That's The Sound of Doors Opening Our local restaurant community is getting back on its feet. ⏰ It's Time to Write! It has been an intense, emotional, and, at times, heartbreaking past three weeks. But it's time to try and get back to at least some sense of "normal." I … [Read more...]
The LIST – August 2024
The LIST - August 2024 In the heat of summer you could use some cool restaurant info! "The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled." – Sue Monk Kidd 🥵 Welcome to the Sauna! It's August. It's uncomfortable. I … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Siesta Key Oyster Bar
A Burger A Week - Siesta Key Oyster Bar How does an "oyster bar" do at the burger game? 🌟🌟 We've got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week adventures. Now your burger info is just a short click away! Take a look at our Sarasota Burger … [Read more...]
Football Season – The Best Excuse to Eat Wings!
Football Season - The Best Excuse to Eat Wings! Fall is here. Football season has started. Bring on the wings! Yes, it's that time of year when you can eat wings a couple of times a week, and no one will be all that judgmental (well, almost no one). That's correct; it's … [Read more...]
Super Places To Watch The Super Bowl: UPDATED
Super Places To Watch The Super Bowl: UPDATED UPDATED FOR 2025 It’s traditionally one of the biggest “party” days of the year. Yes, NYE is pretty big too. But Super Bowl Sunday seems to be right up there. This year, since the NFL has decided to add one more week to … [Read more...]
Weather Can’t Dampen Forks and Corks Experience
Weather Can't Dampen Forks and Corks Experience The annual food and wine fest goes on! No, this wasn't the beautiful and scenic Ringling courtyard. That much was obvious from the moment you drove through the gates of the massive Feld Entertainment Studio complex. Weather … [Read more...]
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) – Savor Sarasota | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Siesta Key gets into the Savor Sarasota mix. I think we can all agree that Sarasota is home to a pretty diverse set of culinary styles. I know it's not NY, Chicago, Portland or Seattle. But, it still has pretty good food options. **The term "For a city of it's size" shall … [Read more...]
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...]
Dessert For A Great Cause | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Hungry for dessert? Who doesn't LOVE a delicious dessert? Good question. Wouldn't it just be ideal if you could have that dessert and make a needed donation too? That was a trick question, you know you can get that done. And, SKOB makes it easy! Chef Douglas Jennings … [Read more...]
The Missing SKOBwich? | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Sometimes great items never make the REAL menu. Have you ever walked into a place, sat down at the bar (or table) and looked over at another persons plate to see what theyÂ’re having? Of course you have. We are all naturally curious, especially when it comes to our … [Read more...]