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...]
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...]
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...]
Libby’s Rolls Out Some New Tastes
Can new really compete with some old favorites? Not surprisingly, yes! The menu. The concept seems benign enough. If you walk into any restaurant, in any city, you will at some point be faced with some choices. Your options may be written on a white board mounted on a nearby … [Read more...]
Libby’s Hits It Out Of The Park
When I think baseball, I think egg rolls. Don't you? OK, it's a stretch, I'll give you that. Back about four years ago, I had the opportunity to take a baseball trip with my son. Philadelphia was one of our stops. Obviously, The City of Brotherly Love, has a lot of things to do … [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...]
New Summer Hours, Same Great Food At Treviso
Thinking about lunch or dinner at one of Sarasota's most unique dining venues? Yes, I'm talking about Treviso, located at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. As of June 3rd, Treviso has been operating on it's schedule of summer hours. The restaurant is currently open for … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Food Flash: Rick’s, Caragiulo’s and Root Beer Float Cake
Well, it seems like it was kind of a slow week on the Sarasota restaurant, food and dining scene. You probably should have had no problem keeping up by yourself. Just in case you were napping for a minute, here's a recap. Click on an image to read the full story. Why don't you … [Read more...]
Stingray’s Grill Rises To The Top In April
The LIST for April 2009 is out and Stingray's Grill sits at the top. Making a big jump from number 5 to the top spot in one month. The former Shell's Seafood Restaurant is getting lots of attention. Cafe Gabbiano, The Sandollar Rooftop Restaurant, Shakespeare's English Pub and … [Read more...]
Is The Soup King Worthy Of Its Regal Title?
OK, let's just start this review off by saying this, if your name is The Soup King, you had better be great. I mean let's face it, there is a different expectation level if you go to a place called The Soup Guy or The Soup Man, but when you say KING, well, we all know what … [Read more...]