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A Burger A Week! – Preview

A Burger A Week! - Preview It's a Sarasota area burger Odyssey like no other! OK, here we go. We've got a new feature in store for you. We think you'll love it, well, because it seems like everyone loves a good burger! So, we're going on a Sarasota Burger Odyssey, and … [Read more...]

The Perfect Pasta Salad for Summertime!

The Perfect Pasta Salad for Summertime! I never met Nana, but I LOVE her "Noodle" salad! 📃This is the first in what we hope will be a regular series dedicated to sharing some delicious family recipes (and stories) from years past. We are looking for some old (40 years or … [Read more...]

FIRST LOOK: Fork & Hen

FIRST LOOK: Fork & Hen People have been buzzing about this new North Trail restaurant In a smallish corner of a fairly non-descript North Tamiami Trail strip center is a place where they have figured out the art of perfectly frying chicken. We're not talking KFC … [Read more...]

A Simple Summer Potato Salad Recipe + The 4th!

A Simple Summer Potato Salad Recipe + The 4th! We've got a few ideas for your Independence Day celebrating! The Independence Days of my youth were pretty straightforward occasions. A neighborhood BBQ/potluck followed by a homemade fireworks display set up by the neighbor … [Read more...]

FIRST LOOK – LobsterCraft

FIRST LOOK - LobsterCraft I remember when I was growing up. Eating lobster was a BIG deal. It was a meal that was strictly reserved for special occasions; New Year's Eve, your birthday, or maybe an anniversary. Definitely not just because it was Tuesday! Back in the 70s, … [Read more...]

These May Be The Best Pickles You’ll Make This Summer!

These May Be The Best Pickles You'll Make This Summer! Plus, a BBQ cookbook review and where to get great "que" in Sarasota Back in the 1980s, I bought my first smoker. It was a Brinkmann charcoal smoker. No one I knew had a smoker yet. I thought I was ahead of the curve. … [Read more...]

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week – A Preview

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week - A Preview Here's what you can expect for two weeks of dining adventures! It's like the surest sign of a Sarasota summer; Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week. Don't ask me why it isn't "Restaurant Weeks." Visit Sarasota County might want to … [Read more...]

FIRST LOOK – Meliora

FIRST LOOK - Meliora A New Hotspot Opens Its Doors On Hillview Street Meliora (MEH-lee-OR-ah). Meaning: Latin term for BETTER. That's a big statement AND a whole lot to have to live up to. So the question is, can Meliora and its staff live up to their … [Read more...]

Tacos + Cinco de Mayo. A Perfect Combination to Celebrate the Day!

Tacos + Cinco de Mayo. A Perfect Combination to Celebrate the Day! We've got some suggestions for you on where you can get a REAL taco in Sarasota We should probably get this out of the way right up front. Cinco de Mayo is not, as a lot of people think (including me up … [Read more...]

Nothing Says Spring Like a Fresh Salad!

Nothing Says Spring Like a Fresh Salad! Three Things We're Eating - One Thing We're Making! WELCOME! We're so glad that you decided to give us some of your time to read this. We've got a new feature we're rolling out this month. So let's start things off like we so often … [Read more...]

Dine Around Sarasota – Southgate

Dine Around Sarasota - Southgate When we think about Sarasota food destinations, does Southgate come to mind? Southgate. Yes, it's a neighborhood. And yes, it's a shopping area. But is it a dining destination? There's one thing I think we'll agree on. There is a lot going … [Read more...]

Make it at Home – Blackened Calamari with Sauteed Lemon Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce

Make it at Home - Blackened Calamari with Sauteed Lemon Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce Knick's Tavern & Grill really brings the deliciousness! I’m just starting to warm up to calamari. Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party, and I should love it like most everyone else … [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 Café, Atria Bread + Coffee, and Lovely Square. That is correct. They all serve just breakfast and lunch, … [Read more...]

Make it at Home – The Oasis Cafe & Bakery’s Italian Scramble

Make it at Home - The Oasis Cafe & Bakery's Italian Scramble We're making breakfast this month!! If you’ve been reading Sarasota Bites for any length of time, you will know that we love Sarasota restaurant history/trivia. Sarasota has a lot of it. If you’re … [Read more...]

What’s it Like to Take a Walking Food Tour?

What's it Like to Take a Walking Food Tour? Food tours are a great way to see what a city's culinary scene has to offer. This is Troy. Troy knows a thing or two about the Sarasota restaurant scene. Troy is also very enthusiastic. In short, Troy has what it takes to be a … [Read more...]