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Trader Vic’s Island Bar and Grill Tops Last Weeks Top Six

For the week ended January 31, 2010 There's a shuffle at the top for last weeks Top SIX. Trader Vic's new concept restaurant, their Island Bar & Grill heads our lineup. They've only been open for a couple of weeks, but, lots of you are searching for information about them on … [Read more...]

Sarasota Restaurants Rally For A Great Cause

Saturday, January 23rd, the quaint Southside Village neighborhood will once again play host to a gathering of Sarasota restaurants helping to raise money for a very worthy cause. The Sarasota Wine and Food Festival to benefit the American Lung Association in Florida will kickoff … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Odds and Ends: The Sun House, Cooking Class and Links

There's stuff going on in the Sarasota Restaurant and dining community and you should know about it! Here are some of the things that are on the top of our pile. Tuesday January 19th is Pasta Tuesday at The Sun House Restaurant. A three course prix fixe menu will be offered. … [Read more...]

It’s Your Wake Up Call, SKOB Style

The new year always brings us some great new Sarasota dining options. And, this year is no exception. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to Noon, the Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB). Will be offering local diners a fantastic breakfast menu. This special collection of items is sure … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Odds and Ends: Cork, Cosimo’s Too and Loose Ends

Here we are close to the end of another week (and the end of another year). A holiday at the end of two consecutive weeks makes for some great long weekend activity. It can also be pretty exhausting! We've got some things for you to consider putting on your calendar for this … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Caragiulos

A longtime downtown favorite. Fantastic casual Italian cuisine served in an atmosphere that is so relaxing it feels like home. No matter what you order from their menu it is sure to be a winner. Click on the image below to view the full menu. Caragiulos 69 S. Palm … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Odds and Ends: Libby’s, Fleming’s, Hillview Grill and More

We get a lot of email from Sarasota restaurants about their events and happenings. And, we appreciate them keeping us in the loop. It's really hard to write about and feature all of it. So, we've decided to try and post up as many of the items from our inbox as we can on a weekly … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Jimski’s

We just added Jimski's into our dineSarasota restaurant database last week. We thought you might want a peek at the menu. All Chicago, all the time! If you're from the Windy City you'll really appreciate this touch of home. Chicago Dogs, beefs, Jay's Potato Chips, combos, you … [Read more...]

A Gingerbread Mansion That’s Fit For The Ritz

What's six feet long, four feet wide, three feet tall and contains 6,000 delicious pieces? The answer is a gingerbread mansion that you have to see to believe. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Pastry Team headed by Pastry Artist Mae Cavazos have constructed an edible masterpiece. A … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: The Village Cafe

Let's say you're walking around Siesta Village and you're dying for a great breakfast or lunch. What to do? I've got a great idea for you. How about the Village Cafe. They have a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu and great service to match. Lots of locals (and visitors) make … [Read more...]

Looking For Some Great Fresh Local Produce?

We're lucky here in Sarasota! We have some great options when it comes to cooking with and serving our families fresh local produce. The awesome green onions above are from the weekly Farmer's Market held each Sunday on Siesta Key. How about some fresh beets? Even if you don't … [Read more...]

Blu Smoke, Urban Reef and Sangria Make THE LIST

Lots of changes in our monthly tabulation of Sarasota's most searched for restaurants. There are five new entries, a swap at the top and some big downtown representation. Four brand new places and one old Sarasota favorite make THE LIST this month. The re-opened Sangria Tapas Bar … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Station 400

Looking for a great place to grab a relaxed and casual breakfast or lunch? I know Sarasota offers lots of options fitting that description. One of the newest entries is Station 400. Located in the old Sierra Station space on Lemon, Station 400 is reinventing the breakfast and … [Read more...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from dineSarasota! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Lots of food, football, family and friends. There's not a better combination. Most folks I know have some kind of at home Thanksgiving celebration. It might be their house or a friends house or most times … [Read more...]

St. Andrews Comes To Lakewood Main Street

Looking for something to do this weekend that's a little different and sure to be a lot of fun? Well, I've got a fantastic idea for you. Why not check out the Scottish St. Andrews Festival on Lakewood Main Street. This Saturday, November 21st, beginning at 4pm, MacAllisters … [Read more...]