Food News

Meat Feat

Breaking News: Brick's Barbeque Coming to Southside Village

Mark Gabrick, working with business partner Dick Rivera, recently secured plans to take over a space on S. Osprey Avenue.

05/13/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

That's Amore

Valentino's Serves Up Classic Italian Favorites on University Parkway

Chef Judi finds Italian-American comfort food at Valentino's on University Parkway.

05/11/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Barn Praising

10 Bucks Or Less: Maria's Restaurant

You can find fantastic food at Bradenton's Red Barn Flea Market.

05/09/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Screeeeeech!

Planning Commission Delays Decision on Food Truck Rules

The board expressed a desire to loosen county regulations, but was split about the best way to proceed.

05/06/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coming Soon

New Siesta Key Restaurant From Darwin Santa Maria in the Works

The chef hopes to open CeviChela Latin Street Food on Siesta Key later this month, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

05/03/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Ah ga ga ga ga ga ga

10 Bucks Or Less: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Heaven is a place on earth.

05/02/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Biz Bites

You Can Find Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks in a Bradenton Strip Mall

Sandwich heaven at Bradenton’s South Philly Cheesesteak.

05/02/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Review

Review: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

There’s a clubby atmosphere at downtown’s Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

Restaurant Review

Review: Chianti Italian Restaurant

Chianti is a family-owned Italian restaurant that’s comfortable, stylish and excels in regional Italian food, wine, and service at moderate prices.

05/02/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

The Feed

Mojo's Real Cuban Opens On S.R. 70; Russian House and Lovin' Spoon Full Close

This month's dining dish from Cooper Levey-Baker.

05/02/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Pie High

10 Bucks Or Less: Palermo Pizza

Excellent 'za in a tucked-away South Trail strip mall.

04/25/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Law & Order

Watch Jim's Small Batch Bakery on The People's Court

Jim Plocharsky of Jim's Small Batch Bakery in Gulf Gate made a surprise appearance on daytime TV.

04/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Pizza Pizza!

Chef Judi Finds Perfect Pizza at New York Slice Company

In what may be a controversial opinion, Chef Judi says New York Slice Company offers some of the best cheese pizza outside of New York.

04/19/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Sunny Side Up

First Watch Ranks No. 1 for Growth Among Daytime Restaurants

Coffee, pancakes and doughnuts are making restaurant revenues fatter.

04/18/2016 By Susan Burns

Food News

Cafe in the Park Hosts New Pop-Up Dinner Series

Cafe in the Park is the location for a new series of weekly pop-up seafood dinners hosted by the CeviChela Project, Darwin Santa Maria and Tom Harris' new collaboration.

04/18/2016 By Megan McDonald

Beef chief

10 Bucks Or Less: BrewBurger's Pub and Grill

Burgers, burgers and burgers at this Venice hangout.

04/15/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Local Motion

Local-Focused Tampa Restaurant Chain Coming to Downtown Sarasota

Boca Kitchen Bar Market is planning to open on Lemon Avenue, just south of Main Street

04/08/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Lovely 'Rito

10 Bucks Or Less: Poppo's Taqueria

From small Anna Maria spot to burgeoning mini-chain, Poppo's has stayed consistent.

04/08/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Top Tables

Chef Judi's Top 3 Meals This Week

Chef Judi reports on her week of good eating.

04/05/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Review

Mercato Pizzeria + Bar Opens in Southside Village

Mercato serves up Italian food on Hillview Street.

04/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Sarasota Magazine

Food News

Breaking News: Brick's Barbeque Coming to Southside Village

Valentino's Serves Up Classic Italian Favorites on University Parkway

10 Bucks Or Less: Maria's Restaurant

Planning Commission Delays Decision on Food Truck Rules

New Siesta Key Restaurant From Darwin Santa Maria in the Works

10 Bucks Or Less: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

You Can Find Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks in a Bradenton Strip Mall

Review: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Review: Chianti Italian Restaurant

Mojo's Real Cuban Opens On S.R. 70; Russian House and Lovin' Spoon Full Close

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