Discovering Emeril’s Florida
“People think we’re all beaches and
attractions, but when it comes to cuisine
we can hold our own with any major city.”
The Renaissance
Vinoy Hotel in
St. Petersburg
Is there any Florida city or
destination that he didn’t make
it to during the show that he’d
like to visit?
Babcock
Wilderness
Adventures
14 FOOD TRAVELER | SUMMER 2013
To do all of the suggestions we received
would take years. During this season,
we highlighted some of the bigger cities, but even within places like Miami and
Tampa, there are so many great restaurants it’s hard to capture them all.
FLORIDA PHOTOS: VISIT FLORIDA
a state. Andrew Jackson accepted the
transfer of Florida from Spain to the
U.S. in the plaza in front of the building where the restaurant now resides.
And, of course, we know he later went
on to become President of the United
States. We found that fascinating.
There’s also an Irish Pub, McGuire’s,
with a million dollars stapled to the
ceiling! It’s quite a sight to see that
many one-dollar bills overhead and
the place is pretty fun. It’s located
in Pensacola’s historic 1927 firehouse
and has a real traditional pub feel.