The LIST - August 2024 In the heat of summer you could use some cool restaurant info! "The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled." – Sue Monk Kidd 🥵 Welcome to the Sauna! It's August. It's uncomfortable. I … [Read more...]
The LIST – July 2024
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...]
The LIST – June 2024
The LIST - June 2024 It's time for our monthly run around town! ☀️ Summer Is Here. That means hotter temps, late afternoon downpours, and more than a few food "celebrations." 🟩 Here Are a Few of the Easy Ones... June 2 - National Rotisserie Chicken Day … [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! Words: 959 = Reading Time: 3.5 Minutes ❤️ 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! 📝 Words: 998 = Reading Time: 4 minutes 🎉 Welcome to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣❗ 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...]
A 2023 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline
A 2023 Sarasota Restaurant News Timeline Let's roll things back to the beginning of the year! You did it! Or maybe it's WE did it. A little assistance goes a long way in today's crazy world. But whichever you prefer (you or we), 2023 is quickly coming to its conclusion. … [Read more...]
The LIST – December 2023
The LIST - December 2023 Let's take a look at our last list of 2023! Words: 935 = Reading Time: 3.5 minutes 🥳 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! 🍗 WORDS: 932 = READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES 🦃 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 🍁 WORDS: 940 = READING TIME: 3.5 MINUTES 🎃 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...]
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...]
FIRST LOOK – Osteria Southside
FIRST LOOK - Osteria Southside Two Sarasota restaurateurs combine for one great place! Opening a restaurant is challenging. It doesn't matter how much experience you have in the "business"; things still happen. But experience does go a long way to help make those "things" … [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...]
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...]