Author Craig Pittman on Quirky—and Hilarious—Florida Food Stories

Pizza fraud, fried mullet masquerading as a bird and produce used as weapons. For Craig Pittman, it’s all in a day’s work. Craig is a journalist and author of several books about the quirky side of our state. His latest is Welcome to Florida—or, for short, WTF. He also co-hosts a podcast of the same name.Many of these stranger-than-fiction stories involve food, so we invited Craig on the pod to share a few of his favorite epicurean anecdotes. A Florida native known for wearing  tropical-themed shirts, Craig explains how his interest in quirky news stories started in childhood. He also shares his favorite under-the-radar eateries around the state.To subscribe to Craig’s Oh, Florida! Newsletter, click here.Related episodes:Author & Restaurateur Randy Wayne White on Rum, Hot Sauce & His Latest Doc Ford Novel“Call Anthony” Gilbert Reviews Food at Gas Stations and Other Overlooked Eateries“Happiest Plate on Earth” Podcast Hosts Dish on Disney Dining