FIRST LOOK – Little a Southside Village gets a delicious sandwich spot 🥪 a Sandwich is a Sandwich, but…  No, this is not a piece extolling all of the wonders…

ONE DISH – Larry’s Hot Pastrami enRich Bistro is serving up one hot sandwich! I’m Particular About My Pastrami. I’m not a deli snob. I just know what I like…

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  😲…

FIRST LOOK – Pazzo on Orange A Sarasota favorite gets a brand-new start! ⏱️ Time Flies! Thirteen years go by in the blink of an eye. At least, that’s what…

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,…

Helene Was Strong. But Sarasota is Stronger A barrier island restaurant update This is the point in the month when our regular readers expect us to run down our list…

Bread Winners! Two Sandwiches and a Combo. We’re heading out to discover some delicious lunchtime options! 🐢 It is SLOW! Yeah, it’s hot. And yes, the kids are back in…

FIRST LOOK – Siesta Poke Siesta Key Village gets its very own Poke shop! Poke (/ˈpoʊ.keɪ/) a Hawaiian salad made typically from cubed pieces of raw seafood (such as tuna)…

The LIST – September 2024 We’ve got some tasty tidbits headed your way this month! “September showed up right on schedule and lasted a whole month.” – Jenny Wingfield  🍂…

FIRST LOOK – The Duo – Döner & Deli Siesta Key’s Culinary World Gets a Little Bigger! 🌍 775 Words = 4 minutes read time 🧡 SK Gets More Culinary…

A Burger A Week – Let’s Wrap This Up! Boy, that seemed like a LONG burger road! 🍔 🍔 Well, That Was Fun! I’m not exactly sure what I was…

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…

FIRST LOOK – Cuba 1958 Authentic Cuban cuisine just hit downtown Sarasota 🐊 It’s Florida. Anyone who’s been here for more than a second and a half knows that you…

The LIST – July 2024 We’ve got some hot summer restaurant suggestions for you! “The noise from good toast should reverberate in the head like the thunder of July.” –…

A Burger A Week – Evie’s Tavern & Grill We’re out on Bee Ridge for burger #52! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota…

Some Final Savor Suggestions How about a few last-minute ideas? ⏰ OK, Time’s Almost Up. If you want to enjoy some of the best dining deals of the summer, you’re…

Savor a Lunch and Two Dinners We’ve got a Savor Sample headed your way! How’s Your Savor Sarasota 2024 Journey Going So Far? Have you found some new favs yet?…

The LIST – June 2024 It’s time for our monthly run around town! ☀️ Summer Is Here. That means hotter temps, late afternoon downpours, and more than a few food…

A Burger A Week – Hive Bar Three “Big Macs” are hiding here in Sarasota! Most of us know it (and could probably sing it): “Two all beef patties, special…

Your 2024 Savor Sarasota Preview is Here! Sarasota’s annual Restaurant Week(s) is about to begin! Here it comes, Sarasota area restaurant lovers! The best two-week stretch of the dining year….

Blue Plate Special – Dino Ribs! There are some prehistoric size beef ribs right in our own backyard! When I think “Dino Ribs” I can really only think of one…

A Burger A Week – Boca Sarasota It’s time for the OMG Burger 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week…

One Dish – The Shepherd’s Salad You’re in for a Turkish surprise! Have you ever set out to do something and ended up doing something completely different? I’m guessing you…

The LIST – May 2024 We’ve got your monthly roundup of Sarasota restaurant info 🌻 It’s May! This is generally the start of a “slower” time around town. Sure, there…

A Burger A Week – Cha Cha Coconuts St. Armands Circle is the setting for burger #49! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota…

Shaking Up The Competition: The Fine Art of Judging Cocktails 25 local Sarasota Restaurants compete for bragging rights! 🧑‍⚖️ I’ve Judged A Few Things in the Past 20+ Years of…

Double The Weekend Fun! Two Chances to Celebrate. Do one or both of these great “adult” events. Do you like adult beverages? I see quite a few hands out there….

A Burger A Week – Mad Moe’s We’re in South Sarasota County for a burger tasting! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A…

The LIST – April 2024 What do you call the Easter Bunny the day after Easter? Tired 🐰 Spring Has Sprung! 🌻 Spring training baseball is in the rear-view mirror. And…

The Cottage Dials Up A Delicious Brunch An upscale brunch from a Siesta Key favorite There are two kinds of brunches in this world (let’s leave dim sum out of…

Can One Pan Really Do “Everything”? Does the perfect pan really exist?… EVERYTHING. Yes, it’s a pretty long word. (It’s worth 20 points in Scrabble without any 2X or 3X…

FIRST LOOK – The Green Orchid What’s Happening at the Selby?… Sarasota has a secret garden!   I’m not talking about a tiny plot tucked away in someone’s backyard. I…

A Burger A Week – Hamlet’s Eatery A Food Truck Burger In The Most Unique Setting 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A…

The LIST – March 2024 We’ve got plenty of new restaurants and old favs! ⏰ It’s That Time of Year! Here’s a gentle reminder. We would just hate to see…

FIRST LOOK – Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery Fresh Baked Italian Bread is the Calling Card of Focaccia! 🟰 THE BASICS  • WHAT: Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery  • WHERE: 2300 Bee Ridge Rd. (941) 924-2268 (The Colonnade) …

One Dish – Enchiladas Divorciadas Gulf Gate’s Kolucan has some creative Mexican dishes on its menu! Let’s start with this. My Spanish es no bueno (I’m actually not even certain…

A Burger A Week – Palm Avenue Deli Can a NY-Style deli turn out a great burger? 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota…

The Perfect Day of Dining and Wine-ing Forks & Corks Brings It All Together Sarasota is a food and wine town. End of discussion. I’m guessing that this comes as…

The LIST – February 2024 🗒️ We’ve got some great new restaurants, plus lots of news! Words: 959 = Reading Time: 3.5 Minutes ❤️ All You Need is Love. Hey,…

What Does It Take To Make A Great Burger? 🍔 If you’re going to eat 52 burgers, you’ll need a plan It’s still not a competition. But we’re 45 burgers…

Sarasota Has A Semi-Secret Beer Society! 99 Bottles has a locker club with some great perks! This story certainly doesn’t start like I thought it would. It begins with me…

A Burger A Week – 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails Can a place do everything from Saganaki to a great burger?… 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to…

The LIST – January 2024 We’re kicking off 2024 with a brand new list! 📝 Words: 998 = Reading Time: 4 minutes 🎉 Welcome to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣❗ If you’re reading this,…

A 2023 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline Let’s roll things back to the beginning of the year! You did it! Or maybe it’s WE did it. A little assistance goes a…

The Barbra Streisand Makes Its Debut We’re at Wolfie’s Rascal House for this sandwich combo Words: 757 = Reading Time = 3 minutes The Sarasota deli scene is getting crowded….

A Burger A Week – Duffy’s Tavern We’re just about as far north as our burger travels will take us! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us…

The LIST – December 2023 Let’s take a look at our last list of 2023! Words: 935 = Reading Time: 3.5 minutes 🥳 IT’S HOLIDAY TIME! Either you’re ahead of…

Happy Hour Sarasota – Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie We’re out for some Happy Hour fun in Southside Village WORDS: 761 = READING TIME: 3 MINUTES 🟰 THE BASICS WHAT: Libby’s Neighborhood…

A Burger A Week – The Barnyard Great burgers pop up in some weird places 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger…

Your Holiday Wine Buying Guide We have suggestions for all of your holiday sipping needs! 🍷 🍷 It’s the holiday season! It’s the time of year when you may drink…

Pigfish Perfects The Fish Sandwich It’s Pigfish + Calusa Brewing! A terrific tandem. WORDS: 779 = READING TIME: 3 MINUTES This is new, but it isn’t “news”: Chef Steve Phelps…

The LIST – November 2023 Not a Ton of Fall Colors. But We’ve Got Turkey! 🍗 WORDS: 932 = READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES 🦃 IT’S NOVEMBER! Yes, that means some…

Happy Hour Sarasota – Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar We’re getting Happy Out On St. Armands! 🍸 WORD COUNT: 1043 – READING TIME: 4 Minutes 🎁 Have we got a…

One Dish – Fresh Florida Stone Crab We’re at Walt’s Fish Market & Restaurant for a Sarasota Shellfish Classic 🦀 WORD COUNT: 667 – READING TIME: 2.5 MINUTES 🆕 WE’VE…

This Burger Is One For The Books! We’re Making (and Tasting) The Cuban-Spiced Burger From Simple WORD COUNT: 892 – READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES This piece was originally going to…

Let’s Celebrate National Pizza Month! It’s time for some pie! 🍕 WORD COUNT: 630 – READING TIME: 3 MINUTES October seems like such a weird month to designate as National…

A Burger A Week – Connors Steak & Seafood 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week adventures. Now your burger…

The LIST – October 2023 LET’S DIVE RIGHT INTO FALL 🍁 WORDS: 940 = READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES 🎃 WELCOME TO OCTOBER – It won’t be long now before trick-or-treaters…

An Eater’s Guide to The Landings IT’S A SOUTH TRAIL EAT STREET! 💫 WORD COUNT: 1180 – READING TIME: 4.5 MINUTES I can’t think of a more dramatic retail turnaround…

Happy Hour Sarasota – Brick’s Smoked Meats BBQ FOR HAPPY HOUR? WHY NOT! 🐷 WORDS: 927 = READING TIME: 4 Minutes 📢 Read To The Bottom. We’ve got a special…

A Burger A Week – Double W Ribeye Wagon 🍔 IT’S OUR SECOND FOOD TRUCK BURGER! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A…

FIRST LOOK – Toastique 🍞 IS GOURMET TOAST REALLY A THING? WORDS: 615 = READING TIME: 3 MINUTES We’ve got a new FIRST LOOK for you. And we’re mixing things…

A Burger A Week – Cafe L’Europe Serving a burger with a very familiar name! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger…

The LIST – September 2023 We’re heading into fall. Believe it??? 🌀 Hopefully, everyone made it through Idalia in one piece. 🌀 We’re stepping into fall. 🍁 Yep, I know…

Happy Hour Sarasota – Yard House We’re off to a newish Sarasota Happy Hour spot! 🍺 🗺️ We’re building a special Happy Hour Sarasota map just for you! We’ll be…

A Burger A Week – Meliora This is NOT your typical burger stop! 🍔 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A…

FIRST LOOK – Namo Izakaya Downtown Sarasota has a brand new ramen option! One of my readers dropped an email into my inbox the other day (I love it when…

A Burger A Week – Shake Shack It’s time for the Shack Burger! 🍔 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A…

FIRST LOOK – Palm Avenue Deli Sarasota is turning into a deli town! Dare I say it? After several false starts, Sarasota may actually be turning into a deli town!…

A Burger A Week – MADE Restaurant It’s an upscale burger day! 🍔 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota A Burger A Week…

The LIST – August 2023 Time for your monthly roundup of restaurants and news! I’m not going to tell you what you’re already more than aware of… 🔥 This seems…

A Burger A Week – The Hob Nob Drive-In YES! We’re at Sarasota’s classic burger spot 🍔 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota…

Happy Hour Sarasota – Circo We’re heading downtown for our very first Happy Hour!   🗺️ We’re building a special Happy Hour Sarasota map just for you! We’ll be giving…

A Burger A Week – Sunnyside Cafe We’re up on North Tamiami Trail for a burger this week! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our…

The LIST – July 2023 It’s July and we’ve got some dining ideas just for you!! 😃 It’s summer; it’s slow (and hot!). ☀️ The 2023 version of Savor Sarasota…

Make it at Home – Pickled Watermelon Rind What happens when you pair a traditional American side dish with an Asian influenced Chef?…🤫 These kinds of food-related rabbit holes always…

A Burger A Week – Tasty Home Cookin’ Let’s take a trip back to a simpler burger time. 🍔 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track…

Savor Samples – There’s Still More Time To Dine! We’ve got a list of extended Savor dining deals Well, we made it! Wow, those two weeks just flew by! ✈️…

A Burger A Week – Miller’s Ale House Can the home of the Zinger® serve up a great burger? 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track…

Happy Hour Sarasota – A Preview… We’re going to be heading to some great Sarasota Happy Hours. Come on along! Everybody LOVES a good happy hour. At least most people…

A Burger A Week – The Mable A great North Trail burger is hiding in plain sight! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our Sarasota…

2023 Savor Samples – 1592 Wood Fired, Sardinia & Cafe L’Europe Our last menu roundup for this year’s Savor! Hey! Welcome to your Savor Sample #4 👋 We’ve got two…

The LIST – June 2023 Let’s take a look at some of the most popular Sarasota restaurants for this month! June = SAVOR SARASOTA TIME! Yes, you have heard a…

2023 Savor Samples – Tripletail, Crow’s Nest & Dolce Italia On your mark, get set… Here we go! Savor Sarasota Day One is now upon us. So many choices, so…

2023 Savor Samples – C’est La Vie!, Michael’s, & Libby’s We’re ready to get Savor started. How about you?? Let the 48-hour countdown commence! 🚀 I can tell everyone is…

A Burger A Week – Patricks 1481 Let’s see if an old burger favorite can turn new tricks! 🚫 We had a little hiccup in our Tuesday newsletter. YES, 1…

2023 Savor Samples – Amore, Pop’s & San Marco Let’s have a quick look at some Savor Sarasota menu options! Hello hungry Sarasota Diners! YES, your time in the sun…

Make it at Home – Horiatiki Salad This traditional Greek salad is great for summer! Χωριάτικη σαλάτα. What? You didn’t expect this piece to include a Greek vocabulary lesson? OK,…

Your Savor Sarasota 2023 Preview is Here! We’ve got a little preview of the upcoming Sarasota restaurant week. 📝 We’ll be keeping our list of Savor Sarasota restaurants updated throughout…

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…

FIRST LOOK – Osteria Southside Two Sarasota restaurateurs combine for one great place! Opening a restaurant is challenging. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have in the “business”; things…

A Burger A Week – Mattison’s City Grille We’re in the heart of downtown for this week’s tasting! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our…

The LIST – May 2023 We’ve got your top Sarasota restaurants, plus some recent openings! We are rolling right through Spring! 🌻 Traffic is a touch lighter. The days are…

Food and Wine Meet in the Perfect Spot The 2023 edition of Forks & Corks still shines! It took a few years, but The Sarasota-Manatee Originals got the food and…

A Burger A Week – Food + Beer We’re at the original location to sample the Basic Cheeseburger! 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our…

How to Make the Perfect “Cuppa” Tea Let’s help our U.K. friends celebrate National Tea Day! I think it’s best to just get this out of the way upfront. I…

A Burger A Week – Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie Can a Southside Village staple deliver on a great burger? 🌟🌟 We’ve got an interactive Burger Map to help us track our…

FIRST LOOK – The Breakfast Company This Bradenton breakfast and lunch spot adds a Sarasota location! 2020 does not seem that long ago. Does it? I think time flies by…

The LIST – April 2023 Here’s our monthly roundup of some of the most popular places on our website! Spring has definitely sprung! 🌻 Baseball spring training is fading quickly…