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NFL Football: Catch it at a Sarasota Restaurant Near You

The NFL season is upon us once again. And, I think we all know what that means. For the next five months, anyone who is a football fan and isn't lucky enough to get their home teams games on local TV every week (like our Bucs fans do), will be looking for a place to hang out and … [Read more...]

Man Vs. Food in Sarasota Airs September 16th

Way back last May, we wrote a piece about the Travel Channel show Man vs. Food taping right here in Sarasota. Well, If you've been patiently waiting to catch Sarasota's moment in the food spotlight like I have, then your wait is almost over. The Sarasota episode of Man vs. Food … [Read more...]

Fleming’s Celebrates its Month of Discovery

September is a month of discovery over at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. All this month they will be celebrating the addition of great new wines, menu selections and specials. Here's is some of what the folks at Fleming's have in store for you. The new Fleming's 100 … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday (or Tuesday): Gecko’s Grill & Pub

Our regular Menu Monday feature comes to you a day late this week. With all of the BBQs, get togethers and relaxing over the Labor Day holiday weekend, you probably didn't notice anyway. I know I didn't. All that being said, here's our Menu Monday restaurant. Gecko's Grill & … [Read more...]

Three Area Restaurants Named to OpenTable Best List

Three of our Sarasota area restaurants have been named to online reservation website, OpenTable.com's Best Overall Restaurant List for the Tampa/Central Florida region. Named to the list are: downtown newcomer Mozaic, Sarasota's own award winning Michael's on East and Longboat … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

This week our Menu Monday feature takes us out to Lakewood Ranch. One of the anchors on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from the beginning has been MacAllisters Grill & Tavern. Their great take on casual American, mixed with some authentic Scottish fare, make it a fantastic place … [Read more...]

Sarasota Restaurants Get Social on Facebook

In the past several weeks we've given you the rundown on the Sarasota restaurants that have been using the micro blogging service Twitter to help promote their businesses. Since posting those articles, we've had some people ask us which of their favorite Sarasota restaurants they … [Read more...]

A Collection of Sarasota Culinary Greats

Here at dineSarasota we don't like to leave you hanging, so, here's an update to a story previously ran. Last week, as our Menu Monday feature, we reported to you on the Chef Partner Dinner hosted by Roy's Restaurant here in Sarasota. As a followup to that story here's the "class … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Mozaic

For our Menu Monday feature this week we have picked a relatively new addition to the downtown dining scene, Mozaic. Located in the space which was formerly Cru Bistro, Chef Dylan Elhajoui has created a new culinary jewel for Sarasota. Click on the image below for the full … [Read more...]

Update: Sarasota Restaurants Flock to Twitter

Back in June we ran a piece about Sarasota restaurants that are using Twitter to help spread the word about their businesses. That post has turned out to be one of the most popular pieces on Pot Luck. At that time 18 area restaurants were using the service. Each eatery is using … [Read more...]

An Old Fashioned Progressive Dinner Comes To Main Street

I can't remember the last time I was at a progressive dinner. That's because I don't recall ever being at one. I should really try and put one of those together. I do remember my parents going to several in our Chicago neighborhood when I was growing up. They seemed to have a … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Roy’s Chef Partner Dinner

Put five of Sarasota's best Chefs in the same kitchen, on the same night and what do you get? A truly special culinary evening. Every Monday in this space we highlight a menu from one of our local restaurants. This week is no different, but, with a twist... On Wednesday August … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Food Flash: Vertori’s, Summer Festivals and Cloudy Tea?

Another summer week in the books. There has been way to much sad news about Sarasota restaurant closings in the news lately. Let's do what we can to keep our local places open. Maybe one extra meal out this week? Even just a burger. Here's what happened around town this past … [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...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: The Hillview Grill

It's Happening, That's the slogan of the Hillview Grill. The Southside Village eatery has been under new ownership for over a year now. The new management team has really made an effort put their stamp on the place and it shows. Whether it's $5 martini Wednesdays or 1/2 price … [Read more...]