Quick Bites - Final Friday, Derby Time, and Cocktails There's a lot of stuff happening in our restaurant scene. Take a look... 🥂 Toast of the Town. A new champion had been crowned! Yes, the 2025 edition of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals Set the Bar Cocktail Competition is … [Read more...]
When Dessert Becomes the Star of the Show!
When Dessert Becomes the Star of the Show! A banana pudding so good you'll want it first! Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First - Unknown. If you're one of "those" people, then this piece is right up your alley. If you're not, well, I think you're still going to like it! … [Read more...]
The LIST – April 2025
The LIST - April 2025 April's most popular restaurants are coming your way! We're Springing into April! 😁 Here we are. It's mid-spring, with summer just around that corner up ahead. Restaurant lines are just a bit more tolerable, and traffic... Well, that might not ever … [Read more...]
What in the World is a Zap Zap!?
What in the World is a Zap Zap!? A Polish street-food staple shows up here in Sarasota! Let’s see a show of hands. How many of you out there in our mostly well-informed food audience are schooled in late 70s Polish street food? Hands, hands... OK, well, just a couple of you … [Read more...]
Quick Bites – Yes Chef, Bubbles, and A New Name
Quick Bites - Yes Chef, Bubbles, and A New Name We've got a few juicy tidbits to finish off your month! 🆕 Prest-O, Change-O. Some things change, and some things stay the same. Out on St. Armands, change comes VERY slowly to many of the circle staples. Yes, it's true, new … [Read more...]
A Minute of Your Time = A Better Newsletter
A Minute of Your Time = A Better Newsletter We want your input to help make Sarasota Bites better! Time Sure Flies When You’re Having Fun! It’s been three years this summer since we were invited to launch our Sarasota Bites newsletter on Meta’s newly created Bulletin … [Read more...]
The LIST – March 2025
The LIST - March 2025 Don't fear the Ides of March. All signs point to a delicious finish to the month! 🍀 How did March get here SO fast!? I'm not sure who's in charge of ripping the giant pages off the calendar. But they can slow down anytime now. We're right in the thick … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Ed Smith Stadium
A Burger A Week - Ed Smith Stadium We're out at the old ballpark for a burger tasting! ⚾ "There are only two seasons: winter and baseball" - Bill Veeck Jr. I'm not quite that fanatical about my baseball, but sometimes it feels like it borders on it. There is … [Read more...]
Quick Bites – Openings, Mardi, and Brunch
Quick Bites - Openings, Mardi, and Brunch We're bringing you some tasty bites this month! 😋 👋 Welcome In! There is always a lot to talk about when it comes to Sarasota restaurants, food, and dining. A LOT! Openings, closings, movings, special menus, special dinners, happy … [Read more...]
A Southside Tradition Marches On
A Southside Tradition Marches On A neighborhood restaurant that keeps on serving 📝 If you're here expecting that obligatory Valentine's Day piece, you may be a little disappointed. But if you're looking for some ideas for a delicious lunch at a fantastic price, then you've … [Read more...]
The LIST – FEBRUARY 2025
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 … [Read more...]
Forks & Corks. Food, Wine, and Sarasota Sunshine!
Forks & Corks. Food, Wine, and Sarasota Sunshine! This annual food and wine fest really shines! It's "That" Time of Year. Yes, the official start to "season" is still a couple of weeks off. But MY very unofficial start to season has just taken place. For the … [Read more...]
What Exactly is a Marlin Bar??
What Exactly is a Marlin Bar?? An eating, drinking, and shopping concept that hits the mark What's in a Brand? In its purest sense, it should bring something to the front of your brain that's very specific. It's not just the thought of something, but it's also the feel, … [Read more...]
It’s Sarasota’s Golden Hour
It's Sarasota's Golden Hour The Oshen Bar at the St. Regis celebrates it every dusk! 😎 The Golden Hour. Yes, you've experienced it, even if you have no idea that you have. It's that last little bite of daylight right before a glorious Sarasota day turns into a night with … [Read more...]
The LIST – January 2025
The LIST - January 2025 Here's our monthly rundown for the first month of 2025! 📃 HELLO! In case you haven't turned the big calendar page yet, you'd better get to that. It's 2025, and it's only going to get deeper into the year from here. A Little Bit of a … [Read more...]
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