Dear Foodie Friends,
The month of March brings a fresh opportunity to renew our commitment to health, wellness, and the pure magic of good food. As we focus on embracing nourishing choices that fuel our bodies and uplift our spirits, we say goodbye to the cold, gloomy months of winter and usher in a joyful springtime!
Take time to get out more and explore foodie adventures— bring friends along to discover local restaurants, try new cuisines, and enjoy the magic of dining experiences that inspire and delight. |
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Whether it’s savoring a meal at your favorite spot or discovering hidden gems, these experiences connect us to community and culture in the most delicious ways. gems, these experiences connect us to community and culture in the most delicious ways.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: The National Restaurant Association warns that proposed tariffs on food and beverage imports could cost the industry over $12 billion, leading to higher menu prices and strained profit margins. With food costs already making up about 33% of sales, small operators could see profits decline by 30%—putting many at risk of closing their doors. (Bloomberg)
Several major restaurant chains have already filed for bankruptcy or closed locations due to financial strain, highlighting why supporting local restaurants matters now more than ever. Rising costs and economic challenges are making it increasingly difficult for independent restaurants to survive, threatening not just individual businesses but entire communities. Every time a restaurant closes, it’s not just a loss for the owner—it affects farmers, suppliers, delivery workers, and the many employees who rely on the industry for their livelihoods. It also reduces the variety and richness of dining options that make our neighborhoods special.
Local restaurants are more than just places to eat—they are hubs of creativity, culture, and economic growth. They bring people together, celebrate diverse culinary traditions, and contribute to the vibrancy of our cities and towns. Without them, we risk losing the unique flavors and experiences that define American dining.
By choosing to support local restaurants—whether by dining in, ordering takeout, or simply spreading the word—we help sustain these vital businesses during challenging times. Every meal purchased locally is a step toward preserving culinary diversity and economic resilience for our entire community. |
So please continue to make thoughtful choices, seek out delicious meals, and let the magic of food continue to nourish us all.
Denise Righetti
Founder & Chief Foodie Officer
Savor Our City |
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on a flavorful journey together in 2025. |
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HOMESTEAD, FL
Saturday, March 1, 2025 |
Seafood Brings Us Together
You don't want to miss the 7th annual Rotary Club of Homestead Stone Crab & Seafood Festival, presented by the Rotary Club of Homestead Charitable Foundation.
Whether you’re a seafood aficionado or simply seeking a delightful day out with your loved ones, this event caters to all, including the little ones!
Savor the delectable offerings of fresh stone crab, shrimp, lobster, and various other seafood delights that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
The festival promises more than just culinary delights; immerse yourself in the lively ambiance with live music, unique arts and crafts, creating an ideal setting for unforgettable moments.
For those looking to explore beyond seafood, we’ve got you covered! From BBQ to roast pork and other delightful options, there’s something for everyone.
Bring along all your friends and make the most of this fantastic event filled with diverse culinary experiences and entertainment. |
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TAMPA, FL
Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, 2025 |
DANIA BEACH, FL
Saturday, March 8, 2025 |
The Dania Beach Wine & Seafood Festival promises a night of culinary delight with unlimited wine, beer & spirit sampling (with the purchase of a wine & beer sampling ticket). Your participation contributes to a good cause with our charity partner the peanut butter and jelly project, ensuring a night of indulgence with a meaningful impact on our community.
Unlimited Wine, Beer, & Spirit Sampling from over 40+ Wine Brands and 10+ Breweries (Ticket Required) |
The event is FREE for all to attend (Ticket required for wine and beer sampling) and we are family and pet-friendly
Live Music: Adam Uhlan Band 5pm | VAM Band – 6:30pm | The Ultimate King of Pop – Michael Jackson Tribute – 8pm
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MARATHON, FL
Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9, 2025 |
The Marathon Seafood Festival is the 2nd largest FL Keys event with over 15,000 attendees & growing every year. This year we are honored to announce Tom Thumb Food Stores & Valero as our 2025 Original Marathon Seafood Festival Title Sponsor! Thank you Tom Thumb and all of our amazing sponsors!
The Marathon Seafood Festival is the premier event for great/fresh seafood and entertainment in the Florida Keys. Bring the whole family for two days and enjoy great cuisine, entertainment, and fun! |
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KEY LARGO & UPPER KEYS, FL
Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, 2025 |
MARCH 15-16, 2025 | SATURDAY 10am-4pm or vip 1-4pm | SUNDAY 12-8PM
Featuring Seafood, Wine and Beer + Exhibits, Music, Free Parking at San Pedro Catholic Church - 89500 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070 |
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BELLE GLADE, FL
Saturday March 22, 2025 |
Join us for the 2025 Torry Island BBQ Festival on March 22, 2025, at Torry Island, Florida, featuring a thrilling KCBS BBQ Showdown! Top-rated KCBS teams from across the US will showcase their skills in preparing chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket for expert judging. In addition to the main event, we'll host a Backyard BBQ Showdown and a Sauce competition.
Prepare for an unforgettable day filled with an Airboat Show boasting awards in each division, exhilarating Cornhole Tournaments, talented local artists and crafters, a variety of BBQ and delicious food vendors, engaging family activities, Live Music, and much more!
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WELLINGTON, FL
Saturday and Sunday March 22-23, 2025 |
Bottoms up & Bacon down! Join us this year as we expand the tastings and explore the best bourbons & bacon delights from around the world.
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Indulge in the sweet smell of bacon & guzzle down the smooth taste of bourbon at the Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Festival.
In 2018 we were featured on the Food Channel’s national television show, “Carnival Eats”!
Bottoms up & Bacon down! Join us this year as we expand the tastings and explore the best bourbons & bacon delights from around the world.
We are excited to welcome you back for the 11th annual Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest. Held on the grounds surrounding the Village of Wellington Town Center Promenade. The free event is scheduled for March 22nd & March 23rd 2025 and offers you the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 30+ bourbons and celebrates the most loved food in the universe – BACON!
The two-day event features artist & crafters, an eclectic menu of bacon infused culinary delights and a collection of over 30+ bourbons and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure.
For those of you whom cannot be convinced to partake in Bourbon, we will have a full liquor bar, wine, and ice-cold beer too.
Our menu of bacon and pork related dishes will include the sublime Forever Roasted Bourbon BBQ Pork & Bacon Sandwich to the insane candied bacon on a stick and other amazing desserts. Menu items developed by local chefs explore the boundaries of New American Cuisine and good old-fashioned comfort foods, just like Mom used to make! |
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DELRAY BEACH, FL
Monday March 24, 2025 |
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RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN! Presented by the Downtown Development Authority and Delray Beach Magazine, Savor The Avenue is a world-renowned culinary experience that features downtown restaurants offering a four-course meal while raising funds for a local nonprofit organization.
This unique, under-the-stars four-course, dining experience spans 5 blocks on East Atlantic Avenue as the Nation’s Longest Dining Table.
The prestigious culinary event continues to be recognized around the country as one of the most fun and sought-after experiences of the year with reservation-style ticket sales that sell out within 24 hours.
This event attracts thousands of attendees and garners extensive local and national media attention each year. Boasting over 100 million media impressions and extensive brand exposure for the Downtown businesses, the City of Delray Beach and the partners of the event, Savor the Avenue gets national (even global) recognition.
A portion of all proceeds are donated to a local charity. More than $80,000 has been donated since 2009.
WHERE: On the street, outdoors on E. Atlantic Ave., at tables stretching from Swinton Ave. to East Fifth Ave./U.S. 1.
WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 9 pm. Rain Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
This is a RESERVATION-ONLY event. Reservations must be booked directly with the participating restaurants. Each restaurant offers limited seating and is in charge of booking the reservations for its table and collecting payment from guests. |
BOCA RATON, FL
Tuesday March 25, 2025 |
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DELRAY BEACH, FL
Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2025 |
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Savor SoFLO, presented by Publix, City of Hollywood, Margaritaville Resort, and Sysco, will excite your palate and senses with 180° degree views of the Atlantic Ocean from the breathtaking Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Broward County, a promenade that stretches nearly 2.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean and was named one of America’s Best Beach Boardwalks by Travel + Leisure magazine. This highly anticipated food, wine, craft beer, and spirits celebration will artfully blend local chef rock stars with national brand partners, offering tastes and sips to please every appetite.
This sensual and exotic culinary event series with thirteen years of delicious history throughout Florida is back in South Florida on March 29 & 30, 2025. SAVOR SOFLO is the talk of South Florida’s foodie community – a market where food and libations are an integral part of the social scene.
Enjoy a weekend of great food, wine, and microbrews while tantalizing your taste buds and soothing your soul. Stay for the weekend and explore all the exciting facets of Hollywood Beach.
A percentage of ticket sales will benefit Glam-A-THON™ and Gilda’s Club South Florida assisting breast cancer patients in our communities.
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Each month, Denise shares her handpicked favorites, from standout restaurants and must-try recipes to inspiring individuals making waves in the culinary world. Whether it’s a hidden gem that’s redefining the dining scene, a dish you’ll want to recreate at home, or a chef whose story you need to hear, Denise’s Foodie Finds will bring you closer to the heart of the foodie community. |
YOU MUST TRY THIS
Authentic Sicilian Flavors in Boca Raton |
I recently stumbled upon Savia, a new gem in Mizner Plaza, and couldn’t resist stepping in. Open only two months, Savia offers authentic Sicilian dishes crafted by Chef David Vito Quaderno, whose impressive career spans two decades across multiple continents. |
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Chef David’s vision for Savia is to bring an authentic taste of Sicily to Boca Raton, blending time-honored recipes with locally sourced ingredients. His background includes consulting for luxury brands, running renowned restaurants in Yerevan, Los Angeles, and Slovenia, and collaborating with Italian embassies on culinary events. |
Savia | 130 NE 2nd Street, Mizner Plaza, Downtown Boca Raton
Open Tue-Sat: 2–10 PM | Sun: 2–9 PM | Closed Mondays
More Info: Savia.us | (561) 617-5424 | info@savia.us
Every dish at Savia tells a story—come experience the true spirit of Sicilian culture. |
David Quaderno is a distinguished chef with a passion for bringing the vibrant flavors of Sicily to life. "I was born and raised in Sicily in a family that cherished the art of cooking, and I learned early on that food is more than nourishment - it’s a connection to culture, history, and the people we love. Every dish I create reflects my journey, blending traditional Sicilian recipes with my personal experiences and a touch of modern creativity. From the sun-kissed tomatoes of Palermo to the fragrant citrus groves of Catania, my cooking celebrates the rich heritage and bold flavors of Sicily." |
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YOU ARE INVITED TO
SAVIA'S RIBBON CUTTING & RECEPTION |
MARCH 12th at 4PM
Enjoy welcome Prosecco, passed appetizers, and a chance to win Dinner for Two with wine
($200 value)
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YOU MUST TRY THIS ST PATRICK'S DAY INSPIRED
MARTINI RECIPE |
PHOTO RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT! |
YOU MUST TRY THIS
Appetizer Recipe |
They’re mini, they’re easy to grab and they’re gonna go fast! These Mini Shepherd’s Pies are simple, tasty and are beggin’ to be added to your to-do list! Can we say St. Patty’s Day!? We cut the dough into even squares, push ‘em into muffin cups, fill with beefy goodness and top with ultra creamy mashed potatoes. Easy! |
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2 whole large potatoes, plus cream for mashing
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
1 tablespoon Muir Glen™ organic tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup frozen vegetables (peas, carrots or mixed)
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet |
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Step 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 12 standard muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
Peel and quarter potatoes and boil in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes).
Step 3
While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and steak seasoning and cook until browned, occasionally using a spoon to break up the meat. |
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Step 4
Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and frozen vegetables to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes until heated through. Taste for seasoning and add salt or pepper as necessary. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 5
Unroll crescent dough on lightly floured work surface. Press dough into a 12x9-inch rectangle, and cut into 12 evenly sized squares. Place one square of dough in each muffin cup, gently pressing dough into bottom and up sides of cup. |
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Step 6
Drain and mash potatoes, adding cream as needed and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Fill each dough cup with 1-2 tablespoons of beef filling then top with a spoonful of mashed potato.
Step 8
Bake 15-20 minutes until dough is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving. |
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YOU MUST RESERVE THIS UNIQUE FARM TO TABLE EVENT FOR
APRIL 2025
(It's already sold out for March!) |
Farm Day & Farm Dinner
March farm to table dinners are all sold out. April dates are up on the web site and live. Our dinners are all about supporting our local food community. Every dinner supports over a dozen local farms and artisans in our area. Many of them are friends of ours from the Delray Beach Green Market where we sell our farm products. The dinners take place at Red Splendor Farm under our blue barn veranda.
The Farm Days are all about getting out and relaxing under our blue barn veranda while you enjoy some farm to table snacks. We will also have many herb plants available for sale. The farm day is no reservation needed.
Farm Dinner Dates (reservations only)
March 1st & 29th SOLD OUT
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR
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Third Culture Is Now THE NEW Culture in American Dining |
Hello Foodie Friends,
American dining has always been a melting pot of culinary influences, but today, a new and exciting chapter is unfolding—third culture cuisine is no longer on the fringes; it is the culture. As diners become more adventurous and globally curious, restaurants across the United States are embracing hybrid culinary experiences that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques and multicultural narratives. The result? An evolving dining landscape where boundaries blur, and creativity thrives.
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Savor the Memories, takes you behind the scenes of the unforgettable events we’ve created for groups like yours! From foodie scavenger hunts that ignite friendly competition, to multi-restaurant food tours showcasing local culinary gems, to hands-on cooking and mixology classes brimming with laughter and learning, these moments are what Savor Our City is all about.
Each month, we’ll spotlight one of these events, sharing stories, photos, and inspiration from participants who had the time of their lives. Who knows? You might just find the perfect idea for your next group outing! Click on the image below to see a Mixology Event we did in Miami Beach, Florida. |
Having Fun With Savor Our City |
“What a great experience for my team! They work incredibly hard all year round and this day out together included a fun competition, delicious food, and the joy of being together outside of the office. Denise and Ryan were both phenomenal and so easy to work with! I look forward to working with them next year to create another great event for my rock star team!” – Happy SOC Customer |
DID YOU KNOW WE DO CATERING? |
At Savor Our City, we believe in the joy of TASTING GOOD FOOD, and our small portion tasting plates paired with carefully curated wines offer your guests an unforgettable culinary experience. Rather than serving traditional full-portion meals, our tasting plates allow guests to explore a variety of flavors, savoring each bite without the heaviness of overindulging.
In today’s world, where healthy eating and mindful choices matter more than ever, our approach strikes the perfect balance. Guests can enjoy diverse, delicious dishes while still feeling light and energized. It's not just about eating—it's about experiencing food in a way that is both satisfying and aligned with healthier living. |
Perfect for group events and intimate gatherings, our small plate catering service, paired with carefully curated wines, ensures your guests enjoy every moment—and allows you to relax and be present. |
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As we conclude this edition of Savor Our City's newsletter, we invite you to stay tuned for more culinary delights in the upcoming editions. We invite you to explore a treasure trove of unforgettable events for your group—whether family, friends, staff, or clients. From curated culinary tours to exclusive small-plate and wine-pairing experiences, we create opportunities to connect, celebrate, and savor life’s best moments. Let us turn your next gathering into a truly memorable adventure! Until next time, happy savoring!
Until we eat (and drink) again...
I send you delicious wishes, xo
Denise |
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