Eat & Drink

'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

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 5/18/16

From steamed pork buns at J-Pan to bibimbap in Gulf Gate, here are the 5 best things our panel of food experts ate this week.

05/18/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Kona's Passion Fruit Gin Sling

Tropical froth at Kona Grill at the Mall at UTC.

05/18/2016 By Hannah Wallace

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

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 5/10/16

From strip-mall ramen noodles to a food truck masterpiece, here are the five best things our food writers ate this week.

05/10/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Rev-el-ry's Blood & Sand

This week: Whiskey and sweetness at Rev-el-ry Pub and Grill on University Parkway.

05/10/2016 By Hannah Wallace

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

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: State Street's Mint Julep

A bourbon classic for this weekend's Kentucky Derby.

05/04/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 5/4/16

From pork sandwiches to vegetable-based doughnuts, here are the 5 best things we ate this week.

05/04/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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

Good Humor

Brenda Zook Serves Sweet Treats to Kids

The B's Cool Treats ice cream truck is a kid-friendly local staple.

05/02/2016 By Hannah Wallace

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

Biz Bites

You Can Find Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks in a Bradenton Strip Mall

Sandwich heaven at Bradenton’s South Philly Cheesesteak.

05/02/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Review

Review: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

There’s a clubby atmosphere at downtown’s Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

Restaurant Review

Review: Chianti Italian Restaurant

Chianti is a family-owned Italian restaurant that’s comfortable, stylish and excels in regional Italian food, wine, and service at moderate prices.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort