Vegan food and family blogger Sarah Felder shares kid-approved lunches and savory party treats—all completely meat and dairy-free—that will be a hit for the upcoming holiday.

Sometimes it is the simple, well-presented things that stand out. For Chef Judi, this week represents a long-standing love affair with Selva Grill and the simple tastes of crisp plantain chips with chimichurri dipping sauce.

Sarasota is fortunate to have such a vibrant and dynamic dining scene. When new restaurants add to the local culinary culture, we all benefit. After all, who doesn’t like to eat?

Emarie & Petr enjoyed sweet VIP tickets on Sunday, Mar. 3 to UCP’s Chocolate Sundae party at Michael’s on East. Don’t like chocolate? No worries. Burgers, pizza, chili and plenty more were enjoyed by all, thanks to all the sponsors who helped this event soar like a kid with a sugar high.

Check in with the Reategui family after two weeks of living on the Engine 2 Diet, a plant-based, dairy and oil-free diet, sponsored by Whole Foods Market Sarasota.

Although there are a number of restaurants on St. Armands Circle, Contributor Jack Littman-Quinn does not immediately think of it as a destination for authentic ethnic food. So when La Malinche opened, Jack decided to put the Mexican restaurant to the test.