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Forks & Corks 2014 | Best In Show | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Its not a simple choice. Nothing as easy as steak or fish. Choices can be hard. Its great to have them, but No Im not whining or complaining, Im just stating a fact that becomes painfully obvious the moment you walk through the entryway and enter the spacious and … [Read more...]

Menu Monday | Jack Dusty | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Somebody is having a birthday! Hey, you only turn one once. At least thats the accepted thinking. So, why shouldnt we feature the birthday boy on our Menu Monday post? Jack Dusty, the Sarasota Ritz-Carlton eatery, turns the big ONE this month. A lot can happen in a year. … [Read more...]

It’s Amazing and Awesome, Really? | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

It's Amazing and Awesome, Really? Old habits die hard in the lexicon of fashionable words. Please look closely at the image above. Here's another. Look closely. One more... All three have something in common. Do you know what it is? It may be hard to see the … [Read more...]

Tasting Notes | Rooftop Party, Major Awards & Bubbly | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

NEW YEARS PREVIEW The annual Things To Do On New Years Eve press releases are starting to fill up my inbox. Here we go If youre looking for The essence of chic and a modern vibe then you might want to add the Carmel Café (8433 Cooper Creek Blvd.) to your list of year end … [Read more...]

Menu Monday | Lolita Tartine | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Euro style, Rosemary location. Take your time. Slow down, Enjoy the day. These are all feelings that spring to mind when sitting at newly open Lolita Tartine and enjoying one of their name bearing signature open faced sandwiches. Lot of sandwiches can qualify as open … [Read more...]

Tasting Notes | James Beard, Pizza & Black Friday

POP, POP, POP November 21st ushered in the latest vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau. You could almost hear the corks popping all over town! Seriously, if you would like to enjoy this years quick fermented crop you can pick up a bottle at any of our fine Sarasota wine retailers. | … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving In Sarasota

Thanksgiving In Sarasota There are lots of ways to enjoy the best holiday meal of the year. Here it is. Once again, the big eat-a-ton, more commonly known as Thanksgiving, is almost upon us. And, as usual, the options to satisfy your tryptophan-laced cravings are … [Read more...]

Tasting Notes: Birthdays, Breakfast, Brunch

CELEBRATE Believe it or not the Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB 5238 Ocean Blvd.) is 10 years old. And in that time they have amassed quite the collection of one dollar bills. Ever wonder how much it all adds up to? Find out on Tuesday (NOV 19th, 7pm) as part of their BIG birthday … [Read more...]

What’s In A Name?

Most people hate moving. Im one of them. Moving is the worst! Thats just me. You may enjoy packing up all of your crap, loading it into a truck, van or car and hauling it all to a new spot. I don't like it. I cant imagine moving an entire restaurant is that much fun … [Read more...]

Menu Monday | Louies Modern |Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Turning the lunch menu upside down isnt easy. Its lunch. Just lunch. The middle meal of the day is probably, no, definitely, the most overlooked and under appreciated. Face it, breakfast gets more than its fair share of hype as the most important meal of the day … [Read more...]

Tasting Notes: Lunch, Safari Sarasota, Re-Launch

LUNCH DATE Ah, a sure sign that season will soon be in full swing. Your usual dinner only spot is now open for lunch. If you happen to be lunching downtown youre in luck. Eat Here (1888 Main St.), Louies Modern (1289 Palm Ave.) and Clasico Cafe (1341 Main St.) are throwing … [Read more...]

Sarasota Food Find | S’Macks Burgers & Shakes | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

In a world of burgers its the sides that make all difference. It seems the world has gone burger crazy. At a time when lots of folks are talking veganism and the like, the burger has taken off. Its like an insane parallel universe. The constant drone of how great plant … [Read more...]

Menu Monday | The Savory Street Cafe

Breakfast, lunch and dinner with an international flair Its not like Sarasota has a shortage of culinary diversity. Quite the opposite. Were lucky enough to have food choices that span the globe. Whether youre in the mood for Italian, Indian, Greek, Mexican and yes, even … [Read more...]

Tasting Notes: Tenders, Sharkey’s, Openings

WINE EM AND DINE EM War of the Wines II, Duvalss New World Cafe,. Oct 23rd, 6:30pm. A battle royale. Sonoma vs. Napa. May the best wines win! 444-5971 | Chateau Ste Michelle Wine-Pairing Dinner. Mattisons 41, Oct. 24th 6:30pm, five course wine paring menu will be served. … [Read more...]

What’s Happening Here?

Could a Siesta Key landmark be staging a south trail comeback? If youve been close to the intersection of Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road you may have noticed this small, modest sign. Heres the question Is this anything? Im just asking. … [Read more...]