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Dining Deal: S'macks Burgers and Shakes

Food critic John Bancroft finds a good deal at Sarasota's new S'macks Burgers and Shakes.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Restaurant Review: The Sandbar on Anna Maria Island

Food critic John Bancroft applauds Anna Maria Island's refreshed Sandbar restaurant.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Social Eatery & Bar Opens in Downtown Sarasota

Food critic John Bancroft finds First Street's new Social Eatery & Bar in downtown Sarasota an excellent addition to the local restaurant scene.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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What I’m Drinking: Ocean Breeze

01/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Restaurant Review: Melange

01/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Restaurant Review: Selva Grill

11/01/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Sarasota’s Best Fish Tacos

11/01/2012 By Megan McDonald Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine: Shore Diner

Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle is the breath of culinary fresh air this venerable Sarasota dining and shopping district needed.

09/30/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine: Cheese, Please

There's a new kid on the Sarasota dining scene: Parker and Louise Converse's Artisan Cheese Company.

09/30/2012 By Megan McDonald Photography by Chad Spencer

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What I’m Drinking: The brews of Darwin’s on 4th

Can't make it to Oktoberfest this year? Just head to Sarasota's Darwin's on 4th, where Jared Barnes is turning out craft beers of considerable interest.

09/30/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine: Hyde Park Steakhouse & JPAN Restaurant

07/01/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine: State Street Eating House & Canta Rana

06/01/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine - May 2012

05/01/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Good Deal - May 2012

05/01/2012 Photography by Chad Spencer

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Hot Dish - May 2012

05/01/2012 By Judi Gallagher Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine - April 2012

04/01/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Good Deal - April 2012

04/01/2012 Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine - March 2012

03/01/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Food & Wine - February 2012

02/01/2012 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Good Deal: Village Idiot Pizzeria

02/01/2012 Photography by Chad Spencer