Around the World
In this roundup of Sarasota and Her Islands' international fare, the only passport you need is your appetite.
Taste of Paradise
By Elana Galerman
Whether you’re craving a light bite on your way to the beach or a night of fine wining and dining on one of Sarasota’s beautiful keys, you’ll find an unlimited array of possibilities on Siesta, Lido, Longboat and Casey Keys. Our award-winning restaurants serve up irresistible grub from...
Beach Picnics
By Kate Pursell
Want to elevate your beach picnic from a hot dog-and-chips affair? Read on to stage your dream repast, starting with where to find those little extras that transform an outdoor meal into something out of the ordinary.
Meet an Original
By Kate Pursell
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...
Welcome to Restaurant Week
By Kara Chalmers
Even if you have visited Sarasota just once, you know that its dining scene is one of its best assets. There is an enormous variety of great restaurants here, both casual and fancy and large and small. What you might not realize is that Sarasota is a foodie's Mecca - a dining destination that...
Festivals of Flavor
By Kara Chalmers
How do you get great, homemade ethnic cuisine without traveling abroad? Attend one of the Sarasota and Her Islands' three ethnic food festivals, held each February, and you'll feel as if you've traveled far from Florida, to a New York deli or street fair. Or even to a Greek...
Bunches of Brunches
By Kara Chalmers
What's better than sleeping in on a Sunday morning? Sleeping in and then indulging in a lazy Sunday brunch, of course. At area brunch spots, you can catch up over mimosas and sample a little bit of everything, from made-to-order omelettes and fresh-off-the-iron waffles to smoked salmon with all the...
Lite Bites
By Lisa Codianne Fowler
Small meals make a big impact in Sarasota and Her Islands
