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James Beard Dinner | Maison Blanche Style

If you didnt happen to make it to NYC, this is the next best thing. So, you couldnt make it out to New York City this past June for the BIG James Beard Foundation dinner featuring our very own Chef Jose Martinez. Well, here is some news that will get your attention. October … [Read more...]

The Missing SKOBwich? | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Sometimes great items never make the REAL menu. Have you ever walked into a place, sat down at the bar (or table) and looked over at another persons plate to see what theyre having? Of course you have. We are all naturally curious, especially when it comes to our … [Read more...]

South Philly Comes To The South Trail | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

A dose of brotherly love comes to SRQ. There are a bunch of great sandwich shops here in Sarasota. Each one touts their own specialty. Some feature regional favorites, some offer a more generic cross section of sandwiches. A lot of places offer a Philly cheesesteak. Only … [Read more...]

Sarasota’s Best Restaurants | September 2012

I just ripped August off the wall calendar and Labor Day 2012 is in the books. Fall might not officially be here, but, its looming for sure. Heres a nice benefit of living in paradise. At this very moment, you are not outside in the garage trying to locate the snow shovel. … [Read more...]

Sarasota’s Top 5 | Week of August 27, 2012

Summers nearly gone. But, our local dining scene keeps on chugging along. Heres a look at your favorite Sarasota restaurants of the past week. Enjoy! A little summertime bonus, just for you... … [Read more...]

Your Seat At The Table.

Getting a seat at your favorite Sarasota restaurant has never been easier The Sarasota restaurant scene has gotten more and more competitive over the years. Im not talking about restaurants competing against one another. Im talking about hungry diners competing for a limited … [Read more...]

It’s Famous For A Reason

This is not going to be a deep philosophical Sarasota food post. I know youre used to that here. Hope you're not disappointed. This one is quite simple. Actually, it can be condensed into two words. Famous Italian If you havent been to the Main Bar Sandwich Shop in awhile, … [Read more...]

Chicago Beef, The Little Joe’s Way

The hunt is half the fun (at least). Im always on the prowl for a great Chicago beef sandwich. Guess what? Found another one! Little Joes Italian Beef on South Tamiami Trail. Its a recent addition to our restaurant scene and theyre serving up some pretty authentic Chicago … [Read more...]

Adult Education, Island Style

Who said learning cant be fun? Class is now in session. Im going to teach you a new word today. Some of you may know it. But, I feel fairly confident that for most of you (and me) it will be an addition to your already extensive vocabulary. Ready. Here we go. Falernum - … [Read more...]

Forks & Corks: A Food and Wine Spectacular | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

In todays frenetic news driven media world there's a rush to be first. First out with the big scoop, first to hit the web with a breaking news flash, first in a race to be first. I guess the timing of this post doesn't fit with any of that. Since January 29th, I think every … [Read more...]

Savory Is The Perfect Word

I love food that has a history. Even if its not my history. I always marvel at the sheer volume of stories that can be told through food. It might take the form of a frequently re-lived family tale that is rooted in a particular dish. Or, it may be a meal that triggers … [Read more...]

When They Say Eat Here, They Mean It

Another piece is added to downtown Sarasotas culinary landscape. Busy. Big city. Buzz. Those are some words that flashed through my head the minute I first walked in the door of Sean Murphys new Sarasota dining destination, Eat Here. When youre a local culinary legend … [Read more...]

Grilled Cheese Takes Center Stage

The humble grilled cheese gets a necessary elevation. Its supposed to be all about the burgers. And, mostly it is. When you have the word burger prominently featured in your name it had better be. But, what happens when a alternative menu item is as good as the featured … [Read more...]

10, 9, 8… Our Countdown Continues

And, onward we go. Last week we revealed ninety of the 100 top Sarasota restaurants on dineSarasota.com for 2011. Now its time to get to the next five. I feel a little like Casey Kasem here, no long distance dedications please 10 Yume Sushi 1537 Main Street Sarasota, … [Read more...]

Sarasota’s Top 100 Restaurants

UPDATED FOR APRIL 2015 We know you want to know where to go. And, we're here to help you out with that. Each and every month we update our top 100. From Seafood to Indian, Peruvian to bar food. Here are the TOP 100 Sarasota restaurants. RANK RESTAURANT 1 Derek's Rustic … [Read more...]