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Sarasota Cooking Class Is Now In Session

Sarasota Chefs Share Their Secrets It's the tools. Really it is. Oh, and of course the expertise. That goes without saying. But, it's really all about the tools. That was part of what I discovered this past week. The other part I'm still trying to process. I love to cook. I'm … [Read more...]

Sushi With A Different Twist, Yo! Sushi.

Sushi comes in all shapes, sizes and styles. That much is for sure. This is not Sarasota. Walk into the entrance of Yo! Sushi in the University Town Center and you'll probably have the same feeling sweep over you. You're transported. But, you're not really sure where. … [Read more...]

Peruvian Cuisine Redefined, Brasa & Pisco

You thought you knew Peruvian food? At least I did. Yep, I've been to a lot of Peruvian restaurants. And, for some unknown and inexplicable reason Sarasota is a hotspot for them. Sure, I'm like everyone (or most everyone) else. I like ceviche. There's not a lot that … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition

This is one of the hardest cuisine categories to narrow. I mean this was tough. There are SO MANY fantastic places in Sarasota to eat super fresh and delicious seafood. We've got seafood spots that range from a fine dining experience to the seafood shack. And, just about every … [Read more...]

Cinebistro, More Than Dinner and a Movie | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

This is a complete entertainment experience that will keep you coming back for more. Their tagline is "Movies With Taste". But, in reality, the brand new Cinebistro is SO much more than that. Set to open Friday, February 12th, this state of the art movie house/restaurant … [Read more...]

The Best of Forks & Corks 2016 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

It's Always A Fun & Filling Day At The Ringling No, your eyes do not deceive you. That my friends is a massive line. Blocks long in fact. I guess it only stands to reason that any event that could sell out 1500 tickets in some absurd amount of time like 3.375 minutes … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Downtown Edition

Updated: March 2018 The Best Sarasota Restaurants | Downtown Sarasota Downtown Restaurant | Bijou Cafe Bijou is more than a restaurant It's really a downtown culinary institution. Sure, there are lots and lots of places in Downtown Sarasota to enjoy a delicious meal in a … [Read more...]

Stottlemyer’s Does BBQ The Old Florida Way | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

There's not much better than BBQ done right. Anybody that loves BBQ has made at least one attempt. One attempt at their very own pit of deliciousness. I know, I make attempts all the time. Some turn out better than others. One thing they all have in common, no … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Gulf Gate Edition

The Best Sarasota Restaurants | Gulf Gate Sarasota Gulf Gate Restaurant | Dolce Italia This small eatery is a little bit of an "off the grid" place. It’s not that folks don’t know about Dolce. It’s more like Dolce itself is very understated. But, what hits you from the moment … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. We’re Rolling Out Our Lists

We're going to show you the Best Sarasota Restaurants! 2016 is going to be a BIG year for dineSarasota. Not only did we just roll out our 2016 Sarasota Dining Book. But, We're going to debut some really fantastic "Best Of" lists. This series of posts will feature the best … [Read more...]

Tasting Notes: NYE, Openings & Dining Book| Sarasota Restaurants Journal

THANKS, SORRY AND LET'S GO!... If you've been keeping score at home (which you've probably have been way to busy to do). you will notice that it's been almost exactly one year since we posted one of these Tasting Notes updates. That's bad. I'll be the first to admit it. So, I'm … [Read more...]

Our 2016 Sarasota Dining Book is Here | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

It's here! Our 2016 Sarasota dining book is now available for you or someone you know and love. The 2016 edition is jammed packed with up to date Sarasota restaurant information. You'll want to keep your copy with you at all times. The latest edition has got some fantastic … [Read more...]

The Anatomy Of A Sarasota Food Frenzy | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

What does it take to start a full on food freak out? I've been doing this Sarasota restaurant/food thing for a while now. Almost fourteen years non-stop to be exact. So, I have a bit of perspective on this. I'm by no means an expert. But, I fancy myself a damn good … [Read more...]

We’ve Got A Brand New Look | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

After a dozen years we thought we would freshen things up a little. Every once in a while a new coat of paint is exactly what's needed. In this case, we needed more than a little touch-up. Not exactly a tear down. But, pretty damn close. For the past twelve years we've … [Read more...]

Darwin’s on 4th – Savor Sarasota 2015 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Alas, we come to the end of a long, but very filling journey... This is it. At least for my Savor Sarasota journey. Please feel free to continue on your own. I think they call that independent study. I can't really think of a better way to bring this home than with … [Read more...]

Sardinia – Savor Sarasota 2015 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

If you look, you can usually find delicious things hidden in the strangest places. Just drive down Tamiami Trail and try and count them. On second thought you had better keep your eyes on the trail. What you're counting (I mean, not counting) is the number of … [Read more...]

Apollonia Grill – Savor Sarasota 2015 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Present day collides with childhood memories in a culinary explosion! Greek food is fun! There I said it. And, it is. It's food that a lot of times is celebrated with music, dancing and lots of laughing. It's just fun, trust me. I've got a soft spot when it comes to … [Read more...]

Cafe L’Europe – Savor Sarasota 2015 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Classique French fare takes it's turn in the Savor Sarasota spotlight. Who doesn't love the experience of sitting outdoors and enjoying a perfect French meal street-side? The answer is, No one. At least everybody I know loves this style of dining. We're lucky here in … [Read more...]

The Crow’s Nest – Savor Sarasota 2015 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Monday, Monday... Here we go. Savor Sarasota week two is officially underway. I trust you got a little rest yesterday. If you've made it this far and are still eating along with us, I applaud you! If you're just getting on board with this, you've got some … [Read more...]