Review

La Scarpetta Offers Rustic Italian Fare

The 44-seat space feels like Italy on Tuttle Avenue.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

Review: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

There’s a clubby atmosphere at downtown’s Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

Restaurant Review

Review: Chianti Italian Restaurant

Chianti is a family-owned Italian restaurant that’s comfortable, stylish and excels in regional Italian food, wine, and service at moderate prices.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

Review

Mercato Pizzeria + Bar Opens in Southside Village

Mercato serves up Italian food on Hillview Street.

04/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

Servandos Opens in Rosemary District

Chef Joe DiMaggio's new restaurant takes the place of the former Darwin's on 4th.

04/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Trending

The 6 Best Places to Eat Octopus in Sarasota

Where to find the tastiest tentacles in town.

04/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 3/11/16

From perfect pizza to oysters with a view, here are the 5 best things we ate this week.

03/11/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Carb Loading

The Best Bread Baskets in Town

Food and wine editor Marsha Fottler shares her picks for the best bread baskets in town. Did yours make the list?

03/11/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

Pomona Serves Exceptional Food in a Sophisticated, Intimate Venue

Our food critic says chefs Ryan Boeve and Arthur Lopes offer diners meticulously orchestrated courses that meet high standards of preparation and presentation.

03/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Chad Spencer

Tea Time

Powel Crosley Hosts Afternoon Tea During Month of February

The Powel Crosley Estate and Simply Gourmet are offering afternoon tea every Tuesday and Wednesday in February.

02/04/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Date Night

CineBistro Opens This Month at Westfield Siesta Key

The 35,000-square-foot space includes a modern bar and dining area and comfy leather seats in the theaters.

01/25/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Live from New York

Review: Sol Meyer NY Deli Opens on Main Street

Sol Meyer NY Deli on Main Street offers Jewish soul food like pastrami sandwiches, latkes, matzoh ball soup and more.

01/25/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Chad Spencer

It's a Classic

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Brno Armchair Offers Easy Elegance

This Brno chair was created by Mies van der Rohe and his design partner, Lily Reich, for a couple whose grandson lives in Sarasota.

01/25/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Article

Good Deal: Olive All’Ascolana From Made in Italy

You can't eat just one of these delicious olive appetizers from Venice's Made in Italy.

01/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

Restaurant Review: Marcello Ristorante Italiano

Our food critic finds lots of Italian flavor at Sarasota's Marcello Ristorante Italiano and a revamped menu at Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill and Bar.

01/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Article

Edward Wormley Furniture Designs Are in High Demand

The late American designer Edward Wormley isn’t a household name, but his midcentury modern creations are in demand all over the world.

01/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Article

Step Inside the 2016 Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse

Great ideas from the 2016 Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse.

01/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Eat This Now

Exactly Where to Eat in Sarasota Depending on Your Mood

Whether you're in the mood for Old Florida funky or seafood supreme, we'll tell you exactly where to eat in Sarasota.

12/01/2015 By Marsha Fottler

It's a Classic

The History of the Adirondack Chair

Adirondack chairs are ubiquitous today, especially at vacation homes.

12/01/2015 By Marsha Fottler

Article

It's a Classic: The Elkins Loop Chair

The beloved Loop chair was brought to the public in the 1930s by Frances Adler Elkins.

11/09/2015 By Marsha Fottler