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On The Trail of a Bourbon Experience

I’ll start off by saying that I’m not a brown liquor person. Sometimes I want to be. But, I’m just not. I love the thought of brown liquor. I guess I feel like even the best bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches are wasted on my totally unrefined palate. Over the years I’ve tried. … [Read more...]

The Special – Spanakopita, Two Takes on a Traditional Dish

I think we can generally agree that food diversity is a good thing. After all, who wants to eat from the same, static, never changing food category day after day? The explosion of foods from all different parts of the world has made dining a culinary experience rather than just … [Read more...]

The LIST – September 2021

It's September! WOW, 2021 is flying by fast. Why does it feel like I say this every year? It's at about this point that we're all beginning to wear down a bit because of the weather. It’s HOT out. And, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, it’s not going away all that … [Read more...]

BBQ is Big!

BBQ is big! And it’s big business. I can’t remember a time when cooking with smoke was so popular. Home smoking equipment is selling at a record breaking pace and the variety of gear available is mind blowing. There are gadgets like the A-Maze-N Smoking Tube that will turn any … [Read more...]

Remember The Progressive Dinner?

Yes, It's Still Around Remember the progressive dinner? Some of you that grew up in my generation may have fond memories of your parents hurrying down the block to start off a night of wining, dining, and walking. If you are too young for this to have been a thing, here … [Read more...]

Cocktailing 101 With Tommy Bahama

Let’s see a show of hands. How many of you LOVE a refreshing and delicious summer cocktail? That is just what I thought, almost unanimous. That really wasn’t meant as a trick question. But, who doesn’t love a bright, light, refreshing cocktail on a beautiful Florida day? Summer … [Read more...]

The LIST – August 2021

The most searched for restaurants of the past month It’s August. It’s hot. It’s also a fantastic time to get out and enjoy some of the best that our local dining scene has to offer. It's starting to slow down a little bit around town. That means it's a touch easier to get … [Read more...]

The Special – A Walking Taco!

Circo - A Taco & Bourbon Joint Rolls Out An Old Fav The Walking Taco. Yes, I know it’s a made up thing and not a “real” taco. But, it’s still delicious. Most times it’s served in its original container, the iconic snack-size Frito bag. But, on other occasions, it’s … [Read more...]

The LIST – June 2021

The most searched for restaurants of the past month Another month in the books. 2021 is halfway over and flying fast! Given all that has happened in the past fifteen months, our local Sarasota restaurant community is thriving. We do have a very resilient group of … [Read more...]

Sarasota Coronavirus Restaurant Information

IMPORTANT - THIS INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND MAY NOT BE COMPLETELY UP TO THE MINUTE. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUAL RESTAURANT INFO, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE RESTAURANT FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION. So here we are. we never thought that compiling a list of … [Read more...]

Blase Bistro Hits The Right Notes

New restaurant is making an early Southside Village splash We all love to eat. Especially when someone else does all of the work. I'm talking about the cooking, serving, AND dishes. What's not to like, right? One thing that's great about our local Sarasota dining scene … [Read more...]

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

NOTE - If you haven't already, please subscribe to our Bulletin newsletter, Sarasota Bites. It'll keep you up to date on all things Sarasota restaurant, dining, and food-related! SUBSCRIBE HERE ✅ Sarasota's Best Sushi Sarasota has more than its share of sushi places. I know sushi … [Read more...]