When you walk into the eclectic, banyan tree centered, 5 One 6 Burns on Burns Court in downtown Sarasota, you know instantly: this is so not a chain restaurant.
Owner Max Burke-Phillips agrees. He has extensive management experience ranging from fine dining restaurants and high-volume late night venues. In 2005, Max was instrumental in opening up the restaurant, Derek's Culinary Casual, which was Zagat-reviewed at six months.
The passion he brings to his restaurant is part of what does such a good job at setting it apart.
5 One 6 Burns is one of the restaurants participating in the annual Sarasota Convention and Visitor's Bureau's Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, held each summer.
The event showcases why Sarasota has earned the distinction of having the highest concentration of Zagat-rated restaurants in Florida.
Enjoy a multi-course lunch ($15) or dinner ($25) at such hot spots all over the Sarasota area--from casual, low-key spots to fine dining establishments.
5 One 6 Burns is a member of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals, a group of restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties dedicated to preserving our area's reputation for culinary greatness, as well as its passion for food.
Other Originals participating in Savor Sarasota include Bijou Cafe,
Canvas Cafe, Cafe Venice, Harry's Continental Kitchen, Michael's on East and Pattiegeorge's.
Bijou Cafe has been a Sarasota original for over 20 years and is known for its unique food and wine list.
Food meets art at Canvas Cafe, where you can enjoy innovative and fresh creations.
Cafe Venice provides a relaxing, casual dining experience, as well as a wine bar.
Wine and dine at Harry's Continental Kitchen, a fine dining experience on Longboat Key, known for its tropical dining room and wine list.
The award-winning Michael's on East is a Sarasota classic with an often-changing menu.
Indulge in international cuisine at Pattiegeorge's, which has a modern and exotic menu.
To view the Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week menus, visit www.savorsarasota.com.
To check out other Originals, visit www.freshoriginals.com.
Bon appetit!
