Nice slice, baby

California Pizza Kitchen Offers New Take and Bake Option

The fresh new pizzas are designed for you to heat up and enjoy at home.

08/13/2019 By Olivia Letts

WEEKLY PLANNER

Afternoon Tea, Berry Festivals and other Local Dining Events

Including Brunch for the Bay, a workshop on baking breads and a social hosted by the Home Brewers Association of Manatee Sarasota.

02/27/2019 Photography by Giulia Heyward

Sweet Farewell

Two Beloved Bakeries Are Shuttering

Gulf Gate's Jim Small Batch and Bradenton's Retrobaked are closing their doors—temporarily, the owners say.

04/25/2018 By Megan McDonald

Retail

Design Seminar Scheduled for April 5

Richard Tharp, a sales representative and brand ambassador for the furniture manufacturer Baker, is leading a design seminar at the Sarasota location of Robb & Stucky.

03/15/2018 By Staff

Best Bakeries

These are Sarasota's Most Beautiful Pastries

They're too pretty to eat. Almost.

06/01/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Best Bakeries

Sarasota's Best Bakeries

Your guide to the region’s best bakeries, plus pastry perfection, loaves we love—and more.

05/25/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Breadwinners

Our Five Favorite Loaves of Bread

From everyone's favorite sourdough to a German classic, here are our picks for the best loaves of bread in town.

05/25/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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

Best Bakeries

Sarasota's Best Bakeries

Your guide to the region’s best bakeries, plus pastry perfection, loaves we love—and more.

05/25/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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

Weekly Planner

A Vegan Valentine Event, Regatta Food Fest and Royal English Tea Service

Where to find the best food, treats and events in the Sarasota area this week.

02/01/2017 By Riley Board

Eat This Now

Where and What to Eat This Week - 12/13/16

This week: flaky apricot croissants, life-affirming olive oil and the ultimate crab and lobster sushi roll.

12/13/2016 By Eat Beat Staff

Weekly Planner

Local Evolution Craft Market, A Taste of Sarasota and More Local Food Events

Including a masquerade ball, Eat Local Week and Sip the Sunshine craft beer festival.

10/11/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Weekly Planner

Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week, Retrobaked's Third Anniversary Extravaganza and More Local Food Events

Including two local restaurant weeks and a Craft Beer Festival.

10/05/2016 By Lana Allen

Eat This Now

Where and What To Eat This Week - 9/28/16

Vegan soul food, perfect pasta, burrito bowls--feed yourself, Sarasota.

09/28/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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

Weekly Planner

A Culinary Tour, Edible Elegance by Eli Opens, Sarasota Beer Fest and More Local Dining Events

Mark your calendar for these upcoming dining events.

08/17/2016

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

Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Avocado Frosting from Retrobaked

Here's a delicious, quick and easy, vegan (!) chocolate avocado frosting recipe from Bradenton's Retrobaked.

06/14/2016 By Margo Rometo