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Restaurant Review: Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina

Where and what to eat and drink right now.

06/30/2014 By John Bancroft

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Restaurant Review: St. Armands Circle’s Columbia Restaurant

John Bancroft savors classic Cuban at Columbia on St. Armands Circle and tasty Italian at Venice's Made in Italy.

05/30/2014 By John Bancroft

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Good Deal: Yume Sushi

Food critic John Bancroft discovers a good deal at downtown Sarasota's Yume Sushi.

05/30/2014 By John Bancroft

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Good Deal: Bradenton’s Sax Burgers & Sandwiches

Food critic John Bancroft finds a good deal at Sax Burgers & Sandwiches in Bradenton.

05/01/2014 By John Bancroft

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Restaurant Review: Mediterraneo in Downtown Sarasota

Our food critic says Mediterraneo is just as good as the day it opened; plus, what's new at Siesta Key's Flavio's Brick Oven and Bar.

05/01/2014 By John Bancroft

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Rustic Redefined at the New Derek’s

Plus, a review of Soma Creekside and a preview of this year's Florida Winefest.

04/01/2014 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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Good Deal: Lolita Tartine in the Rosemary District

John Bancroft finds a good deal at the Rosemary District's newest restaurant.

03/03/2014 By John Bancroft

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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'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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Polo Grill Gets a Makeover

Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill gets a facelift on both its building and its menu.

01/06/2014 By John Bancroft

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Restaurant Review: The Usual Place

Food editor John Bancroft gives us the dish on The Usual Place.

01/06/2014 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer

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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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Craft Beer at Mr. Beery's; Plus a Good Deal at Hacienda Mexican Grill & Cantina

Food critic John Bancroft drinks craft beer at Sarasota's Mr. Beery's and finds a good deal on Mexican food at Hacienda Mexican Grill & Cantina.

10/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spener

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Restaurant Review: P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's delivers.

10/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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A Good Deal at Le Anh's Vietnamese Restaurant

John Bancroft finds a good deal at Le Anh's Vietnamese Restaurant in Sarasota.

07/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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Two Perfect Vodka Cocktails for Summer

Food editor John Bancroft shares two refreshings summer cocktails.

07/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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Restaurant Review: Downtown Sarasota's Louies Modern

Food editor John Bancroft applauds downtown Sarasota's new Louies Modern.

07/01/2013 By John Bancroft

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A Good Deal at Word of Mouth Restaurant

John Bancroft finds a good deals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

06/03/2013 By John Bancroft