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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

This Travel Gig

Someone once told me to make myself “available for opportunities” and they will “surely come.” It sounded like a bunch of new-age gobbledy speak when I first heard it, but…

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Edible Evil Incarnate

…would later come to know as, evil incarnate— Insomnia Cookies. The tagline under the logo was brilliant, “Warm cookies delivered until 3 a.m.” I “got it,” immediately. I stepped into…

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A Birthday to Remember

…still seems— to me that, when it comes to an occupation, one should do whatever makes one feel happy, fulfilled, and successful. I have been blessed to have worked in…

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Italian Breakfast

…on-the-go happens there every morning. It’s the same all over the country, in bars, cafes, truck stops, petrol stations, and bakeries. Customers come in and grab a pastry and a…

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Thanksgiving and The Five Fs

…are (in order) faith, family, friends, food, and fun. To me, they are the components that lead to a rich and full life. Faith is the key component. Whatever your…

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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling in Spain

…was a master of lamb, beef pot roast, and mashed potatoes. There’s a certain energy level in an Irish pub that appeals to me. It’s an energy that comes from…

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The Side Dish Scuffle

…we would have rice and gravy. Mashed potatoes never made an appearance at the Thanksgiving table. Plain and simple: Stuffing sucks. To compound matters, her family likes store-bought stuffing in…

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Thanksgiving Leftovers

…has subsided and the main meal is over. Leftovers bring out emergency creativity. Sometimes leftovers turn into something completely different than the original dish intended. My mother could make “hash”…

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Thanksgiving Through The Years

…straw— on the ground. Those Thanksgiving meals in Brooksville were true southern Thanksgiving meals— turkey, gravy, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, and sweet potatoes. My only complaint was marshmallows. My…

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