April 2007 Issue Food & Wine Fresh new flavors come to town Delicious! Great Grass-Fed beef Hottest New Restaurants The Sundance Film Festival

Feature Stories Our Man at Sundance  Charlie Huisking braves snow and icy security guys to report on stars, screenings and the Sarasota contingent at America's most prestigious festival. Pure & Simple  We travel to the central Florida farm of Al and Erin Rosas, whose grass-fed beef is now available in Sarasota. Stars of Sushi  Everybody has a favorite sushi place, but who makes Sarasota's very best? We stage a Gulf-front tasting to settle the question. The Bordeaux Birthday Bash  Uncorking one very special bottle of wine turns into an unforgettable party. The Latest Sensations  From busy sushi bars to glam gourmet establishments, our restaurant critic picks the hottest new additions to our ever-expanding dining scene. Web Exclusive FOOD FOR LIFE  Al and Erin Rosas on the merits of living organically. Departments A Love Story  Though born in sadness, a Laurel Park restoration is a happily-ever-after affair. April Events  Kay Kipling's guide to the month's best cultural and special events. Fashion Statement  Patricia De Monet, spotted at the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala. From the Editor  The magazine gets a mascot. Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. Made in Sarasota  Concrete new ideas in furniture design. More Than a Pretty Smile  Cosmetic dentistry can change your looks—if you first address any underlying dental problems. Mr. Chatterbox  THIS MONTH: Searching for my social niche. Natural Selection  An illustrator's notebook of Sarasota flora and fauna. One Great Room  A true-blue kitchen answers a homeowner's dreams. Real Estate Gossip  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales. Sarasota Gets a Spanking  Master New Urbanist Andres Duany tells it like it is. Sarasota's 10 Best  Satisfy your basic kneads with loaves we love. Shopping  The Rosemary District, prize pitchers and more. Street Talk  News and newsmakers you should know. The Social Detective  Crime novelist Leslie Glass dives into the mystery of red tide. The Stone-Cold Truth  The fact is, diamonds are neither rare nor a killer investment, but that hasn't cooled Americans' love affair with these gems. Train Wreck  What Anna Nicole Smith teaches us about the female experience in America. Up & Coming  Viva Italia!  Tuscan or traditional, Italian food keeps Sarasota smiling; new wine discoveries, and more.