I Dream of Smoothies

Dream Earth Bowls Opening First Storefront in Broadway Promenade

The smoothie bowl shop will be celebrating its grand opening tomorrow, April 29.

04/28/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Growth spurt

A New Lakefront Restaurant Is Headed to Downtown Wellen

The Banyan House will have a bar, a lounge and outdoor dining.

04/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

On a roll

A New Lobster Roll Business Is Coming to St. Armands Circle

Connecticut-based LobsterCraft will open its first Florida location in Sarasota later this month.

04/07/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Join the FAM

FAM Kitchen Dishes Up Vegan Eats From a Cute Rosemary District Trailer

FAM puts a plant-based spin on comfort foods like BLTs and Reuben sandwiches.

03/18/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Taste the Rainbow

A New Bradenton Shop Specializes in Nutritious, Brightly Colored Drinks

Bayshore Nutrition's beverages are made with ingredients free from processed sugars and chemicals.

03/14/2022 By Allison Forsyth

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Spice Boys Restaurant Will Open Later This Year

The team behind the beloved food truck is opening a restaurant in The Landings.

03/11/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Barks and Booze

At Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar, You Can Enjoy a Drink With Your Four-Legged Friends

The new spot, coming to the Rosemary District this summer, will be equal parts bar and dog park.

02/17/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Welcome to the Sunshine State

A Legendary Massachusetts Sandwich Joint Is Coming to Sarasota

Kelly's Roast Beef will open at University Town Center this summer.

02/15/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

That's the Way the Cookie Crumbls

Crumbl Cookies Comes To Sarasota

The cookie shop, known for its milk chocolate chip cookie and weekly rotating menu, will open its doors this Friday.

02/10/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Coming Attraction

Ruth's Chris Steak House Is Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The chain will join a shopping center that will also be home to a new Owen's Fish Camp and a new Italian restaurant.

01/21/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Tuesday Taco News

New Mexican Restaurant Coming to University Town Center Area

Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar will open this summer.

01/04/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

New In Town

A Team From D.C. Is Behind Meliora, a New Restaurant Coming to Hillview Street

The menu will feature 'some pasta dishes, a lot of seafood and a lot of pork,' according to chef Drew Adams.

11/04/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Quick Stiks

Taste of Asia Is Getting a New Name and a New Fast-Casual Style

The restaurant will close temporarily next month and reopen in December as Stiks.

10/28/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Coming Attractions

Fast-Casual Restaurant 3Natives Is Coming to UTC Area Next Year

The restaurant specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, juices and bagels.

10/13/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

New Noodles

A Restaurant Is Bringing Its Fast-Casual Approach to Pasta to St. Armands Circle

DalMoros Fresh Pasta to Go will open early next year.

09/24/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Rising

Five-O Donut Co. Is Coming to Bradenton Next Year

And that's on top of the new location near University Town Center that is scheduled to open in early 2022.

09/23/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Restaurant Review

Ka Papa, in Southside Village, Offers Vegan Cuisine in a Fine-Dining Setting

Ka Papa isn't just a quality addition to Sarasota’s growing list of vegan dining options. It’s one of the city’s best new restaurants, period.

09/20/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Vroom Vroom

Ford's Garage Makes a Mean Burger

But is it tasty enough to break into the upper ranks of Sarasota's crowded burger scene?

09/13/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

On Pacific Time

Pacific Counter Crafts Tasty Bowls and Sushi Burritos

Hawaii, Japan, SoCal and St. Pete—all of it comes together in Lakewood Ranch.

09/09/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Aloha

Popular Hawaiian Barbecue Chain Opens in Sarasota

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue makes island cuisine that is very different from our own.

06/29/2021 By Emma Moneuse

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