Eat & Drink

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Restaurant Review: Roast Restaurant & Bar in Downtown Sarasota

Plus: Why everyone goes to Rick's French Bistro.

03/03/2014 By John Bancroft

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Sarasota Restaurant and Dining News from Chef Judi Gallagher

Bits and bites from contributing food editor Judi Gallagher.

03/01/2014 By Chef Judi Gallagher

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Simply Divine Tangerine Pudding

Nothing tastes like Florida more than citrus - especially this sweet, tangy divine dessert

02/24/2014 By Robin Draper

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Eat Like a Local

02/21/2014 By staff

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Authentic Florida Strawberry Jam

Looking for a special way to say “I love you” from Florida? Strawberries are in season and Valentine's Day is a great time to create a special gift

02/11/2014 By Robin Draper

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Chef Judi Shares Her Favorite Sarasota Valentine's Day Treats

For those who love savory treats like she does, Chef Judi pens a love letter to her favorite Sarasota Valentine's Day foods.

02/10/2014 By staff

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Authentic Florida Voted Best Food Blog

Authentic Florida, created by Sarasota native Robin Draper was recently voted Best Food Blog by the 2014 Florida Bloggers Conference in Orlando.

02/05/2014 By Robin Draper

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Your Ultimate Guide to Gulf Seafood

Sarasota Magazine's ultimate guide to the best of Gulf seafood.

01/31/2014 By staff

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How to Cook Fresh-Caught Gulf Seafood

Tips from Big Water Fish Market's Scott Dolan.

01/31/2014 By Taylor Meredith

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Snook Fishing Resumes on the Gulf Coast

After a more than three-year ban, snook fishing resumes on the Gulf coast.

01/31/2014 By Beau Denton

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Catch Your Own: A Guide to Gulf Fish

Captain Jim Klopfer, staff guide for CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, shares some tips.

01/31/2014 By staff

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The Best Wine to Drink with Seafood

Whole Foods Market Sarasota’s wine expert David Sysak on what wine to sip with seafood.

01/31/2014 By staff

Season to Taste

Cortez Bottarga Has Become a Nationally Sought-After Delicacy

Cortez Conservas has introduced the nation to deliciousness that is salt-cured, sun-dried mullet roe.

01/31/2014 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Sarasota's Best Caviar

In a blind tasting, eggs farmed by Mote compete against three famous caviars.

01/31/2014 By Pam Daniel

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Guide to Florida Stone Crabs

Essential intelligence about the king of Florida seafood.

01/31/2014 By staff

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Sarasota's Best Seafood Restaurants

Our restaurant critic spotlights nine fine spots for fresh Gulf seafood.

01/31/2014 By John Bancroft

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Inside a Rooftop Soiree at Jesse and Katie Biter's Downtown Penthouse

Sarasota power couple Jesse and Katie Biter entertain friends in their downtown Sarasota penthouse.

01/31/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Only in Sarasota: Walt’s Fish Market

John Pirman sketches local landmark Walt's Fish Market.

01/31/2014 Illustrations by John Pirman

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Sarasota's CornucAUpia Creates Edible Gold

Sarasota-based CornucAUpia creates edible gold and silver flakes, powders and crumbs for desserts, beverages and other edible concoctions.

01/31/2014 Photography by MyUnionHouse.com

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Sarasota Restaurant News from Chef Judi Gallagher

Bits and bites from contributing food editor Judi Gallagher.

01/31/2014 By Judi Gallagher Photography by Kathryn Brass-Piper