Welcome to the Jungle

An Unused Plot of Land Becomes a Thriving Food Forest at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus

Bay Haven science teacher Rolf Hanson took a half-acre plot of school property and turned it into a sustainable food forest.

06/13/2017 By Rick Morgan

Weekly Planner

Siesta Key Rum Tour, a Summer Dining Showcase and More Local Dining Events

Including Sangria and Soul at Sarasota Sky and a Pig Roast at JDub's Brewery.

06/07/2017 By Katherine Flanders

We Got the Meat

Chef Judi's Picks for the Best Burgers and Steaks in Town

Chef Judi shares her favorite spots for steaks and burgers.

06/07/2017 By Judi Gallagher

Restaurant News

Rosemary District's Pomona Bistro & Wine Bar to Close

Chef-owners Ryan Boeve and Arthur Lopes will focus on their main street eatery, Lila.

06/05/2017 By Katherine Flanders

Best Bakeries

These are Sarasota's Most Beautiful Pastries

They're too pretty to eat. Almost.

06/01/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

National Doughnut Day, a Make-Your-Own-Herbal-Tea Workshop and More Local Dining Events

Including First Friday at Retrobaked and arm-wrestling for a good cause at Growler's Pub.

05/31/2017 By Eat Beat Team

Icelandia

Cold Brew Coffee Makes Sarasota Summers Survivable

Cooper Levey-Baker pens an ode to the cold stuff.

05/30/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Meat to the Street

Meet Trent Sexton, the Converted Barbecue Master

Trent Sexton switched from carpentry to barbecue and is taking a passionate approach to his new work.

05/30/2017 By Rick Morgan

Dough Nut

How to Grow Your Own Sourdough Starter

One writer's maniacal quest.

05/25/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Comfort Tube

How The Great British Baking Show Can Save Your Sanity

In an era where all news seems to be bad news, this delightful British show offers a sweet escape from real life.

05/25/2017 By Megan McDonald

Pastry Perfection

Tom Gumpel Dreams Up Great New Goodies for Panera

The Sarasota-based Gumpel is the directory of culinary innovation for the Panera Bread Company.

05/25/2017 By Pam Daniel

Review

Restaurant Review: Prime Serious Steak

Prime is, indeed, serious about steak.

05/24/2017 By Marsha Fottler

Weekly Planner

A Unicorn Cake Decorating Class, Red White and Brew Tour and More Local Dining Events

Including the sixth annual Venice Brew Bash and the OsFest at the Beach Club.

05/24/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Deal Dash

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Features New and Old Faces Alike

This year’s event includes 17 new restaurants, making a total of 79.

05/23/2017 By Rick Morgan

Weekly Planner

St. Armands Seafood Festival, Yoga at JDub's and More Local Dining Events

Weekly Planner

05/17/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Still Glazy

New Doughnut Shop Opens

After a few days of giveaways, taste tests and soft trial runs, Five-O Donut Co officially opened for business Wednesday morning.

05/17/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Smoke Out

Brick's Smoked Meats Opens Downtown

Sarasota's newest barbecue restaurant, Brick's Smoked Meats, opened for lunch and dinner on Tuesday.

05/15/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Mother's Day

An Ode to Mothers

Chef Judi remembers her mother, Riva Cooper.

05/10/2017 By Judi Gallagher

Top shop

A Quick, Handy Guide to the Region's New Grocery Stores

05/08/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

The Venice Seafood & Music Festival, Big Top's Anniversary Bash and More Local Dining Events

Plus plenty of Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo fun.

05/03/2017 By Jasmine Respess