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Trailer Made

10 Bucks Or Less: El Carrito Grill

A gas station food truck that excels at crafting South American sandwiches.

06/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 6/22/16

From a serious burger at Baker & Wife to a Dreamsicle mimosa at Made, here are the five best things our panel of food experts ate this week.

06/22/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Take the Cake

How a Dispute at a Gulf Gate Bakery Ended Up on National TV

James Plocharsky, owner of Jim's Small Batch Bakery, filed a small claims complaint and ended up on The People's Court.

06/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

French Impressions

Restaurant Review: '62 Bistrot

If you want authentic French comfort food and like the cozy atmosphere of a Parisian bistro, '62 Bistrot will delight.

06/22/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Best Bars

Our Favorite Local Bar Bites

Mini-masterpieces from some restaurant bars.

06/22/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Restaurant News

JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe Suffers Major Damage from Warehouse Fire

After sustaining significant fire damage, JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe is trying to figure out how to rebuild.

06/21/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Father's Day

Where to Eat on Father's Day

Chef Judi shares her picks for where to eat on Father's Day in Sarasota.

06/15/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Food News

Chef Louis Robinson Will Host "Grind & Dine" Coffee-Pairing Dinner at Baker & Wife

Chef Robinson's five-course dinner on June 27 will feature coffees from Justin Banister's Out and About Coffee.

06/15/2016 By Margo Rometo and Megan McDonald

That Toddlin' Town

10 Bucks Or Less: Tony's Chicago Beef Co.

In search of Second City sustenance.

06/15/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 6/14/16

From a unique Greek dessert to tacos at Darwin Santa Maria's new Siesta Key restaurant, here are the 5 best things our panel of food experts ate this week.

06/14/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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Paladares

10 Bucks Or Less: Mojo's Real Cuban

Taste-testing an emerging Cuban chain before it arrives in Southside Village.

06/06/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Restaurant News

Rusty Bucket Opens Near Mall at University Town Center

Rusty Bucket, a sports bar with a cool rustic vibe, has opened on Cattlemen Road near the Mall at University Town Center.

06/01/2016 By Judi Gallagher

After Dark

10 Bucks Or Less: The Monkey Business

Quality late-night sandwiches, right on Main.

06/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

Why Do Publix Subs Taste So Good?

Neuroscientist Stefan Crynen on what makes Publix subs sublime.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cool Beans

Justin Banister's Mobile Coffee Cart Keeps Sarasota Caffeinated

You can find Out and About Coffee at events, local businesses and farmers markets.

05/31/2016 By Jenna Greenfield

The Feed

Darwin Santa Maria to Launch New Restaurant in Siesta Key Village

Plus, more local food news from Cooper Levey-Baker.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

You'll Find Modern Peruvian at Brasa &Pisco

At Brasa & Pisco, two young Peruvian brothers are mixing respect for their culinary heritage with modern artistry.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

La Scarpetta Offers Rustic Italian Fare

The 44-seat space feels like Italy on Tuttle Avenue.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

'Cue Up

10 Bucks Or Less: A & G Caribbean BBQ

Looking for good pulled pork and jerk chicken? Head to a nearby Shell station.

05/23/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Mark Your Calendar

Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, Dairy Day Festival, Venice Brew Bash and More Local Food Events

Season may be over, but summer's just kicking off--here are five fun events for food lovers.

05/18/2016 By Jenna Greenfield

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