A Day in The Life

Learn More About Food Editor Lauren Jackson in the Most Recent Episode of WUSF's 'The Zest'

Jackson was a guest on season 9, episode 17 of Dalia Colón's show, which airs on our local NPR affiliate.

04/29/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Year in Review

The Best Things Our Food Editor Ate This Year

Ten excellent bites from 2023.

12/27/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime

These Local Restaurants Will Be Open Christmas Day

No matter how you celebrate Dec. 25, these restaurants are ready to serve you a fabulous feast.

12/07/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Pop Quiz

We Asked Local Chefs to Share Their Favorite Ingredients, Kitchen Gadgets and Junk Foods. Here's What They Said.

Who loves Cheetos? Whose favorite way to unwind after service is with beer and a gummy? Read on to find out.

11/07/2023 By Lauren Jackson

48 Hours in Sarasota

The Food Lover's Guide to Sarasota

Spend a long weekend eating your way through town.

11/06/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Down South

The Best Restaurants in Osprey and Nokomis

Venture to south Sarasota County for a taste of one (or all) of these great spots.

05/09/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Be Mine

Don't Forget to Make Your Valentine's Day Reservations

Sample a special prix fixe Valentine's Day menu at any of these local spots.

02/10/2023 By Lauren Jackson

In the Mood for Love

Where to Take Your Tinder Match on a Date

Swiping right can be terrifying—so take your match on a fun-filled date to any of these local digs.

02/08/2023 By Lauren Jackson

L'Chaim!

The Sarasota Jewish Food Festival Returns This Month

The annual Temple Sinai event will feature plenty of beloved Jewish food and fun for the whole family.

01/11/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Ho Ho Ho

These Local Restaurants Will Be Open on Christmas Day

Ditch the dishes and make Christmas Day reservations instead.

12/14/2022 By Lauren Jackson

'Tis The Seasoning

These Local Shops Have The Best Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life

We shopped around for the best food gifts in town, perfect for the aspiring chef in your life.

12/07/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Turkey Twist

How Immigrants Blend American Thanksgiving Dishes With Their Own Culinary Traditions

We talked to six locals who moved here from elsewhere about how they celebrate this very American holiday.

11/15/2022 By Kim Doleatto

You Bread My Mind

What is the Best Thanksgiving Side Dish, and Why Is it Stuffing?

Long live stuffing.

11/09/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Play in the Dirt

10 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables That Thrive in Florida

Renourish your yard and garden at two upcoming plant sales.

10/10/2022 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

Must Try

Sage Restaurant and Bijou Garden Café Have Reopened

The sister restaurants each showed off new seasonal menus with influences from around the world.

10/05/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Recipe

Love Snapper? Try Lionfish Instead

Eating the invasive species isn't just delicious—it also helps put a dent in their population, which threatens marine ecosystems worldwide.

09/02/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Pasta La Vista, Baby

Sarasota Chef Christopher Covelli Showed Off His Italian Roots on the Food Network This Weekend

Covelli appeared on the fast-paced cooking show Alex vs. America.

08/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Your Health Questions Answered

This Trendy Chia Seed Drink Is Actually Healthy, Experts Say

The internal shower drink—chia seeds, water and lemon—can relieve constipation and bloating.

07/20/2022 By Allison Forsyth

O Canada

How to Celebrate Canada Day in Sarasota

Kick off the long holiday weekend by celebrating Canada's 155 birthday on Friday.

06/30/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Your Health Questions Answered

If You're Eating Less Meat, You Might Be a 'Reducetarian' and Not Even Know It

Whole Foods named it a top food trend for 2022.

06/22/2022 By Allison Forsyth