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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 read…
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…
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…
TRU All Natural Sea Scallops
TRU All Natural Sea Scallops At Truluck’s we don’t like to brag, We like to have our products speak for themselves like our All Natural Sea Scallops. These scallops lend a naturally sugar-sweet flavor with a firm texture. Our scallops are respectfully handled by our chefs and simply prepared as they take center stage on…
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…
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…
Meet the Unstoppable Chef Misael Ramirez
Meet the Unstoppable Chef Misael Ramirez Misael is one of the kindest and most diligent human beings that we’ve ever met. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with him. His passion is unmatched, and as we talk about his story you’ll understand why. Chef Ramirez grew up on a small ranch in El Salvador with…
Chef Partner Paigton Wilson
“Master P”
Passionately Serving Exquisite Cuisine with a Smile Chef Paigton Wilson is our Chef Partner at our Southlake, Texas location. She has almost three years under her belt as the leader of our culinary team and has done a phenomenal job. As always, let’s do a little backstory and get some insight into her history and…
The Remarkable Journey of Chef Partner Odel Arencibia
The Remarkable Journey of Chef Partner Odel Arencibia When I usually write a story, I try to inject a little humor. This time, we’re going to do things a little differently. I’m going to report the exact story that I heard from our chef in Miami. His name is Odel Arencibia and, after over a…
Regional Chef Partner Michael Cerny: The Calm Without the Storm
The Calm Without the Storm Throughout my 27 years in professional kitchens, I’ve seen and suffered a lot of different management styles – from the outright hostile, to the passive aggressive, to total apathy, to a “the sky is falling” mentality. And in my personal experience, there’s only one style that really works. The road…