Pot Luck

It’s lunchtime, you’re walking (or driving) around St. Armands Circle. You want to stop for a bite to eat, but do you really have the time? With everyone’s hectic pace these days, I think we all have probably had that experience. Now, circle standout, Cafe L’Europe is making it easy for you to enjoy a fantastic meal and keep knocking things off your To Do List. They call it their Express Lunch. Here are the details.

For $13.95 your Express Lunch will include a choice of entree, a side dish and a beverage. Here’s the express part. Your lunch will be served to you within 15 minutes of the time your order is placed. To makes things even better, if your lunch isn’t served within 15 minutes, it’s free! That’s a deal that is too good to pass up. Great Cafe L’Europe food, nice price and served to your table in a flash. What more could a hungry Sarasota diner ask for? Oh, you say complimentery valet parking would be awesome. Well, Cafe L’Europe will throw that in for you too. Anything else? I thought not.

For more information or to make a reservation you may contact the restaurant at, 941-388-4415. Why don’t you see if you can work Cafe L’Europe into your busy day.

Cafe L’Europe
431 St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-4415

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Seems like everywhere you look people are talking about or using Twitter. Our Sarasota restaurant community is no exception. Many of our local restaurants have started using the popular social networking tool as a way to promote their business. And, judging by the number of followers some places are picking up, it seems to be working. Getting started on Twitter can be tough. It takes some patience, persistence and time. Time is mostly what local restaurant operators don’t have, so I thought I would give them a helping hand by letting people know they are out there on Twitter.

Below is a list of some Sarasota Restaurants that are currently using Twitter. If you are using the service or thinking about getting started the list below can help you follow some people right away. One of the things that can be challenging about Twitter as a user, is finding people to follow that meet your interests. Like Sarasota Restaurants. We’ve done the work for you. Just click on the link and then click the follow button on the restaurant Twitter page. You’re all set. Soon you’ll be getting all kinds of great tidbits from our local dining scene.

• Bella Gente
• Cafe L’Europe
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill
• Ceviche
• Cock & Bull Pub
• Deli Lane
• Derek’s Culinary Casual
• dineSarasota
• G’s Pizzeria
• Galileo Ristorante
• Local Coffee & Tea
• Madfish Grill Restaurant
• Munchies 420 Cafe
• Ophelia’s on the Bay
• Sarasota Vineyard
• Siesta Key Oyster Bar
• The Broken Egg
• The Polo Grill and Bar

If were’re missing a restaurant, please email us or add a comment to this post. We’ll be more than happy to add them. We will be keeping a running permament list of Sarasota restaurant Twitter pages right here on our side bar. So, check back often to see if there’s someone else to follow.

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Is there a better place than SKOB to kick back, relax with a cold drink, eat some island style food and listen to great LIVE music all at the same time? I’m not sure if there is, but I’ll keep looking. In the meantime, why not stop by the Siesta Key Oyster Bar for all of the above and a lot more. Check the menu our for details on their fantastic oyster and crawfish happy hour special.

Click on the menu to see the full size, printable version.

Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34242
941-346-5443

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Summertime is here in full swing and I’m sure you’ve been busy with lots of summer stuff. That means you could probably use an update on what’s been happening around the Sarasota restaurant, food and dining scene this past week. Well, here you go!

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Do something fun the week and check out a new Sarasota restaurant!

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It’s been 20 years since the Caragiulo Brothers first opened their Sarasota restaurant. It’s amazing how quickly time files. In those twenty years, the Palm Avenue eatery has been feeding locals and visitors fantastic Italian fare that keeps them coming back for more. They’ve also managed to pick up a little hardware along the way, including a mention on this years Best Of The Best list from Sarasota Magazine. They took the award for the best Rustic Comfort Food in the city.

Now, as part of their ongoing 20th anniversary celebration, Caragiulo’s is offering a specially priced “$19.89″ prix fixe menu for the summer. The four course menu includes some classic Caragiulo’s dishes and can be paired with one of the ten great wines included on their 1989 wine list. The only restriction is that you must order before 6:30pm. Here’s what you can expect from the menu:

Primi (Select One)
Italian Wedding Soup or Zuppa del  Giorno

Bruschetta Trio – Classic Pomodori & Basil, Tuscan Pate, English Peas with Pancetta

Frittelle di Zucca – Crispy zucchini, egg & Parmesan puffs with sweet & spicy glaze

Insalati (Select One)
Caragiulius Caeser Salad or House Garden Salad, served with fresh baked Focaccia bread

Secondi (Select One)
Spaghetti with house-made meatballs or sausage or both

Four Cheese Ravioli with wilted spinach & salsa rustica

Lasagne with traditional bolognese sauce

Penne Pasolini - Chicken, Gorgonzola cream & sundried tomatoes

Braised Beef Tortelloni  ‘a la vodka’, stuffed pasta with tomato-cream & pancetta

Linguine & Clams  - Choose white or red clam sauce

Fra Diavlo - Shrimp, clams mussels & whitefish in a spicy tomato sauce with linguine

Chicken Marsala with mushroom marsala sauce & choice of pasta or roasted potatoes

Old School Chicken Parmigiana with mozzarella & pasta marinara

Dolci (Select One)
Honey-Ricotta Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cannoli or Panna Cotta & Berries

You can take advantage of this fantastic meal deal from June 22 through August 31, 2009. Reservations are not required, but, would be appreciated.

Caragiulo’s
69 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
941-951-0866

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