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Tiramisu: The Bella Roma Way

What finishes off a fine Italian meal better than a big slice a delicious Tiramisu? That's a tough call. It seems that this rich coffee and cocoa dessert wasn't created until the early 1970's or early 1980's. How did we end the perfect Italian meal before that? The … [Read more...]

Freshly Shucked Oysters: Slurp Them Up!

A full platter of freshly shucked oysters is a sight to behold. They can be elegantly displayed or thrown onto a beer tray with a bed of ice. No matter the presentation, oyster lovers will slurp down these culinary delights with glee. Here are a few examples of what the ocean or … [Read more...]

Who Said There’s No Such Thing As A FREE Tasti?

Did someone say FREE ice cream? Or, in this case a creamy, delicious frozen dessert! That just doesn't seem possible. Whoever said, "You can't get something for nothing" sure got it wrong. This weekend will be the grand opening of two new Tasti D-Lite shops in Sarasota. One store … [Read more...]

Wing It At Gecko’s Wing Fest 2009

Are you one of us who just loves the wings at Gecko's Grill and Pub? If you are, then you should put a big circle around Sunday November 15th on your culinary calendar. That's the date of Gecko's Wing Fest 2009. From 2pm to 5pm at it's Palmer Crossing location Gecko's will be … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe

How about a nice relaxing vacation style meal? With its St. Armands Circle location, Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe gives you that "I'm on Vacation" feel even if your a local. Known for their island style casual cuisine, Tommy Bahama's always delivers a great meal in a setting that … [Read more...]

It’s Slider Time at Selmon’s

I doubt that back in 1921 when White Castle founder Walter Anderson opened his first restaurant, that he could have foreseen how popular his tiny burger creation would be. Fast forward 89 years to 2010 and check out what the "slider" has become! There have been so many variations … [Read more...]

The Great Sarasota Stone Crab Debate Starts Here

Limited access seems to always create unlimited demand. There is one local seafood delicacy in particular that I look forward to all year long, stone crab. It seems like the culinary buzzword of the past couple of years has been LOCAL. Well, It's pretty hard to get more local … [Read more...]

The Best Food & Drink Award Winners Announced

Who has the best sushi, best hamburger or best pizza in town? You're about to find out. Sarasota weekly, Creative Loafing is out with their Best Of The Suncoast issue and we have a list of the winners from the all important Food & Drink category. This years winners run the … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

There are three Sarasota/Bradenton area, Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations to choose from. Their Landside restaurant is located just north of the SRQ airport on North Tamiami Trail. They offer a great menu of local seafood to tempt your taste buds. It's also a comfortable family … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Cha Cha Coconuts

Here's a long time Sarasota favorite. Cha Cha Coconuts, located on St. Armands Circle, has been serving up great casual food and drinks to hungry Sarasota diners for years. Looking for a place to grab a burger? Cha Cha's has a great one. Oh, and while you dine, you can also catch … [Read more...]

Pei Wei To Start Serving Sarasota

If Asian style cuisine is your thing, then circle Monday September 28th on your calendar. That's the day that Sarasota gets their first taste of the new Pei Wei Asian Diner that is set to open in University Park. For years there had been rumors swirling around the Sarasota … [Read more...]

Chef Paul Mattison Shows Off His Wine Pairing Skills

There are a few chefs here in Sarasota who can make pairing great wine and great food seem effortless. Chef Paul Mattison is one of them. On Friday, September 25th Mattison's Forty-One will be showcasing Chef Paul's pairing skills at their Premium Wine Pairing Dinner. Guests will … [Read more...]

dineSarasota Menu Monday: Word of Mouth

Three great locations for breakfast and lunch. Word of Mouth also serves dinner at their downtown restaurant, the former Metro Coffee on Osprey. There are lots of fantastic traditional entree choices for you to choose from. Easy on the wallet pricing and prompt, attentive service … [Read more...]

Man vs. Food in Sarasota: The Recap | Sarasota Restaurants Journal

Man vs. Food in Sarasota: The Recap | Sarasota Restaurants Journal Let's see what happened when three Sarasota restaurants are in the spotlight! NOTE - If you haven't already, please subscribe to our Sarasota Bites newsletter. It'll keep you up to date on all things … [Read more...]

NFL Football: Catch it at a Sarasota Restaurant Near You

The NFL season is upon us once again. And, I think we all know what that means. For the next five months, anyone who is a football fan and isn't lucky enough to get their home teams games on local TV every week (like our Bucs fans do), will be looking for a place to hang out and … [Read more...]