A 2022 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline
There was a whole lot happening in our local restaurant community last year!
Here we are. Yes, this place. The end of 2022. You knew that we’d get here eventually. But you probably didn’t think it would sneak up on you like it has.
Sure, you’ve crossed a bunch of things off your 2022 “to-do” list (or maybe not). Of course, there are always a few loose odds and ends that need tending to. But I’m sure you’ll get those things taken care of before the pineapple drops.
Like all years, 2022 has had a lot of things crammed into it. It seems like we try and wedge more and more stuff into those twelve months every year! And in all honesty, I think we’re generally successful.
Our local Sarasota restaurant, dining, and food community is no exception. There has been A TON of activity over the past 52 weeks. We know you’re busy, so we’ve been keeping track of it for you! We wouldn’t want you to forget anything. 😃
So, in the spirit of tying everything up into a nice tidy package, we present to you our timeline of some of the highlights from the 2022 Sarasota Restaurant Year! Sit back and enjoy!…
DINESARASOTA’S 2022 INTERACTIVE RESTAURANT EVENT TIMELINE
JANUARY 2022 1️⃣
- Prime Serious Steak opens in Venice
- Bijou Café is sold to the Realm Restaurant Group
- Latin Quarter opens on Main Street in downtown Sarasota
- Café L’Europe on St. Armands Circle is sold to Amanda and John Horne
- Café Longet named one of OpenTable’s Best 100 Restaurants
- Sarasota’s only Red Lobster closes its doors
- Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach is sold
FEBRUARY 2022 ❤️
- Sophia’s Tuscan Café in The Landings closes
- The India Café in downtown Sarasota closes
- Euphemia Haye sold to Amy Whitt
- Taste of Asia rebrands as Stiks
- Lentil & Leaf on North Tamiami Trail closes
- The Rosemary reopens after almost two years
- Jersey Girl Bagels opens near UTC
MARCH 2022 🍀
- Brooklyn Bagels & Deli opens a second location
- Fire Fresh Grill in downtown Sarasota closes
- Award-Winning Café Longet in Venice closes
- Molly’s Pub opens on Main Street in downtown Sarasota
- Meliora opens in Southside Village
APRIL 2022 🌷
- Demetrio’s Pizza House in Bradenton closes
- Baby Paul’s BBQ on Ringling Boulevard in downtown Sarasota opens
- The Blue Rooster in The Rosemary District closes
- Goodfellas Cafe & Winery on Clark Road closes
- PopStroke opens next to the University Town Center
- Kore Steakhouse opens in Waterside Place
- Flirt Sushi Lounge opens in downtown Sarasota
MAY 2022 🏇
- Café Baci on South Tamiami Trail closes
- Blueberries Café & Wine opens in Holmes Beach
- Scuderia Italian Cuisine opens in Bradenton
- The Lazy Lobster on Lockwood Ridge rebrands as Kacey’s Seafood & More
- Bamboo Garden opens in the Northridge Shopping Center
- Shiny Gumbo opens in Gulf Gate
- Sweet Deli Café opens in downtown Bradenton
- Peru 941 opens on Main Street in downtown Sarasota
JUNE 2022 😎
SAVOR SARASOTA RESTAURANT WEEK! 🍴
- Fork & Hen opens on North Tamiami Trail
- Blasé Café and 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits are sold to Mike Quillen
- Two Chefs on Hillview opens in Southside Village
- The Overton on Boulevard of the Arts closes
- Antoine’s Restaurant comes in at #22 in the Yelp Top 100
- LobsterCraft opens on St. Armands Circle
- Gecko’s celebrates its 30th Anniversary
JULY 2022 🎆
- Joseph’s Pizza & Grill opens in Nokomis
- Jack’s Donuts opens on North Tamiami Trail
- Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery & Pizzeria closes Its downtown location
- Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and Ophelia’s on the Bay named to the Top 100 Waterfront Restaurants by OpenTable
- Mandeville Beer Garden sold to Cask SRQ headed by Mike Quillen
- Sands on Miami opens in downtown Venice
- Chef Christopher Covelli appears on Food Network’s Alex vs. America
- Louie’s Bistro opens in Wellen Park
- Abondanza Italian Deli opens on Venice Island
- Sun King Brewing opens in the former JDubs location
AUGUST 2022 🏖️
- Grandpa’s Schnitzel opens on Stickney Point Road
- Yokoso Ramen opens on Clark Road
- Origin Pizza opens its 4th location in The Landing Shopping Center
- Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House opens on Casey Key
- Linger Lodge reopens after two years!
- Baby Brie’s Café & Coffee House opens in Towles Court
- St. Armands Oyster Bar opens on St. Armands Circle
- Sofia’s opens on Lakewood Ranch Main Street
- Fiorella Italian Bistro opens on Tuttle Avenue
- Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opens in Venice
- La Villa Mexican Grill opens on Longboat Key
- Marcello Ristorante Italiano receives Wine Spectator’s “Best of the Award of Excellence” Award
SEPTEMBER 2022 🏫
- Blue Surf American Grill opens in Bradenton
- Pub 32 closes on South Tamiami Trail
- Irish 31 closes on South Tamiami Trail
HURRICANE IAN
OCTOBER 2022 🎃
- Meshugana Deli opens in Gulf Gate
- Food + Beer opens in Venice
- Al Forno De Libano opens near UTC
- Hot Chikn Kitchn opens at Bahia Vista & Tamiami Trail
- Turmeric Indian Bar & Grill opens in the former Broadway Bar
- Pazzo Southside in Southside Village closes
NOVEMBER 2022 🦃
- Evie’s carryout concept, Evie’s on the Run opens
- Faicco’s Italian Heros and Grill opens at Webber Street & Beneva Road
- Maestrale opens on South Tamiami Trail
- Primo! Ristorante on North Tamiami closes
DECEMBER 2022 🎄
- The Organic Farmer’s Table opens in downtown Sarasota
- Baby Paul’s BBQ in downtown Sarasota closes
- Pho-Licious opens in downtown Sarasota
- Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and Connors Steak & Seafood named to OpenTable’s List of 100 Most Loved Restaurants in America
- Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen opens on Siesta Key
- Florence & The Spice Boys opens in The Landings Shopping Center
- Kelly’s Roast Beef opens their 1st Sarasota location
Whew! Did you get all of that?! Our Sarasota restaurant community remains a strong and vibrant one. And it’s thanks to YOU! I’m certain that each and every local restaurant appreciates the support you’ve shown them over the past year. Keep it up in 2023!
That’s it for us for this year. We appreciate all of the support that you’ve shown US throughout 2022. We hope you have a happy, healthy, and delicious 2023! 🍾
🗓️ 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, send us the details! (EMAIL IT)
ALL DECEMBER – Epicurean Menu, Tuscany – Michael’s On East
WEEKLY POP-UP KITCHEN EVENTS – 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
DEC 31 – NYE Candlelight Dinner – Ortygia
DEC 31 – NYE Beach Bash! – Sharky’s on the Pier
DEC 31 – New Year’s Eve Dinner – Madfish Grille
DEC 31 – NEW YEAR SOIRÉE – GROVE Restaurant
DEC 31 – NYE Dinner – Mademoiselle Paris
JAN 14 – 4th Annual Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival – INFORMATION
JAN 21 – Lets Rock Food Truck Rally – Big Top Brewing
JAN 26 – Daou Vineyards Wine Dinner – The Chart House
JAN 27 to 29 – Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival – INFORMATION
JAN 28 – Italian Wine Tasting – 99 Bottles Taproom
APR 15 – Food Trucks, Tunes, & Brews 5 – INFORMATION
APR 20 TO 24 – Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival – 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
THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT – RADD Night Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Sarasota Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Downtown Bradenton Public Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Venice Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
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