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...]
Super Places To Watch The Super Bowl: UPDATED
Super Places To Watch The Super Bowl: UPDATED UPDATED FOR 2023 It’s traditionally one of the biggest “party” days of the year. Yes, NYE is pretty big too. But Super Bowl Sunday seems to be right up there. This year, since the NFL has decided to add one more week to … [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...]
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition
Best Sarasota Restaurants. Seafood Edition We've got some great seafood spots to tell you about! 🐟 This is one of the hardest cuisine categories to narrow. I mean, this was tough. There are SO MANY fantastic places in Sarasota to eat super fresh and delicious … [Read more...]
The Best of Forks & Corks 2016 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
It's Always A Fun & Filling Day At The Ringling No, your eyes do not deceive you. That my friends is a massive line. Blocks long in fact. I guess it only stands to reason that any event that could sell out 1500 tickets in some absurd amount of time like 3.375 minutes … [Read more...]
Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) – Savor Sarasota | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Siesta Key gets into the Savor Sarasota mix. I think we can all agree that Sarasota is home to a pretty diverse set of culinary styles. I know it's not NY, Chicago, Portland or Seattle. But, it still has pretty good food options. **The term "For a city of it's size" shall … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Your Sarasota Foodie | Sarasota Restaurant Journal
We all have that very special, but, hard to buy for person on our holiday shopping list. Well, I’m about to solve your present buying problems. Here's a short list of Sarasota, food-centric gift ideas. Oh, you're welcome! Siesta Key Oysters Bar (SKOB) gift … [Read more...]
Dessert For A Great Cause | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Hungry for dessert? Who doesn't LOVE a delicious dessert? Good question. Wouldn't it just be ideal if you could have that dessert and make a needed donation too? That was a trick question, you know you can get that done. And, SKOB makes it easy! Chef Douglas Jennings … [Read more...]
The Missing SKOBwich? | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Sometimes great items never make the REAL menu. Have you ever walked into a place, sat down at the bar (or table) and looked over at another persons plate to see what theyre having? Of course you have. We are all naturally curious, especially when it comes to our … [Read more...]
SKOB: A Look Around The New Menu
Usually I reserve this space for some kind of snappy, somewhat food related banter. Not so today. Today's edition of the dSDISH is going to be a little different and something Im thinking about doing from time to time. Its not quite a photo essay, but, its not a … [Read more...]
It’s Your Wake Up Call, SKOB Style
The new year always brings us some great new Sarasota dining options. And, this year is no exception. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to Noon, the Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB). Will be offering local diners a fantastic breakfast menu. This special collection of items is sure … [Read more...]
Freshly Shucked Oysters: Slurp Them Up!
A full platter of freshly shucked oysters is a sight to behold. They can be elegantly displayed or thrown onto a beer tray with a bed of ice. No matter the presentation, oyster lovers will slurp down these culinary delights with glee. Here are a few examples of what the ocean or … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Menu Monday: Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Is there a better place than SKOB to kick back, relax with a cold drink, eat some island style food and listen to great LIVE music all at the same time? I'm not sure if there is, but I'll keep looking. In the meantime, why not stop by the Siesta Key Oyster Bar for all of the … [Read more...]
Are You Ready For Some Football: SKOB
We promised we would get around to giving you some valuable information on where to watch your favorite NFL team play this year. Places where you can get some food and drinks and not miss any of the action on the field. And, our first installment is, the Siesta Key Oyster Bar or … [Read more...]