Eat & Drink

Best of Sarasota

Voting Is Open for the Best of Sarasota 2026!

The finalists are in. Now help them earn their title.

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Get Back in the Kitchen

Stop Scrolling Through TikTok and Try These Four Local Cooking Classes

Cooking is a skill that can be learned, and there are plenty of places in Sarasota to do it.

07/10/2026 By Caleb Guedes-Reed

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This Week

From beach soccer and jazz to drag, dance, art and a little rock ’n’ roll, this week is doing the most—and honestly, so should you.

07/09/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Gulf Gate Grind

New Coffee Shop in Gulf Gate Serves Coffee, Crepes, and Community

"From the beginning, our goal was never to be the biggest spot in Sarasota. It was to be the best neighbor."

07/07/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Go South

Detwiler’s Farm Market Is Heading South

Detwiler’s Farm Market plans its first ground-up store in North Port, as the family-owned grocer pushes farther south into one of Sarasota County’s fastest-growing cities.

07/06/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Restaurant Review

Hanami Is a Feast For the Senses

At this new Rosemary District restaurant, East Asian fusion comes together in one gloriously unruly space.

07/01/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Bread Culture

Downtown Sarasota's Bakero Specializes in Naturally Leavened Sourdough

Owners Piotr and Nataliia Lugowski moved here from Poland two years ago, where Nataliia developed her skills as a professional baker.

07/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Cheap Eats

Boca Sarasota's $15 'Hot Girl Dinner' Is the Meal Steal of the Summer

We can all be “hot girls”—and save our pennies—without breaking a sweat.

07/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Flight Bites

New Concessions Take Flight at SRQ Airport

Whether you're taking off or returning home, the airport now boasts a whole lotta Sarasota-specific flavor.

07/01/2026 By Jules Telfort

Treat Yourself

The Ultimate Sarasota Summer Splurge Guide

How to indulge during the long, hot season.

07/01/2026 By The Editors

Bread Winner

Savor Sarasota Brought in More Than $1 Million in Restaurant Revenue This Year

Diners noshed on a 25,466 prix fixe lunches and dinners across 68 Sarasota County restaurants.

06/29/2026 By Staff

Chin Chin

16 Sarasota-Manatee Restaurants Earn Wine Spectator Awards

And four of them received the higher Best of Award of Excellence.

06/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

SWEET TOOTH

Dirty Sara-Soda Brings the 'Dirty Soda' Trend to Town

Amber Hanratty serves cream-spiked Dr Peppers, glitter-dusted lemonades and other custom creations from her decked-out trailer.

06/17/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Welcome to Savortown

These 55 Restaurants Are Extending Their Savor Sarasota Menus

The prix fixe menu deals will continue until at least June 30.

06/16/2026 By Staff

Simply the Best

Vote for Your Favorites in the Best of Sarasota 2026!

From your go-to coffee shop to the hidden gems you tell your friends about, it’s time to celebrate what makes Sarasota so special.

06/12/2026

Pizza Pizza

Miami's Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Is Coming to Sarasota

The restaurant—whose Miami Beach location is Michelin recommended—will open Tuesday, June 23.

06/11/2026 By Megan McDonald

Simply the Best

Something Big Is Happening on Friday

Get ready to spread the local love.

06/10/2026

Nice Slice, Baby!

The Best Pizza in Sarasota

We tasted pizzas for weeks to bring you our favorite pizza pie spots, from hole-in-the-wall strip-mall joints to fine-dining restaurants.

06/10/2026 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Lauren Jackson

Eat This Now

Nine Sarasota Doughnuts to Eat Before You Die

From peanut butter cake to red velvet to pork-stuffed, these local doughnuts are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

06/05/2026 By Megan McDonald and Lauren Jackson

Cheers!

We Tried Michael's on East's New Zero-Proof Cocktails

With adults ages 18-34 drinking less than ever before, bars and restaurants are pivoting to attract a sober—or sober-curious—crowd.

06/04/2026 By Jules Telfort