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!

Chef Judi attests that the steamer clams from Lotsa Lobster are the real deal and well worth a trip down the South Trail, even if you live in Lakewood Ranch. Order ahead, and trust us—this summer is going to be filled with good eatin’ clams from the shores of New England.

If there’s one thing Meredith Garofalo learned to love growing up in a Sicilian and Czech household, it’s food. So she’s very excited for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast’s culinary extravaganza, “Chefs Cooking for Kids” (CC4K), on Saturday, May 18. Read more to meet the men and women donating their time (and scrumptious food) to this great cause.

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.

There is something simply awesome about eating freshly-picked food. You’ll try things you’ve maybe never seen or tasted before. Local food undergoes little travel time so it still maintains its nutrients, and you’re supporting your neighbors. It makes eating an adventure and an experience instead of a routine.

When it comes to Southern-style salads, there is no other salad for Chef Judi than the Fried Green Tomato Salad from Owen’s Fish Camp.