When I think baseball, I think egg rolls. Don't you? OK, it's a stretch, I'll give you that. Back about four years ago, I had the opportunity to take a baseball trip with my son. Philadelphia was one of our stops. Obviously, The City of Brotherly Love, has a lot of things to do … [Read more...]
The Hillview Grill: The Half Sandwich Combo
Gulf Gate, Downtown, St. Armands, Siesta Key and of course Southside Village. There are so many great restaurant hot spots here in Sarasota. We're pretty lucky that way. Lots of cities our size can't make that claim. A good amount of places have all of their best restaurants … [Read more...]
Gecko’s Lucky #5 Opens on Hillview
If you've been holding your breath waiting for the new Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview in the Southside Village neighborhood to open, you may now safely exhale. That's right, the latest addition to the Gecko's family, "Lucky #5" is open for business and serving up all that … [Read more...]
Knick’s Tavern and Grill: Pulled Pork Sliders
Sliders are all the rage on restaurant menus these days. Not only here in Sarasota, but, pretty much everywhere you turn. And, it's not limited to the humble hamburger. No, they seem to make sliders out of everything from fish to hot dogs. Some of these "slider" interpretations … [Read more...]
Gecko’s Grill & Pub To Open 5th Location
Gecko's Grill & Pub will be bringing their famous casual dining style to the Southside Village neighborhood. The fifth Gecko's location will open at 1900 Hillview Street in about a month. The space which was formerly occupied by Big Sugar, will be transformed into what is … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Menu Monday: The Hillview Grill
It's Happening, That's the slogan of the Hillview Grill. The Southside Village eatery has been under new ownership for over a year now. The new management team has really made an effort put their stamp on the place and it shows. Whether it's $5 martini Wednesdays or 1/2 price … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Menu Monday: Knick’s Tavern & Grill
This is one of Sarasota's gems! Located in the Southside Village neighborhood, Knick's Tavern & Grill is more than what it's name suggests. They offer an amazing menu of home style-gourmet dishes. That's my term, not theirs. I use that because the food feels comfortable, but … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Michael’s On East, Southside and Whiteberry
Well, here we are again. I know you've tried really hard this week to catch all of the Sarasota restaurant, food and dining news. But, you may have missed something. Not to worry. we've got it covered. Here's a recap of the weekly news highlights just for you. Click on the image … [Read more...]