The Plot Chickens

Slim Chickens Will Open in Sarasota in Mid-October

The quick-service chicken chain will make its home on Clark Road.

10/06/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Piping Hot

Ruth's Chris Steak House Is Now Open in Lakewood Ranch

With prime cuts of beef and 500-degree plates, what's not to love?

10/05/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Something New

Oak & Stone Artisan Pizza & Craft Beer has Opened Its Sixth Location

Downtown Wellen Park residents and visitors can enjoy pizza and beer as they watch the community continue to grow.

10/04/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Scary-Sota

October's Biggest and Best Fall and Halloween Celebrations

Everything you need to know about our favorite spooky season events and festivals.

10/03/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Cheers for Beers

3 Bridges Brewing's New Taproom Is Open in Venice

Venice locals Scott and Corey Harper aim to give back to their community through food, beer and plenty of fun.

09/27/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Works of Art

Sarasota's Best Burgers

From brilliant mash-ups to simple classics, these are the 11 best burgers you can get your hands on right now.

09/18/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Lauren Jackson

Light Bites

Lakeside Bites Opens in Downtown Wellen Park

The new dining venture joins Pop Dawgs and Claw & Co. in The Yard.

09/13/2023 By Lauren Jackson

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Calusa Brewing and Chef Steve Phelps Are Teaming Up, and We're Stoked

The former White Buffalo Saloon will soon be home to PigFish, Phelps' new restaurant, and Calusa Brewing's new taproom.

09/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Bread and Butter

Bread Bandits Is Serving Seriously Good Sourdough at Its New Sarasota Bakery

Business partners Jules Thuet and Brad Rutledge know a thing or two about bread.

09/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Restaurant Review

At Tzeva, Inside Downtown Sarasota's Art Ovation Hotel, Food Is Art

The hotel restaurant offers an unexpected culinary journey filled with Mediterranean-inspired twists and turns.

09/07/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Blue Moon

Hurricane Idalia Will Make Landfall During a 'Super Moon' and 'King Tide.' But What Does That Mean?

Not only will Wednesday's moon be super, it will also be blue.

08/29/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Tropical Storm Idalia

Where to Find Sandbags in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Residents are allowed ten sandbags per vehicle in both counties.

08/28/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Three Cheers!

The Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival Returns Sept. 23

Benefitting the Sarasota Youth Opera, this year's event will include 20 participating restaurants and plenty of wine.

08/25/2023 By Lauren Jackson

So Good

Kolucan Will Open in Gulf Gate on Aug. 31

Chefs Gino Calleja and Jose Rojas will prepare upscale Mexican cuisine at the new restaurant.

08/24/2023 By Lauren Jackson

That Bloody Mary Tho

Daiquiri Deck Will Offer a Seasonal Brunch Beginning Aug. 26

Fill up on brunch and booze at one of the Deck's five locations before hitting the beach.

08/18/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Pure Goodness

South Florida's Pura Vida Restaurant Chain Is Coming to University Town Center

The new restaurant will be serving up what it calls 'feel-good' food, starting in early 2024.

08/16/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Restaurant Review

Owen’s Fish Camp in Lakewood Ranch Is a Worthy Successor to the Downtown Original

Turns out, the towering banyan tree canopy and historic downtown cottage are not necessary components of the formula that makes Owen’s a consistent hit.

08/15/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Welcome Home

Nancy's Bar-B-Q Has Opened in the Rosemary District

Owner Nancy Krohngold says she's thrilled to be back downtown.

08/15/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Neighborhood Guide

The Best Restaurants in Venice

From sunup to sundown, Venice residents have plenty of options for a great meal. Here are our favorites.

08/09/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Lauren Jackson

Cheers, Baby!

Forks & Corks Is Moving to January in 2024

The much-anticipated festival will celebrate its 17th anniversary with loads of wine-centric events for everyone.

08/02/2023 By Lauren Jackson