Let’s Celebrate National Pizza Month!
It’s time for some pie! 🍕
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October seems like such a weird month to designate as National Pizza Month. But here we are.
To celebrate, I was hoping to make this super interesting Inverted Pizza with Fennel, Taleggio, and Salami (and share the details with all of you). But in an unexpected turn of events, Oprah beat me to the rights to feature it. These are strange times indeed. 🤷🏻♂️
📝 Instead, you’ll be treated to a Make it at Home + A Burger A Week mashup from the same upcoming Milk Street cookbook. Watch for that! 👁️
We couldn’t let this pizza month pass without at least some recognition. So since we’re not “making” a pizza, we’ll share with you some great local places for you to toast with a slice. 🍕
HERE’S OUR SARASOTA TOP 10:
*️⃣ As usual, they are listed in alphabetical order, so as not to stir the pot any more than absolutely necessary.
Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana and Pastaria (27 Fletcher Ave. (941) 552-9131) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Downtown pizza and pasta • “Pizza Napoletana” • Using super authentic and traditional Italian ingredients • Upscale
DON’T PASS ON: Margherita OR Wild Funghi
Café BarBosso (5501 Palmer Crossing Cir. (941)922- 7999) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Chef Joe DiMaggio Jr. • Live “Artists” 🎨 + Live Music 🎶 • Lots of parking • A fun evening
DON’T PASS ON: Quattro Formaggio OR Grandma’s Smashed Meatball
Café Epicure (1298 N. Palm Ave. (941) 366-5648) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Downtown classic (corner of Main & Palm) • Lunch & Dinner • Casual but upscale • Palm Avenue garage makes this easy
DON’T PASS ON: Pizza Bianca OR Salsiccia
Capo Pazzo (2053 Reynolds St. (941) 487-8677) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: The new kid on the block • NY Style pies • Family owned and operated • 12″ and 18″ pizzas
DON’T PASS ON: Classic NY Style OR The Donnie Brasco
Il Panificio (215 Avenida Madera (941) 800-5570) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Downtown (Main St.) & Siesta Key locations • Making pizzas in Sarasota since 1991 • “Old World Italian Style” • Great for a carry-out
DON’T PASS ON: Italian Ham & Red Onion OR White Pie with Spinach
Mediterraneo Cucina Italiana (1970 Main St. (941) 365-4122) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Across from the Regal Hollywood movie theater • Open in 1996 • Zagat rated! 🍴 • Wood-fired pizzas
DON’T PASS ON: Capricciosa OR Rustica
Napule Ristorante Italiano (7129 S Tamiami Trl. (941) 556-9639) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Former owners of Made in Italy • “Pizza “al metro” • Also a great selection of meats and cheeses
DON’T PASS ON: Calzone Vesuviano OR Napoletana
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe (1837 Hillview St. (941) 316-9222) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Four locations means one is near you! • Delivery available • Don’t want a pie? Try the baked wings! • 12″, 16″, and 18″ available
DON’T PASS ON: Barber Shop OR The Za’atar
Shaner’s Pizza (6500 Superior Ave. (941) 927-2708) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Opened in 1991 • Yes, it’s owned by former MLB pitcher Shane Rawley • Delivery available • Super thin cracker crust pizza!
DON’T PASS ON: Veggie Lovers OR Shane’s Favorite
Valentino’s Pizzeria (4045 Clark Rd. (941) 405-4131) – MENU
THE HIGHLIGHTS: Clark Road & University Parkway locations • Tossing pizzas since 2006 • “Jersey Style” Italian • 12” or 17” pies • Lots of parking
DON’T PASS ON: Carne Amore OR Bianca
OK, that’s not all. We have SO many places to catch a pizza in town. It would be a shame if we didn’t just give a quick shout-out to a few of our other faves! 🍕
Demetrio’s • Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery • Mellow Mushroom • RomanSQ Artisan Pizza • Solorzano’s • Flavio’s on Siesta
Did we mention your favorite? If not, please drop it in the comments, and the rest of the Sarasota area dining world will know what you like!
🧑🏻🍳 HEY CHEFS AND RESTAURANT OWNERS! 👩🏻🍳
We want to feature one of your recipes in our popular Make it at Home series. Drop us a line and we’ll give you the details! INFO HERE🌟
🗓️ SARASOTA FOOD EVENTS 🗓️
Here are some upcoming local food events that we think you might find interesting. All you need to do is make that reservation. We’ve provided you with a link to more info.
⭐⭐ If you have an event, we’d like to help you spread the word. Let us know! (EMAIL IT)
📖 BUY A COPY OF OUR 2023 SARASOTA DINING BOOK! – ORDER HERE 📖
😋 MICHAEL’S ON EAST – MONTHLY EPICUREAN MENU – OKTOBERFEST
⭐ EAT LOCAL WEEK!! 🍊🍈– INFORMATION
🚶🏻 TASTE MAGAZINE WALKING FOOD TOURS OF BRADENTON – INFO
WEEKLY POP-UP KITCHEN EVENTS – 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
Yes! Things are finally starting to pick up a bit in the local food event department. Our calendar is filling up little by little. ⬇️
OCT 13 – Four Roses Pairing Dinner – GROVE Restaurant
OCT 13 – Super Tuscan Wine Dinner – Hive Bar
OCT 12 TO 14 – EAT LOCAL WEEK! – Transition Sarasota
OCT 15 – Morton’s 23rd Annual Chili Cook Off – INFORMATION
OCT 15 – Yoga & Rosé for a Cause – GROVE Restaurant
OCT 17 – 2024 Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Ticket ON SALE DATE!
OCT 19 – Coppola Wine Dinner – Mattisons Forty-One
OCT 19 – Bourgogne Wine Tasting – Mademoiselle Paris
OCT 20 – Roaring Good Vines Wine Dinner – Fleming’s
OCT 21 – National Mezcal Day Tasting Event – Kolucan
OCT 21 – Rock The Roof (SMH Fundraiser) – INFORMATION
OCT 31 – Halloween Wine Tasting – Amore Ristorante
NOV 2 – Celebrity Chef Dinner – Pop’s Sunset Grill
NOV 4 – 10th Annual Wild Truffle & Wine Dinner – Florida Wine Fest
NOV 5 – Farm To Table at Resilient Retreat – INFORMATION
NOV 11 – Bashert – Some Things Are Meant to Be – Players Center
NOV 12 – Sarasota Orchestra Brunch – INFORMATION
NOV 17 – Alsace Wine Tasting – Mademoiselle Paris
🧑🌾 FARMER’S MARKET INFO 🌾
EVERY SUNDAY – Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – The Meadows Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY WEDNESDAY – The Phillippi Farmhouse Market (Oct-Apr) – DETAILS
THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT – RADD Night Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Sarasota Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Downtown Bradenton Public Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Venice Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
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