Wine Lessons Learned from the Famed Duo Behind El Bulli

After a special opportunity in New York City, Truluck’s Beverage Director Dave Mattern shares what he learned. When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine and learn from some of the most influential people in the restaurant industry comes knocking, you can’t say no. Recently, Truluck’s Beverage Director Dave Mattern received such an invitation: to dine with…

5 Wine Pairing Questions to Ask That Ensure a Stellar Meal

Find Your Perfect Wine Pairing at Truluck’s Beverage Director Dave Mattern Answers Your Questions Pleasure, delight, surprise—that’s what Beverage Director Dave Mattern wants you to feel while experiencing Truluck’s wine menu. “Our wine list is effortless in a way that all of the wines are all really good and the best available at the price…

5 Private & Group Dining Event Tips from Truluck’s Event Planners

What to Know Before Hosting an Event Private and group dining events can be a wonderful way to celebrate and connect with family, friends and colleagues–whether gathering as a group for a special occasion or the occasion itself is the fact that everyone can get together! At Truluck’s, we understand the key to a successful…

Find Your TRULove: Celebrating the Romantic Moments and Milestones We Get to Be A Part Of

We are feeling the love. Love is in the air! And every fairytale love story includes a night at Truluck’s, right? Throughout the years, Truluck’s has been honored to play a role in love stories across the country. Providing a romantic, celebratory atmosphere with a delicious meal and cocktails is just what do. But don’t…

New Year, Healthier Habits: Eating Well at Truluck’s

A Deep Dive on the Truluck’s Ingredients That Can Benefit Your Health It’s the beginning of a new year—which means that “new year, new you” feeling is still in the air, and with it, the desire to prioritize wellness and healthy eating. At Truluck’s, the ingredients we use are important. And though many dishes are…

The Ins and Outs of Florida Stone Crab Season

The commitment to only serving fresh claws certainly has its challenges, but it’s the only way to showcase the magnificence of this dish. The meat is sweet and flaky with no comparable taste or texture – they are completely unique in every way. On top of that, Stone Crabs are a sustainable source. The crabbers…

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…

From Texas to the Midwest, Meet Chef Partner Shane Flynn

We are lucky to work with a number of highly skilled leaders with incredibly diverse backgrounds. As the newest chef-partner among the ranks, Chef Flynn gets the honor of being the guinea pig for this kind of feature.  I have known and worked with Shane for almost a decade and was really surprised to learn…

Family Matters – Chef Partner Manuel Vera

“Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met my dad.” – Unknown “Starched, creased, suited and booted” – Chef Manny Vera Manuel (Manny) Vera has been with the Truluck’s Restaurant Group since 1998. He’s a chef partner, strong leader, and runs a kitchen that I’d be happy to eat off the floor of….

Unmatched Seabass:  How Our Chilean Seabass Won Me Over

When it’s harvested, purchased, and properly prepared—with unyielding attention to conservation—a dish like our Chilean seabass evolves into one of the most popular items on our menu. Having been plated and served more than 1 million times for more than 15 years, the miso-glazed Chilean seabass is a buttery, big-flake, and protein-dense treasure that demands…