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A Burger A Week – Hive Bar

A Burger A Week - Hive Bar Three "Big Macs" are hiding here in Sarasota! Most of us know it (and could probably sing it): "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." That little earworm was let loose on an unsuspecting, … [Read more...]

Your 2024 Savor Sarasota Preview is Here!

Your 2024 Savor Sarasota Preview is Here! Sarasota's annual Restaurant Week(s) is about to begin! Here it comes, Sarasota area restaurant lovers! The best two-week stretch of the dining year. OK, that might be a bit over the top, but the first two weeks of June are going … [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...]

A Burger A Week – Boca Sarasota

A Burger A Week - Boca Sarasota It's time for the OMG Burger 🌟🌟 We've got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week adventures. Now, your burger info is just a short click away! Take a look at our Sarasota Burger Tracker! - A BURGER A WEEK … [Read more...]

One Dish – The Shepherd’s Salad

One Dish - The Shepherd's Salad You're in for a Turkish surprise! Have you ever set out to do something and ended up doing something completely different? I'm guessing you have. If not, you may be in a pretty tiny minority of folks. Well, this article is kind of like … [Read more...]

The LIST – May 2024

The LIST - May 2024 We've got your monthly roundup of Sarasota restaurant info 🌻 It's May! This is generally the start of a "slower" time around town. Sure, there are events going on. But it feels like a giant exhale after the craziness of February, March, and … [Read more...]

A Burger A Week – Cha Cha Coconuts

A Burger A Week - Cha Cha Coconuts St. Armands Circle is the setting for burger #49! 🌟🌟 We've got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week adventures. Now, your burger info is just a short click away! Take a look at our Sarasota Burger … [Read more...]

Shaking Up The Competition: The Fine Art of Judging Cocktails

Shaking Up The Competition: The Fine Art of Judging Cocktails 25 local Sarasota Restaurants compete for bragging rights! 🧑‍⚖️ I've Judged A Few Things in the Past 20+ Years of Food Writing. Back in the early 2010s, Chef Judi Gallagher and I used to judge the Sarasota Food … [Read more...]

Double The Weekend Fun! Two Chances to Celebrate.

Double The Weekend Fun! Two Chances to Celebrate. Do one or both of these great "adult" events. Do you like adult beverages? I see quite a few hands out there. Great! Then, this is a weekend that you can really get behind. 😎 It may not be quite as rare as a total solar … [Read more...]

A Burger A Week – Mad Moe’s

A Burger A Week - Mad Moe's We're in South Sarasota County for a burger tasting! 🌟🌟 We've got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week adventures. Now, your burger info is just a short click away! Take a look at our Sarasota Burger Tracker! … [Read more...]

The LIST – April 2024

The LIST - April 2024 What do you call the Easter Bunny the day after Easter? Tired 🐰 Spring Has Sprung! 🌻 Spring training baseball is in the rear-view mirror. And so is MOST of spring break. This was a busy one for Sarasota. I can't think of a part of town that … [Read more...]

The Cottage Dials Up A Delicious Brunch

The Cottage Dials Up A Delicious Brunch An upscale brunch from a Siesta Key favorite There are two kinds of brunches in this world (let's leave dim sum out of the discussion for the moment!). 1️⃣ There's the "All You Can Pile On" buffet type. You know exactly what I'm … [Read more...]

Can One Pan Really Do “Everything”?

Can One Pan Really Do "Everything"? Does the perfect pan really exist?... EVERYTHING. Yes, it's a pretty long word. (It's worth 20 points in Scrabble without any 2X or 3X letter or word scores!) It also carries with it an all-encompassing meaning that can be hard to … [Read more...]

FIRST LOOK – The Green Orchid

FIRST LOOK - The Green Orchid What's Happening at the Selby?... Sarasota has a secret garden! I'm not talking about a tiny plot tucked away in someone's backyard. I am talking about a full-on garden. Above is the visual proof that this garden does … [Read more...]

A Burger A Week – Hamlet’s Eatery

A Burger A Week - Hamlet's Eatery A Food Truck Burger In The Most Unique Setting 🌟🌟 We've got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week adventures. Now, your burger info is just a short click away! Take a look at our Sarasota Burger Tracker! … [Read more...]