The LIST – FEBRUARY 2025
Our roundup of all things Sarasota food and restaurant related!
🚂 It’s February. Welcome Aboard!
It’s time to get into “season” mode. We all know what that means. A little dose of patience will be in order until sometime in May. Some things to remember…
1️⃣ If you’re dining out, make a res. (OpenTable and Resy are both easy to use).
2️⃣ Leave some extra time for travel. It’s not Chicago, but…
3️⃣ Carry-out is a great option this time of year.
4️⃣ Dine early or late. Off-prime time can make things easier.
📆 Something to Celebrate!
February has its share of food celebrations. I’m not sure that you need an excuse to party. But if so, we’re at your service!
🍔 February 7 – National Patty Melt Day (Evie’s on the Range & Palm Avenue Deli)
🍕 February 9 – National Pizza Day (Capo Pazzo & Malmosto)
🥞 February 21 – National Pancake Day (Dutch Valley & Village Cafe)
🍹 February 22 – National Margarita Day (Hub Baja Grill & El Melvin)
Some Other Things Happening in February.
Yes, of course, it’s Valentine’s Day. If you haven’t made plans for dining out, your countdown clock has officially started. It’s an insane night in the restaurant business. But, if you’re brave enough to brave it, there are some fun and delicious red-heart dining packages out there.
❤️ AI is the talk of the town. WAY back in 2023, we wrote a piece about what would happen if you let AI make your Valentine’s Day restaurant choice. It still holds up pretty well – READ IT HERE!
We had a few new additions to the dS restaurant database this past month. It’s a tough job staying on top of things around our busy dining scene.
If you have a place that you think should be added, EMAIL US HERE! 📩
Mirna’s Cuban Cuisine (2901 N. Tamiami Trl. | 941-316-9793) – INFO
Lo’ Key Island Grill (5620 Gulf of Mexico Dr. | 941- 387-0089) – INFO
Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar (482 N. Lemon Ave. | 941- 954-8688) – INFO
📝 Thanks to Victor for letting us know about Lo’ Key. We’re heading up there to try their burger soon!
OK, time to get to the meat and potatoes. Let’s take a look at February 2025, shall we?…
🏆 HERE’S THE TOP 10 FOR JANUARY 2025
Lucky 8 Luncheonette sprints into the Top 10 in their first full month on our website. I can tell you why (if you’d like to know).
That above is a pretty good indicator, wouldn’t you say?
Also, Mouthole Smashburgers makes a nice little comeback. Their semi-new brick-and-mortar location is slinging great burgers and BBQ! We wrote a burger piece about them when they were still back in the truck! – READ THAT HERE! 🍔
🗒️ HERE’S THE COMPLETE LIST OF THE TOP 25 FOR JANUARY 2025!
That’s it. This has been fun. If you’re looking for me this month, there’s a better than average chance you’ll find me at Ed Smith Stadium keeping an eye on the third base side! ⚾
~ LH
📌 ODDS & ENDS
🌭 + ⚾ Let’s Throw Out That First Pitch! It’s Spring Training time around the Sarasota area. (My favorite time of year!!). Not only is it time to welcome Major League Baseball back to the Suncoast. It’s also time to sample some delicious baseball park food! Can’t wait for that first dog!
FOR TICKETS…
Baltimore Orioles – Ed Smith Stadium
Pittsburgh Pirates – LECOM Park
Atlanta Braves – Cool Today Park
Tampa Bay Rays – Charlotte Sports Park
Batter up!
🥃 The Bourbon Trail. Did someone say “Bourbon + Tacos?” I think I heard that. You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Thursday, February 20th, at Circo it’s a craft taco and Old Forester Bourbon tasting party! That’s a unique combo. – TICKETS & INFO HERE!
🧑🍳 Dreams of Cheffing?… Have you always wanted to know your way around the kitchen like a pro? Well, you may need a culinary degree to get to that level. But how about a little taste? Friday, March 7th, GROVE Restaurant brings you Cooking with Chef Greg Campbell. It’s an “interactive culinary experience”. Bring your cooking game up a notch (or two!) – INFO HERE
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