Eat & Drink

The Times They Are a-Changin'

One of Sarasota's Best Restaurants Has a New Name and Will Soon Be Serving Lunch

Meliora is now Adeline.

09/25/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Marlin Brand

Tommy Bahama's New Marlin Bar Concept Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch Next Month

The new restaurant will feature favorites from Tommy Bahama, as well as some new additions and a laidback atmosphere.

09/20/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Week

This week: 10 x 10 at Sarasota Art Museum, space anthropologist Savannah Mandel at Bookstore1, "yoga of the voice" at The Hermitage, and more.

09/18/2024 By John Thomason

Vine and Dandy

Forks and Corks Tickets Go on Sale Next Month

This year's popular Grand Tasting caps off the festival on Sunday, Jan. 26.

09/17/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Heat Check

How to Embrace 'Florida Fall'

Pumpkins? For autumn? Groundbreaking. Here's how we Floridians make this season our own.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Heating Up

Now in Its Fourth Year, Bahi Hut’s Tiki Fever Is Bigger Than Ever

The party draws tiki enthusiasts from as far away as Seattle for live music, shopping, rum tastings, limited-edition tiki mugs and a plethora of chill vibes.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Restaurant Review

EnRich Bistro Has Returned, and It's a Triumph

If you’re a Sarasota resident, EnRich Bistro is worth a trip to Bradenton. And if you’re a Bradentonian, congratulations on finding your new favorite spot.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Holy Guacamole

Dynasty Guacamole Is a Top Draw at Local Farmers Markets

Owner Assiel Landa attracts a huge online audience, with nearly hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok who eat up videos of his colorful guac prep.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Strip Mall Superstars

Sarasota's Best Under-the-Radar Restaurants

Our guide to out-of-the-way, hiding-in-plain-sight, if-you-know-you-know restaurants that will knock your socks off.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Corner Shops

The Best Strip Mall Food Stores in Sarasota

Eight strip mall suppliers with terrific take-home goods.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Origin Stories

Four Sarasota Chefs Share the Stories of Their Restaurants

Here's why they love doing business in Sarasota.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

🫧 Bubble Up 🫧

Here's Where to Get Great Boba in the Sarasota Area

These spots will satisfy your craving.

08/30/2024 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Home Is Where The Art Is

At the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Chef Jordan Moore's Food Is Another Form of Art

Moore creates memorable meals alongside other creatives.

08/28/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Every Day I'm Brusselin'

The Downtown Sarasota Sprouts Will Open Sept. 6

The store will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:45 a.m. with other activities throughout the day.

08/22/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Hot, Hot, Hot

Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

The past year has a big one for new restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Here are the ones that stand out.

08/20/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Why Wawa?

A New Wawa Opened in Sarasota Today. I Needed to Find Out Why People Love This Store So Much.

It's a gas station and fast food joint, so why are so many people woo-woo over Wawa? I went to the grand opening to find out.

08/16/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Good Pourspectives

Tap & Toast Mobile Bar Brings Craft Cocktails Right to You

Owner Jessica Dell'Amico uses her longtime restaurant industry experience to curate perfect pours—from craft cocktails to mocktails.

08/08/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Salud!

A Local Restaurant Group Is Organizing a Pair of Upcoming Progressive Dinners. Here Are the Details.

Guests will be transported by trolley to several Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurants for a unique experience.

08/07/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Making the World a Batter Place

Eat These Colorful French Cookies as an Ode to the Paris Olympics

At Le Macaron's massive Sarasota production facility, which churns out 30,000 cookies every day, each macaron is scratch-made from beginning to end.

07/26/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Gone But Not Forgotten

Screaming Goat Taqueria Has Closed

Taco 'bout a bummer: the Gulf Gate restaurant had amassed a loyal following thanks to its creative flavor combinations and vegan-friendly options.

07/23/2024 By Lauren Jackson