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The Real Englewwod Area Dish

State Moves on to PHASE 3 and More On September 26, Governor Ron DeSantis declared that Florida would be moving on to Phase 3 of reopening the state after the COVID-19 crisis. What does that mean for restaurants and their customers?  Thursday, October 8, 2020 click to read more

Let's Eat, Englewood!

To say Deb Watt looks forward to Let’s Eat!, Englewood!, is an understatement. Watt, who lives in Rotonda West, said she has been checking in for weeks waiting for the list of participating restaurants, and is excited to visit some of her favorites and new places. Watt said she even scheduled minor surgery around the Let’s Eat! dates... Thursday, September 24, 2020 click to read more

The Real Englewood Area Dish

Chicken! Growing up, I spent many weekends at my grandparents’ house where they had a drawer filled with candy and gum and I got to drink Bosco and Tang. But my favorite treat was when my nana would skewer a whole chicken and turn on the rotisserie oven she kept on the back porch.  Friday, September 11, 2020 click to read more

The Real Englewood Area Dish

When it’s this hot out it’s easy to opt for take-out or hitting a restaurant instead of firing up the stove or grill. But if you want to stay inside and beat the heat, here are a few recipes from local readers to help you stay cool and well-fed... Wednesday, August 12, 2020 click to read more

The Real Englewood Dish

Sweet Tarts Sassy Tarts! From October through May, you could find Sassy Tarts at just about every farmers market in the area, selling (and often selling out) of sweet and savory pies, pastries and quiches. Owner/chef Stephanie Brocard Albin is self-taught and bakes everything herself.  Friday, July 31, 2020 click to read more