes and casual eats are a welcome addition to downtown St. Pete.

by Jon Palmer Claridge February 17, 2016April 21, 2025

The Wooden Rooster’s crêpes and casual eats are a welcome addition to downtown St. Pete.

Food & Drink

Drink More Wine: Clarifying claret, Pt. 2

A Bordeaux strategy that won’t blow up the budget.

by Jon Palmer Claridge December 30, 2015June 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Drink More Wine: Clarifying claret

The skinny on dry reds from France’s Bordeaux region.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 25, 2015November 29, 2023

Food & Drink

Raising the bark: Chocolate bouquet shop debuting in Clearwater

On Thursday, Le Bouquet by Francis will celebrate its grand opening at Westfield Countryside Mall.

by Meaghan Habuda November 17, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Postcards from France: Champagne, lunch in Reims

I round out my trip to France in the heart of Reims, dining al fresco and drinking Champagne.

by Jon Palmer Claridge July 15, 2015August 17, 2023

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Postcards from France: Cognac, more grub in the Dordogne

In southwestern France, I discover local spirits, and a stellar dinner outweighs a bad lunch.

by Jon Palmer Claridge July 9, 2015May 3, 2024

Food & Drink

Postcards from France: Sampling Bordeaux’s vineyards

Strolling and sipping through the world’s most prestigious vineyards in Bordeaux.

by Jon Palmer Claridge July 7, 2015July 2, 2025

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Postcards from France: A pilgrimage meal at Paul’s

Lunching in Lyon, a Francophile foodie’s version of Mecca.

by Jon Palmer Claridge July 5, 2015June 3, 2025

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Postcards from France: Shopping, tasting on Rue Cler

Paris is a feast for all five senses, especially taste.

by Jon Palmer Claridge July 3, 2015June 5, 2022

Food & Drink

A Movable Fest: St. Pete next stop for Shelton Brothers festival

The Festival will draw 80-plus worldly cider, beer and mead makers to St. Pete’s Coliseum in fall.

by Meaghan Habuda June 29, 2015June 16, 2025

Food & Drink

Consider mead hooked: Cider & Mead Festival offers U.S., global tastes

Folks sampled about 100 offerings at Cajun Cafe’s inaugural Cider & Mead Festival Saturday.

by Meaghan Habuda February 3, 2015April 18, 2025

News & Views

The Gaily News: Did the Pope personally call a young gay French man?

by Tiffany Razzano September 6, 2013June 5, 2022

Food & Drink

We almost had Paris

A lovely restaurant in Safety Harbor whose parts don’t quite add up yet.

by Jon Palmer Claridge October 18, 2012January 5, 2025

News & Views

Mitch Perry Report 6.18.12 – Pinellas Democratic Congressional Primary back on?

by Mitch Perry June 18, 2012August 3, 2023

News & Views

A fine dusting of faith

Religion worn lightly is a beautiful thing.

by Peter Meinke December 22, 2011August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

A son guides The Way

Martin Sheen takes a 500-mile hike.

by Anthony Salveggi October 21, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Sip these classy cognac cocktails

Classics in a glass.

by Paul Abercrombie October 7, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Imbibing in honor of Bastille Day

Classy French cocktails to celebrate July 14th in style.

by Katie Machol Simon July 11, 2011July 14, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Must-click links: Cannes Edition

by Anthony Nicholas May 12, 2011June 25, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Married to the snob

Catherine Deneuve goes from housewife to CEO in Potiche.

by Joe Bardi April 27, 2011August 3, 2023