Chefs have long known that pork belly is one of the most succulent, savory tastes—if prepared properly. How exciting to see Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse feature pork belly as one of its new dishes. …

After his first visit to Ocean Blues, Jack Littman-Quinn was a tad confused. Was it a bar, restaurant, or music venue? Find out what he concluded after a few more trips to this multifaceted hangout.

Stop by Caragiulos to take a look at the open feel and modern fixtures now greeting guests. As for the menu, favorites such as the lasagna and chopped salad are still there, but Chef Judi’s new favorites are the boards with homemade spreads and toast points.

A couple of weeks ago, Guest Contributor Lisa Fulk taught a private canning class for a group of women in Sarasota. Between the mimosas, the yummy snacks and the chitchat, they managed to cover the ins and outs of boiling water bath canning and made a delightful jam of strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.

Local fashionista and style expert Heather Dunhill first introduced Chef Judi to the quiche sensation from Carr’s Corner Café at a dinner party she was hosting. “This is about the best quiche I have ever had,” Judi writes, “and trust me, I know quiche!”

For Contributor Jack Littman-Quinn, nothing expresses love better than food—whether it is a shared snack, a home cooked meal, or a romantic dinner around town. Check out his annual list of the top 14 spots to dine with a sweetheart on Feb. 14 this year.