Food News

Mall Madness

Mall Meal Deals at Taste of UTC

At a Taste of UTC, you'll get specially priced three-course lunch and dinner menus at seven mall restaurants.

09/02/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Magnifique

New C'est La Vie! Opens Sept. 12

The new spot's menu will be 'exactly the same as the downtown location.'

09/02/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Sugar Shack

10 Bucks or Less: Paisano's Italian Bakery

An absurd array of edible articles at this Stickney Point sweet shop.

08/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

The Feed

C'est La Vie and Jpan Open Second Locations Out East

Plus, news on downtown's new Lila and Boca Kitchen and Bar and the sudden glut of burgers in this town.

08/30/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Siren Call

Restaurant Review: Veronica Fish & Oyster

At Veronica Fish & Oyster, seafood shines.

08/30/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Batch-elor in Paradise

10 Bucks or Less: Jim's Small Batch Bakery

You had me at "candied bacon."

08/24/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Openings

Veronica Fish & Oyster Opens in Southside Village

Chef Judi says the newest concept from restaurateur Mark Caragiulo delivers.

08/24/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Eat This Now

Where and What to Eat This Week - 8/24/16

Filet mignon at Social, orange-and-vanilla cones from Nokomis Groves and the No. 79 from just re-opened Pho Cali top our list.

08/24/2016 By Eat Beat Team

High Steaks

Revisiting Ruth's Chris Sarasota

After a "breakup" a few years back, Chef Judi revisits Ruth's Chris Sarasota and finds great food and service. Here are the details.

08/22/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Biscuits and Grits and Toast, Oh My

New Southern Food Hangout Coming Soon to East Sarasota

The husband and wife team behind Buttermilk Handcrafted Food hopes to open the restaurant within the next couple weeks.

08/17/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat This Now

What to Eat This Week

Beer at the new Calusa Brewing, a great summer salad and a classic hamburger--here's where and what to eat right now.

08/17/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Truck Tales

10 Bucks or Less: Happy Hour Cafe

Sampling Venezuelan street food in a gas station parking lot.

08/16/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Party Place

Michael's On East Reveals Design Plans for Its New Selby Gardens Event Space

Design concepts are unveiled for the new Michael’s On the Bay at Selby Gardens.

08/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 8/10/16

Tacos, pizza, fried green tomatoes--here are the 5 best things we ate this week.

08/10/2016 By Eat Beat Team

So. Many. Hamburgers.

10 Bucks or Less: BurgerFi

Does this new chain have what it takes to stand out in a crowded meat market?

08/10/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Weekly Planner

Whisky Dinners, CSA Memberships and More Sarasota Dining Events

Michael's On East hosts a 173-year-old Scotch brand, Worden Farm opens up CSA memberships and more.

08/03/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 8/3/16

This week: pillowy doughnuts, parking lot burgers and a giant meatball.

08/03/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Restaurant Review

At CinéBistro, Have Dinner and a Movie in High Style

CinéBistro is the modern way to enjoy dinner and a movie.

07/29/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Weekly Planner

Beer Dinners, Trash Fish and More Sarasota Food Events

...including Village of the Arts' August ArtWalk and Tapas & Taps at Darwin Brewing Company.

07/27/2016 By Alaina Upman

Bodega bites

10 Bucks or Less: La Sabrosura

Tucked away in the back of this north 301 market, you'll find tacos, tortas, quesadillas, gorditas and assorted antojitos.

07/27/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker