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New England Fish Market announces Never Forget Buffet event in Jensen Beach
The New England Fish Market invites area firefighters, EMTs, police, sheriff’s deputies and Red Cross workers to its annual Never Forget Buffet on Sept. 9.

Restaurant critic review: Bridge One Pizza draws sports fans
The site recently occupied by Bridge One Pizza has been home to many different restaurants, but it's always exciting to see a new one spring up. It's ready with the NFL Sunday Ticket package and plan to offer happy hour all day on weekends during football season.

Shelley Owens: Diners enjoy Cajun bistro food at On the Edge in Fort Pierce
People keep talking about On the Edge Bar & Grill in Fort Pierce. The restaurant and tiki bar was opened a little more than a year ago at the Dockside Inn resort complex at 1136 Seaway Drive on the Fort Pierce inlet.

Out to lunch with Diana Foote: Drowning in an ocean of school paperwork
My daughter's back-to-school paperwork is nipping at my sanity. There are official forms all over the place. They drop from my arms as I carry them from place to place, eager to find the perfect spot to put them in order.

Restaurant critic review: Fresh fish go from ocean to the table at Chuck's
From ocean to table -- that's the unspoken motto of Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce. That's why it has been unremittingly popular for 49 years. Fish has always been the main event here.

Pig & Whistle plans to move into Mama Mia's now-vacant Sebastian location after both businesses close
SEBASTIAN — The Pig & Whistle Pub in Sebastian is purchasing Mama Mia’s Kitchen and leasing the storefront where it’s located at 13409 U.S. 1 in Sebastian’s Riverwalk Plaza.

Sebastian's Pig & Whistle closes
SEBASTIAN — The Pig & Whistle Pub, 1401 Indian River Drive, has closed.

Ian's in Rio offers free dinner for police officers, fire fighters
Ian’s Tropical Grill has deemed September “Police and Fire Appreciation” month, in honor of the people who constantly put their lives in danger for the community and in memory of those that lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Consumers, restaurants weigh in on importance of pizza quality vs. price
Though prices at pizza chains continue to drop, owners of many Treasure Coast pizzerias and some customers argue that when it comes to choosing a pie, quality trumps price.

Shelley Owens: Customers enjoy Taiyo's Thai Fantasy Dance nights
Noel and Nuu Kutil, owners of Taiyo Sushi & Thai Cuisine in Port St. Lucie, presented a Thai Fantasy Dance night Aug. 5. They had so many advance reservations, they added a second night Aug. 6

Out to lunch with Diana Foote: After visit to Orlando, she's just wild about Harry
The orphaned wizard conjured up by J.K. Rowling has found a perch, with Hedwig the owl, in Orlando at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park.

Restaurant critic review: Nana's Deli a delicious spot to stop for a meal
At Nana's Deli in Tradition, I've found a gem: the D&E special. Stuffed with ham, a generous amount of prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and tomato ($5.99), it hits the spot.

Restaurant critic review: Appetizers good choices at Outback
Skipping the bloomin' onion ($6.25) at Outback Steakhouse is a big mistake. This is the signature dish at this upscale chain restaurant. Counter it with some artery-clogless choices. You'll feel virtuous. And some of them are good.

Mulligan's owner buying former Flagship Marina in Sebastian
SEBASTIAN — George Hart, owner of Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill restaurants in Stuart, Jensen Beach and Vero Beach, said he is purchasing the former Flagship Marina from Oculina Bank.

The Original Pancake House now open in Jensen Beach
JENSEN BEACH — The former Bob Evan’s restaurant at 4110 N.W. Federal Highway in Jensen Beach is now the site of The Original Pancake House.

Free pizza from Stevi B's today
Today is 'Free Pizza Day' at Stevi B's Pizza Buffet. Beginning at 6 p.m., the first 100 people at each participating location will get a free 'to-go' specialty pizza, according to the restaurant's website, http://www.stevibs.com.

Dog-friendly dining can start as early as next month in Vero Beach | Poll
VERO BEACH — Before the end of September, the city’s first authorized dog-friendly restaurants could be welcoming tail-wagging pooches to dining porches.

Vero Beach City Council OKs 'doggy dining'
VERO BEACH — Patrons may soon be allowed to take their dogs to outside dining areas of restaurants wanting to offer such an option.

Shelley Owens: Pizza earns raves from food fans at Hobe Sound's Bridge One Pizza
Imagine opening a restaurant and, after a month, already having almost a dozen regular customers who eat there every day, sometimes two and three times daily?

Restaurant critic review: Multi-cultural menu highlights Corner Café & Brewery
A chef’s journey through life will always influence the dishes he prepares, so when I read an interesting menu, I like to think I’m getting a glimpse of that journey. I’ll speculate about the chef’s personality, what dishes he might have been raised on, the reasoning behind certain pairings.