Food & Drink
The Dining Diva’s Big Game Picks
By Kaye Warr - The Dining Diva on February 2, 2012
My criteria for any sporting event viewing are as follows: Wall-mounted TVs Delicious food Plenty to drink (must stay hydrated) Social atmosphere With that in mind, on Sunday I will be at one of the following three locations: 1. Fleming’s – a personal must-do for any celebration, Fleming’s is doing Sunday right with
2012 Forks & Corks Grand Tasting: Sarasota’s Showcase for Food, Fun, Wine and Weather
By Jack Littman-Quinn on February 2, 2012
Everyone loves a party, especially one done in grand style. Such was the case for the 2012 Forks and Corks Grand Tasting held on Sunday, Jan. 29. The 5th Annual Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival was hosted by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals and made possible through event sponsors, donors and business partners. Sarasota’s culinary
This Weekend with Kirsten!
By TWIS Street Team on January 27, 2012
Music, dancing, food, arts and crafts---Kirsten does it all. Here's her video rundown of what this weekend has in store. Have a tip for Kirsten? Drop her a line and show the comments section some
The Burns Court Café: A New, Perfectly Suited Spot
By Jack Littman-Quinn on January 26, 2012
With origins dating back to the early 1600s, the institution of the local café has served an integral role in communities worldwide. Always used as a meeting or gathering place, the pulse of the café evolved from news and information, to political discussion and dissent, to artistic collaboration and entertainment---and with the ubiquity of
Places: Yume Sushi
By Keely Carney - New Girl in Town on January 20, 2012
I have a brother who went 17 years without eating a green vegetable. He tried spinach at age four, claimed he had been poisoned and refused to touch it ever again. If he gets a sandwich with lettuce on it, he throws it out. Not the lettuce, but the whole sandwich. Screw those starving kids in Africa; no way is he risking cross-contamination.Three
Dinner at Bijou Café: A Tale of Tears, a Horse, and True Love
By Blonde out of Water on January 19, 2012
Have you ever felt like you were terrified of being loved? I was sitting in the Lotus position at Rosemary Court yoga when this seemingly preposterous idea popped into my head. I heard Oprah mention it one time, which gave it at least some degree of self-help street cred. That I was afraid of being loved seemed better than the alternative: I was
The Half Shell Oyster House: A Carefully Planned Opening
By Jack Littman-Quinn on January 17, 2012
For weeks I watched the transition take place; the former space of longstanding Zoria and the short lived Main Street Oyster Bar being transformed into the new Half Shell Oyster House. Started in the summer of 2009 in Gulfport, Mississippi and shortly thereafter in Biloxi, the Sarasota Half Shell Oyster House is a joint venture between Bradenton
Places: Pastry Art
By Keely Carney - New Girl in Town on January 15, 2012
The sun beats unmercifully through the windows. My fingers cramp and ache from a grueling Ritz Carlton application. My stomach grumbles "feed me." And my head pounds. I need caffeine. Awake for 4 hours and I had none pumping through my veins. The wimpy tea in my apartment wouldn't cut it. Who was I kidding with not bringing a coffee
Burns Square: Historic Buildings, Galleries, Shops, and Restaurants Too!
By Jack Littman-Quinn on January 11, 2012
A few blocks south of Main Street, nestled between Pineapple and Orange Avenues, is the historic district known as Burns Square. An area named after Owen Burns, one of Sarasota’s prominent developers, bankers, entrepreneurs, and citizens; whose legacy is evidenced throughout Sarasota. A tightly defined area, Burns Square plays an integral
Canta Rana – Peruvian Fusion
By Kaye Warr - The Dining Diva on January 3, 2012
The Dining Diva samples Peruvian fusion in a lovely courtyard setting... It’s a beautiful day to sit outside and eat some delicious Peruvian Fusion. I’m at Canta Rana on Fruitville Road next to The Breakfast House with my friend Uriel and this website’s own ‘ Blonde Out Of Water’. The little cottage that houses this brand new
La Malinche Es Deliciosa
By Kaye Warr - The Dining Diva on December 21, 2011
St. Armand's Circle welcomes a new Mexican restuarant with old-world charm and flavor. It starts with the chips and salsa…My friends and I are dining at La Malinche, a Mexican restaurant that just opened on St. Armand’s Circle, and it’s an exquisite night to be seated outside at one of the charming tile-top tables. Our waiter presents
Three Cheers for Lee Roy Selmon’s
By Kaye Warr - The Dining Diva on December 5, 2011
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The Dining Diva heads to Lee Roy Selmon's for fried green tomatoes and a smokin' drink special. I’ve come to Lee Roy Selmon’s with my cousin Nicole, who is visiting from South Africa, to give her a taste of some quintessential Americana: a theme sports restaurant that serves gourmet Mac & Cheese as an entrée, fried green tomatoes as an
Did I hear FREE Martini?
By TWIS Street Team on December 1, 2011
Thanks to our friends at Piatti Italian Bistro & Bar we are able to bring you a sweet ending to your dinner. You get to choose between a dessert martini or a cream filled cannoli. It is not an easy choice but I do have a solution for those of you that want both. Simply bring a date, a friend, co-worker or anyone that would be willing to share
Holiday Cooking Ideas with Steve Phelps
By Kaye Warr - The Dining Diva on November 28, 2011
Holiday Cooking ideas with local chefs. Check out Steve Phelps teach Matt and Melissa how to cook Butternut Squash Soup at Indigenous. 941.706.4740 239 S. Links Ave., Sarasota Dinner: Mon - Sat,
eat here. drink here. be here.
By Kaye Warr - The Dining Diva on November 28, 2011
the dining diva is willing to give up capital letters in exchange for more food from eat here... “We're Not Here for a Long Time (We're Here for a Good Time)” ~ Huey Lewis & The News Iconic local restaurateur, Sean Murphy’s latest venture is the Sarasota incarnation of his popular Anna Maria Island Beach Bistro sidekick: eat here. I
Chef Steve Phelps teaches Thanksgiving Stuffing
By TWIS Street Team on November 23, 2011
941.706.4740 239 S. Links Ave., Sarasota Dinner: Mon - Sat,
New Happy Hour Spot
By Chris Alexander on November 22, 2011
Happy Hour brings me all over Sarasota. On this particular Friday, I'm at Piatti, (6630 Gateway Ave.), in Gulf Gate. It's next door to Il Panificio, housed in a beautiful, white, modern-looking building. The modern theme continues inside with metal tables and chairs around a glass bar that glows like an orb in changing colors. The west side is
