The LIST - May 2025 We're closing out Spring 2025 on a high note! 🎉 "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" - Robin Williams 🌹 There's A LOT to celebrate in May! May is just jam-packed with occasions to toast. Cinco de Mayo (just passed), Mother's Day … [Read more...]
The LIST – July 2024
The LIST - July 2024 We've got some hot summer restaurant suggestions for you! "The noise from good toast should reverberate in the head like the thunder of July." - E. V. Lucas 🥵 The Sun is Out! And it's not going away for a while! Not a bad time to enjoy some … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Hive Bar
A Burger A Week - Hive Bar Three "Big Macs" are hiding here in Sarasota! Most of us know it (and could probably sing it): "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." That little earworm was let loose on an unsuspecting, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
