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Caragiulos opened in Mira Mar in 1989.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 11, 2023
Caragiulos restaurant plans to move to Ringling Boulevard

The Italian American eatery will vacate its space in the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue after 35 years.

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  • Eat + Drink
The menu at Le Mans Kitchen has a French accent.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

Le Mans Kitchen, a high-end, French-style restaurant, is set to open inside the Sarasota Ford dealership — a move designed to increase brand and customer loyalty.

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Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2023
Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

15 South by Napulè, a Neapolitan-inspired concept, will feature pizzas made in an authentic, gold-tiled oven.

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  • Eat + Drink
The newly renovated Lazy Lobster
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 28, 2023
Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key gets a makeover

The restaurant recently finished renovations providing a coastal, modern atmosphere for customers to enjoy a nice dinner out.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sushi burritos are one of the signature items at Pacific Counter.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 28, 2023
Sarasota restaurant puts fast-casual spin on sushi

Pacific Counter recently opened a location in The Landings.

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  • Eat + Drink
The Sir Sazerac ($12.75) from Pangea Alchemy Lab is sweet, stiff and smooth.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • November 25, 2023
The perfect Prohibition-style cocktails around Sarasota

Toast to the 90th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition at these bars in Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Waterside Place.

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  • Eat + Drink
The Original Wolfie’s Deli and Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 18, 2023
Sarasota deli that shuttered two days after its debut reopens

The Original Wolfie’s & Rascal in the Rosemary District, a New York-style and Jewish deli that opened to big fanfare Nov. 2 only to temporarily close two days later, has reopened.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Braulio Vizcaino pulls a Margherita pie out of Osteria 500's trademark red Fiat pizza oven.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 16, 2023
Osteria 500 serves Italian food with Italian soul

The restaurant’s co-owner is grounded in Italy’s culinary past. He’s equally grounded in Italy’s inventive, creative commitment to the future.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Zoe Sommers only works the evening shift at Forked.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 15, 2023
Forked at Night expands into a nightclub at Waterside Place

The popular breakfast eatery is now a nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • East County
  • News
Previously known as Brooklyn Bagel & Deli, Buddy's Bagels will continue to deliver New York-style bagels that are boiled and then baked.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2023
Brooklyn Bagel & Deli shops in Sarasota reopen as Buddy's Bagels

The two Sarasota locations will continue to deliver New York-style bagels that are boiled and then baked.

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90% of Ka Papa's menu is gluten-free or gluten-friendly.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • November 5, 2023
Where to find the best vegan food in Sarasota, Bradenton

Celebrate World Vegan Month in November at these local eateries.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Original Wolfie’s Deli and Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 4, 2023
Sarasota deli closes temporarily two days after opening, citing staffing issues

The Original Wolfie's and Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House, a New York-style and Jewish deli from executive chef Sol Shenker, opened Nov. 2 in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mike Granthon and Chris Brown own five restaurants in the heart of Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 3, 2023
Restaurant company continues to make its mark on Siesta Key

Some of Siesta Key’s most popular restaurants are owned by Chris Brown and Mike Granthon, founders of Sarasota’s Above the Bar Hospitality Group.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Amy Whitt worked her way from administrative assistant to owner of this landmark restaurant on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 2, 2023
Euphemia Haye owner has singular goal: Don’t mess with perfection

Amy Whitt, Euphemia Haye’s new owner, plans no big changes. She knows the restaurant is perfect just the way it is.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Original Wolfie's will serve classic New York deli-style sandwiches under the direction of chef Sol Shenker.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • November 1, 2023
The Original Wolfie's deli opens Nov. 2 in the Rosemary District

The grand opening festivities will feature live entertainment from New York's Dani Luv.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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