Taste | Fourth of July fare

Plus: A Tampa Cuban bread tradition at risk

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View on the web Go to our home page Subscribe to the Times Thursday, June 30, 2022 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters [Times (2013)] Celebrate the long weekend with food We're embarking on a holiday weekend, and if you're celebrating Independence Day with food, we are here to help with some stories from our archive.   From potato to pasta to fruit salad, here are 15 ideas for Fourth of July sides.   Hosting a gathering outdoors? These six tips can help you make the most of it.   And in this story, we suggest 12 ways to dress up hot dogs. We originally wrote it for baseball season, but it has some fun ideas for what is also sure to be a hot dog-heavy holiday.   A couple years ago, we asked local chefs at the time how to craft a perfect burger. Their tips hold up.   And don't forget to check out our local Fourth of July events list, if you're still finalizing your plans.    Helen is back next week with her usual Taste rundown. Happy long weekend!   — Michelle Stark, assistant editor, Life & Culture RESTAURANT RADAR [LAUREN WITTE | Times] A Tampa tradition, at risk For the last three decades, the same man has traveled across Florida collecting the palmetto leaves needed by La Segunda Bakery to make their Cuban bread.   The Tampa bakery makes more than 7 million loaves a year.   Now, that man is contemplating retirement, leaving the tradition at risk. Don't miss Times reporter Paul Guzzo's story.   New "taverna" in St. Pete: We round up five things to know about Bonu' Taverna, which opened recently downtown.   Cheers to this: Helen has a rundown on Tampa Bay's top cocktail trends right now. Read more here. WHAT I'M EATING RIGHT NOW Peach and tomato caprese This one's from my home kitchen. Summer produce is so good right now, most nights for dinner I find myself putting a bunch of it on a plate and calling it a day.   Last night, I made a caprese of sorts: large chunks of tomato interspersed with fresh mozzarella cheese and peaches. I threw some white beans and pistachios on top for more protein, then drizzled the whole thing with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey. Oh, and flaky salt.   A perfect summer plate. 🍽️ Got a recommendation? Send me tasty tips here. INSTAGRAM OF THE WEEK Contact Michelle Stark at mstark@tampabay.com. Follow @mstark17 on Twitter. Did someone forward this to you? Get Taste in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, conditions and copyright Standard of accuracy © 2022 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times • 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 To ensure this email is delivered to your inbox, add custserv@elist.tampabay.com to your address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "Taste" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.