Past Perfect

For Dimitri Syros, Helping Reopen Two Beloved Local Restaurants Is About More Than a Bottom Line

Syros’ family owned the original El Greco on Main Street in downtown Sarasota for almost 20 years. Now he and his family are bringing it back—along with the much-missed Hob Nob.

04/07/2026 By Megan McDonald

Simply the Best

The Best Restaurants in Sarasota

Our list of the 33 most fabulous restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee.

02/03/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Mediterranean Magic

Stella's Greek Cuisine May Be a Hidden Gem, but It's Worth Seeking Out

Though Stella’s dining room is diminutive, its flavors are huge, thanks to the restaurant’s namesake chef and owner Stella Raphelli.

01/02/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Opa!

Blu Kouzina is Opening its Second Sarasota Location at University Town Center

Owners Effie and Dennis Tsakiris want you to feel like you're entering their home.

03/21/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Window Wonderland

A New Bradenton Café Offers Coffee and Greek-Inspired Breakfast and Lunch Items

Kefi Streetside Cafe is located in a former bank converted into a walk-up outdoor café.

12/17/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Greek Squad

'Greek Nights' at Athens Family Restaurant Kick Off Saturday

The weekly parties will include belly dancing and a three-course prix-fixe menu.

03/08/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Food news

Ellenton Restaurant to Host Special Family-Style Greek Dinner

Popi Ameres, the co-owner of Popi's Place, says she hopes the event will become a monthly affair.

10/29/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Glendi Time!

Sarasota's St. Barbara Greek 'Glendi' Celebrates the Food and Culture of Greece

For nearly 40 years, Sarasota’s Greek community has come together for the annual festival.

02/03/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Greek Show

Athens Family Restaurant Delivers Food Network-Approved Greek Cuisine

Food Network host Guy Fieri dubbed the restaurant's kotopita "crunchalicious."

10/01/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Comfort food

New Greek Restaurant Is a Family Affair

The husband and wife team of Adel and Dina Elostta opened Athens Family Restaurant on Bee Ridge last month.

07/31/2019 By Olivia Letts

Birds of paradise

Five Incredible Roasted Chicken Dishes (And One Excellent Recipe)

Chef Judi picks five Sarasota eateries that have mastered the art of simple, perfect roasted chicken, and shares her favorite Sunday afternoon recipe.

07/02/2019 By Judi Gallagher

Diner things

New Greek Restaurant Set to Open in June

Guy Fieri has dubbed the chef's kotopita 'crunchalicious.'

04/29/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Gyro Hero

10 Bucks Or Less: All Greek

Pitas stuffed with beef, lamb and pork are the main attraction at this newish Greek street food spot.

05/08/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat This Now

Where and What to Eat This Week - 9/7/16

This week: flatbread at the new Boca Kitchen Bar Market, supreme seafood at Star Fish Co., a can't-miss happy hour appetizer at Selva--and more.

09/07/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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