Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, Oktoberfest, Craft Beer Festivals and More Local Food Events

Including a "Wines of the World" wine pairing dinner at Mattison's and a special Halloween offering from Gigi's Cupcakes.

10/19/2016 By Lana Allen

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Where and What to Eat This Week - 8/24/16

Filet mignon at Social, orange-and-vanilla cones from Nokomis Groves and the No. 79 from just re-opened Pho Cali top our list.

08/24/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 8/10/16

Tacos, pizza, fried green tomatoes--here are the 5 best things we ate this week.

08/10/2016 By Eat Beat Team

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Where to Eat Outside in Sarasota

Now that the weather is cooling off, Chef Judi's sharing her favorite local spots for outdoor dining.

10/26/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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

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

10/15/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Spirits of Sarasota: Social's Pear Mojito

This week’s top drink on the bar scene.

08/21/2015 By Hannah Wallace

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Social on First Introduces New Saturday Brunch

Downtown Sarasota's popular Social on First now offers Saturday brunch; Chef Judi Gallagher tastes and tells.

04/10/2015 By Judi Gallagher

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Fashion: Dressed to Chill on a Night in Downtown Sarasota

Bright young lights out on the town.

01/03/2014 By staff

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Social Eatery & Bar Opens in Downtown Sarasota

Food critic John Bancroft finds First Street's new Social Eatery & Bar in downtown Sarasota an excellent addition to the local restaurant scene.

11/01/2013 By John Bancroft Photography by Chad Spencer