The LIST – November 2024
We’ve got lots of stuff going on this month!
“Food is better in November than any other time of the year.” – Cynthia Rylant
😲 WOW! That seemed like a REALLY long month. Sliding into November and the fast-approaching year end had a different feel than in years past. Maybe it’s the giant piles of stuff still dotting our landscape. Or maybe it’s just the fact that folks seem to have an exhausted way about them. It’s probably a combination of everything…
💡Get Out and Try a New Place! Not only will it brighten your mood, but it will brighten the spirits of our hardworking restaurant community to see your smiling face. Hey, maybe you will find a new favorite place. If you’re looking for a suggestion, I know a place that has 388 good ideas for you!…
As long as we’re talking about “brightening,” here are some holidays (other than the BIG one) to enjoy!
🍾 SOME THINGS TO CELEBRATE! – We’ve got some great things to celebrate in November. All you have to do is get out there and do it!!
All Month Long! – National Bread Month (Bread Bandits, Focaccia)
November 5 – National Doughnut Day (Five-O Donut Co., oFKors Bakery )
November 6 – National Nachos Day (Island House Tap & Grill, El Melvin Cocina)
November 7 – International Stout Day (99 Bottles, Calusa Brewing) 🍺
November 12 – National Happy Hour Day (Tommy Bahama’s, Libby’s)🍸
November 21 – Beaujolais Nouveau Day (Michael’s Wine Cellar, Siesta Key Wine Bar) 🍷
November 28 – Thanksgiving Day! 🏈🦃 (Our Annual Thanksgiving List!)
🆕 We Have Some New Additions!
Well, we have one anyway. And it’s a pretty good one! Pazzo on Orange (481 N. Orange Ave. 941- 364-4682). Yes, we’ve mentioned it a few times already. So, no need to pile more on the plate. Here’s our FIRST LOOK if you missed it.
OK, we didn’t do it last month. So, this month’s version of The LIST will seem just a little more special. 😁
🏃 Let’s Run it Down!
#5 Mouthole Smashburgers (2637 Mall Dr. (941) 746-4653)
• Where: Gulf Gate
• One Sentence: Delicious smash burgers & BBQ. 🍔 – SAMPLE MENU
#4 Rose & Ivy (1296 1st St. (941) 343-2122)
• Where: Downtown
• One Sentence: Great for a date or a pre-show dinner! – MENU
#3 Vino Vino (2063 Siesta Dr. (941) 354-0234)
• Where: Southgate
• One Sentence: Cozy atmosphere, authentic Italian cuisine.
#2 The Duo – Döner & Deli (5049 Ocean Blvd. (941) 298-9660)
• Where: Siesta Key
• One Sentence: Authentic Turkish doner kebabs and more! – MENU
#1 Beso (30 S. Lemon Ave. (941) 279-2999)
• Where: Downtown
• One Sentence: Small plates are great for sharing! – MENU
➡️ THE BEST OF THE REST
Here’s the rest of the Top 10. Tony’s Chicago Beef rolls in at #6, followed by the Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen. #8 took me by complete surprise, Captain Brian’s Seafood (I’m not sure they have ever cracked our Top 25 let alone the Top 10! Good for them!). #9 is no longer one of the best kept secrets in town, Hive Bar. Cuba 1958 rounds things out nicely at #10.
🗒️ HERE’S THE COMPLETE LIST OF THE TOP 25 FOR NOVEMBER 2024!
📌 Some Odds and Ends…
🦀 Stone Crab Season Arrives! In case you missed it in the hurricane madness of the past month, stone crab season happened. Don’t worry, you haven’t missed it all, just the opening bell. You can get your fill of these delicious seasonal delicacies at Walt’s Fish Market & Restaurant and Big Water Fish Market. If you can’t make it right now, relax. You have until May 1st to enjoy them!
🏆 There’s a Hall of Fame for Everything! I’m a little embarrassed, I’ll admit it. Even being from Chicago, I did not realize that there was a Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame. Makes perfect sense though. And our very own Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery is about to be its newest inductee! The festivities take place on SAT NOV 23RD at their Bradenton location (6401 Manatee Ave W). The answer to your question, YES, hot dogs will be served! More info to follow… 🌭
👨🍳 Members Only. Sarasota will soon be home to a brand-new private dining club. 1000 North will open in the BLVD Building on North Tamiami Trail in late 2025. This will be their second Florida location. The original is situated in Palm Beach County. YES, we will have lots more on this as 2025 gets started. Have a peek at what the menu could look like. – MENU HERE 📃
🅰️ What’s in a Name? Meliora completes its name change to Adeline. AND they’ve started serving lunch (lots of sandwich choices) under the name Little A. We’ll have a FIRST LOOK soon. But, until then – HERE’S THE NEW LUNCH MENU!
That’s all the time we’ve got. Thanks for reading. See you next time! 👋
~ LH
OH – We do have time for this…
📰 IN THE NEWS –10 INTERESTING STORIES!
1️⃣ Top 5 Food Trends To Watch In 2025
2️⃣ Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Reopens After Storms
3️⃣ Exclusive Restaurant, Club Coming to Sarasota
4️⃣ Crafting Community at Sun Lab Brewing
5️⃣ Tickets Now on Sale For 2024 Bowls of Hope Fundraiser
6️⃣ Waterfront Restaurant Permanently Closed in Bradenton After Milton
7️⃣ Embrace the Pumpkin Flavors at These Sarasota Eateries
8️⃣ Orioles to Donate Up To $500,000 to Support Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts
9️⃣ Rufa, A Fresh Dining Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
🔟 Pura Vida Miami Expands to Florida’s West Coast with First Location in Sarasota
🗓️ SARASOTA FOOD EVENTS 🗓️
Here are some upcoming local food events that we think you might find interesting. All you need to do is make that reservation. We’ve provided you with a link to more info.
⭐⭐ If you have an event, we’d like to help you spread the word. Let us know! (EMAIL IT)
📖 BUY A COPY OF OUR 2024 SARASOTA DINING BOOK! – ORDER HERE 📖
😋 MICHAEL’S ON EAST – MONTHLY EPICUREAN MENU – OKTOBERFEST 🍻
📆 WEEKLY POP-UP KITCHEN EVENTS – 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
We’ve got a few things for you to do in the next days, weeks, and months. Get out there and take advantage of what our Sarasota restaurant community has to offer! ⬇️
NOV 2 – Rockin’ Lobster (Children First) – INFORMATION
NOV 8 – Chalk Festival – After Hours Wine Tasting – INFORMATION
NOV 8-10 – Sarasota International Chalk Festival – INFORMATION
NOV 11-16 – Duval’s Turns 13! – SPECIAL MENU
NOV 15-18 – Siesta Key Crystal Classic – INFORMATION
NOV 17 – 6th Annual SRQ Craft Beer Festival – INFORMATION
NOV 21 – Bourgogne Wine Tasting – Mademoiselle Paris
DEC 7 & 8 – Breakfast with Santa – GROVE RESTAURANT
DEC 7 – Lakewood Ranch BluesFest – INFORMATION 🎸
🧑🌾 FARMER’S MARKET INFO 🌾
EVERY SUNDAY – Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – The Meadows Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY WEDNESDAY – The Phillippi Farmhouse Market (Oct-Apr) – DETAILS
EVERY THURSDAY – Englewood Farmer’s Market (Oct-May) – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Sarasota Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Downtown Bradenton Public Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Venice Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
THIRD THURSDAY EVERY MONTH – UTC Night Market – DETAILS
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