So many menus, so little time…
Why Libby’s? Good question. Lots of Sarasota food types write about Libby’s Cafe + Bar. And with good reason. It’s unbelievably easy to write about because they do so many things right. That’s the short version. Including them in our Savor Sarasota posts should be a no brainer. It was.
Their restaurant week menu doesn’t dazzle. It’s not flashy. But, it definitely delivers. Especially given the $15 and $29 price point. Libby’s has always done a great job of serving original dishes executed with the Libby’s touch. Service always stands out. Whether you’re seated inside or out, you’ll enjoy a casual, relaxed dining experience.
OK, time to check and see what Executive Chef Kyle Harrington has decided to whip up for the next two weeks.
Lunch First Course (Choice of one)
Vegan White Bean Chili
Red chili oil and herb wall scallions
Gringo Egg Roll
Chicken tamale, crispy mas, salsa Verde
Lunch Second Course (Choice of one)
L.C.B Cuban
Honey pit ham, slow braised mojo pork, house dills, Swiss, French’s mustard, pressed Cuban bread
Crunchy Cauliflower Tacos
Salsa Fresca, cilantro sour cream, crispy tortilla
Hillview Country Club
Roasted turkey, brown sugar ham, lettuce, tomato, bacon mayo on Brioche toast
Lunch Third Course (Choice of one)
Savor Parfait Trio
Peanut butter cream and pretzel, lemon meringue, Oreo and mint cream
Dinner First Course (Choice of one)
Vegan White Bean Chili
Red chili oil and herb wall scallions
Gringo Egg Roll
Chicken tamale, crispy mas, salsa Verde
Summer Cobb
Roasted corn, avocado, Nueske bacon, chopped farm egg, tomato, buttermilk blue
Dinner Second Course (Choice of one)
Tuscan Short Rib
Roasted summer vegetable ragu, Au jus
Fishman’s Fry
Cod, Gulf Oyster, Rock Shrimp, house chips, malt vinegar, house tartar
Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
White bean puree, sautéed kale
Dinner Third Course (Choice of one)
Savor Parfait Trio
Peanut butter cream and pretzel, lemon meringue, Oreo and mint cream
Let’s get right to it shall we. For lunch it’s probably the Gringo Egg Roll and LCB Cuban for me. The egg rolls that Libby’s features are re-imagined takes on familiar dishes. I love the Citizen’s Bank Park Cheesesteak Egg Roll included on their bar menu. (READ ABOUT IT)
Dinner time. Â Summer Cobb (can’t get enough Nueske’s bacon) and Tuscan Shot Ribs are calling my name (and quite loudly). **Â Some stuff: For those of you not familiar with Nueske Bacon that’s a bummer. It’s a Wisconsin product and it’s some of the best bacon you can get your hands on (my opinion). Also, Euphemia Haye Chef Ray Arpke is a HUGE fan and has helped make it known all the way down here in Sarasota. Yea Ray!
Here’s my only (minor) gripe about Libby’s Savor Sarasota offerings. Yes, you see that correctly, only ONE dessert choice. Come on guys. Do Sarasota a favor and toss your S’mores Chocolate Cake on there. That should help out the sweet craving crowd. Luckily, I’m not a dessert person. A nice cheese plate is just perfect for me.
Add Libby’s to your two week food feast list!
Here’s a downloadable copy of their Savor menu.
Libby’s Cafe + Bar
1917 S. Osprey Avenue
Southside Village
941-487-7300
I think it’s time for a little recap. Just in case you missed any of our previous posts (They’re all worth reading!).
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