People have been buzzing about this new North Trail restaurant In a smallish corner of a fairly non-descript North Tamiami Trail strip center is a place where they have figured out the art of perfectly frying chicken. We're not talking KFC bucket stuff here. Anyone … [Read more...]
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week – A Preview
WHere's what you can expect for two weeks of dining adventures! It's like the surest sign of a Sarasota summer; Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week. Don't ask me why it isn't "Restaurant Weeks." Visit Sarasota County might want to consider that little tweak for next year since … [Read more...]
Tacos + Cinco de Mayo. A Perfect Combination to Celebrate the Day!
We've got some suggestions for you on where you can get a REAL taco in Sarasota We should probably get this out of the way right up front. Cinco de Mayo is not, as a lot of people think (including me up until ten or so years ago), Mexican Independence Day (if you'd like to … [Read more...]
Nothing Says Spring Like a Fresh Salad!
Three Things We're Eating - One Thing We're Making! It's April it's springtime, and it's SALAD time! So this month, it's Two Wedges and THE Salad! The Wedge Salad. It's had its ups and downs over the years, popularity speaking. Steakhouses still embrace it as a … [Read more...]
Dine Around Sarasota – Southgate
When we think about Sarasota food destinations, does Southgate come to mind? Southgate. Yes, it's a neighborhood. And yes, it's a shopping area. But is it a dining destination? There's one thing I think we'll agree on. There is a lot going on here! This smallish run … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – Blackened Calamari with Sauteed Lemon Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce
Knick's Tavern & Grill really brings the deliciousness! I’m just starting to warm up to calamari. Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party, and I should love it like most everyone else does. But it has been hard for me to love. I remember trying it for the first … [Read more...]
How Are You Celebrating National Margarita Day??
We've got a few ideas for your margarita drinking pleasure. This is one of the happier accidents in recent memory. Just by sheer luck (or maybe savvy planning), National Margarita Day falls on Taco Tuesday! And this year it's more like a once in a hundred-year eclipse … [Read more...]
Celebrating National Soup Month! A Recipe and Some Suggestions.
What does it take to make a great pot of soup?... I love soup! I could eat it every day. Even in the dog days of a Sarasota summer. I’m not talking about the canned Campbell’s variety. There is a place for that too, but it’s not here. I’m referring to the homemade, or … [Read more...]
Craft Beer Is Still Hot Everywhere. Here’s How To Tell What You’re Drinking
We've got your guide to some popular craft beer styles. Yes, craft beer is still a thing. And a BIG thing at that. This is not a complaint, by any means. I love craft beer. It’s just more of a surprising observation. By this point in time, I thought that there would … [Read more...]
Here’s Your Guide to Cooking The Best Christmas Prime Rib!
If you want to cook this holiday favorite, we've got some suggestions to make it easy! The final Christmas countdown is on. It’s the last really big holiday of 2021. I know it can be a little tough to get over the holiday finish line. I’m feeling it too. I think I've got one … [Read more...]
Dine Around Sarasota – St. Armands Circle
Here's What the Circle Has to Offer A beautiful Sarasota day. Sunshine, a light gulf breeze, and a blue sky dotted with clouds that look more surreal than real. It’s why a lot of people over the years have flocked to our area. Sometimes first as visitors, then maybe … [Read more...]
It’s National Doughnut Day!
We've got a few ways for you to celebrate If you’re a doughnut person, then it’s your time in the spotlight. Yes, today is National Doughnut Day. I think this is a food holiday that most of us can get behind. Like most kids that grew up in a city suburb, I had a … [Read more...]
The LIST – November 2021
See What's Hot This Month Two more months before we wrap up 2021. Let’s try and finish strong! OK, Halloween is in the rear view mirror. Dia De Los Muertos will be too in a few days. Oh, if you missed our piece last week on the Day of the Dead, here’s a link to it. … [Read more...]
Let’s Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!
Yes, Sarasota has a few Day of the Dead Festivities As holidays go, Dia De Los Muertos is not a huge one in Sarasota. I think we can all agree on that. Some of you may even be wondering, “what in the world is that?”. Actually, until recently, my exposure to the Day of … [Read more...]
Make It At Home – Rigatoni Pasta
Let's Take Pazzo's Recipe For a Spin! Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. Don’t worry, this won’t tax your brain cells. We’re only going back to the mid-2010s. Located on Main Street, there was a place that served some of the most delicious sandwiches in town. … [Read more...]
Stone Crab Season Has Arrived!
Great Places in Sarasota to Get Your Fix. Stone Crab Season Has Started! If you’re one of those people that’s been ripping the day pages off of a giant wall calendar just waiting for October 15th, then I’m sure you’re doing cartwheels right about now. For … [Read more...]
Yes, It’s October…Fest!
We May be 5,011 Miles From Munich, but... Yes, it’s October. I can tell not by the calendar on my wall, computer, or phone. I can definitely tell by the subject lines in my email inbox. There’s a lot of “Octobeer!!”, “Octobeerfest!”, or some other inspired variation on the … [Read more...]
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 Slot88 Online. Most of the Sarasota restaurants that had closed up for a few weeks in September … [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...]
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