Let Them Eat Cake

Five Great Local Cupcake Shops

Trendsters say cupcakes are out. We say you should never say no to a tiny cake covered in frosting.

04/20/2017 By Eat Beat Team

Weekly Planner

Cookies and Craft Beer, Vegan Treats in Village of the Arts and More

What to eat and drink this week in Sarasota.

03/01/2017 By Riley Board

Weekly Planner

Champagne Tastings, Holiday Cupcakes, and More Local Dining Events

Plus, Retrobaked's Pop-Up and A Holiday Lights Tour

12/14/2016 By Lana Allen

Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, Oktoberfest, Craft Beer Festivals and More Local Food Events

Including a "Wines of the World" wine pairing dinner at Mattison's and a special Halloween offering from Gigi's Cupcakes.

10/19/2016 By Lana Allen

Weekly Planner

Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week, Retrobaked's Third Anniversary Extravaganza and More Local Food Events

Including two local restaurant weeks and a Craft Beer Festival.

10/05/2016 By Lana Allen

Weekly Planner

A Culinary Tour, Edible Elegance by Eli Opens, Sarasota Beer Fest and More Local Dining Events

Mark your calendar for these upcoming dining events.

08/17/2016

Weekly Planner

Wine Dinners, A Cupcake-Eating Contest and More Sarasota Food Events

...including the Sarasota Beer Fest and a fundraiser for J.R.'s Old Packinghouse Cafe.

08/10/2016 By Felicity Warner

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 7/13/16

From cupcakes to breakfast tacos, here are the five best things our panel of food writers ate this week.

07/13/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Avocado Frosting from Retrobaked

Here's a delicious, quick and easy, vegan (!) chocolate avocado frosting recipe from Bradenton's Retrobaked.

06/14/2016 By Margo Rometo

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Foodologist

Foodologist: Pastries by Design's Lyndsy McDonald whips up sweet treats in her Lakewood Ranch bakery.

03/01/2013 By Beau Denton