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Read ‘Em and Eat!

Some Great Sarasota Centric Cookbooks You can find just about anything online if you look hard enough. Really, just about anything. There are a handful of sites out there that keep track of "food holidays". Now, you should be warned that I am using the term holiday in the … [Read more...]

The LIST – October 2021

It’s officially fall. Well, we’re a few weeks into it anyway. It’s only a matter of time before those mornings start to get noticeably cooler which will make everybody just a touch happier. Most of the Sarasota restaurants that had closed up for a few weeks in September have … [Read more...]

It’s a Dog Eat Dog World

So many hot dogs. So, little time. It’s a topic that certainly has its share of passionate consumers. It’s a lot like the fervor that a burger or pizza conversation can stir up. Everybody has their favorites, and they will defend their place/brand/style to the end. But … [Read more...]

Make It At Home – Mattison’s City Grille

We're making Artichokes Esther-Style! I like artichokes. Maybe it’s that I like the process of peeling the leaves and pulling off the meat with my teeth. It’s oddly satisfying. But, not quite as rewarding as working your way to the heart of the artichoke. It’s a … [Read more...]

On The Trail of a Bourbon Experience

I’ll start off by saying that I’m not a brown liquor person. Sometimes I want to be. But, I’m just not. I love the thought of brown liquor. I guess I feel like even the best bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches are wasted on my totally unrefined palate. Over the years I’ve tried. … [Read more...]

The Special – Spanakopita, Two Takes on a Traditional Dish

I think we can generally agree that food diversity is a good thing. After all, who wants to eat from the same, static, never changing food category day after day? The explosion of foods from all different parts of the world has made dining a culinary experience rather than just … [Read more...]

The LIST – September 2021

It's September! WOW, 2021 is flying by fast. Why does it feel like I say this every year? It's at about this point that we're all beginning to wear down a bit because of the weather. It’s HOT out. And, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, it’s not going away all that … [Read more...]

BBQ is Big!

BBQ is big! And it’s big business. I can’t remember a time when cooking with smoke was so popular. Home smoking equipment is selling at a record breaking pace and the variety of gear available is mind blowing. There are gadgets like the A-Maze-N Smoking Tube that will turn any … [Read more...]

Remember The Progressive Dinner?

Yes, It's Still Around Remember the progressive dinner? Some of you that grew up in my generation may have fond memories of your parents hurrying down the block to start off a night of wining, dining, and walking. If you are too young for this to have been a thing, here … [Read more...]

Cocktailing 101 With Tommy Bahama

Let’s see a show of hands. How many of you LOVE a refreshing and delicious summer cocktail? That is just what I thought, almost unanimous. That really wasn’t meant as a trick question. But, who doesn’t love a bright, light, refreshing cocktail on a beautiful Florida day? Summer … [Read more...]

The LIST – August 2021

The most searched for restaurants of the past month It’s August. It’s hot. It’s also a fantastic time to get out and enjoy some of the best that our local dining scene has to offer. It's starting to slow down a little bit around town. That means it's a touch easier to get … [Read more...]

The Special – A Walking Taco!

Circo - A Taco & Bourbon Joint Rolls Out An Old Fav The Walking Taco. Yes, I know it’s a made up thing and not a “real” taco. But, it’s still delicious. Most times it’s served in its original container, the iconic snack-size Frito bag. But, on other occasions, it’s … [Read more...]

The LIST – June 2021

The most searched for restaurants of the past month Another month in the books. 2021 is halfway over and flying fast! Given all that has happened in the past fifteen months, our local Sarasota restaurant community is thriving. We do have a very resilient group of … [Read more...]

Sarasota Coronavirus Restaurant Information

IMPORTANT - THIS INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND MAY NOT BE COMPLETELY UP TO THE MINUTE. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUAL RESTAURANT INFO, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE RESTAURANT FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION. So here we are. we never thought that compiling a list of … [Read more...]

Blase Bistro Hits The Right Notes

New restaurant is making an early Southside Village splash We all love to eat. Especially when someone else does all of the work. I'm talking about the cooking, serving, AND dishes. What's not to like, right? One thing that's great about our local Sarasota dining scene … [Read more...]