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Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2017
Dishing Out Care: Foodlosophy offers a fresh take on fundraisers

Second annual Foodlosophy serves up Sarasota's best cuisine — with a side of philanthropy.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 1, 2017
JDub's Brewing Co. hones its craft

Approaching its third anniversary, the brewery continues to gain momentum. Jeremy Joerger’s secret to success? Be your own toughest competition. 

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Guests will enjoy food from 46 restaurants at the 10th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Jan. 29.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 25, 2017
Toast to the Most: Enjoy the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting to the fullest

We've got the insider tips needed to get the most out of the Forks & Corks main event.

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  • January 23, 2017
Drink This: Skinny Twister

A resolution-friendly skinny cocktail

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 28, 2016
Back to Basics

With Café Barbosso, Chef Joe DiMaggio Jr. serves up minimalistic, home-style Italian meals.

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Geordie Rauch, Vic Falck and Jason Thompson
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — March: Calusa Brewing Co. set to open

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2016
Drink This: Berry Merry Bourbon Sparkler

Enjoy a twist on a classic for the holidays.

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Guests enjoyed food and wine at the 9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting. Photo by Heather Merriman Saba.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2016
Forks & Corks 2017 tasting tickets go on sale

There are only 1,500 tickets available, and last year four times as many people tried to buy them.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2016
Drink This: Bloody Fashioned

Enjoy a twist on a classic with this fall cocktail.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2016
Beer enthusiasts 'sip the sunshine'

The inaugural All-Florida craft beer festival brought 50 breweries to Nathan Benderson Park on Oct. 29.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 19, 2016
Sip the Sunshine to showcase Florida craft beer

The inaugural beer festival highlights Florida brews, live music and food.

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Blues Traveler will headline the inaugural Sip the Sunshine Craft Beer Festival Saturday, Oct. 29, at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 23, 2016
Blues Traveler to headline Sip the Sunshine Festival

The inaugural craft-beer festival will highlight Florida breweries and feature local chefs and live music.

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Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill Executive Chef Allan Yu's Ahi Tuna Tower. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 7, 2016
Epicurean expedition takes locals around the world in one night

Taste of Downtown event will feature international dishes by local chefs

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2016
Drink This: Monte Mora

Enjoy a refreshing take on gin — just in time for Labor Day.

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Majorie hopes to make Veronica Fish and Oyster a local destination.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 17, 2016
Mark Majorie brings his love for seafood to Veronica Fish and Oyster

From the New Orleans bayou to Sarasota Bay, Mark Majorie doesn't just love seafood. It's a way of life.

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