BBQ is Big! Let's eat some BBQ! BBQ is big! And itās big business. I canāt remember a time when cooking with smoke was so popular. Home smoking equipment is selling at a record breaking pace and the variety of gear available is mind blowing. There are gadgets like … [Read more...]
Beach Bistro Earns Highest Zagat Rating in Florida |Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Our very own Beach Bistro, located on Anna Maria Island has been awarded the highest Zagat rating in the state of Florida. The critical acclaimed restaurant was given 28 of a possible 30 points for food excellence and 27 of a possible 30 points for service. Upon receiving the … [Read more...]
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Downtown Edition
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Downtown Edition We've got some great downtown dining spots just for you! Updated: 2023 The Best Sarasota Restaurants | Downtown Sarasota Downtown Restaurant | Bijou Garden Cafe Bijou is more than a restaurant. It's … [Read more...]
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition We've got some great seafood spots to tell you about! š This is one of the hardest cuisine categories to narrow. I mean, this was tough. There are SO MANY fantastic places in Sarasota to eat super fresh and delicious … [Read more...]
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Southside Village Edition
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Southside Village Edition We're heading to a great food-filled neighborhood! The Best Sarasota Southside Village Restaurants Updated: 2023 Knick's Tavern & Grill You've just got to love Knick's. I think of it as a … [Read more...]
Best Sarasota Restaurants. We’re Rolling Out Our Lists
Ā Ā We're going to show you the Best Sarasota Restaurants! 2016 is going to be a BIG year for dineSarasota. Not only did we just roll out our 2016 Sarasota Dining Book. But, We're going to debut some really fantastic "Best Of" lists. This series of posts will feature the best … [Read more...]
Blase Bistro Hits The Right Notes
New restaurant is making an early Southside Village splash We all love to eat. Especially when someone else does all of the work. I'm talking about the cooking, serving, AND dishes. What's not to like, right? One thing that's great about our local Sarasota dining scene … [Read more...]
Blu Smoke, Urban Reef and Sangria Make THE LIST
Lots of changes in our monthly tabulation of Sarasota's most searched for restaurants. There are five new entries, a swap at the top and some big downtown representation. Four brand new places and one old Sarasota favorite make THE LIST this month. The re-opened Sangria Tapas Bar … [Read more...]
Blue Plate Special – Dino Ribs!
Blue Plate Special - Dino Ribs! There are some prehistoric size beef ribs right in our own backyard! When I think "Dino Ribs" I can really only think of one thing. And, if you spent some of your formative years in the '60s, you can only think of one thing … [Read more...]
Brand New To Our Database | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
For your dining pleasureā¦ We've just posted info on a bunch of new (at least to our database) Sarasota restaurants. We just knew that you would want to know. Hereās are some new things for you to check out! SHANER'S PIZZA - The return of a Sarasota fav! FANDANGO … [Read more...]
Brasserie Belge Offers Burgers To Celebrate Independence Day
Did you ever think you would be chowing down an all American burger at a Belgian restaurant in Sarasota on the 4th of July? Well, truth be told, I hadnĀt considered the possibility either. Until now. Things have changed in Sarasota. Our restaurant community has exploded with … [Read more...]
Bread Winners! Two Sandwiches and a Combo.
Bread Winners! Two Sandwiches and a Combo. We're heading out to discover some delicious lunchtime options! š¢ It is SLOW! Yeah, it's hot. And yes, the kids are back in school. I know it's not peak travel time. But, WHOA! Seems like all around town, restaurants have … [Read more...]
Brunch At Mattison’s Forty One Is A Winner
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to be with family, maybe see some old friends, reflect back on the past year and of course eat. Well, with the latter in mind, I decided to give the new Sunday brunch at Mattison's Forty One a try. It's not like I hadn't eaten my fair share over … [Read more...]
Brunch Should Be More Than Just A Meal
Contrary to popular belief, brunch is not just the awkward meal between breakfastĀ and lunch. When I was growing up brunch was a BIG deal. Even today, itĀs place as a meal is still special compared to your standard breakfast, lunch or dinner. But, itĀs not quite the event that … [Read more...]
Burger Time | The Village Cafe
Finding a great burger selection in an unexpected location. WeĀre lucky, burger-wise. Sarasota has some pretty amazing places to grab a delicious burger. HereĀs a short list, see if you agree. The Hob Nob Square 1 Burgers & Bar KnickĀs Tavern & … [Read more...]