Sometimes it seems like the Super Bowl is more about getting together with friends to watch the big game than the game itself. Every once in a while the NFL’s premier event lives up to it’s billing. Most times it falls short.
So, what to do when the game lets you down. How about eat, drink and socialize with friends. If you’re not going to a private get together, then, a trip to one of our Sarasota restaurants to watch the game is a more than suitable substitute.
Of course there are lots of choices. Super Bowl specials and happenings abound in Sarasota. Here’s a list of some of your possible viewing spots. Sorry in advance if we didn’t list your favorite.
Cosimo’s Too!
8201 S. Tamiami Tr.
Westfield Sarasota Sq.
Sarasota, FL 34238
941-927-3800
Lee Roy Selmon’s
8253 Cooper Creek Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34201
941-360-3287
There’s a shuffle at the top for last weeks Top SIX. Trader Vic’s new concept restaurant, their Island Bar & Grill heads our lineup. They’ve only been open for a couple of weeks, but, lots of you are searching for information about them on dineSarasota.com. If you go there, please be sure and leave us a comment on your dining experience. Other Sarasota diners are depending on you.
Click on the image below for more info on each restaurant.
Saturday, January 23rd, the quaint Southside Village neighborhood will once again play host to a gathering of Sarasota restaurants helping to raise money for a very worthy cause. The Sarasota Wine and Food Festival to benefit the American Lung Association in Florida will kickoff with a VIP reception starting at 5:30pm, followed by the main food event at 7:00pm.
This is the second year that the popular food and wine tasting event has been held on Hillview Avenue. Close to 30 restaurants will put their best dishes forward to impress both the Sarasota dining public and the culinary judges.
This years competition will be judged by Chef Derek Barnes of Derek’s Culinary Casual, Chef Judi Gallagher of ABC 7, Sarasota Magazine and Suncoast Cuisine and finally yours truly. I’m happy and honored to be helping out a fantastic cause again this year.
If you haven’t already purchased tickets to the event you can do so at the door. Tickets are $50 with proceeds going to assist the important work the the American Lung Association does here in Sarasota and throughout Florida.
So, bring your appetite and head on down to Southside Village for what is sure to be a great evening of food, wine and fun.
For more information call the American Lung Association at 727-347-6133 or visit the event website by clicking here.
There’s stuff going on in the Sarasota Restaurant and dining community and you should know about it! Here are some of the things that are on the top of our pile.
Tuesday January 19th is Pasta Tuesday at The Sun House Restaurant. A three course prix fixe menu will be offered. First course: choice of Soup or Caesar Salad. Second: Penne Salmone, Sausage Rigatoni or Porta Chicken. Third course: Dessert of the Moment. All this for the great price of $15.00
Sarasota Vineyard wine tasting. January 21, 2010 5:30pm to 7:30pm. A four wine sampling including: C.H Berres Impulse Riesling (Germany), Morgenhof Estate Chenin Blanc (South Africa), Jam Jar sweet Shiraz (South Africa) and Carchuelo Jumilla (Spain).
Chef Paul Mattison’s hosts Gourmet Appetizer and Party Plates, a lunchtime cooking class on Wednesday, January 20 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, telephone 941.921.3400. The price is $35 per person and the class has limited attendance. This special lunch and cooking class includes a three-course lunch with wine and an exciting cooking demonstration with Chef Paul Mattison.
Fleming’s Winter Prix Fixe Menu. Fleming’s Steakhouse and Wine Bar is debuting their Winter Prix Fixe Menu this month with a choice of 3 entrées: Braised Boneless Short Rib of Beef, Seared Scallops Peperonata or Roasted Half Duckling. At $39.95. This complete 3-course menu is an exceptional value. Don’t miss it!
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The new year always brings us some great new Sarasota dining options. And, this year is no exception.
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to Noon, the Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB). Will be offering local diners a fantastic breakfast menu. This special collection of items is sure to get your weekend off on the right foot.
The offerings include some new twists on classic breakfast dishes. How about starting your day with a delicious Crab Cake Benedict topped with a tangy Key Lime Hollandaise sauce like the one above? Of course the menu boasts some traditional items too.
Let’s see, how can the Wake Up Call Breakfast be even better? How about two complimentary mimosa’s, Bloody Mary’s or screwdrivers? That’s better!
Here’s a look at the complete SKOB Wake Up Call Breakfast menu.
Sometimes it seems like the Super Bowl is more about getting together with friends to watch the big game than the game itself. Every once in a while the NFL’s premier event lives up to it’s billing. Most times it falls short.
There’s stuff going on in the Sarasota Restaurant and dining community and you should know about it! Here are some of the things that are on the top of our pile.
