SRQ Reviews on May 16, 2012 Bellagio has recently changed its’ name to D’Corato Ristorante. We will be updating our review. Bellagio Ristorante: An Unexpectedly Delightful Dining Experience If there is any truth to the old saw “You can’t judge a book by its cover”, then the culinary corollary might be “You can’t judge a […]
SRQ Reviews on November 13, 2009 A simply focused whole foods menu results in simply delicious food! On the South Trail tucked away in a Sarasota strip mall, the unassuming Simon’s Coffee House is bustling with lunchtime activity. Names being added to the wait list, waitresses moving about with fresh food, multiple rooms and outdoor […]
Posts Tagged ‘Vietnamese’ Pho Cali, a steady stand by in downtown Sarasota. With a significant number of downtown Sarasota restaurants, choosing a place to dine is no simple matter. What type of cuisine? What style of restaurant? What about price range?…
Even More SRQ Restaurant Reviews American Cuisine / Seafood Cuisine June 6, 2014 Off the Hook Seafood Company: Off-the-charts good… Located in the Gulf Gate district, in the former space occupied by Piatti Italian Bistro, an… Asian Cuisine / Vietnamese Cuisine May 14, 2014 Miss Saigon: Simply delightful Vietnamese cuisine… Located in a small strip […]
A Fresh Look and Taste in Southside Village… When the Caragiulio restaurant group announced plans for an upscale seafood restaurant in the heart of Southside Village, we were excited. Observing the renovation and transformation of the former location of Sam Snead’s, only added to our anticipation. The restaurant space was totally redone, the decor casually […]
SRQ Reviews on February 22, 2017 Something different, yet familiar… Are you in the mood for a different, yet familiar culinary experience? Well look no further than Birdrock Taco Shack. Once again, chef Dave Shiplett is breaking the mold of traditional dining, this time by offering a super casual, easy going, southern California beach styled […]
Selva: Sustained, Sophisticated, Stylish, and Savory…Seriously A number of years ago, I brought one of my “foodie friends” from Manhattan, N.Y., to Selva for dinner. We ordered a number of appetizers, entrees and wine. We had a delightful evening capped by my friend’s declaration, “This restaurant could be in New York!” Located on the lower […]
Posts Tagged ‘The Coolinary’ Dining in downtown Sarasota is always a pleasurable event. The diversity of cuisine, the variety of ambiance, and the small, intimate, almost nostalgic nature of downtown Sarasota restaurants create a truly unique dining experi…