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Weather Can’t Dampen Forks and Corks Experience

Weather Can't Dampen Forks and Corks Experience The annual food and wine fest goes on! No, this wasn't the beautiful and scenic Ringling courtyard. That much was obvious from the moment you drove through the gates of the massive Feld Entertainment Studio complex. Weather … [Read more...]

What’s It Like To be A Tastemaker? Let Ruth’s Chris Show You.

Ruth's Chris Tastemaker Dinner is a wine dinner done right. I get invited to wine events or wine/dinners a lot. Usually, I politely (and respectfully) decline. I mean, really, how much great food and wine can you reasonably be expected to consume during your lifetime? I … [Read more...]

Forks and Corks 2017. The Food & Wine Still Shine!

A few sprinkles and a little cloud cover can't dampen the spirits of 1500+ Sarasota food enthusiasts. Quite they contrary. The lucky eaters (and drinkers) who gathered at the John & Mable Ringling Museum on Sunday were more than ready to go. Usually, this annual food and … [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...]

Smashed! Burger Cooking 101

It's all in the technique. I'm not going to dance around this or mince words. I LOVE burgers. But, and here's the BIG but, my long term, low carb lifestyle thankfully says "no way" to most of my burger cravings. There is no doubt that burgers are a big business. Burger … [Read more...]

It’s Cocktail Chemistry At Jack Dusty

If you love a good science experiment, then pull up a chair. It seems like there's a fine line sometimes between the science and culinary worlds. Recipes using molecular gastronomy techniques were all the rage a couple of years back. I mean, there wasn't a restaurant worth … [Read more...]

Sarasota Cooking Class Is Now In Session

Sarasota Cooking Class Is Now In Session Sarasota Chefs Share Their Secrets It's the tools. Really it is. Oh, and of course the expertise. That goes without saying. But, it's really all about the tools. That was part of what I discovered this past week. The other part I'm … [Read more...]

Sushi With A Different Twist, Yo! Sushi.

Sushi comes in all shapes, sizes and styles. That much is for sure. This is not Sarasota. Walk into the entrance of Yo! Sushi in the University Town Center and you'll probably have the same feeling sweep over you. You're transported. But, you're not really sure where. … [Read more...]

Peruvian Cuisine Redefined, Brasa & Pisco

You thought you knew Peruvian food? At least I did. Yep, I've been to a lot of Peruvian restaurants. And, for some unknown and inexplicable reason Sarasota is a hotspot for them. Sure, I'm like everyone (or most everyone) else. I like ceviche. There's not a lot that … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition We've got some great seafood spots to tell you about! 🐟 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...]

Cinebistro, More Than Dinner and a Movie

Cinebistro, More Than Dinner and a Movie This is a complete entertainment experience that will keep you coming back for more. Their tagline is "Movies With Taste". But, in reality, the brand new Cinebistro is SO much more than that. Set to open Friday, February 12th, this … [Read more...]

The Best of Forks & Corks 2016 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

It's Always A Fun & Filling Day At The Ringling No, your eyes do not deceive you. That my friends is a massive line. Blocks long in fact. I guess it only stands to reason that any event that could sell out 1500 tickets in some absurd amount of time like 3.375 minutes … [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...]

Stottlemyer’s Does BBQ The Old Florida Way | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

There's not much better than BBQ done right. Anybody that loves BBQ has made at least one attempt. One attempt at their very own pit of deliciousness. I know, I make attempts all the time. Some turn out better than others. One thing they all have in common, no … [Read more...]