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You're sure to fall in love with Cupid's Arrow this Valentine's Day.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2018
Drink this: Cupid's Arrow

You'll fall in love with this Valentine's Day cocktail.

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  • Eat + Drink
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2017
Drink This: Mistletoe Wishes

Toast to the holiday season with this cranberry cocktail.

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Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar's veteran bartender Jasmine Stanco serves a Caribbean Coolada. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 15, 2017
Cheers to Something Different: Try these unique happy hours

These bars and restaurants are a little off the beaten path, but they have some of our favorite happy hours in town.

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  • By Michael Cerroni | Contributor
  • November 10, 2017
Drink This: Spiced Autumn Cider

This fresh take on traditional cider is perfect for fall.

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  • Eat + Drink
Ashleigh Haydu, Element front of house manager, General Manager (both restaurants) John Platt, Executive Head Chef Nils Tarantik and Jordan Keen, Element sous chef
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 29, 2017
PBnT and Element restaurants to open on Main Street

Two new restaurants are opening next to each other in downtown Sarasota. But each will offer a different dining experience.

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  • By Michael Cerroni | Contributor
  • September 28, 2017
Drink This: Peruvian splash

Take your taste buds on a trip to Peru with this passionfruit cocktail.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota foodies kick off Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals members and supporters gathered Sept. 20 at Keating Marine Education Center for bites and brews celebrating the upcoming restaurant week.

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The in-house brewing system that the introductory beer science course uses was given to USF Sarasota-Manatee by an anonymous donor. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 15, 2017
USF Sarasota-Manatee partnerships help brew the next batch of beer-makers

USF Sarasota-Manatee beer science program grows as new opportunities bubble up.

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Photo courtesy of the Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key Facebook page
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 13, 2017
Gilligan's organizes benefit Hurricane Irma relief

Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key will host its Irma Sucks Alot A Palooza fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 17.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2017
JDub's Brewing Co. offers discounts in anticipation of Hurricane Irma

The Sarasota brewery is offering 'reverse price gouging' on its beers.

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Business partners Mike Granthon and Chris Brown took over The Beach Club in 2006. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 28, 2017
Beach Club Siesta Key celebrates 70 years

From rock stars to motorcycle rides, an iconic Siesta Key Village bar has seen it all.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2017
Drink This: Salida del Sol

Cool down the dog days of summer with this refreshing watermelon cocktail.

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Organizers Tracy Freeman, Steve Phelps and Nikki Logan-Curran
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 6, 2017
Sarasota foodies taste sustainable seafood

Formally known as the Trash Fish Dinner, the Fourth Annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner taught Sarasotans about responsible marine dining.

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Steve Phelps, chef / owner of Indigenous restaurant, hopes the annual dinner will get local chefs thinking of ways to change their menus year round.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2017
Fourth Annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner promotes responsible dining

In its fourth year, the Sustainable Seafood Dinner is throwing out its ‘Trash Fish’ branding. But its focus on sustainability is as fresh as ever.

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