Eat & Drink

Sugar Shack

10 Bucks or Less: Paisano's Italian Bakery

An absurd array of edible articles at this Stickney Point sweet shop.

08/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Endless Summer

Here's Your Labor Day Weekend Eating Schedule

Bad weather notwithstanding, Chef Judi's got her plans set for a marathon long weekend of eating.

08/31/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Nice Rice

Our 5 Favorite Risotto Dishes

We consider risotto the ultimate comfort food. Here are 5 places to get a great plate.

08/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Flour Power

Bradenton's Flowers Baking Co. Produces Almost 2 Million Pounds of Bread Each Week

The bakery also goes through almost 59 million pounds of white and wheat flour each year.

08/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

The Feed

C'est La Vie and Jpan Open Second Locations Out East

Plus, news on downtown's new Lila and Boca Kitchen and Bar and the sudden glut of burgers in this town.

08/30/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Siren Call

Restaurant Review: Veronica Fish & Oyster

At Veronica Fish & Oyster, seafood shines.

08/30/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Mango Quinoa Salad With Ginger-Lime Dressing

Here's a light, fresh salad perfect for summer dinners al fresco.

08/25/2016 By Margo Rometo

Batch-elor in Paradise

10 Bucks or Less: Jim's Small Batch Bakery

You had me at "candied bacon."

08/24/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Phillippi Creek's Hawaiian Margarita

This week: a strawberry treat to beat the heat.

08/24/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Openings

Veronica Fish & Oyster Opens in Southside Village

Chef Judi says the newest concept from restaurateur Mark Caragiulo delivers.

08/24/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Eat This Now

Where and What to Eat This Week - 8/24/16

Filet mignon at Social, orange-and-vanilla cones from Nokomis Groves and the No. 79 from just re-opened Pho Cali top our list.

08/24/2016 By Eat Beat Team

High Steaks

Revisiting Ruth's Chris Sarasota

After a "breakup" a few years back, Chef Judi revisits Ruth's Chris Sarasota and finds great food and service. Here are the details.

08/22/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Say Cheese

Manasota Grilled Cheese Festival Will Offer Cheesy Goodness in Palmetto

The Manasota Grilled Cheese Festival takes place this Saturday at Sutton Park in Palmetto and promises bread, cheese, sweets and more.

08/18/2016 By Megan McDonald

Weekly Planner

A Culinary Tour, Edible Elegance by Eli Opens, Sarasota Beer Fest and More Local Dining Events

Mark your calendar for these upcoming dining events.

08/17/2016

Biscuits and Grits and Toast, Oh My

New Southern Food Hangout Coming Soon to East Sarasota

The husband and wife team behind Buttermilk Handcrafted Food hopes to open the restaurant within the next couple weeks.

08/17/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat This Now

What to Eat This Week

Beer at the new Calusa Brewing, a great summer salad and a classic hamburger--here's where and what to eat right now.

08/17/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Truck Tales

10 Bucks or Less: Happy Hour Cafe

Sampling Venezuelan street food in a gas station parking lot.

08/16/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: P.F. Chang's Honey Thyme G&T

Getting herby and aromatic at the Asian chain's downtown location.

08/16/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Party Place

Michael's On East Reveals Design Plans for Its New Selby Gardens Event Space

Design concepts are unveiled for the new Michael’s On the Bay at Selby Gardens.

08/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, A Cupcake-Eating Contest and More Sarasota Food Events

...including the Sarasota Beer Fest and a fundraiser for J.R.'s Old Packinghouse Cafe.

08/10/2016 By Felicity Warner

Sarasota Magazine