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Downtown optimistic upon opening of Mulligan's in former Ashley location
STUART — The historic downtown’s latest corner anchor, replacing The Ashley Restaurant, quietly opened Monday, a few hours later than expected as final paperwork was stamped by the city.

Many Treasure Coast restaurants expect to do well on Valentine's Day
Larry Taber, manager at Mangrove Matties in Fort Pierce, has a barometer for how well the restaurant will do on Valentine?s Day, his staff. ?Everybody wants to work that night and most don?t usually want to work on Sunday,? he said. Los Angeles-based IBIS World agrees. The research firm is expecting restaurant sales to be up eight percent on Sunday February 14.

Indian River County Chick-fil-A wants to give parents a break
The Chick-fil-A restaurant at the Indian River Mall, 6200 20th St., is helping children to treat their parents to a special night out by hosting a “Why My Parents Deserve a Break” essay contest through Feb. 12.

Pineapple Republic Grill
Pineapple Republic Grill is at 1897 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach.

Tomassi opens Napoli Pizza Restaurant
Napoli Pizza Restaurant opened Jan. 12 at 5208 Turnpike Feeder Road in Lakewood Park. Owner Patrick Tomassi moved to the Treasure Coast from Naples, Italy, in 1981 and worked in Italian bakeries locally.

TreasureCoastDining.com congratulates the winners from the Taste of Little Italy at Tradition
Congratulations to our winners from The Taste of Little Italy at Tradition Town Square.

Restaurant critic review: Fresh fish await at Longpoint
Longpoint Cafe in Melbourne Beach serves some of the freshest fish available in these parts. Longpoint also sells seafood as well as basic groceries in a small bait and tackle shop connected to the cafe.

Shelley Owens: Maya's Grill opens in Palm City plaza
Maya's Grill opened for lunch and dinner Jan. 25 at 3099 Martin Downs Blvd. in Palm City with chef Jesus Montes from Cancun.

Out to lunch with Diana Foote: Middle age brings new kind of brain drain
Middle-aged forgetfulness is scary, but doctors say most memory loss in our 40s and 50s is just a common pattern of brain aging. By the time we reach middle age, our brains force us to get rid of some memories. It's a matter of space.

Restaurant critic review: Cheers for chicken at Pineapple Republic
The Caribbean stewed chicken at Pineapple Republic Grill in Jensen Beach was a win in my book, offering bold seasoning, roasted vegetables and a large portion of falling-off-the-bone juicy meat.

Mexican restaurant ready to open in Palm Beach Gardens
Cabo Flats Cantina & Tequila Bar at Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. in Palm Beach Gardens, is set to open this week.

Basin Seafood Take-Out opens in Stuart
Basin Seafood Take-Out, owned by Donald Plant, has opened at 4150 S.E. Salerno Road in Stuart.

Restaurant critic review: Pep's success leads to long waits, less than stellar service
Pep?s obviously is doing something right, judging by the unbelievable crowds on both our visits. With season well under way, be prepared for a line. The downside of this success is that the demand seems to be too much for the current staff. I get the feeling that a few more employees, in the kitchen and on the floor, could go a long way here.

Restaurant critic review: Joey's Bistro popular as restaurant, nightclub
Joey?s Bistro, a month-old Italian restaurant, already has quite a loyal clientele. That?s probably because it offers comfort food of the Neapolitan spaghetti and meatball variety, with several family style meals for two or more ($32). While not cutting edge, this food is familiar.

Shelley Owens: Pineapple Republic Grill benefit raises money for Rob Gangi
Diners at Pineapple Republic Grill in Jensen Beach donated money Jan. 20 during "Rob's Night," a benefit for Rob Gangi, a real estate agent at RE/MAX Masterpiece Realty in Port St. Lucie who fell into a coma after injuring himself in a fall over the holidays.

Out to lunch with Diana Foote: Cupcakes bring out the bright side of everything
When it?s time for a little celebration, but money is tight, what better choice to sensibly party on but a cupcake? In Vero Beach, two new shops specialize in cupcakes, Classy Cupcakes on Miracle Mile and Frosting on Cardinal Drive. These homemade desserts are swirled high with delectable frostings; bouffants of sugary clouds top each one.

Bagel Brothers to open new Stuart location
PORT ST. LUCIE — Joe Carfino, owner of Bagel Brothers of New York at 10350 SW Village Center Drive in Port St. Lucie, is opening a second Treasure Coast store at 40 S.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart sometime around April 1.

Mulligan's expects to open Feb. 8 in Stuart
The renovations are winding down and the new Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill in Stuart should be opening by the second week of February. Some last-minute equipment changes moved the planned opening from Feb. 1 to Feb. 8, said Mary Hoertz, manager.

DiFede sisters open Matteo's Ristorante in Stuart
Francesca and Rita DiFede have opened Matteo’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, an Italian eatery at 7820 Lost River Road in Stuart.

Japanese eatery seen as good sign for Jensen's Renar Riverplace
JENSEN BEACH Japanese dining recently made its debut at Renar Riverplace at Indian River Drive and Jensen Beach Causeway, and developers hope the addition will spark life into a complex that’s been largely vacant in its short history.