Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Roast's Cherry Pop

A simple, tangy sip in a delightful setting.

04/08/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Local Motion

Local-Focused Tampa Restaurant Chain Coming to Downtown Sarasota

Boca Kitchen Bar Market is planning to open on Lemon Avenue, just south of Main Street

04/08/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat This Now

Where to Eat This Week

From authentic Philly cheesesteak to a cream-stuffed French pastry, here are the 5 best things we ate this week.

02/25/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Table Matters

Is Local Restaurant Service on the Decline?

Chef Judi wonders if we all need to adjust to a new standard of hospitality when dining out.

02/16/2016 By Judi Gallagher

V-Day Cheat Sheet

Valentine's Day in Sarasota: Where to Dine Out

Tips for the most romantic meal of the year.

02/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Rise & Dine

Your Guide to Sarasota’s Best Breakfast Spots

It’s easy to make a passable breakfast. It’s difficult to make an outstanding one.

01/25/2016 By Staff

Live from New York

Review: Sol Meyer NY Deli Opens on Main Street

Sol Meyer NY Deli on Main Street offers Jewish soul food like pastrami sandwiches, latkes, matzoh ball soup and more.

01/25/2016 By Marsha Fottler Photography by Chad Spencer

Article

10 Bucks Or Less: World Bites Kafe

Cheap global street food at the North Trail eatery that has replaced Big E's.

01/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Biz Bites

Downtown Sarasota's Utamaro Offers Sushi and Other Japanese Favorites

Enjoy sushi and other Japanese favorites at Utamaro.

01/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Article

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 1/7/16

Our panel of food experts share their top 5 picks from the local dining scene this week.

01/07/2016 By Megan McDonald

Article

Servandos Opens in Downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District

Servandos has opened in the former Darwin's on Fourth space in downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District.

01/07/2016 By Judi Gallagher

Review

Restaurant Review: Marcello Ristorante Italiano

Our food critic finds lots of Italian flavor at Sarasota's Marcello Ristorante Italiano and a revamped menu at Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill and Bar.

01/01/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Article

Sarasota's Best Kale Salad

Our panel of judges set out to find the best kale salad in Sarasota.

01/01/2016 By Megan McDonald

First Impressions

Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen Open in University Park

Two popular Tampa restaurants--Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen--have opened in University Park.

12/15/2015 By Judi Gallagher

Food and Drink Events

Seven-Chef Dinner Showcases Sustainable Meat

Local chefs are gathering Dec. 14 to promote the use of organic meat that comes from ethically and sustainably raised animals.

12/10/2015 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

The Latest Sarasota Dining News

A preview of coming culinary attractions this season.

11/04/2015 By Marsha Fottler

Review

Restaurant Review: Muse at The Ringling

Our food critic reviews the new Muse restaurant at The Ringling Museum and visits downtown Sarasota's new Beulah.

11/04/2015 By Marsha Fottler

Article

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 10/29/15

Our panel of experts share their top five picks on the local dining scene this week.

10/29/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

Chef Judi's Five Top Tastes This Month

Here's what Chef Judi ate and loved this month.

10/28/2015 By Judi Gallagher

Article

Curry Station and Eggs-traordinary Cafe Open Second Locations

Curry Station has opened a second location on Clark Road, and Nokomis-based Eggs-traordinary Cafe has opened a second location on Cattleman Road.

10/12/2015 By Judi Gallagher