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FIRST LOOK: Fork & Hen

FIRST LOOK: Fork & Hen People have been buzzing about this new North Trail restaurant In a smallish corner of a fairly non-descript North Tamiami Trail strip center is a place where they have figured out the art of perfectly frying chicken. We're not talking KFC … [Read more...]

A Simple Summer Potato Salad Recipe + The 4th!

A Simple Summer Potato Salad Recipe + The 4th! We've got a few ideas for your Independence Day celebrating! The Independence Days of my youth were pretty straightforward occasions. A neighborhood BBQ/potluck followed by a homemade fireworks display set up by the neighbor … [Read more...]

FIRST LOOK – LobsterCraft

FIRST LOOK - LobsterCraft I remember when I was growing up. Eating lobster was a BIG deal. It was a meal that was strictly reserved for special occasions; New Year's Eve, your birthday, or maybe an anniversary. Definitely not just because it was Tuesday! Back in the 70s, … [Read more...]

These May Be The Best Pickles You’ll Make This Summer!

These May Be The Best Pickles You'll Make This Summer! Plus, a BBQ cookbook review and where to get great "que" in Sarasota Back in the 1980s, I bought my first smoker. It was a Brinkmann charcoal smoker. No one I knew had a smoker yet. I thought I was ahead of the curve. … [Read more...]

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week – A Preview

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week - A Preview Here's what you can expect for two weeks of dining adventures! It's like the surest sign of a Sarasota summer; Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week. Don't ask me why it isn't "Restaurant Weeks." Visit Sarasota County might want to … [Read more...]

FIRST LOOK – Meliora

FIRST LOOK - Meliora A New Hotspot Opens Its Doors On Hillview Street Meliora (MEH-lee-OR-ah). Meaning: Latin term for BETTER. That's a big statement AND a whole lot to have to live up to. So the question is, can Meliora and its staff live up to their … [Read more...]

Tacos + Cinco de Mayo. A Perfect Combination to Celebrate the Day!

Tacos + Cinco de Mayo. A Perfect Combination to Celebrate the Day! We've got some suggestions for you on where you can get a REAL taco in Sarasota We should probably get this out of the way right up front. Cinco de Mayo is not, as a lot of people think (including me up … [Read more...]

Nothing Says Spring Like a Fresh Salad!

Nothing Says Spring Like a Fresh Salad! Three Things We're Eating - One Thing We're Making! WELCOME! We're so glad that you decided to give us some of your time to read this. We've got a new feature we're rolling out this month. So let's start things off like we so often … [Read more...]

Dine Around Sarasota – Southgate

Dine Around Sarasota - Southgate When we think about Sarasota food destinations, does Southgate come to mind? Southgate. Yes, it's a neighborhood. And yes, it's a shopping area. But is it a dining destination? There's one thing I think we'll agree on. There is a lot going … [Read more...]

Make it at Home – Blackened Calamari with Sauteed Lemon Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce

Make it at Home - Blackened Calamari with Sauteed Lemon Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce Knick's Tavern & Grill really brings the deliciousness! I’m just starting to warm up to calamari. Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party, and I should love it like most everyone else … [Read more...]

Let’s Have Breakfast & Lunch – Sarasota Style

Let's Have Breakfast & Lunch - Sarasota Style We've got lots of fantastic places that close around 2PM What do these places all have in common? BLVD Café, Atria Bread + Coffee, and Lovely Square. That is correct. They all serve just breakfast and lunch, … [Read more...]

Make it at Home – The Oasis Cafe & Bakery’s Italian Scramble

Make it at Home - The Oasis Cafe & Bakery's Italian Scramble We're making breakfast this month!! If you’ve been reading Sarasota Bites for any length of time, you will know that we love Sarasota restaurant history/trivia. Sarasota has a lot of it. If you’re … [Read more...]

What’s it Like to Take a Walking Food Tour?

What's it Like to Take a Walking Food Tour? Food tours are a great way to see what a city's culinary scene has to offer. This is Troy. Troy knows a thing or two about the Sarasota restaurant scene. Troy is also very enthusiastic. In short, Troy has what it takes to be a … [Read more...]

How Are You Celebrating National Margarita Day??

How Are You Celebrating National Margarita Day?? We've got a few ideas for your margarita drinking pleasure. This is one of the happier accidents in recent memory. Just by sheer luck (or maybe savvy planning), National Margarita Day falls on Taco Tuesday! And this year it's … [Read more...]

Super Places To Watch The Super Bowl: UPDATED

Super Places To Watch The Super Bowl: UPDATED UPDATED FOR 2025 It’s traditionally one of the biggest “party” days of the year. Yes, NYE is pretty big too. But Super Bowl Sunday seems to be right up there. This year, since the NFL has decided to add one more week to … [Read more...]