Articles By: Jack Littman-Quinn

Rincon Cubano's seafood paella for two is outstanding.

In Sarasota, a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find

Offering authentic Cuban cuisine in a quaint, simple, casual, cafeteria-like setting, with large portions and wallet-friendly pricing, Rincon Cubano is one of the best-kept secrets in Sarasota. However, whenever authenticity, quality and value come together like this, it is hard to keep it a secret!

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Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

When he thinks of celebrations, Jack Littman-Quinn always thinks of food. And when it comes to Mothers’ Day, dining out is always his first choice. No other holiday is celebrated as widely at restaurants than that special day with Mom. Jack surveyed a few restaurants to dig into their special offers for Mothers’ Day.

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Pub 32 more than an ordinary Irish pub

Pub 32 more than an ordinary Irish pub

This inconspicuous eatery on the South Trail quietly opened its doors with the promise of something unique. With an air of Irish authenticity, a great selection of Irish beers and whiskey, a gastronomic focus on quality Irish food and the recent addition of evening entertainment, Pub 32 is providing an extraordinary Irish pub experience.

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Perhaps one of the best burgers in SRQ!

On the upper end of Main Street, M.A.D.E. is making it

Located at 1990 Main St. in the space formerly occupied by Buddha Belly Donuts and Brasserie Belge, a new Sarasota restaurant has emerged. M.A.D.E., an acronym for Modern American Delicious Eats, is the shared vision of two friends, Michael Ripatranzone and Mark D. Woodruff.

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Vanilla Créme Brulee-simply delicious

Don’t judge a restaurant by its name

Although the name Ziti may scream Italian, thinking such would be a mistake. With a wonderfully varied menu, Ziti provides an ethnically diverse dining experience, one which Jack Littman-Quinn says is sure to please your palate.

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Foreground (L to R) Salmon, Lamb Frittata. Background: Puebla Egg Crepe

Culinary excellence + innovative cuisine + waterfront setting = extraordinary dining experience

Creating an exceptional dining experience on a daily basis is difficult for any restaurant. Yet The Table Creekside makes it look routine! The cuisine is eclectic, combining an interesting mix of high-quality fresh ingredients, seasonings, spices, contrasting flavors and textures to create a truly international dining experience.

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