Indigenous’ seasonal menu makes each visit an exciting new mystery
Located in the historic Towles Court district in downtown Sarasota, Indigenous has garnered a reputation for excellent, sustainable source-to-table cuisine since its 2011 debut. The renown results from James Beard […]
Linger Lodge: Old Florida gem adorned with wacky taxidermy, serving frog legs and gator bites
If ever there were a place in Sarasota to epitomize Old Florida, it’s Linger Lodge (7116 85th Street Court East). The original Linger Lodge debuted in 1945, then burned down […]
Rosemary and Thyme’s cuisine pays homage to owner’s itinerate life as Air Force brat
Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Bermuda, Japan, and China are just a few of the cultural influences that George Armstrong, owner of Rosemary and Thyme (511 N Orange St.), fuses into his […]
JR’s Packing House offers one of the best lunch and dinner specials in Sarasota
Voted a finalist for best Cuban sandwich by USA Today and awarded the No. 1 Reader’s Choice by the Herald-Tribune for lunch and dinner specials in 2022, JR’s Packing House […]
New Pass Grill and Bait Shop, Sarasota landmark for nearly 100 years
Located in the heart of Sarasota Bay, New Pass Grill and Bait Shop (1505 Ken Thompson Parkway) is a Sarasota landmark. Between its exceptional restaurant, live bait and tackle shop, […]
Hospitality group renovates Cafe on St. Armands, a Sarasota staple since 1973
During the 1970s and ’80s, when Sarasota was a sleepy art town, Cafe on St. Armands encapsulated the verve of European elegance and class. Many chefs who operate renowned restaurants […]
Green Zebra’s St. Armands location reopens after Hurricane Helene damage
Green Zebra’s St. Armands location at 476 John Ringling Blvd has finally reopened after Hurricane Helene caused serious damage to the business and building. While the café has been taking […]
Shakespeare’s English Pub is a story written in angus beef
A short distance from the pristine beaches of Siesta Key and unassumingly tucked away in a shopping center is Shakespeare’s English Pub (3550 S Osprey Ave). Locals adore its cozy […]
Hurricane Hanks is one of Sarasota’s best hidden gems
Hurricane Hanks (5346 Gulf Dr.) may be located in an unassuming strip mall on Anna Maria Island, but its casual atmosphere belies the quality of both its dishes and its […]
Travelers’ Choice award winner Duval’s is a seafood standout in Sarasota
Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Sarasota, Duval’s (1435 Main St.) has been honored as Sarasota’s Best Local Seafood Spot every year since 2016 and won TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice […]