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Restaurant Review

Just Like the Car It’s Named After, Osteria 500 Is Bright, Shiny and Delightful

The restaurant combines dependability and panache, with a dining experience that blends old favorites and new dishes that are executed with finesse.

05/06/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Just In Queso

Get Your Margarita on at One of These Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Bring on the tacos, too!

04/30/2024 By Lauren Jackson

A Day in The Life

Learn More About Food Editor Lauren Jackson in the Most Recent Episode of WUSF's 'The Zest'

Jackson was a guest on season 9, episode 17 of Dalia Colón's show, which airs on our local NPR affiliate.

04/29/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Chag Sameach!

Celebrate Passover With Meals From These Sarasota Spots

Whether you order in or dine out, these locations have you covered.

04/18/2024 By Lauren Jackson

I Scream, You Scream

Great Heights Creamery Has Opened in the Rosemary District

The ice cream shop is the newest addition to Parkside .

04/18/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Shop 'Til You Drop

The Fresh Market Is Opening a New Location in Lakewood Ranch

The store will open on State Road 70 on April 24.

04/16/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Something Old, Something New

15 South by Napulé Opens April 27 on St. Armands Circle

The newest rendition of an old Sarasota favorite is spearheaded by Alessandro di Ferdinando, the owner of Napulé.

04/16/2024 By Lauren Jackson

How Sweet It Is

Norman Love Confections Has Moved

The Fort Myers-based chocolate company celebrated its grand opening in its new location this week.

04/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Gotta Get Down On FryDay

Stop by These Local Churches for a Friday Fish Fry Before Lent Ends

With a few weeks left until Easter, there's still time to get your fish fry fix.

03/20/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Can't Be Beet

Dalia Colón Highlights Florida's Fruits and Veggies in The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook

Colón entices vegetarians and meat-eaters alike with her produce-rich recipes.

03/11/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Savor Town

Savor Sarasota Is Returning for Its 19th Year

From June 1 to June 14, participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus at a discounted rate.

03/11/2024 By Lauren Jackson

G'Bye, Mate

'Outback Steakhouse Shaped My Career as a Food Writer'

Our food editor pens a final farewell to the place that shaped her entire career.

02/29/2024 By Lauren Jackson

New Kid on the Point

A Swanky New American Bistro With a Major Whiskey Collection Is Headed to Five Points

Warren will open its third location in the 11,500-square-foot space that used to be Fit2Run in the heart of downtown Sarasota.

02/16/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Arts & Central, the Rosemary District's Newest Restaurant, Will Open Feb. 19

The 200-seat restaurant will anchor Parkside, the neighborhood's next food-and-beverage destination.

02/13/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Restaurant Review

Chinese Hot Pot Dining Debuts in Bradenton

The Chinese style of cooking in which diners dunk huge varieties of meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles and more into flavorful broths has become common in bigger American cities but remained absent in the Sarasota area—until now.

02/08/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Vroom Vroom

Le Mans Kitchen Is a Swanky New Restaurant From One of Our Best Chefs, and It's Located in a Car Dealership

The restaurant inside Sarasota Ford is an unexpected addition to Sarasota's dining scene.

02/06/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Love Is In The Air

Where to Eat on Valentine's Day

Impress your date by taking them to one of our favorite Sarasota restaurants.

02/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Kitchen Confidential

A Morning Making Bread at Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery Brought Me Back to My Restaurant Roots

It had been years since I worked an early shift in a restaurant kitchen, but when the owners of the new Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery offered me a morning of baking, I couldn't resist.

02/02/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Fab-Brew-Lous

These Area Coffee Shops Are Also Roasting Their Own Beans

Enjoy their locally roasted beans in the shop or at home.

01/25/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Small But Mighty

Local Writer Larry Hoffman's Little Sarasota Dining Book Is in Bookstores Now

Hoffman is an area expert on all things local dining, and he wants you to be, too.

01/19/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Magazine

Food News

Just Like the Car It’s Named After, Osteria 500 Is Bright, Shiny and Delightful

Get Your Margarita on at One of These Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Learn More About Food Editor Lauren Jackson in the Most Recent Episode of WUSF's 'The Zest'

Celebrate Passover With Meals From These Sarasota Spots

Great Heights Creamery Has Opened in the Rosemary District

The Fresh Market Is Opening a New Location in Lakewood Ranch

15 South by Napulé Opens April 27 on St. Armands Circle

Norman Love Confections Has Moved

Stop by These Local Churches for a Friday Fish Fry Before Lent Ends

Dalia Colón Highlights Florida's Fruits and Veggies in The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook

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