Your Guide to Sarasota Restaurants and Dining
And thats the end of the first quarter! Well, as least as far as the 2008 NFL football season goes. Its hard to believe that one quarter of the season is already in the books. The good news is that you still have twelve more weeks to try some of Sarasotas best NFL game day … [Read more...]
https://www.dinesarasota.com/its-football-time-the-old-salty-dog/
The much anticipated Siesta Key Farmers Market has officially opened its doors. This past Sunday the Davidsons Plaza parking lot in Siesta Village was alive with the sounds, sights and smells of what will hopefully be the start of a new tradition. It was a great opening day. The … [Read more...]
Its time to start digging around in your closet, attic or crawl space for just the perfect costume. As we approach the witching day, many of our Sarasota restaurants will be hosting Halloween parties and events and the Mattison group of restaurants is out front with their … [Read more...]
https://www.dinesarasota.com/mattisons-hosting-a-scary-good-time/
Lately, there seems to have been an unfortunate rash of Sarasota restaurant closings. Last Fridays edition of the Sarasota Herald Tribune ran an article documenting the plight of some of our local eateries. It appears that the story generated some confusion about the status of … [Read more...]
https://www.dinesarasota.com/ruths-chris-keeps-its-doors-open/
Every year my family and 20 or so friends get together to cook a real New England clam bake. This is the kind that you cook right in the sand. Its a great time but involves some real work. Im talking about digging a pit, hauling rocks, building a fire and prepping all of the … [Read more...]
https://www.dinesarasota.com/a-sarasota-new-england-clam-bake/
The wait is over! The renovations at the Geckos Grill & Pub located in Twelve Oaks Plaza are finished. Youll now be greeted by beautiful new surroundings when you walk in the door. Of course, you can expect the same great Geckos food and service. That hasnt changed one … [Read more...]
https://www.dinesarasota.com/geckos-renovations-are-complete/
Its that time of year once again. Time to reveal our top 100 restaurants for the year just past. What a fantastic year for Sarasota dining. WOW! A lot of great new restaurants have burst onto the scene offering a wide array of taste tempting dishes. There were some closings of … [Read more...]
https://www.dinesarasota.com/sarasotas-top-100-restaurants-2012-edition/
Want to enjoy a nice quite St. Patrick's Day but still want the same delicious food? OK, Let's just say that you LOVE traditional St. Patrick's Day dishes, but, don't want to hassle with the beer swigging crowds. What to do? How about making that delicious Corned Beef and … [Read more...]
And, onward we go. Last week we revealed ninety of the 100 top Sarasota restaurants on dineSarasota.com for 2011. Now its time to get to the next five. I feel a little like Casey Kasem here, no long distance dedications please 10 Yume Sushi 1537 Main Street Sarasota, Florida … [Read more...]
Here at dineSarasota we don't like to leave you hanging, so, here's an update to a story previously ran. Last week, as our Menu Monday feature, we reported to you on the Chef Partner Dinner hosted by Roy's Restaurant here in Sarasota. As a followup to that story here's the "class … [Read more...]
What's six feet long, four feet wide, three feet tall and contains 6,000 delicious pieces? The answer is a gingerbread mansion that you have to see to believe. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Pastry Team headed by Pastry Artist Mae Cavazos have constructed an edible masterpiece. A … [Read more...]
When the light is the brightest, the best shines through. Each May, just like clockwork, the National Restaurant Association puts on a show. Not just any show, but, THE SHOW. The big one. A gathering so big that it takes one of the largest show spaces in the country to … [Read more...]
Late last week I was sitting at my desk minding my own business, when my email box chimed that familiar sound. Innocently enough I opened my email and out popped a special news flash from C'est Cheese here in Sarasota. On a daily basis I get emails from lots of Sarasota … [Read more...]
Expectations, reality and some thoughts on food. Food (and dining) has become a passion. That’s not a statement of my personal view, it’s more an observation of the world as it appears. Sarasota fits nicely into that world. It has a passion for food. And, most … [Read more...]
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...]
Who said learning cant be fun? Class is now in session. Im going to teach you a new word today. Some of you may know it. But, I feel fairly confident that for most of you (and me) it will be an addition to your already extensive vocabulary. Ready. Here we go. Falernum - … [Read more...]
Here we go! Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week is here. And, I'm just assuming we're all ready to EAT! There's been a lot of promo leading up to these two weeks. Now the fun starts. Getting a fantastic value at some our best Sarasota restaurants is a pretty great thing. To … [Read more...]
Over the years Ive associated Bob Marley with a lot of things. Coffee was not among them. Every year at this time in May, you can find a whos who of the restaurant trade all gathered in one place. Chicago Illinois. More specifically, McCormick Place. Thats the site of the … [Read more...]
I can't remember the last time I was at a progressive dinner. That's because I don't recall ever being at one. I should really try and put one of those together. I do remember my parents going to several in our Chicago neighborhood when I was growing up. They seemed to have a … [Read more...]
Just when you think the dining space on Siesta Key was about as full as it could possible be Exit Taste of Asia, enter Senor Siesta. It sounds like stage directions from some obscure B flick. But, its not. Its culinary reality. It is part of the ever evolving (and … [Read more...]
