That's The Sound of Doors Opening Our local restaurant community is getting back on its feet. ⏰ It's Time to Write! It has been an intense, emotional, and, at times, heartbreaking past three weeks. But it's time to try and get back to at least some sense of "normal." I … [Read more...]
Shaking Up The Competition: The Fine Art of Judging Cocktails
Shaking Up The Competition: The Fine Art of Judging Cocktails 25 local Sarasota Restaurants compete for bragging rights! 🧑‍⚖️ I've Judged A Few Things in the Past 20+ Years of Food Writing. Back in the early 2010s, Chef Judi Gallagher and I used to judge the Sarasota Food … [Read more...]
The Perfect Day of Dining and Wine-ing
The Perfect Day of Dining and Wine-ing Forks & Corks Brings It All Together Sarasota is a food and wine town. End of discussion. I’m guessing that this comes as no surprise to anyone who’s been around here for more than a few days. We really love our food … [Read more...]
Sarasota Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner
Sarasota Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner We've got a few suggestions for dining out for the holiday I probably don’t need to say it, but why not? Christmas, like most holidays, has its share of food traditions. The bulk of them revolve around family, for obvious … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Sarasota
Your Guide to Valentine's Day in Sarasota Let us help you make some dining decisions for this romantic holiday. February 14th. It’s one of the busiest days in the restaurant business. Mother’s Day, Easter, and Valentine's Day. Those are three pretty big days to dine … [Read more...]
Weather Can’t Dampen Forks and Corks Experience
Weather Can't Dampen Forks and Corks Experience The annual food and wine fest goes on! No, this wasn't the beautiful and scenic Ringling courtyard. That much was obvious from the moment you drove through the gates of the massive Feld Entertainment Studio complex. Weather … [Read more...]
Café Gabbiano
Forks & Corks 2015 | Sun Drenched Deliciousness | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
It’s hard to beat a day of sun filled food and fun. The Sarasota-Manatee Originals know how to throw a party. That much is for sure. They’ve been at this Forks & Corks thing for a while now. It’s pretty safe to say that they’ve got it down pat. When the doors swing … [Read more...]
Forks & Corks 2013 | Best in Show | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
What more can be said about SarasotaÂ’s premier food and wine event? What more can you say about the best food and wine event in Sarasota that hasn't already been printed or spoken? Yes, there is fantastic food. And, yes there are countless cases of silky smooth … [Read more...]
10, 9, 8… Our Countdown Continues
And, onward we go. Last week we revealed ninety of the 100 top Sarasota restaurants on dineSarasota.com for 2011. Now itÂ’s time to get to the next five. I feel a little like Casey Kasem here, no long distance dedications pleaseÂ… 10 – Yume Sushi 1537 Main Street Sarasota, … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #8 Cafe Gabbiano
Now things are moving at a pretty good clip. All the way up to #8. It's out to beautiful Siesta Key for our third and so far highest ranked Italian restaurant on the Best Of 2010 list. #8 Cafe Gabbiano Located right on busy Ocean Boulevard, Cafe Gabbiano has been serving … [Read more...]
Owen’s Fish Camp Hits The Top
For the week ended March 21, 2010 The newly opened Owen's Fish Camp, located in the Burns Court neighborhood, makes it to the top of our topSIX list for the week just ended. They have a great menu of fresh seafood. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere make it a winner. No … [Read more...]
Munchies 420 Tops Our SIX
For the week ended March 6, 2010 Munchies 420 Cafe regains the top spot in our bi-weekly rundown of the Sarasota restaurants that you're searching for on dineSarasota.com. The newly opened Owen's Fish Camp makes a return to our Top SIX, as does comfort food favorite, Yoder's … [Read more...]
Kumo Japanese Steakhouse is Tops
For the week ended February 14 2010 Last week saw the newest Kumo Japanese Restaurant location ascend to the top of our Top SIX list. The Sarasota restaurant opened not long ago and is already building a steady and loyal following among area diners. Their other locations are in … [Read more...]