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  • August 16, 2016
Darwin Santa Maria to launch Chela Brewing Co.

Santa Maria plans to open the new brewing company by November.

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Shemeeka Murrell gets a little emotional during Truality's gospel brunch performance on July 24, 2016.
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  • August 10, 2016
Brunch with a side of soul

Blue Rooster’s Gospel brunch is about more than just food and music.

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The first beer of the night was JDub's Xolo, a Vienna amber lager, paired with the Basque etorki cheese. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • August 10, 2016
The Perfect Pair: JDub's casual twist on a culinary classic

JDub’s monthly event redefines the cheese tasting experience.

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Steve Phelps, chef and owner of Indigenous restaurant, started Trash Fish Dinner three years ago to promote sustainable eating.
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  • August 2, 2016
Angling for Change: Trash Fish Dinner's eco-impact

In its third year, Trash Fish Dinner continues to elevate Sarasota’s sustainable seafood scene.

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Pat Seidensticker, of TableSeide Restaurant Group, and Mike Santa Lucia co-own Oak & Stone with Brett Decklever.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2016
Oak & Stone opens with self-service model

With its self-service beer technology, Oak & Stone puts the customer in charge.

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Chef Louis Robinson creates one-night pop-up culinary events with his company, Spice. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2016
Culinary Creative

Foregoing the traditional restaurant model, Chef Louis Robinson has the freedom to experiment with his gourmet pop-up dining events.

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Photo by Matthew Serrano
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2016
Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2016
JDub's Brewing Co. to donate portion of beer sales to victims of Orlando shooting

$1 from each beer sale this week will benefit the victims of the mass shooting.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2016
If You Blend It: Michael's On East turns up the heat in blended-burger competition

Executive Chef Jamil Pineda created the Mighty Mushroom burger for the James Beard Foundation competition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2016
Drink This: Spiced Mango Falernum

This cocktail shows off the versatility of tequila.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 8, 2016
Summer Chef Jam kicks off with Mattison's City Grille

The annual food and beer event featured three small plates from Chef Paul Mattison.

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Cake jars
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2016
Have Cake, Will Travel

With its new, shippable cake jars, Heavenly Cupcakes is going mobile.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2016
Darwin's Theory of Evolution

A year after closing his downtown restaurant and resigning from his namesake brewery, Darwin Santa Maria is back with a new eatery — and outlook.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2016
Savor Sarasota previews summer meals

The 11th annual event kicks off June 1.

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Photo by Matt Serrano
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  • April 26, 2016
Drink This: Nutella Cream Pie

Enjoy the delectable flavors of a slice of pie — served up in a glass.

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