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

Talkin' Tequila

What's It Like to Go to a Tequila Tasting?

We did the hard investigative work and found out. Plus: tips for choosing a great tequila and other upcoming drink pairing events.

08/22/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Class Is in Session

Up Your Wine Knowledge at a Michael's Wine Cellar Gathering

The Wine Cellar Social Club and Saturday Open House tastings each offer a chance for wine lovers to up their game.

07/10/2024 By Bob McGinn

Big Dill

At Selby Gardens' New Restaurant, Sustainability Comes First

The Green Orchid was designed to generate more energy than it uses, thanks to ample solar energy and a rooftop garden.

03/07/2024 By Lauren Jackson

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How to Choose the Perfect Bubbly for Your Holiday Party

Michael Klauber of Michael's On East and Michael's Wine Cellar shares his tips for choosing the perfect Champagne for your holiday gathering.

12/01/2023 By Megan McDonald

Opa!

Michael's on East's November Epicurean Menu Shines a Light on Greece

The three-course, prix fixe menu is inspired by co-proprietor Michael Klauber's recent cruise to the Greek islands.

11/28/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Hurricane Ian

Michael's On East and World Central Kitchen Have Teamed Up to Feed Survivors of Hurricane Ian

The global nonprofit and Sarasota restaurant are preparing nutritious meals for those in need.

10/04/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Bottled Up

How Local Restaurants Are Dealing With Rising Wine Prices and Delivery Delays

We spoke with chefs and owners about how they are responding to challenges in the wine world.

08/10/2022 By Bob McGinn

Guest Star

Wine Icon Bo Barrett Visits Sarasota

Bo Barrett of California's Chateau Montelena recently participated in a spectacular dinner at Michael's Wine Cellar.

04/20/2022 By Bob McGinn

Tiger Bay

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Announces April Legislative Update

A panel will include state Sen. Joe Gruters, state Rep. Tommy Gregory and state Rep. Will Robinson.

03/11/2022 By Staff

Raise a Glass

Michael Klauber Is a Wine Impresario

Tracing the career of the person who has probably done more to promote fine wine in Sarasota than anyone else.

11/03/2021 By Bob McGinn

Food News

How Sarasota Restaurants Are Navigating a Labor Shortage

Wages are rising and more restaurants are offering benefits and other bonuses—but servers and cooks remain scarce.

08/11/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

Let's make a deal

Michael's on East Expands Catering Offerings

Michael's is now on the list of approved caterers at the Powel Crosley Estate, the Bradenton Area Convention Center and the Premiere Sports Campus.

01/19/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Party City

'It's Not All Doom and Gloom': There Are Signs of Life for the Catering Industry

Even as the number of cases of coronavirus is rising again in Sarasota, many people are starting to plan events for next spring.

11/20/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Oops!

Wine Mix-Ups: More Common Than You Might Think

Local restaurateurs share stories of serving the wrong wines and other expensive mistakes.

11/03/2020 By Bob McGinn

Easter Sunday

Pick Up Easter Dinner at One of These Local Restaurants

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of local restaurants are offering easy takeout options this year.

04/08/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Comfort food

Five Tasty Takeout Options for When You're Stuck at Home

In uncertain times, Chef Judi is craving food from her favorite restaurants. Here are some of her top takeout destinations.

03/20/2020 By Judi Gallagher

Homage to Catalonia

Michael's on East Food Truck Brings Spanish Cuisine to Selby Gardens

The truck is setting up throughout the gardens' Salvador Dalí: Gardens of the Mind exhibit, which concludes in June.

03/02/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Doing good

Three-Day Event Raises Money for Rural Schools in South Africa

Safari Sarasota participants can listen to wildlife stories, taste wine and sample South African cuisine while supporting South Africa's Good Work Foundation.

10/10/2019 By Shelby Schwartz

Weekly planner

A Wine Dinner, a Beer Bus and More of This Week's Top Food and Drink Events

Also on the menu: a four-course dinner at Boca and a bouquet-making happy hour.

07/24/2019 By Hanna Powers

Sarasota Magazine

Michael's On East