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Speaks Clam Bar – Florida Trend Best New Restaurant

Speaks Clam Bar with locations on St. Armands Circle and Lakewood Ranch has been named a Florida Trend Golden Spoon Best New Restaurant. Even more impressively, they're the only Sarasota restaurant to bring home that honor in 2019. That's pretty high praise considering the number … [Read more...]

Island House Tap and Grill – Burgers and More

So, first off, there's A LOT of great places to grab a burger in Sarasota. Let's not even consider the more corporate options (Shake Shack, Burger Fi, and Five Guys are great choices for that kind of thing. We don't have an In-N-Out or Whataburger even close or they would … [Read more...]

Viento Kitchen + Bar Refreshes Their Menu

Change is a good thing. And, in this case, it's delicious! Everything needs a little refresh from time to time. I mean, if you don't have that then life can more than a little stale. Now, I'm not saying that you need to overhaul your existence just to keep things fresh. … [Read more...]

Menu Update: Brick’s Smoked Meats

Change is good. As long as things stay pretty much the same. That's the Butcher's Board. Bison sausage, house smoked salmon, bacon burnt ends, pimento cheese and assorted "go with" pickled veggies. I'm sure you'd agree, that's the way to get the party started! But, whoa, … [Read more...]

Kona Grill Spices Up Their Menu

There's more than twenty-five new reasons to stop by Don't you just love good sushi pics? I know I do. Looks pretty delicious, right? The beauty of this particular photo is that the subject is easily attainable if you're in the Sarasota area (or one of 50 other places). … [Read more...]

The Final Bell For Summer Culinary Class!

If you're looking to brush up, better book fast! Everyone wants to perform a little better in the kitchen, right? Well, maybe not everyone, but, lots of us. Here's a chance for you to pick up a few pointers to help you look like a pro (or at least not a novice). The Studio at … [Read more...]

Last Call For Savor Sarasota 2018

Just a few days left to enjoy our local restaurant week(s). If you're looking to take advantage of one of Sarasota's best food and dining events you'd better get your act together. Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week only runs until June 14th. That's just a few more days to … [Read more...]

The New 22 at Jack Dusty

Jack Dusty rolls out some great new craft cocktails (oh, and food too!) Let's see a show of hands. A friend calls you up (OK, that's not realistic. They email or message you) and asks, "would you like to try a bunch of new cocktails we're whipping up?" That's what I thought, … [Read more...]

Sarasota’s Best Sushi Restaurants

Sarasota's Best Sushi Sarasota has more than its share of sushi places. I know sushi is popular everywhere. But, we list 21 places on this site alone! And, we know there are more in town. So let us do the heavy lifting (and eating) for you. These six places below are our … [Read more...]

What’s In A Name? The Summer House Steak and Seafood

Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental... Yes, you've read or seen that line before. Lots of times probably. Especially if you have ever read a novel or gone to the movies. I'm sure you've done both. This piece focuses … [Read more...]

A Sarasota Valentine’s Day, Louies Way!

Valentine's Day can be a tough one. Not from the standpoint of "do I have a Valentine or not." But, from more of a "what should I do for dinner on the big night" kind of way. We all know there are two major schools of thought on this. It's pretty much either, in or out. And, … [Read more...]

Weather Can’t Dampen Forks and Corks Experience

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 may have forced a temporary change of venue. It did not seem to dampen the enthusiasm of … [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 wine … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Southside Village Edition

The Best Sarasota Southside Village Restaurants Updated: May 2021 Knick's Tavern & Grill You've just got to love Knick's. I think of it as a neighborhood tavern with a gourmet twist. Fantastic burgers! But, don't stop there. The specials board is always crowded with … [Read more...]