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10 Fun Facts About Florida Stone Crab
10 Fun Facts About Florida Stone Crab Menippe mercenaria is the scientific name for Florida stone crab Two species of stone crabs exist in the Southeastern United States: Menippe mercenaria in the peninsula of Florida, and Menippe adina in the northern and western Gulf of Mexico. 98% of stone crabs come from Florida Yeah, you…
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Carry Out & Carry On: Truluck’s Half-Price Wines To-Go
Carry Out & Carry On: Truluck’s Half-Price Wines To-Go By: Truluck’s Beverage Director, Dave Mattern The weather is finally cooling off a bit after a long hot summer. Phew! After a season of drinking Champagne and many delicious white wines, I’m now in the mood for those glorious reds that will warm my body and…
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Oh Captain, My Captain: Cary Grider
Oh Captain, My Captain: Cary Grider by Dave Mattern, Operating Partner & Director of Beverage Cary Grider grew up all over the place. His father was a high school Administrator/Principal and went wherever he was needed. Cary was born in Nebraska, moved to Oklahoma and finally made it to Texas when his father moved the…
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Our Big, Fat, Exclusive New England Scallops
Our Big, Fat, Exclusive New England Scallops We might be biased, but we think our scallops are one of the best on the market. They’re untreated with terrific taste, texture, and size. Our scallops come from New Bedford, Massachusetts. The port is the largest natural scallop producer in the United States. These boats are run…
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The Ins and Outs of Florida Stone Crab Season
Florida Stone Crab season is upon us, and for Truluck’s it always brings an air of excitement similar to Christmas morning. For over 30 years, the Florida stone crab has been the cornerstone of Truluck’s, and the reason is simple: they are absolutely delicious. There is no dish as exquisite. They truly are the jewels…
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A Deep Dive on the Amazing Chef Travis Barnes
A Deep Dive on the Amazing Chef Travis Barnes Chef Travis moved to Boca Raton at a young age with his mother. When she remarried, his stepfather introduced him to free dive spearfishing — free diving and spear fishing are two separate things that can be combined. Free diving is diving without the use of…
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The Conan Chronicles – Samir Canaan, Director of Culinary Operations
“There is always a way, if the desire be coupled with courage,” answered the Cimmerian. Samir Canaan (Sammy) is an incredibly important part of Truluck’s Restaurant Group. That’s a fact. He’s also a chef with an unusual story that speaks to his dedication to his family, craft, and continual growth. Although we affectionately call him…
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South African Cold-Water Lobster
The Rolls-Royce of Lobster We guess that we should get this out of the way first: it’s ourbelief that South African lobster tail is the best lobster dish that you’ll ever taste. Nothing else even comes close. Now, with that in mind, let’s chat about them in a little more detail. When most people…