Just a few days left to enjoy our local restaurant week(s). If you're looking to take advantage of one of Sarasota's best food and dining events you'd better get your act together. Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week only runs until June 14th. That's just a few more days to … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Your Sarasota Foodie | Sarasota Restaurant Journal
We all have that very special, but, hard to buy for person on our holiday shopping list. Well, I’m about to solve your present buying problems. Here's a short list of Sarasota, food-centric gift ideas. Oh, you're welcome! Siesta Key Oysters Bar (SKOB) gift … [Read more...]
Lee Roy Selmon Rolls Out His “Hall of Farm” Salads
With our Sarasota summer in full swing, I think everyone would like a cool refreshing break from the temperature outside. I'm talking about beating the heat with a cool, refreshing summer salad. And, I know a place you can do just that. Lee Roy Selmon's is featuring four new … [Read more...]
Lee Roy Selmon’s Has A Plan To Stimulate The Economy AND Your Taste Buds!
Thanks to former Tampa Bay Buc great and local restaurateur, Lee Roy Selmon, you can do your bank account and your hunger a favor at the same time. All of the Lee Roy Selmon's restaurants have just rolled out new menu pricing that will really help anyone looking for great food at … [Read more...]
Lee Roy Selmon’s Has Big Super Bowl Plans
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and who do you think would be planning a great Super Bowl day? Yes, it's #63 Lee Roy Selmon. We all know that Lee Roy's restaurants are a great place to watch any old football game, but they have some special things cooked up for … [Read more...]
Let a 9-Year-Old Show You How to Make Pupusas!
Let a 9-Year-Old Show You How to Make Pupusas! Let's take a look at Chef Gaby Melian's latest cookbook for kids. This is Evelyn. Evelyn is a chef. No, she doesn't have a namesake restaurant. She's 9. But Evelyn is a chef. I'm not 100% sure what I was doing when I … [Read more...]
Let’s Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!
Let's Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos! Yes, Sarasota has a few Day of the Dead Festivities As holidays go, Dia De Los Muertos is not a huge one in Sarasota. I think we can all agree on that. Some of you may even be wondering, “what in the world is that?”. Actually, until … [Read more...]
Let’s Celebrate National Pizza Month!
Let's Celebrate National Pizza Month! It's time for some pie! 🍕 WORD COUNT: 630 – READING TIME: 3 MINUTES October seems like such a weird month to designate as National Pizza Month. But here we are. To celebrate, I was hoping to make this super interesting Inverted … [Read more...]
Let’s Have Breakfast & Lunch – Sarasota Style
Let's Have Breakfast & Lunch - Sarasota Style We've got lots of fantastic places that close around 2PM What do these places all have in common? BLVD CafĂ©, Atria Bread + Coffee, and Lovely Square. That is correct. They all serve just breakfast and lunch, … [Read more...]
Libby’s Cafe + Bar | Savor Sarasota 2015 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
So many menus, so little time... Why Libby's? Good question. Lots of Sarasota food types write about Libby's Cafe + Bar. And with good reason. It's unbelievably easy to write about because they do so many things right. That's the short version. Including them in … [Read more...]
Libby’s Cafe + Bar Rolls Out Special Craft Beer
Summer and beer. They go together likeÂ… (insert your own song lyrics here). But, itÂ’s true. Summer and beer do go pretty great together. ItÂ’s either the step up in outdoor temperature or our increased activity level. IÂ’m not sure exactly, but, I do know that a cold beer is pretty … [Read more...]
Libby’s Hits It Out Of The Park
When I think baseball, I think egg rolls. Don't you? OK, it's a stretch, I'll give you that. Back about four years ago, I had the opportunity to take a baseball trip with my son. Philadelphia was one of our stops. Obviously, The City of Brotherly Love, has a lot of things to do … [Read more...]
Libby’s Rolls Out Some New Tastes
Can “new” really compete with some old favorites? Not surprisingly, yes! The menu. The concept seems benign enough. If you walk into any restaurant, in any city, you will at some point be faced with some choices. Your options may be written on a white board mounted on a nearby … [Read more...]
Looking For Some Great Fresh Local Produce?
We're lucky here in Sarasota! We have some great options when it comes to cooking with and serving our families fresh local produce. The awesome green onions above are from the weekly Farmer's Market held each Sunday on Siesta Key. How about some fresh beets? Even if you don't … [Read more...]
Louies Modern, A Sneak Peek | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Classic retro feel gives way to modern American cuisine. First off, this is not a restaurant review. This is more of a coming attraction. You remember those from the movies theater. They were the precursor to the over produced trailers that you see now. This coming … [Read more...]