Reboots

Gecko’s Group Opens Revamped Venice Restaurant

After a three-week hiatus, Gecko’s Hospitality Group recently reopened Venice's Marker 4 Restaurant as Dockside Waterfront Grill at Marker 4.

05/25/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Seafood Shack Makes New Hires

Cortez's Seafood Shack recently appointed Eddy Shorter as assistant dockmaster and Dawn Ferguson as assistant food and beverage manager.

05/13/2016 Research by staff

Meat Feat

Breaking News: Brick's Barbeque Coming to Southside Village

Mark Gabrick, working with business partner Dick Rivera, recently secured plans to take over a space on S. Osprey Avenue.

05/13/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Food & Drink

Local Domino's Owner to Compete for Fastest Pizza Maker Title

Rene DeGuia has been with Domino’s for 27 years and won the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker competition in 2000 and 2005.

05/12/2016 Research by staff

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