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...]
The LIST – March 2024
The LIST - March 2024 We've got plenty of new restaurants and old favs! ⏰ It's That Time of Year! Here's a gentle reminder. We would just hate to see you waste any of the valuable daylight you'll be getting back. Don't forget to "Spring Ahead" one hour on SUNDAY, MARCH 10 … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery
FIRST LOOK - Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery Fresh Baked Italian Bread is the Calling Card of Focaccia! 🟰 THE BASICS • WHAT: Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery • WHERE: 2300 Bee Ridge Rd. (941) 924-2268 (The … [Read more...]
One Dish – Enchiladas Divorciadas
One Dish - Enchiladas Divorciadas Gulf Gate's Kolucan has some creative Mexican dishes on its menu! Let’s start with this. My Spanish es no bueno (I’m actually not even certain that phrase is correct!). It’s no fault of Señora Regalado’s, that’s for sure! She was my … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Palm Avenue Deli
A Burger A Week - Palm Avenue Deli Can a NY-Style deli turn out a great 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! - … [Read more...]
The Perfect Day of Dining and Wine-ing
The Perfect Day of Dining and Wine-ing Forks & Corks Brings It All Together Sarasota is a food and wine town. End of discussion. I’m guessing that this comes as no surprise to anyone who’s been around here for more than a few days. We really love our food … [Read more...]
The LIST – February 2024
The LIST - February 2024 🗒️ We've got some great new restaurants, plus lots of news! Words: 959 = Reading Time: 3.5 Minutes ❤️ All You Need is Love. Hey, it’s February! You’ve got Valentine’s Day breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners ahead. It’s the unofficial … [Read more...]
What Does It Take To Make A Great Burger?
What Does It Take To Make A Great Burger? 🍔 If you're going to eat 52 burgers, you'll need a plan It's still not a competition. But we're 45 burgers deep into this now, and one thing has become clear. At least clearer than when we started. Here's a Fact - It's … [Read more...]
Sarasota Has A Semi-Secret Beer Society!
Sarasota Has A Semi-Secret Beer Society! 99 Bottles has a locker club with some great perks! This story certainly doesn’t start like I thought it would. It begins with me being refused service. But refused in the nicest way possible. 😁 I LOVE having an occasional … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails
A Burger A Week - 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails Can a place do everything from Saganaki to a great 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 … [Read more...]
The LIST – January 2024
The LIST - January 2024 We're kicking off 2024 with a brand new list! 📝 Words: 998 = Reading Time: 4 minutes 🎉 Welcome to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣❗ If you’re reading this, you’ve made it successfully into the new year. Congrats! Things are going to be different in 2-0-2-4. … [Read more...]
A 2023 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline
A 2023 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline Let's roll things back to the beginning of the year! You did it! Or maybe it's WE did it. A little assistance goes a long way in today's crazy world. But whichever you prefer (you or we), 2023 is quickly coming to its conclusion. … [Read more...]
The Barbra Streisand Makes Its Debut
The Barbra Streisand Makes Its Debut We're at Wolfie's Rascal House for this sandwich combo Words: 757 = Reading Time = 3 minutes The Sarasota deli scene is getting crowded. And fast! It's a good development for lovers of piled-high sandwiches and smoked fish. But it can … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Duffy’s Tavern
A Burger A Week - Duffy's Tavern We're just about as far north as our burger travels will take us! 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
The LIST – December 2023
The LIST - December 2023 Let's take a look at our last list of 2023! Words: 935 = Reading Time: 3.5 minutes 🥳 IT’S HOLIDAY TIME! Either you’re ahead of the holiday curve, or you’re about to be swallowed up by it. Hopefully, it’s not the latter. I’m sure you’ve got a … [Read more...]
Happy Hour Sarasota – Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie
Happy Hour Sarasota - Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie We're out for some Happy Hour fun in Southside Village WORDS: 761 = READING TIME: 3 MINUTES 🟰 THE BASICS WHAT: Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie WHERE: 1917 S. Osprey Ave. (941) 236-5826 (Southside … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – The Barnyard
A Burger A Week - The Barnyard Great burgers pop up in some weird places 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
Your Holiday Wine Buying Guide
Your Holiday Wine Buying Guide We have suggestions for all of your holiday sipping needs! 🍷 🍷 It's the holiday season! It's the time of year when you may drink a little wine. Family get-togethers, holiday open houses, and parties are all occasions where a glass of red, … [Read more...]
Pigfish Perfects The Fish Sandwich
Pigfish Perfects The Fish Sandwich It's Pigfish + Calusa Brewing! A terrific tandem. WORDS: 779 = READING TIME: 3 MINUTES This is new, but it isn't "news": Chef Steve Phelps can really cook! 👨🏻🍳 See what I mean? Yes, his flagship Indigenous Restaurant is … [Read more...]
The LIST – November 2023
The LIST - November 2023 Not a Ton of Fall Colors. But We've Got Turkey! 🍗 WORDS: 932 = READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES 🦃 IT’S NOVEMBER! Yes, that means some cooler temps and lots of eating. If you’re looking for a few suggestions on where to spend your hard-earned dining … [Read more...]
Happy Hour Sarasota – Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
Happy Hour Sarasota - Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar We're getting Happy Out On St. Armands! 🍸 WORD COUNT: 1043 - READING TIME: 4 Minutes 🎁 Have we got a giveaway for you! You'll need to be a Sarasota Bites subscriber to qualify to win. The nice folks at Tommy … [Read more...]
One Dish – Fresh Florida Stone Crab
One Dish - Fresh Florida Stone Crab We're at Walt's Fish Market & Restaurant for a Sarasota Shellfish Classic 🦀 WORD COUNT: 667 – READING TIME: 2.5 MINUTES 🆕 WE'VE GOT SOMETHING NEW! We're always looking for new things to write about. We've got something. Welcome … [Read more...]
This Burger Is One For The Books!
This Burger Is One For The Books! We're Making (and Tasting) The Cuban-Spiced Burger From Simple WORD COUNT: 892 – READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES This piece was originally going to be about an Inverted Pizza. (sounds interesting, right?) But fate intervened, and I … [Read more...]
Let’s Celebrate National Pizza Month!
Let's Celebrate National Pizza Month! It's time for some pie! 🍕 WORD COUNT: 630 – READING TIME: 3 MINUTES October seems like such a weird month to designate as National Pizza Month. But here we are. To celebrate, I was hoping to make this super interesting Inverted … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Connors Steak & Seafood
A Burger A Week - Connors Steak & Seafood 🌟🌟 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 MAP 🗺️ WORDS: 890 … [Read more...]
The LIST – October 2023
The LIST - October 2023 LET'S DIVE RIGHT INTO FALL 🍁 WORDS: 940 = READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES 🎃 WELCOME TO OCTOBER – It won’t be long now before trick-or-treaters will be descending upon your neighborhood. In all my years in Sarasota, I never actually had a … [Read more...]
An Eater’s Guide to The Landings
An Eater's Guide to The Landings IT'S A SOUTH TRAIL EAT STREET! 💫 WORD COUNT: 1180 - READING TIME: 4.5 MINUTES I can't think of a more dramatic retail turnaround than The Landings. Yes, it's now owned and operated by Benderson Development. And, yes, they do get … [Read more...]
Happy Hour Sarasota – Brick’s Smoked Meats
Happy Hour Sarasota - Brick's Smoked Meats BBQ FOR HAPPY HOUR? WHY NOT! 🐷 WORDS: 927 = READING TIME: 4 Minutes 📢 Read To The Bottom. We've got a special Happy Hour giveaway just for you! 🟰 HAPPY HOUR BASICS WHAT: Brick's Smoked Meats WHERE: 1528 State St. … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Double W Ribeye Wagon
A Burger A Week - Double W Ribeye Wagon 🍔 IT'S OUR SECOND FOOD TRUCK 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 … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – Toastique
FIRST LOOK - Toastique 🍞 IS GOURMET TOAST REALLY A THING? WORDS: 615 = READING TIME: 3 MINUTES We’ve got a new FIRST LOOK for you. And we’re mixing things up a little and using a bit of a new format. Let us know what you think. 📕 You could win a dining book! 🟰 THE … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Cafe L’Europe
A Burger A Week - Cafe L'Europe Serving a burger with a very familiar name! 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
The LIST – September 2023
The LIST - September 2023 We're heading into fall. Believe it??? 🌀 Hopefully, everyone made it through Idalia in one piece. 🌀 We're stepping into fall. 🍁 Yep, I know it doesn't feel like it yet... But there will be a time in the not so distant future where it'll be … [Read more...]
Happy Hour Sarasota – Yard House
Happy Hour Sarasota - Yard House We're off to a newish Sarasota Happy Hour spot! 🍺 🗺️ We're building a special Happy Hour Sarasota map just for you! We'll be giving you a link to it as soon as we get a few more happy hours under our belt! 😃 I like to drink beer. … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Meliora
A Burger A Week - Meliora This is NOT your typical burger stop! 🍔 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – Namo Izakaya
FIRST LOOK - Namo Izakaya Downtown Sarasota has a brand new ramen option! One of my readers dropped an email into my inbox the other day (I love it when you send your thoughts over). It wasn't on today's topic, but he did ask a question in response to something I had … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Shake Shack
A Burger A Week - Shake Shack It's time for the Shack 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...]
FIRST LOOK – Palm Avenue Deli
FIRST LOOK - Palm Avenue Deli Sarasota is turning into a deli town! Dare I say it? After several false starts, Sarasota may actually be turning into a deli town! 🥪 I have deli in my blood. Sometimes it feels like I actually do, but I think you know what I really mean. … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – MADE Restaurant
A Burger A Week - MADE Restaurant It's an upscale burger day! 🍔 🌟🌟 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...]
The LIST – August 2023
The LIST - August 2023 Time for your monthly roundup of restaurants and news! I'm not going to tell you what you're already more than aware of... 🔥 This seems like the perfect opportunity for some indoor activity. You could go check out something at one of our … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – The Hob Nob Drive-In
A Burger A Week - The Hob Nob Drive-In YES! We're at Sarasota's classic burger spot 🍔 🌟🌟 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...]
Happy Hour Sarasota – Circo
Happy Hour Sarasota - Circo We're heading downtown for our very first Happy Hour! 🗺️ We're building a special Happy Hour Sarasota map just for you! We'll be giving you a link to it as soon as we get a few more happy hours under our belt! 😃 🌟🌟 Welcome back … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Sunnyside Cafe
A Burger A Week - Sunnyside Cafe We're up on North Tamiami Trail for a burger this week! 🌟🌟 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...]
The LIST – July 2023
The LIST - July 2023 It's July and we've got some dining ideas just for you!! 😃 It’s summer; it’s slow (and hot!). ☀️ The 2023 version of Savor Sarasota sure seems like it was a big success. Lots of you went out there and supported our local restaurant community AND … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – Pickled Watermelon Rind
Make it at Home - Pickled Watermelon Rind What happens when you pair a traditional American side dish with an Asian influenced Chef?...🤫 These kinds of food-related rabbit holes always start innocently enough. At least for me. 🅰️ Turn on computer 🅱️ Open … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Tasty Home Cookin’
A Burger A Week - Tasty Home Cookin' Let's take a trip back to a simpler burger time. 🍔 🌟🌟 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...]
Savor Samples – There’s Still More Time To Dine!
Savor Samples - There's Still More Time To Dine! We've got a list of extended Savor dining deals Well, we made it! Wow, those two weeks just flew by! ✈️ I’m hoping that most of you took advantage of at least some of the fantastic local dining deals that were available to … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Miller’s Ale House
A Burger A Week - Miller's Ale House Can the home of the Zinger® serve up a great 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 … [Read more...]
Happy Hour Sarasota- A Preview
Happy Hour Sarasota - A Preview... We're going to be heading to some great Sarasota Happy Hours. Come on along! Everybody LOVES a good happy hour. At least most people that I know. If it's really not your thing, maybe we can change your mind (at least we’ll try!). … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – The Mable
A Burger A Week - The Mable A great North Trail burger is hiding in plain sight! 🌟🌟 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...]
2023 Savor Samples – 1592 Wood Fired, Sardinia & Cafe L’Europe
2023 Savor Samples - 1592 Wood Fired, Sardinia & Cafe L'Europe Our last menu roundup for this year's Savor! Hey! Welcome to your Savor Sample #4 👋 We've got two dinners and a lunch for you this week. That's a great title for a food-centric flick!! 🎥 (I should jot … [Read more...]
The LIST – June 2023
The LIST - June 2023 Let's take a look at some of the most popular Sarasota restaurants for this month! June = SAVOR SARASOTA TIME! Yes, you have heard a whole lot about our annual Sarasota Restaurant Week(s). And with good reason. It’s an excellent opportunity to try … [Read more...]
2023 Savor Samples – Tripletail, Crow’s Nest & Dolce Italia
2023 Savor Samples - Tripletail, Crow's Nest & Dolce Italia On your mark, get set... Here we go! Savor Sarasota Day One is now upon us. So many choices, so little time. That's why you need a great dining plan! And we're here to help you make that plan. 🗓️ In order … [Read more...]
2023 Savor Samples – C’est La Vie!, Michael’s & Libby’s
2023 Savor Samples - C'est La Vie!, Michael's, & Libby's We're ready to get Savor started. How about you?? Let the 48-hour countdown commence! 🚀 I can tell everyone is all tingly with excitement. That may be a bit of a stretch, but the reality is you are about to … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Patricks 1481
A Burger A Week - Patricks 1481 Let's see if an old burger favorite can turn new tricks! 🚫 We had a little hiccup in our Tuesday newsletter. YES, 1 ½ lbs. of salt does seem like an awful lot for a Greek Salad (the correct amount is 1 ½ tsp.). Thanks to those of you that … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – Horiatiki Salad
Make it at Home - Horiatiki Salad This traditional Greek salad is great for summer! Χωριάτικη σαλάτα. What? You didn't expect this piece to include a Greek vocabulary lesson? OK, well, you're getting a little extra for your nickel today. To say that my knowledge of the … [Read more...]
Your Savor Sarasota 2023 Preview is Here!
Your Savor Sarasota 2023 Preview is Here! We've got a little preview of the upcoming Sarasota restaurant week. 📝 We'll be keeping our list of Savor Sarasota restaurants updated throughout the first two weeks of June. Please check back for updates and the latest list of … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Siesta Key Oyster Bar
A Burger A Week - Siesta Key Oyster Bar How does an "oyster bar" do at the burger game? 🌟🌟 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...]
FIRST LOOK – Osteria Southside
FIRST LOOK - Osteria Southside Two Sarasota restaurateurs combine for one great place! Opening a restaurant is challenging. It doesn't matter how much experience you have in the "business"; things still happen. But experience does go a long way to help make those "things" … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Mattison’s City Grille
A Burger A Week - Mattison's City Grille We're in the heart of downtown for this week's 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 … [Read more...]
The LIST – May 2023
The LIST - May 2023 We've got your top Sarasota restaurants, plus some recent openings! We are rolling right through Spring! 🌻 Traffic is a touch lighter. The days are a bit longer. And the outside temp is getting turned up. All sure signs of May in Sarasota. … [Read more...]
Food and Wine Meet in the Perfect Spot
Food and Wine Meet in the Perfect Spot The 2023 edition of Forks & Corks still shines! It took a few years, but The Sarasota-Manatee Originals got the food and wine train running on time once again. 🚂 Yes, Sarasota food people, Forks & Corks has returned to claim … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Food + Beer
A Burger A Week - Food + Beer We're at the original location to sample the Basic Cheeseburger! 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect “Cuppa” Tea
How to Make the Perfect "Cuppa" Tea Let's help our U.K. friends celebrate National Tea Day! I think it’s best to just get this out of the way upfront. I don’t have much of a history with tea. See? There I said it. And now I feel much better. 😀 My only real memory of … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie
A Burger A Week - Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie Can a Southside Village staple deliver on a great 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 … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – The Breakfast Company
FIRST LOOK - The Breakfast Company This Bradenton breakfast and lunch spot adds a Sarasota location! 2020 does not seem that long ago. Does it? I think time flies by pretty damn quickly, but 2020 still seems "current." I wonder if it does for Dimitri Syros and his mother, … [Read more...]
The LIST – April 2023
The LIST - April 2023 Here's our monthly roundup of some of the most popular places on our website! Spring has definitely sprung! 🌻 Baseball spring training is fading quickly in the rear-view window. The big crush of season is mostly behind us. And it’s warming up … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Five Guys
A Burger A Week - Five Guys It's the final stop of our first half! 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Duval’s Fresh. Local. Seafood.
A Burger A Week - Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. Can a "seafood" place really be a burger spot?? 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – Tzeva
FIRST LOOK - Tzeva Palm Avenue gets a tasty new resident Sarasota's vibrant dining landscape is colorful. So maybe it's appropriate that one of the newest faces on the Sarasota restaurant scene has a name that carries that meaning. Tzeva (zee-va) translates to color, and … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe
A Burger A Week - JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe The burger train is going "old-school" this week! 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen
FIRST LOOK - Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen An Irish Pub Comes To Siesta Key! With St. Patrick's Day 2023 a mere 72 hours away, we thought it would be the perfect time to pose the question, "Who doesn't just love a good Irish pub?" It's not something that I really need … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Tony’s Chicago Beef
A Burger A Week - Tony's Chicago Beef Can their burger measure up to their Chicago Dog? 🌟🌟 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...]
The LIST – March 2023
The LIST - March 2023 We've got your monthly round-up of some of the best places to dine in Sarasota! 🗓️ Welcome to March! Yes, it's official. You made it to month number three. Congrats! As I am sure you're aware, we're going to have an "elevated" level of activity … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Oak & Stone
A Burger A Week - Oak & Stone Yes, there is pizza and "Pour Your Own Beer." But how is the 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 … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – The Toasted Yolk Cafe
FIRST LOOK - The Toasted Yolk Cafe A new breakfast and lunch spot opens on South Tamiami Trail It goes by A LOT of aliases. Here's just a small sampling: Eggs in a Frame, Eggs in a Nest, Hole in One, One-Eyed Pete, and Toad in a Hole. But the name I know this dish by is … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Indigenous
A Burger A Week - Indigenous Can a fine-dining restaurant really crank out a great 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 … [Read more...]
A 50-Year-Old Butcher Shop Hiding In Plain Sight
A 50-Year-Old Butcher Shop Hiding In Plain Sight A wine tasting leads to a great discovery! When I started to write this piece, it was about something entirely different; a wine tasting. Somewhere along the way, that changed. I'm sure most of you have set out to do … [Read more...]
The LIST – February 2023
The LIST - February 2023 We've got some great Sarasota Restaurant info for you! ⭐Welcome to our monthly roundup of Sarasota restaurant, food, and dining “stuff.” We call it The LIST. Hopefully, you’ll walk away knowing a little bit more about our local dining community … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Gecko’s Grill & Pub
A Burger A Week - Gecko's Grill & Pub Let's see if the Classic Burger can measure up to its old-school name 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
This Is Not Your Average Valentine’s Day Post
This Is Not Your Average Valentine's Day Post WARNING: We've got a non-traditional spin on this February holiday This will not be a Valentine's Day piece like any other one that you have read or will read this February. I am reasonably confident of that! 💖 There will be … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Opus Restaurant & Lounge
A Burger A Week - Opus Restaurant & Lounge Gulf Gate is home to an unexpectedly great 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 … [Read more...]
Time To Celebrate National New England Clam Chowder Day!
Time To Celebrate National New England Clam Chowder Day! You want to celebrate, and we want to help!! I LOVE soup. Let's just start with that. 🍲 Growing up on Chicago's south side and southern suburbs didn't afford a ton of opportunities for adventurous soup slurping. … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – S.O.B. Burgers
A Burger A Week - S.O.B. Burgers In the world of burgers, fancy isn't everything! 🌟🌟 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...]
Dine Around – An Eater’s Guide to Burns Court
Dine Around - An Eater's Guide to Burns Court It may be small, but there's some great stuff to eat in Burns Court There are some that define Sarasota as the "Cultural Capital of Southwest Florida." Granted, that's not a king-sized geographic area, but it is … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – New Pass Grill & Bait Shop
A Burger A Week - New Pass Grill & Bait Shop City Island Hosts An Iconic Sarasota Burger Spot 🌟🌟 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 … [Read more...]
The LIST – January 2023
The LIST - January 2023 It's a brand-new year and a brand-new list! 🎇 Welcome to the new year! It's OK. You can open your eyes. I have a feeling everything will be A-OK. In case you're wondering, yes, we have some old favorites represented this month. But we've also … [Read more...]
A 2022 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline
A 2022 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline There was a whole lot happening in our local restaurant community last year! Here we are. Yes, this place. The end of 2022. You knew that we'd get here eventually. But you probably didn't think it would sneak up on you like it … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – Florence & The Spice Boys
FIRST LOOK – Florence & The Spice Boys Can A Mobile Restaurant Make the Transition to Brick and Mortar? Growing up in the Chicago suburbs in the 60s and 70s was not a diverse culinary experience. It was pretty much the polar opposite. Ethnic cuisine choices were not … [Read more...]
Sarasota Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner
Sarasota Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner We've got a few suggestions for dining out for the holiday I probably don’t need to say it, but why not? Christmas, like most holidays, has its share of food traditions. The bulk of them revolve around family, for obvious … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – The Capital Grille
A Burger A Week - The Capital Grille Can a traditional steakhouse meet the burger bar? 🌟🌟 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...]
The LIST – December 2022
The LIST - December 2022 We've got info on all of the hottest restaurants for the last month of the year! Welcome to December! OK, it may be just a touch late in the month to be "welcoming" you. But you did make it to month number 12, and we're glad you did! At the … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – The Cottage
A Burger A Week - The Cottage Can The Billionaire Burger live up to its lofty name?… 🌟🌟 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...]
FIRST LOOK – Faicco’s Italian Heros
FIRST LOOK - Faicco's Italian Heros Let's take a look at the sandwich shop that everyone is talking about. I guess you can't technically call this a "First Look." A lot has already been written about this new sandwich spot. But we think it deserves a little more … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – BrewBurgers Pub & Grill
A Burger A Week - BrewBurgers Pub & Grill We're down 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 … [Read more...]
CAN AN AIR FRYER REALLY MAKE BETTER WINGS THAN AN OVEN??
CAN AN AIR FRYER REALLY MAKE BETTER WINGS THAN AN OVEN?? WE DID A LITTLE BUFFALO WING EXPERIMENT TO FIND OUT! Back PP (pre-pandemic), a couple of very thoughtful friends gifted me an air fryer for my birthday. I didn’t know, at the time, that I needed one. Turns out I … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
A Burger A Week - Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar It's a Sarasota burger with that "I'm on vacation" feel to it! People travel to Sarasota for a lot of different reasons. Without even thinking about it, one knows that our weather has a lot to do with it. A lot of the … [Read more...]
The LIST – November 2022
The LIST - November 2022 We've got your monthly rundown. Check out who made it this month. It's November! Yes, I can read your mind. "Where has 2022 gone!?" I think that's what you're thinking. I know that's what I'm thinking. Time really does have a way of slipping by … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Brick’s Smoked Meats
A Burger A Week - Brick's Smoked Meats Can a place known for BBQ deliver on the 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! Have a look at our Sarasota Burger … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – BurgerFi
A Burger A Week - BurgerFi Is it "Fast Food" or "Fast Casual"? 📝 This BurgerFi location has closed since this article was published. If you've spent any time around the food and restaurant marketing scene (or even just been a consumer) in the past few years, you've not … [Read more...]
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