Food News

Cocktails Ahoy!

Jack Dusty Debuts New Fall Menu

Jack Dusty hits a high note with its new, rum-heavy fall cocktails and seafood-forward dinner menu.

10/25/2017 By Judi Gallagher

Weekly Planner

A Latte Art Competition, Harvest Milkweed Festival and Other Local Dining Events

Including Hunsader Farms' Pumpkin Festival, Acropolis' grand opening and a taste-and-learn chef series at Andrea's.

10/24/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

Biz Bites

Impress Your Clients at These Local Restaurants

Dinner on the company credit card pays off at these five eateries.

10/19/2017 By Ruth Lando

Weekly Planner

A Sushi Brunch With Unlimited Mimosas, a Latte Art Throwdown and Other Local Dining Events

Including a food and drink tasting inspired by orchids at Selby Gardens, a wine dinner for Napa Valley fire relief and Lakewood Ranch Main Street's annual block party.

10/17/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

Weekly Planner

OAKtoberfest, Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival and More Local Dining Events

Including Eat Like a Local Week, a fermentation workshop and Taste of UTC.

10/10/2017 By Eat Beat Staff

Top of the Shops

Four Cool Things About Sarasota's New Lucky's Market

A grocery store with beer on tap? Why yes, I would enjoy that, thanks.

10/10/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

Beer, Bands and BBQ, Taste of UTC and Other Local Dining Events

Including Mandeville Beer Garden's Oktoberfest, Retropalooza in Village of the Arts and the 18th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.

10/04/2017 By Ella Melzer

Hut check

10 Bucks or Less: Tacos - To Go

A newish Bee Ridge taco shack gets it right.

10/03/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Made in SRQ

Meet the Makers of Kombucha 221 BC

An ancient tea is made right here at home.

09/27/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

Hurricane Relief on Deck, National Drink Beer Day, and Other Local Dining Events

Including A Taste of Downtown, the Taste and Learn Chef Series, and an authentic pig roast.

09/27/2017 By Ella Melzer

Review

Review: Italian Tradition Opens in the Rosemary District

Italian Tradition takes over the space formerly occupied by Pomona.

09/27/2017 By Marsha Fottler

Mutt-opia

Six Dog-Friendly Sarasota Eateries

We get it: It’s hard to leave your pup alone at his food bowl when you head out for a night on the town. Here’s a sampling of spots where you can chow down with your chowhound.

09/27/2017 By Megan McDonald and Emma Burke

Local, Local, Local

Eat Local Week Highlights Our Area's Food Resources

Learn about what's available in our own backyard during this seventh annual celebration of all things local.

09/27/2017 By Megan McDonald

Weekly Planner

A Taste of the Pacific NorthWest, National Key Lime Pie Day, and Other Local Dining Events

Including A Taste of Downtown and yoga under the stars at Mandeville Beer Garden.

09/20/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

Rowing Repast

Polo Grill and Bar Among Caterers for 2017 World Rowing Championships Athletes

The Polo Grill and Bar and three other local caterers will prepare food for the world-class athletes from all over the globe competing in the World Rowing Championships.

09/19/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

Irma

Paying it Forward After Hurricane Irma

Chef Judi reminds us that a cold drink or a batch of homemade cookies can make a huge difference in someone's day when times are tough.

09/14/2017 By Judi Gallagher

Shop Local

A Guide to the Sarasota Farmers Market

A Saturday morning at the downtown farmers market is a Saturday morning well spent.

09/06/2017 By Stephanie Isaac

Restaurant News

Connors Steak and Seafood Restaurant to Open at the Westfield Siesta Key Mall

Connors, a steak and seafood restaurant with an upscale bar, will open later this month. The original opening date was delayed due to Hurricane Irma.

09/06/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Sunday Funday

Louies Offers a Modern Take on Sunday Brunch

Eggs Benedict, made-to-order omelets and frosé—oh, my!

09/06/2017 By Judi Gallagher

Weekly Planner

A Pioneer Homestead Party, a Pig Roast and Other Local Dining Events

Including a cake decorating class, Sarasota Opera's fourth annual Taste of Downtown and Let's Eat Englewood.

09/06/2017 By Stephanie Hagan