Alas, we come to the end of a long, but very filling journey... This is it. At least for my Savor Sarasota journey. Please feel free to continue on your own. I think they call that independent study. I can't really think of a better way to bring this home than with … [Read more...]
Jalea to Close, Yume Sushi to Expand | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Dining musical chairs on Main Street. The wheel turns for the restaurant community on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. In what is an ever changing dining scene, another chapter is about to be penned as Jalea will close it's doors to make room for a larger Yume … [Read more...]
Menu Monday | Lolita Tartine | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Euro style, Rosemary location. Take your time. Slow down, Enjoy the day. These are all feelings that spring to mind when sitting at newly open Lolita Tartine and enjoying one of their name bearing signature open faced sandwiches. Lot of sandwiches can qualify as “open … [Read more...]
Menu Monday | Nancy’s Bar-B-Q
Menu Monday. Nancy's Bar-B-Q Anyway you spell it, it means the same thing, delicious. Bar-Be-Que, BBQ, Bar-B-Que or Bar-B-Q. There are so many ways you can spell it. But the meaning, at least here in this country, is pretty universal. Cooking styles, sauces, and presentations … [Read more...]
Louies Modern, A Sneak Peek | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Classic retro feel gives way to modern American cuisine. First off, this is not a restaurant review. This is more of a coming attraction. You remember those from the movies theater. They were the precursor to the over produced trailers that you see now. This coming … [Read more...]
Savory Is The Perfect Word
I love food that has a history. Even if itÂ’s 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...]
Brasserie Belge Offers Burgers To Celebrate Independence Day
Did you ever think you would be chowing down an all American burger at a Belgian restaurant in Sarasota on the 4th of July? Well, truth be told, I hadnÂ’t considered the possibility either. Until now. Things have changed in Sarasota. Our restaurant community has exploded with … [Read more...]
When Is A Scallop More Than A Scallop?
A good riddle can be as satisfying as a great dish. They both leave you wanting a little more. When I was young I had the same collection of books that most kids growing up in the early sixties had. Lots of Dr. Seuss and the like. Seuss was great, donÂ’t get me wrong. There are … [Read more...]
Is This The Best Goat Cheese Salad In Sarasota?
I thought I had seen or eaten just about anything that could contain or be made with a piece of goat cheese. I was wrong. The menu description is so invitingÂ… “Two warm goat cheese pillows encased in puff pastry on a bed of romaine, apple and nuts. Honey vinaigrette. A house … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Menu Monday: Caragiulos
A longtime downtown favorite. Fantastic casual Italian cuisine served in an atmosphere that is so relaxing it feels like home. No matter what you order from their menu it is sure to be a winner. Click on the image below to view the full menu. Caragiulos 69 S. Palm … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Menu Monday: Station 400
Looking for a great place to grab a relaxed and casual breakfast or lunch? I know Sarasota offers lots of options fitting that description. One of the newest entries is Station 400. Located in the old Sierra Station space on Lemon, Station 400 is reinventing the breakfast and … [Read more...]