Food News

Luck Be a Lady

Bijou Garden Café Starts Its Broadway Brunch Series This Sunday

The downtown Sarasota staple will be offering a feast for all of your senses—especially your ears.

06/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Congratulations!

Gecko's Is Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary

The Sarasota chain is throwing a party to mark the occasion on Saturday, June 4.

05/31/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Lakewood Ranch

Four New Tenants Are Headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

By next year, a restaurant and bar, two clothing stores and a wine shop will be the latest additions to the town center.

05/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Knead to Know

Artisan Cheese Company Is Baking Bread Now and It's Wonderful

At the Sarasota cheese shop, "bread and cheese go hand in hand."

05/25/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Welcome to Savor Town

Here Are All the Restaurants Participating in This Year's Savor Sarasota

Start the summer right with amazing dining deals.

05/24/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Winter Olympics

Rise & Nye's Is Hosting an Ice Cream Eating Contest This Weekend

How much ice cream can you eat in four minutes?

05/17/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Let's All Go to the Mall

Reyna's Taqueria Has Opened a New Location Inside Sarasota Square Mall

Opening in the quiet mall may seem like a risky venture, but Reyna's owner Gino Calleja is confident people will come.

05/13/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Tea for Two

Elevation Tea Company Is Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Downtown Sarasota

The mobile trailer that visits the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Farmer's Markets will host a grand opening on Saturday, May 14.

05/13/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Perfect Pairing

Mattison's Forty-One and Fess Parker Winery Team Up for Multi-Course Wine Dinner

The Sarasota restaurant and California winery will provide a paired dining experience as part of this year's Forks & Corks festivities.

05/11/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Fast food

Sarasota's Office Bar Is Serving Hot Food From a Vending Machine

Get a late-night snack with the touch of a button.

05/11/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Brrr

A Sarasota Restaurant Is Changing the Frozen Pizza Game

One of our favorite pizza spots is selling their pies direct to your freezer.

05/11/2022 By Lauren Jackson

By George

Georgie's Garden Café and Bar George Brighten Up the Daytime Dining Scene

Georgie’s may be the place where people gather to celebrate in the morning. Bar George extends the party until after dark.

05/05/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

The Sizzler

Korê Steakhouse Delights Diners at Waterside Place

The new Korean restaurant offers an interactive, fun and tip-free dining experience.

05/04/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Hello, Spring

Grillsmith Restaurant Offers Up Comfort Food and International Dishes with a Twist

Check out the colorful spring-inspired seasonal cocktails and a special week-long Mother's Day menu the whole family will love.

04/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Gotta Blame It on My Juice

Where to Find Great Juice in Sarasota

Juicing is all the rage. Here's where to find a fresh bottle.

04/29/2022 By Allison Forsyth

I Dream of Smoothies

Dream Earth Bowls Opening First Storefront in Broadway Promenade

The smoothie bowl shop will be celebrating its grand opening tomorrow, April 29.

04/28/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

A Feast Fit For a Mother

Eight Local Restaurants to Celebrate Mother's Day

Whether they’re brunch lovers or dinner fanatics, treat the mothers in your life to a meal at one of these Sarasota-Manatee eateries.

04/22/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Tacos & Tequila

The Second Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl Returns to Downtown Sarasota

The event takes place on Saturday from 1-6 p.m.

04/20/2022 By Samantha Lane

Growth spurt

A New Lakefront Restaurant Is Headed to Downtown Wellen

The Banyan House will have a bar, a lounge and outdoor dining.

04/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

A Taste of the SEA

Mote Marine and UTC to Host Tasting Event at Nathan Benderson Park

In anticipation of the marine lab's new aquarium, an event with live music and light bites will be held this Thursday.

04/13/2022 By Chloé Cuyler