SRQ Reviews on April 1, 2012 Tsunami has new owners. We will be doing a new review. Quiet Quality from Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill Just one block north of Five Points, across from the Selby Library, tucked in around the corner from Starbuck’s is a quiet, understated, Japanese restaurant named Tsunami. Opened less than […]
Regional Sicilian Cuisine in a Most Unusual Locale… If I were asked where to find an authentic Sicilian restaurant, my answer might be New York, New Jersey, or perhaps Philadelphia. Honestly, Bradenton would not be at the top of my list, until now! Chef Gaetano Cannata, a second generation Sicilian who originally hails from Hoboken, […]
PUB 32 WAS BOTH RECENTLY RENOVATED AND HAD A MANAGEMENT CHANGE. WILL UPDATE REVIEW SHORTLY. Pub 32, more than an ordinary Irish pub… Billing itself as an Irish gastropub, Pub 32 has quietly opened its doors with the promise of a unique, atypical pub experience. In my mind, just using the term “gastropub” in self-description […]
SRQ Reviews on November 2, 2016 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 a stylish, open space with dark woods, a roomy dining area, and a separate […]
SRQ Reviews on October 21, 2010 Breakfast and lunch served all day…need we say more? A simple blue and white presence on St. Armand’s Circle, The Blue Dolphin is a classic breakfast and lunch spot. With a long counter, a few tables, and booth service, there is a certain nostalgia and charm that makes you […]
Made: Sarasota’s sweet, almost-secret surprise… Made Restaurant opened in its current location, 1990 Main Street, across from the Hollywood 2o, two years ago. Although not intuitive to the casual consumer, the clever name is an acronym for Modern American Delicious Eats, and it aptly describes the restaurant. The shared vision between two friends, Michael Ripatranzone and Mark […]
SRQ Reviews on December 12, 2013 Fresh Start Café: Sarasota’s secret breakfast and lunch spot…. A growing favorite among locals and visitors alike, Fresh Start Café is located at 630 South Orange Avenue, just south of Burns Square. With a simple décor inside and a wonderful shaded patio outside, the setting is quiet, pleasant and […]
SRQ Reviews on May 12, 2014 Goichi’s Sushi Café: Not your typical sushi spot… Located in a small strip mall on Bee Ridge Road, Goichi’s is not your typical place for sushi. Open nightly, the space is tiny, seating only 1 to 15 people. Very casual in style, the restaurant is well lit but lacks […]
SRQ Reviews on May 13, 2011 A Downtown Diner Reminiscent of Simpler Times One step inside Sarasota’s Coffee Carrousel (sic) and you will swear you took a step back in time. An “old school” diner with Formica counter, vinyl tiled flooring, basic table and chairs, and even a manual cash register, the current owners of the […]
Posts Tagged ‘Outdoor Dining’ One of the more enjoyable aspects of summer is the relaxed, casual, easy going day to day lifestyle which manifests after Memorial Day. Is this aura a result of longer days, the “quiet season” when Sarasota becomes more approac… There is a side/back room, it seats 8 people…wonderful space for a […]
SRQ Reviews on May 5, 2016 Authentic Mexican Front and Center! Guerrero’s Bakery & Mexican restaurant is really 2 entities; Mexican Bakery and Restaurant operating within a singular location. The building, part of a small strip mall on the northwest corner of Webber and Beneva, can be easily overlooked. Although signage is visible from the […]
Posts Tagged ‘Summer cocktails’ One of the more enjoyable aspects of summer is the relaxed, casual, easy going day to day lifestyle which manifests after Memorial Day. Is this aura a result of longer days, the “quiet season” when Sarasota becomes more approac…