Year in Review

Our Top Food Stories of 2024

From the closings of the beloved Hob Nob and South Trail Outback to Michelin-starred restaurants and exciting new Asian offerings, there was always something happening in the food scene this year.

12/20/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Restaurant Review

Chinese Hot Pot Dining Debuts in Bradenton

The Chinese style of cooking in which diners dunk huge varieties of meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles and more into flavorful broths has become common in bigger American cities but remained absent in the Sarasota area—until now.

02/08/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Drink It In

What It's Like to Attend a Ceremonial Cacao Circle

Carrie Eckert says cacao healed her autoimmune conditions and anxiety. She hosts local cacao circles to help others reap its benefits, too.

01/10/2024 By Isaac Eger