Top shop

A Quick, Handy Guide to the Region's New Grocery Stores

05/08/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

The Venice Seafood & Music Festival, Big Top's Anniversary Bash and More Local Dining Events

Plus plenty of Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo fun.

05/03/2017 By Jasmine Respess

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Yuniku's Lychee Saketini

An Asian-inspired beverage at a cool sushi hideaway.

05/03/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Food News

Jack Dusty Debuts Its New Cocktail Menu, Just in Time for Summer

Plus, what it's like to attend a Spice Pop-Up dinner.

05/01/2017 By Judi Gallagher

Twister

Four Great Sarasota Pretzels

Where to get your carb on.

04/26/2017 By Eat Beat Team

Pollo Grill

Pollo Tropical's First Sarasota Location Opens

The chain started in Miami in 1988 and has since expanded around Florida and into Texas, Georgia and Nashville and has even set up shop in a number of Latin American and Caribbean spots.

04/26/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2017: Best New Food & Drink

The best new steakhouses, sushi, pizza, dessert, brunch, bakeries and more.

04/26/2017 By Staff

Libations

The Margarita Is So Perfectly Local, We're Willing to Rewrite History

In the month of Cinco de Mayo, we celebrate the margarita and other cool tequila drinks.

04/26/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Let Them Eat Cake

Five Great Local Cupcake Shops

Trendsters say cupcakes are out. We say you should never say no to a tiny cake covered in frosting.

04/20/2017 By Eat Beat Team

Fry High

Another New Downtown Doughnut Shop Is in the Works

Five-O Donut Co isn't the only new doughnut shop coming to downtown Sarasota.

04/20/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

Brunch in Mable Ringling's Rose Garden, Blues, Brews & BBQ and More Local Dining Events

Including our fabulous Best of Sarasota Pop Society soiree at Selby Gardens.

04/19/2017 By Staff

Neighborhood Guide

Where to Drink in Downtown Sarasota

Quench your thirst at any one of these downtown Sarasota bars.

04/18/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Smoke Shop

Brick's Smoked Meats Plans to Open Downtown

The new restaurant is billed as an homage to the cuisine of central Texas, with brisket, tacos and a bar that emphasizes bourbons and tequilas.

04/18/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

Easter Brunches, Barbecue Bashes, Popup Dinners and More

Where and what to eat this week in Sarasota.

04/11/2017 By Riley Board

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Duffy's Peep-tini

Happy Easter! We're sorry.

04/11/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Weekly Planner

A Crawfish Festival, BBQ Class and More

All of this week's best events for Sarasota foodies.

04/05/2017 By Riley Board

Glaze of Our Lives

New Doughnut Shop Coming to East Ringling Boulevard

Christine Nordstrom's Five-O Donut Co is set to open next month.

04/05/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Passover Alert

Beyond Matzo

A sampling of area restaurants offering matzo ball soup, potato kugel and more for Passover.

04/03/2017 By Ilene Denton

The Fate of the Fresh

Plated Modern Kitchen: The Newest Addition to the Cooper Creek Shopping Plaza

The restaurant offers a customizable pick of roasted and braised meats, salads, sandwiches and sides.

03/31/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Great Boating Adventures

The Best Dockside Dining in Sarasota

Tie up and chow down.

03/31/2017 By Tom Bayles