The LIST - July 2024
We've got some hot summer restaurant suggestions for you!
"The noise from good toast should reverberate in the head like the thunder of July." - E. V. Lucas
The Sun is Out! And it's not going away for a while! Not a bad time to enjoy some … [Read more...]
A Burger A Week – Hive Bar
A Burger A Week - Hive Bar Three "Big Macs" are hiding here in Sarasota! Most of us know it (and could probably sing it): "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." That little earworm was let loose on an unsuspecting, … [Read more...]
The LIST – March 2024
The LIST - March 2024
We've got plenty of new restaurants and old favs!
It's That Time of Year! Here's a gentle reminder. We would just hate to see you waste any of the valuable daylight you'll be getting back. Don't forget to "Spring Ahead" one hour on SUNDAY, MARCH 10 … [Read more...]
The LIST – February 2024
The LIST - February 2024
We've got some great new restaurants, plus lots of news!
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All You Need is Love. Hey, it’s February!
You’ve got Valentine’s Day breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners ahead. It’s the unofficial … [Read more...]
The LIST – January 2024
The LIST - January 2024
We're kicking off 2024 with a brand new list!
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Welcome to
If you’re reading this, you’ve made it successfully into the new year. Congrats!
Things are going to be different in 2-0-2-4. … [Read more...]
The LIST – December 2023
The LIST - December 2023
Let's take a look at our last list of 2023!
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IT’S HOLIDAY TIME! Either you’re ahead of the holiday curve, or you’re about to be swallowed up by it. Hopefully, it’s not the latter. I’m sure you’ve got a … [Read more...]
The LIST – November 2023
The LIST - November 2023
Not a Ton of Fall Colors. But We've Got Turkey!
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IT’S NOVEMBER! Yes, that means some cooler temps and lots of eating. If you’re looking for a few suggestions on where to spend your hard-earned dining … [Read more...]
The LIST – October 2023
The LIST - October 2023
LET'S DIVE RIGHT INTO FALL
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WELCOME TO OCTOBER – It won’t be long now before trick-or-treaters will be descending upon your neighborhood. In all my years in Sarasota, I never actually had a … [Read more...]
An Eater’s Guide to The Landings
An Eater's Guide to The Landings
IT'S A SOUTH TRAIL EAT STREET!
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I can't think of a more dramatic retail turnaround than The Landings. Yes, it's now owned and operated by Benderson Development. And, yes, they do get … [Read more...]
The LIST – September 2023
The LIST - September 2023
We're heading into fall. Believe it???
Hopefully, everyone made it through Idalia in one piece.
We're stepping into fall.
Yep, I know it doesn't feel like it yet... But there will be a time in the not so distant future where it'll be … [Read more...]
The LIST – August 2023
The LIST - August 2023
Time for your monthly roundup of restaurants and news!
I'm not going to tell you what you're already more than aware of...
This seems like the perfect opportunity for some indoor activity. You could go check out something at one of our … [Read more...]
The LIST – July 2023
The LIST - July 2023
It's July and we've got some dining ideas just for you!!
It’s summer; it’s slow (and hot!).
The 2023 version of Savor Sarasota sure seems like it was a big success. Lots of you went out there and supported our local restaurant community AND … [Read more...]
The LIST – June 2023
The LIST - June 2023 Let's take a look at some of the most popular Sarasota restaurants for this month! June = SAVOR SARASOTA TIME! Yes, you have heard a whole lot about our annual Sarasota Restaurant Week(s). And with good reason. It’s an excellent opportunity to try … [Read more...]
The LIST – May 2023
The LIST - May 2023
We've got your top Sarasota restaurants, plus some recent openings!
We are rolling right through Spring!
Traffic is a touch lighter. The days are a bit longer. And the outside temp is getting turned up. All sure signs of May in Sarasota. … [Read more...]
The LIST – April 2023
The LIST - April 2023
Here's our monthly roundup of some of the most popular places on our website!
Spring has definitely sprung!
Baseball spring training is fading quickly in the rear-view window. The big crush of season is mostly behind us. And it’s warming up … [Read more...]
The LIST – March 2023
The LIST - March 2023
We've got your monthly round-up of some of the best places to dine in Sarasota!
Welcome to March! Yes, it's official. You made it to month number three. Congrats!
As I am sure you're aware, we're going to have an "elevated" level of activity … [Read more...]
The LIST – February 2023
The LIST - February 2023
We've got some great Sarasota Restaurant info for you!
Welcome to our monthly roundup of Sarasota restaurant, food, and dining “stuff.” We call it The LIST. Hopefully, you’ll walk away knowing a little bit more about our local dining community … [Read more...]
The LIST – January 2023
The LIST - January 2023
It's a brand-new year and a brand-new list!
Welcome to the new year! It's OK. You can open your eyes. I have a feeling everything will be A-OK.
In case you're wondering, yes, we have some old favorites represented this month. But we've also … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK – Florence & The Spice Boys
FIRST LOOK – Florence & The Spice Boys Can A Mobile Restaurant Make the Transition to Brick and Mortar? Growing up in the Chicago suburbs in the 60s and 70s was not a diverse culinary experience. It was pretty much the polar opposite. Ethnic cuisine choices were not … [Read more...]
The LIST – December 2022
The LIST - December 2022 We've got info on all of the hottest restaurants for the last month of the year! Welcome to December! OK, it may be just a touch late in the month to be "welcoming" you. But you did make it to month number 12, and we're glad you did! At the … [Read more...]