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Arts & Central's rendition of a bistro steak.
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Contemporary restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Arts & Central wants to woo customers with its creative, casual food and ambience.

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Damn Good Hospitality has two other Warren locations, one in Naples, one in Sarasota.
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A high-end bar and restaurant company is planning its debut in Sarasota with a fine-dining, whiskey-infused location in a coveted second-floor spot on Main Street.

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Peculiar Pub aims to surprise guests with outstanding beverages in a friendly environment.
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  • February 16, 2024
Peculiar Pub pushes boundaries of flavor with unique beers and bites

Reinvention is on tap and on the menu at Peculiar Pub in Lakewood Ranch.

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The Rocket salad at Lucky Pelican is adorned with mango slices.
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  • February 15, 2024
Meatless dishes are on the menu in Lakewood Ranch

At these restaurants, eating vegetarian and vegan is anything but boring.

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Caribbean Pie Co. has been serving up its Key Lime pie for more than 35 years.
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  • February 11, 2024
Floridian foodie favorites found in Sarasota and Manatee counties

From fresh-squeezed orange juice to Key Lime pie, here are the foods that make me proud to be a Floridian — and where to feast on them.

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The rooftop garden will serve customers at The Green Orchid.
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  • February 8, 2024
Selby Gardens' new restaurant will source produce from rooftop

The Green Orchid by Michael's On East, said to be the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, will open to the public in February.

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Pop’s Sunset Grill is a hopping spot for oyster tasting.
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  • February 1, 2024
The raw deal on where to find oysters in the Sarasota area

Oysters are a shellfish pleasure. No shuck! Local chefs share their expertise and love for the bivalve mollusks.

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Miguel’s Mixed Grille entree consists of three tender lamb chops with mint sauce, veal with Bordelaise sauce and filet mignon with Bearnaise sauce, along with cauliflower, grilled mushrooms and duchess potatoes.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 1, 2024
Family behind Miguel’s Restaurant keep its long and tasty legacy alive

Miguel Garcia had a vision for continental cuisine on Siesta Key. His sons keep that vision alive.

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The national dish of Vietnam is pho, pronounced "fuh."
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  • January 28, 2024
Get your pho fix at these Sarasota and Bradenton eateries

The national dish of Vietnam captures the tastebuds of all those pulling up to the table.

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Co-owner Adam Myara serves up a smashburger to the wait staff in the Ed's Tavern kitchen. The new Ed's Tavern had a soft opening for its second Lakewood Ranch location on Friday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 19, 2024
Ed's Tavern opens its second Lakewood Ranch restaurant

The new building on Upper Manatee River Road hosted a soft opening on Friday before it opened to the public on Saturday.

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The mezzanine is designed to be used as an event space.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 9, 2024
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi to open Lakewood Ranch restaurant Jan. 20

After years of delays, the Japanese restaurant is opening the State Road 70 location on Jan. 20.

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Michelangelo Pizzeria & Cucina opened in Lakewood Ranch in 2004.
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  • January 7, 2024
6 historic restaurants to visit in Sarasota, Longboat and Lakewood Ranch

Start the new year off right with a visit to one of the legendary dining spots in our area.

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Gary Hagen
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  • January 3, 2024
Cheesecake mogul to open new dessert cafe on Longboat Key

Gary Hagen brings his big Hollywood cheesecake shop to Whitney Plaza to provide a hub for good eats and good times.

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The bar at Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar at its November 2022 opening.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 2, 2024
Restaurateur celebrates one-year anniversary of Ventura's on Longboat Key

Debra Murphy accomplishes her lifelong dream of opening a restaurant — Ventura’s Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar — that serves as an outlet for her interests.

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Louis Pappas' Greek salad is mega-mouthwatering.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • December 17, 2023
Celebrate a 'Seinfeld' Festivus with these Sarasota eats

Here's a Sarasota spin on food-related "Seinfeld" episodes through a local lens. Happy Festivus!

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