SRQ Reviews on August 10, 2013 After over a decade, Café Epicure still lives up to its name….. Located on the corner of Palm Avenue and Main Street, the new “restaurant row” for downtown Sarasota, Café Epicure has been a steady fixture in the local streetscape for over 12 years. Started as a simple Italian […]
SRQ Reviews on June 18, 2013 In Sarasota a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find… While the east coast of Florida, Miami in particular, holds many options for Cuban cuisine, finding a Cuban restaurant in Sarasota can pose a challenge. Enter Rincon Cubano, a family-owned and operated Cuban restaurant that opened just about a […]
Posts Tagged ‘Locally Sourced’ Blu Kouzina…A Fresh Taste on St. Armands Circle With all the freshness of a Mediterranean breeze, Blu Kouzina has emerged as a new destination dining spot on St Armands Circle. The second family restaurant (the fir… The menu changes has the season change. Always fresh/locally sourced ingredients.
Posts Tagged ‘fresh organic’ Blu Kouzina…A Fresh Taste on St. Armands Circle With all the freshness of a Mediterranean breeze, Blu Kouzina has emerged as a new destination dining spot on St Armands Circle. The second family restaurant (the fir…
SRQ Reviews on December 5, 2017 An Uncharted Italian Delight… Small, authentic, and family run, are all positive attributes (in my book at least) when used to describe a restaurant. Such is the case with Tiramisu Restaurant in Bradenton. Small, an unpretentious locale, tucked back off the street; one can easily overlook this unassuming Italian […]
SRQ Reviews on September 16, 2013 SMELL THE BREAD HAS CLOSED. Smell The Bread, A Healthy Option…. The opening of a new restaurant, bar or café in Sarasota is always an exciting event for me. What type of cuisine? What style of décor? How will the food taste? So, the May opening of Smell the […]
SRQ Reviews on January 28, 2017 Quintessential waterfront and beachfront dining! When it comes to waterfront dining in Sarasota, true quality dining options may be difficult to find. There are a number of casual waterfront dining spots; but where to go when you desire a more refined dining experience? There is no need to look […]
SRQ Reviews on September 14, 2011 Sublime Sushi Located in a nondescript area of The Paradise Plaza Shopping Center, J-Pan Restaurant may not make a big first impression from the outside. However do not allow that first impression to fool you. Chef/Owner Daniel Dokko is preparing serious sushi, sashimi, and Japanese cuisine. Recently expanded, J-Pan […]
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With summer upon us, one would expect a seasonal slowdown. However when it comes to June dining in Sarasota, still busy is how I would describe the Sarasota dining scene. Our Dining Heat Map and Sarasota Hot Restaurant Poll continue to generate conversation and discussion on the hottest & best restaurants in Sarasota. With poll results […]
Posts Tagged ‘Greek cuisine’ Blu Kouzina…A Fresh Taste on St. Armands Circle With all the freshness of a Mediterranean breeze, Blu Kouzina has emerged as a new destination dining spot on St Armands Circle. The second family restaurant (the fir…
Posts Tagged ‘Baker & Wife’ Artisan Inspired Comfort Food in a Casually Elegant Space On Siesta Drive, there is a small non-descript strip mall across from the Westfield Southgate Mall. This area, just east of Route 41 past Roy’s and Flemings, is home to …
Highlights for Valentine’s Dining in Sarasota Everyone loves great food, right? And Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love? So, it is natural to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fine meal. We call that “Valen-Dining.” So the question is where in Sarasota can you find a special Valentine’s Day breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Here are […]