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...]
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...]
Forks and Corks 2017. The Food & Wine Still Shine!
A few sprinkles and a little cloud cover can't dampen the spirits of 1500+ Sarasota food enthusiasts. Quite they contrary. The lucky eaters (and drinkers) who gathered at the John & Mable Ringling Museum on Sunday were more than ready to go. Usually, this annual food and wine … [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...]
Michael’s on East
Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Your Sarasota Foodie | Sarasota Restaurant Journal
We all have that very special, but, hard to buy for person on our holiday shopping list. Well, I’m about to solve your present buying problems. Here's a short list of Sarasota, food-centric gift ideas. Oh, you're welcome! Siesta Key Oysters Bar (SKOB) gift … [Read more...]
The Shamrock Is Ready To Jam On | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Talk about a great backyard summer party! Summer is here! The calendar might not say June 21st yet. But, summer is most definitely here. Along with the heat, humidity and frequent downpours comes a recent Sarasota summer tradition. The Shamrock's Summer Chef Jam. For … [Read more...]
Tasting Notes | Rooftop Party, Major Awards & Bubbly | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
NEW YEARS PREVIEW The annual Things To Do On New Years Eve press releases are starting to fill up my inbox. Here we go If youre looking for The essence of chic and a modern vibe then you might want to add the Carmel Café (8433 Cooper Creek Blvd.) to your list of year end … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving In Sarasota | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
There are lots of ways to enjoy the best holiday meal of the year. Here it is. Once again the big eat-a-thon, more commonly know as Thanksgiving is almost upon us. And, as usual the options to satisfy your tryptophan laced cravings are seemingly boundless. Let's just … [Read more...]
Sarasota’s Best Chef’s 2013 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Who says you have to be a big city to have big time chefs? I have been banging on this drum for over ten years. Sarasota has some great restaurants. And now we have the proof. Fantastic service and unbelievable ambiance can get you pretty far. But, to climb that last … [Read more...]
Forks & Corks 2013 | Best in Show | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
What more can be said about Sarasotas premier food and wine event? What more can you say about the best food and wine event in Sarasota that hasn't already been printed or spoken? Yes, there is fantastic food. And, yes there are countless cases of silky smooth … [Read more...]
Three Area Restaurants Named to OpenTable Best List
Three of our Sarasota area restaurants have been named to online reservation website, OpenTable.com's Best Overall Restaurant List for the Tampa/Central Florida region. Named to the list are: downtown newcomer Mozaic, Sarasota's own award winning Michael's on East and Longboat … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Sarasota Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner
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 ✅ Planning on enjoying a Sarasota Mother's Day? We've got lots of great Mother's Day … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Michael’s On East, Southside and Whiteberry
Well, here we are again. I know you've tried really hard this week to catch all of the Sarasota restaurant, food and dining news. But, you may have missed something. Not to worry. we've got it covered. Here's a recap of the weekly news highlights just for you. Click on the image … [Read more...]
It’s More Than A Wine Tasting, It’s An Event
OK, let's start by taking a look at the picture in this post. What do you see? If you said a room packed full of eager, wine sampling Sarasotans, then you get a gold star. Actually, this scene, which is replayed each month, is from the most recent wine tasting held at Michael's … [Read more...]