Eat & Drink

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Week

PINC Local, "Gutenberg! The Musical!", Music on Main, exotic cars and more.

09/04/2025 By Margo Rometo

The After After Party

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Sarasota

Night owls, take note.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Whisker Wonderland

At Katy’s Cat Café, Adoptable Cats and Kittens Are the Stars

At Katy’s, one side of the space is a beverage and ice cream outlet, where you can view, but not physically hang out with the cats. A separate entrance takes you into the “cat lounge,” where you can cuddle adoptable cats and kittens lazing about.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Island Time

Tommy Bahama Will Reopen at the End of September

The upscale chain closed after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This month, it will reopen in the former Shore location on St. Armands Circle, with a retail store downstairs—just like the old days.

09/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Food For Thought

The Southern Smoke Foundation Has Launched a Mental Health Pilot Program for Florida's Hospitality Workers

The program launched in Florida earlier this month after success in 12 other states.

08/28/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Shore Scares

The Ultimate Guide to Your Most Spook-tacular Sarasota Halloween Ever

There are fall festivities for everyone—even your four-legged friends.

08/26/2025 By The Undead-itors

Talkin' Tequila

What's It Like to Go to a Tequila Tasting?

We did the hard investigative work and found out. Plus: tips for choosing a great tequila and other upcoming drink pairing events.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Heating Up

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

Not even last year's storm season could dampen Bahi Hut's Tiki Fever festival. It returns Nov. 6-8, 2025.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

We'll Miss You

Adeline, One of Sarasota's Best Restaurants, Is Closing in Early October

Owner Edward Zaki will open a New American-style concept in the space, while chef Drew Adams will move on to a new culinary project.

08/19/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Cheers!

Sarasota's Best Bars

Whether you’re looking for a toes-in-the-sand tiki hut, a secretive speakeasy or a big boisterous beer garden, Sarasota has the bar for you.

08/18/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker, Lauren Jackson, and Kim Doleatto

Raw Ambition

A High-End New Sushi Restaurant Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch's Main Street

Kuro Sushi will be the fourth restaurant in owner Daniel Dokko's portfolio.

08/06/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Well Done!

Allswell, a New Gastropub, Has Opened at Waterside Place

It's run by Darren Shore and Tory Delaney, who also own Malt House, which has two locations in NYC.

07/31/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Wine Time

Forks & Corks Tickets Go on Sale in October

Last year's Grand Tasting sold out in two minutes, so mark your calendars.

07/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

A Passage to India

Tikka Indian Cuisine Has Opened a Second Location on Fruitville Road

For the last several years, the restaurant has held the No. 2 spot in Yelp’s list of Florida’s highest-rated restaurants.

07/18/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Whisker Network

It's Raining Cats and Dogs in the Rosemary District

Katy's Cat Café and Dog Bar Sarasota are here to bring you some furry, four-legged joy.

07/16/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Diggity

The Best Hot Dogs in Sarasota

From a $32 dog topped with caviar to an oceanfront fried dog to a Chicago dog Carmy from "The Bear" would be proud of, we’ve got you covered.

07/16/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Nice Slice, Baby!

The Best Pizza in Sarasota

We tasted pizzas for weeks to bring you our 20 favorite pizza pie spots, from hole-in-the-wall strip-mall joints to fine-dining restaurants.

07/09/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Lauren Jackson

Hole Lotta Love

A New Bagel Shop Is Opening on Siesta Key This Month

Bungalow Bagels, from Casa Masa owner Rob DiSilvio, is located in the Southbridge Mall plaza and will open by the end of July.

07/03/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Mango Mecca

The Mango's Deep Roots in America Started in Manatee County

More than 140 years ago, some of the first mango trees in America were established in Bradenton.

07/02/2025 By Isaac Eger

Resilient, Unbreakable, Strong

Anastasia Vavrenyuk Started a New Life in a Foreign Land

“I’m a little bit in shock at how this business has taken on a life of its own.”

07/02/2025 By Stephanie Churn Lubow