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That Toddlin' Town

10 Bucks Or Less: Tony's Chicago Beef Co.

In search of Second City sustenance.

06/15/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 6/14/16

From a unique Greek dessert to tacos at Darwin Santa Maria's new Siesta Key restaurant, here are the 5 best things our panel of food experts ate this week.

06/14/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Paladares

10 Bucks Or Less: Mojo's Real Cuban

Taste-testing an emerging Cuban chain before it arrives in Southside Village.

06/06/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Restaurant News

Rusty Bucket Opens Near Mall at University Town Center

Rusty Bucket, a sports bar with a cool rustic vibe, has opened on Cattlemen Road near the Mall at University Town Center.

06/01/2016 By Judi Gallagher

After Dark

10 Bucks Or Less: The Monkey Business

Quality late-night sandwiches, right on Main.

06/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

Why Do Publix Subs Taste So Good?

Neuroscientist Stefan Crynen on what makes Publix subs sublime.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cool Beans

Justin Banister's Mobile Coffee Cart Keeps Sarasota Caffeinated

You can find Out and About Coffee at events, local businesses and farmers markets.

05/31/2016 By Jenna Greenfield

The Feed

Darwin Santa Maria to Launch New Restaurant in Siesta Key Village

Plus, more local food news from Cooper Levey-Baker.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

You'll Find Modern Peruvian at Brasa &Pisco

At Brasa & Pisco, two young Peruvian brothers are mixing respect for their culinary heritage with modern artistry.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

La Scarpetta Offers Rustic Italian Fare

The 44-seat space feels like Italy on Tuttle Avenue.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

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'Cue Up

10 Bucks Or Less: A & G Caribbean BBQ

Looking for good pulled pork and jerk chicken? Head to a nearby Shell station.

05/23/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Mark Your Calendar

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, Dairy Day Festival, Venice Brew Bash and More Local Food Events

Season may be over, but summer's just kicking off--here are five fun events for food lovers.

05/18/2016 By Jenna Greenfield

Date Night

At CineBistro, Food Plays a Starring Role

CineBistro, which took over the old Saks Fifth Avenue space at Westfield Southgate, offers a gourmet twist on dinner and a movie.

05/17/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Slice Slice Baby

Il Panificio Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 25-Cent Pizza Slices

On May 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m, Il Panificio will offer pizza lovers 25-cent slices in honor of its 25th anniversary.

05/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Meat Feat

Breaking News: Brick's Barbeque Coming to Southside Village

Mark Gabrick, working with business partner Dick Rivera, recently secured plans to take over a space on S. Osprey Avenue.

05/13/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

That's Amore

Valentino's Serves Up Classic Italian Favorites on University Parkway

Chef Judi finds Italian-American comfort food at Valentino's on University Parkway.

05/11/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Barn Praising

10 Bucks Or Less: Maria's Restaurant

You can find fantastic food at Bradenton's Red Barn Flea Market.

05/09/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Screeeeeech!

Planning Commission Delays Decision on Food Truck Rules

The board expressed a desire to loosen county regulations, but was split about the best way to proceed.

05/06/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coming Soon

New Siesta Key Restaurant From Darwin Santa Maria in the Works

The chef hopes to open CeviChela Latin Street Food on Siesta Key later this month, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

05/03/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Ah ga ga ga ga ga ga

10 Bucks Or Less: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Heaven is a place on earth.

05/02/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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