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Sarasota Cooking Class Is Now In Session

Sarasota Chefs Share Their Secrets It's the tools. Really it is. Oh, and of course the expertise. That goes without saying. But, it's really all about the tools. That was part of what I discovered this past week. The other part I'm still trying to process. I love to cook. I'm … [Read more...]

Sushi With A Different Twist, Yo! Sushi.

Sushi comes in all shapes, sizes and styles. That much is for sure. This is not Sarasota. Walk into the entrance of Yo! Sushi in the University Town Center and you'll probably have the same feeling sweep over you. You're transported. But, you're not really sure where. … [Read more...]

Peruvian Cuisine Redefined, Brasa & Pisco

You thought you knew Peruvian food? At least I did. Yep, I've been to a lot of Peruvian restaurants. And, for some unknown and inexplicable reason Sarasota is a hotspot for them. Sure, I'm like everyone (or most everyone) else. I like ceviche. There's not a lot that … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition We've got some great seafood spots to tell you about! 🐟 This is one of the hardest cuisine categories to narrow. I mean, this was tough. There are SO MANY fantastic places in Sarasota to eat super fresh and delicious … [Read more...]

Cinebistro, More Than Dinner and a Movie

Cinebistro, More Than Dinner and a Movie This is a complete entertainment experience that will keep you coming back for more. Their tagline is "Movies With Taste". But, in reality, the brand new Cinebistro is SO much more than that. Set to open Friday, February 12th, this … [Read more...]

The Best of Forks & Corks 2016 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

It's Always A Fun & Filling Day At The Ringling No, your eyes do not deceive you. That my friends is a massive line. Blocks long in fact. I guess it only stands to reason that any event that could sell out 1500 tickets in some absurd amount of time like 3.375 minutes … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Downtown Edition

Best Sarasota Restaurants. Downtown Edition We've got some great downtown dining spots just for you! Updated: 2023 The Best Sarasota Restaurants | Downtown Sarasota Downtown Restaurant | Bijou Garden Cafe Bijou is more than a restaurant. It's … [Read more...]

Stottlemyer’s Does BBQ The Old Florida Way | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

There's not much better than BBQ done right. Anybody that loves BBQ has made at least one attempt. One attempt at their very own pit of deliciousness. I know, I make attempts all the time. Some turn out better than others. One thing they all have in common, no … [Read more...]

An Eater’s Guide to Gulf Gate – Sarasota

An Eater's Guide to Gulf Gate - Sarasota We've got a list of some great Gulf Gate dining for you! The Best Sarasota Restaurants | Gulf Gate Sarasota Gulf Gate Restaurant | Dolce Italia This small eatery is a little bit of an "off the grid" place. It’s … [Read more...]

Best Sarasota Restaurants. We’re Rolling Out Our Lists

We're going to show you the Best Sarasota Restaurants! 2016 is going to be a BIG year for dineSarasota. Not only did we just roll out our 2016 Sarasota Dining Book. But, We're going to debut some really fantastic "Best Of" lists. This series of posts will feature the best … [Read more...]

Tasting Notes: NYE, Openings & Dining Book| Sarasota Restaurants Journal

THANKS, SORRY AND LET'S GO!... If you've been keeping score at home (which you've probably have been way to busy to do). you will notice that it's been almost exactly one year since we posted one of these Tasting Notes updates. That's bad. I'll be the first to admit … [Read more...]

Our 2016 Sarasota Dining Book is Here | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

It's here! Our 2016 Sarasota dining book is now available for you or someone you know and love. The 2016 edition is jammed packed with up to date Sarasota restaurant information. You'll want to keep your copy with you at all times. The latest edition has got some fantastic … [Read more...]

The Anatomy Of A Sarasota Food Frenzy | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

The Anatomy Of A Sarasota Food Frenzy What does it take to start a full-on food freakout? I've been doing this Sarasota restaurant/food thing for a while now. Almost fourteen years non-stop, to be exact. So, I have a bit of perspective on this. I'm by no means an expert. … [Read more...]

We’ve Got A Brand New Look | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

After a dozen years we thought we would freshen things up a little. Every once in a while a new coat of paint is exactly what's needed. In this case, we needed more than a little touch-up. Not exactly a tear down. But, pretty damn close. For the past twelve years we've … [Read more...]