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When serving fish, think about the balance that the perfect side dishes can bring. You want to go beyond French fries and fried fish! Here are some ideas to go along with your great new fish and seafood dishes.

Serving seafood or fish? Here are some Menu Tips!

Fishbones is part of a family of restaurants, and we visited the one in Orlando, FL on the recommendation of co-workers who make it a regular pilgrimage. “You won’t believe the pork chop,” they told us, “and they have an all-you-can eat jumbo shrimp.”

Need a little inspiration? Here are some easy recipes to get you started cooking more seafood and fish than ever!

Charlie’s L’etoile Verte. The name alone, which is French for “the green star,” is evocative. But let’s talk about the food at this Hilton Head landmark. Owner Charlie Golson and his family have operated the restaurant for more than 25 years.

Looking for great seafood? Try Daytona Beach, FL, where you can combine history, ocean views and music with your shrimp, scallops, flounder, mahi mahi, and more. This is Part II of a series of restaurant features from Daytona Beach, FL.

When we walk up to the fish counter in our favorite supermarket or seafood shop, or scan the seafood selections in our local restaurants, how can we be sure the fish we’re purchasing was harvested using sustainable practices?

This is Part I of a series of restaurant features from Daytona Beach, FL. If you want to know where the locals eat, ask a local. We did that, and the most recommended restaurant in Daytona Beach was Caribbean Jacks. Second, was Crabby Joe’s.

We know that in an uncertain economy, ideas are a great currency. Our goal is to make this the place you can go for the latest resources that will give you new ideas for working with and enjoying food—and right now, we’re focusing on seafood!

The summer is almost over – those unbelievable sunsets on the beach, the great seafood restaurants, that healthy glow that comes from a summer vacation. But wait! There is at least part of the fun that can stay with you no matter where you live.