Clasico: The name might sounds Italian… Although the name may look and sound Italian, Clasico Café + Bar is not an Italian restaurant. In fact, Clasico means classic in Spanish, which is a more apt description for the location, look, feel and the ambiance of this new — yet classic — spot in Sarasota. Located […]
SRQ Reviews on April 16, 2009 Old world, family styled, Italian restaurant at the center of Palm Ave…that’s Caragiulos! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Caragiulos is a classic “old school” Italian restaurant located at 69 South Palm Ave. And when we say “old school” Italian, we mean it in the most positive sense of the word…family […]
SRQ Reviews on July 16, 2011 Una familia orientó el restaurante que servía el alimento mexicano verdadero…A family oriented restaurant serving real Mexican food! We have been to El Toro Bravo many times, and like many things in life, it keeps getting better. The staff friendly and customer focused. The food pleasingly spicy, fresh, and […]
SRQ Reviews on May 14, 2014 Miss Saigon: Simply delightful Vietnamese cuisine… Located in a small strip mall just north of Fruitville Road, Miss Saigon has an understated presence in the middle of the mall. A small, storefront type of entrance, the restaurant is clean with a simple décor and offers comfortable seating in a […]
SRQ Reviews on July 30, 2015 Yume Sushi is Yummy Sushi and More Located at 1532 Main Street in the heart of downtown, Yume Sushi’s new location stands out a lot more than their former location, which was across the street. Now, upon entering the larger restaurant, one is immediately impressed with the size, and […]
SRQ Reviews on April 24, 2015 Indigenous: Ingenious Cuisine…. When Indigenous first started serving its creative cuisine to an eager Sarasota dining crowd in 2011, I found Chef Steve Phelps‘ vision simply ingenious. Using locally sourced, sustainable and seasonal ingredients, Indigenous provides a fresh, flavorful and unique dining experience. Located in the Towles Court area, […]
Posts Tagged ‘Fresh Originals’ Forks & Corks 2016 Festival will commence this Friday, January 29, and culminate with the Grand Tasting on Sunday afternoon, January 31. This year’s event will provide a number of venues for participants to sample a wide va…
SRQ Reviews Dining Heat Map for January, 2016 With so many restaurants in Sarasota, how does one chose where to dine? One way is to see where people are dining. Another option is to listen for the local buzz. And a third option, which combines the two prior options, use the SRQ Reviews Dining Heat […]
SRQ Reviews on December 3, 2015 Andrea’s Ristorante…pasta perfection and so much more! Italian cuisine is by far one of the most popular and often requested food types from our readers. Perhaps one of the reasons why Italian dining is so popular, is the diversified range of options within the cuisine. Regional specialties such as: […]
SRQ Reviews on September 28, 2012 Service with a smile at The Toasted Mango Cafe… On my first visit to The Toasted Mango Café, I was quite impressed with the quality of the service. Upon our arrival, we were warmly greeted, seated promptly and given time to peruse the menu. Our orders were taken and […]
Posts Tagged ‘Gluten Free’ Taste of Asia now offers a full bar service with a daily Happy Hour from 5:00-6:00pm. Attention Organic Food Lovers: Smell the Bread has taken a GMO-Free Pledge!
SRQ Reviews on January 13, 2010 A mini escape to a French countryside bistro on Siesta Drive? Yes, it is true. In one of the more unlikely locales, Rick’S French Bistro stands out as an authentic French country bistro right here in Sarasota. Upon entering Rick’S you are immediately welcomed and escorted to your table. […]
Peruvian Palate Pleasers…a new restaurant on the north side… Located just north of University Avenue, in a small strip mall on Lockwood Ridge Road, a new Peruvian inspired restaurant has emerged. Brasa & Pisco offers …
SRQ Reviews on January 3, 2009 Since our review, Tropical Thai has moved to a different location. Choices…Choices…Choices… and a nice setting from which to choose! Upon entering the Tropical Thai Restaurant you immediately notice the dark wood paneling, subdued lighting and the subtle elegant ambience. Once seated you further notice the glass topped carved […]