Clásico Has a New Look, a New Menu and a New Chef
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Clásico in downtown Sarasota was slated to undergo a thorough overhaul later this summer, but co-owner Raffaele Perna says that because of the COVID-19 shutdown, he decided to use the downtime to get a jumpstart on the renovations. The restaurant recently debuted a new look and a new menu designed by a new chef.
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The renovation of both the space and the menu is the result of a new ownership arrangement between Perna, Kevin Enderle and Richard Rivera, as well as the addition of new executive chef Raymond Ortiz.
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Perna says the new vibe is styled after Italian chophouses—restaurants that offer Italian mainstays like pastas and pizzas, plus grilled steaks, pork chops and more. Clásico has also added a new piano for entertainment and has upgraded its cocktail offerings. Perna says it's the restaurant's first extensive refresh since it opened roughly eight years ago.
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"We've made Clásico a better version of what it was," says Perna. Whether you're a regular or haven't been there in years, he promises, "You'll really be surprised."
Clásico is located at 1341 Main St., Sarasota, and is open 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-midnight Sunday. For more info, call (941) 957-0700 or visit the restaurant's website.
