This Burger Is One For The Books! We're Making (and Tasting) The Cuban-Spiced Burger From Simple WORD COUNT: 892 – READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES This piece was originally going to be about an Inverted Pizza. (sounds interesting, right?) But fate intervened, and I … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – Pickled Watermelon Rind
Make it at Home - Pickled Watermelon Rind What happens when you pair a traditional American side dish with an Asian influenced Chef?...🤫 These kinds of food-related rabbit holes always start innocently enough. At least for me. 🅰️ Turn on computer 🅱️ Open … [Read more...]
Let a 9-Year-Old Show You How to Make Pupusas!
Let a 9-Year-Old Show You How to Make Pupusas! Let's take a look at Chef Gaby Melian's latest cookbook for kids. This is Evelyn. Evelyn is a chef. No, she doesn't have a namesake restaurant. She's 9. But Evelyn is a chef. I'm not 100% sure what I was doing when I … [Read more...]
The Perfect Pasta Salad for Summertime!
The Perfect Pasta Salad for Summertime! I never met Nana, but I LOVE her "Noodle" salad! 📃This is the first in what we hope will be a regular series dedicated to sharing some delicious family recipes (and stories) from years past. We are looking for some old (40 years or … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – Blackened Calamari with Sauteed Lemon Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce
Make it at Home - Blackened Calamari with Sauteed Lemon Lime Beurre Blanc Sauce Knick's Tavern & Grill really brings the deliciousness! I’m just starting to warm up to calamari. Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party, and I should love it like most everyone else … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – The Oasis Cafe & Bakery’s Italian Scramble
Make it at Home - The Oasis Cafe & Bakery's Italian Scramble We're making breakfast this month!! If you’ve been reading Sarasota Bites for any length of time, you will know that we love Sarasota restaurant history/trivia. Sarasota has a lot of it. If you’re … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – Michael’s on East’s Famous Bowtie Chicken Pasta
Make it at Home - Michael's on East's Famous Bowtie Chicken Pasta This is going to be our most challenging attempt yet! There are a few iconic restaurants dotting the city of Sarasota and the surrounding area. You have no doubt heard the names before. Bijou … [Read more...]
Make it at Home – The Columbia Restaurant’s 1905 Salad
Make it at Home - The Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad Can you make this memorable salad in your own kitchen? Let's find out! There aren’t many restaurants in Sarasota as iconic as The Columbia Restaurant. Yes there are a few, but not a whole lot. I think it’s a … [Read more...]
Make It At Home – Rigatoni Pasta
Make It At Home - Rigatoni Pasta Let's Take Pazzo's Recipe For a Spin! 📝 Pazzo has closed since this article was originally published. But you can still get Chef Michael Calore's delicious dishes at Osteria Southside. ⭐⭐ Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. Don’t … [Read more...]
Make It At Home – Mattison’s City Grille
Make It At Home - Mattison's City Grille We're making Artichokes Esther-Style! I like artichokes. Maybe it’s that I like the process of peeling the leaves and pulling off the meat with my teeth. It’s oddly satisfying. But, not quite as rewarding as working your way to … [Read more...]