I was never one of those kids who had to be told not to play with their food. I'm certain that there are some out there who had to be instructed on a regular basis that their dinner or lunch was not for amusement but rather for nourishment. Not me. I was happy to eat my meal … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2010
Could Chili Judging Be The Ultimate Foodie Hobby?
Could Chili Judging Be The Ultimate Foodie Hobby? What does it take to judge a food competition? "Beer is the ultimate palate cleanser. Drink lots". That sounds a lot like an excuse to consume. And it was! From those instructions, would you automatically assume Chili … [Read more...]
Why Are Loquats Such A Big Secret?
Why Are Loquats Such A Big Secret? Here's some info on this delicious fruit I have this tree on the side of my house. I had no idea what type of tree it was. I only knew two things. It bears fruit, and whatever fruit that is, both birds and people passing by my house like … [Read more...]
The Hillview Grill: The Half Sandwich Combo
Gulf Gate, Downtown, St. Armands, Siesta Key and of course Southside Village. There are so many great restaurant hot spots here in Sarasota. We're pretty lucky that way. Lots of cities our size can't make that claim. A good amount of places have all of their best restaurants … [Read more...]
Gecko’s Lucky #5 Opens on Hillview
If you've been holding your breath waiting for the new Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview in the Southside Village neighborhood to open, you may now safely exhale. That's right, the latest addition to the Gecko's family, "Lucky #5" is open for business and serving up all that … [Read more...]
Calling All Sarasota Chiliheads
UPDATE: There are 4 spots left for Saturday's big Sarasota Chili Cook-off. If you think you have what it takes to compete with the best chili cooks in the region, then this is your opportunity. Click here for all of the signup info. Do you think you've got what it takes it put … [Read more...]