Food News Roundup: Frugal Traveler, Spring Break, Schnebly Winery, and the Tomato Drought

Frugal traveler Matt Gross leaves cold New York for a one day trip to Miami, eats a Cuban sandwich. [NY Times]No need to starve yourself for Spring Break. [MiamiQuarterly]Agri-Tourism gets a boost thanks to new allowances in South Dade. [CBS4]At JP Morgan conference in Miami, Tyson meat executive explains reduced...

By Jacob Katel

March 3, 2010

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Frugal traveler Matt Gross leaves cold New York for a one day trip to Miami, eats a Cuban sandwich. [NY Times]
No need to starve yourself for Spring Break. [MiamiQuarterly]
Agri-Tourism gets a boost thanks to new allowances in South Dade. [CBS4]
At JP Morgan conference in Miami, Tyson meat executive explains reduced chicken exports to Russia, talks banned U.S. meat, and chlorine wash. [Reuters]
The January freeze has seen average Florida tomato prices double, is a cause of concern for BK, Subway, others. [VCStar]
Food and beverage cost cutting strategies provided by hotel chefs, including Wish at The Hotel on South Beach. [HotelsMag]

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