Rise and Dine

Station 400 Debuts New Spring Menu

Local favorite Station 400 has a new spring menu--and a new owner.

03/21/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Erin Go Bragh!

What to Eat on St. Patrick's Day

Chef Judi shares her favorite local food finds for St. Patrick's Day.

03/16/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Soup There It Is

5 Soups to Get You Through Flu Season

These Asian-inspired local offerings are guaranteed to help you through that cold.

02/29/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Eat This Now

Brasa & Pisco Opens on Lockwood Ridge Road

Brasa & Pisco, a Peruvian fusion restaurant, has opened on Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota.

02/23/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Table Matters

Is Local Restaurant Service on the Decline?

Chef Judi wonders if we all need to adjust to a new standard of hospitality when dining out.

02/16/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Good Eats

Aaron's Fish Camp Opens on Siesta Key

Aaron's Fish Camp has opened in the former Blue Smoke Island Grill space, catering to seafood and burger lovers alike.

02/08/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Clever, Indeed

Gulf Gate's Newest Addition: The Clever Cup

A new coffee shop reminiscent of hangouts in the West Village, New York and Cambridge.

02/03/2016 By Judi Gallagher

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The Rosemary Opens in Downtown Sarasota

The Rosemary has opened in downtown Sarasota in the building that once housed Savory Street.

01/19/2016 By Judi Gallagher

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Servandos Opens in Downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District

Servandos has opened in the former Darwin's on Fourth space in downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District.

01/07/2016 By Judi Gallagher

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Staying in on New Year's Eve? Here's a Great Recipe for You

Here are the foods you should eat to start the New Year--and a delicious recipe, too.

12/29/2015 By Judi Gallagher

Eat This Now

Ingredients and Technique Shine at Longboat Key's Maison Blanche

Chef/owner Jose Martinez and his wife, Victoria, have created a true French dining experience at their Maison Blanche on Longboat Key.

12/21/2015 By Judi Gallagher

First Impressions

Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen Open in University Park

Two popular Tampa restaurants--Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen--have opened in University Park.

12/15/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Patrick's Restaurant Celebrates 30 Years in Business

Here's to another 30.

12/03/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Pho Cali Reopens in Downtown Sarasota

Pho Cali reopens in downtown Sarasota after renovations; plus, Chef Judi's tips for what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers.

11/23/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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The Best Waterfront Dining in Sarasota

Chef Judi shares her top picks for dining al fresco on the water in Sarasota.

11/09/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Chef Judi's Five Top Tastes This Month

Here's what Chef Judi ate and loved this month.

10/28/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Where to Eat Outside in Sarasota

Now that the weather is cooling off, Chef Judi's sharing her favorite local spots for outdoor dining.

10/26/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Curry Station and Eggs-traordinary Cafe Open Second Locations

Curry Station has opened a second location on Clark Road, and Nokomis-based Eggs-traordinary Cafe has opened a second location on Cattleman Road.

10/12/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Chef Judi on the Health Hazards of Food Writing

Chef Judi shares her new game plan for losing those pesky extra pounds.

10/05/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Mama Leone's Serves Classic Italian Fare in Nokomis

Plus, burgers are on trend and an award-winning whiskey master visits downtown Sarasota.

10/01/2015 By Judi Gallagher