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What Local Eatery Deserves a National Spotlight?

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse recently paid a visit to a Tampa Bay area restaurant for his television show. If you had your way, is there a New Port Richey establishment you would have him feature?

By Sherri Lonon

Hernando Beach’s R Beach restaurant is getting a lot of attention these days courtesy of Emeril Lagasse.

The celebrity chef recently paid a visit to the eatery to film a segment for his show, “Emeril’s Florida,” according to TBO.com. Although the segment won’t air until December or January, R Beach is getting a lot of buzz courtesy of the celebrity visit.

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Aired via the Cooking Channel, “Emeril’s Florida” puts a spotlight on the Sunshine State’s best food, its website says.

What New Port Richey restaurant would you have Emeril feature? Tell us your favorite by commenting below!

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