Food News

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

Keep Truckin'

Sarasota County Has Introduced a Mobile Vending Permit Program for Area Parks

The program will provide greater access for park visitors and small businesses.

07/21/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Fin-tastic News

Sandwich Night Is Returning to Indigenous

James Beard-nominated chef Steve Phelps is bringing his delicious seafood sandwiches to Indigenous on Wednesday nights—and highlighting the importance of sustainability.

07/20/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Food safety

Update: 16 Big Olaf Ice Cream Flavors Test Positive for Listeria

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is issuing formal stop sales on the 16 products where listeria was found.

07/14/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Listeria Outbreak

Big Olaf Has Issued a Recall for Its Products

Following a CDC food safety alert recommending all Big Olaf products be discarded, the creamery has issued a recall.

07/12/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Food Safety

A Sarasota Ice Cream Maker May Be Linked to a Listeria Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that consumers and retailers dispose of Big Olaf Creamery products.

07/07/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Letter of Recommendation

LobsterCraft Brings Its Exquisite Lobster Rolls to St. Armands Circle

The rolls are a perfect meal for a hot summer afternoon.

07/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Main Squeeze

A Fancy New Lemonade Stand Is Coming to Fruitville Road

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade Stand was founded in 2012 and gained success with adventurous flavors like strawberry pineapple and 'butterfly mojito' lemonades.

07/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Deli Belly

The Overton Has Closed, and a New Deli Will Take Its Place

Chef Solomon 'Sol' Shenker is bringing his New York-style deli cuisine to the Rosemary District space.

06/30/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Tropical Paradise

Sarasota's New Summer Tap Juice Bar Will Help You Beat the Heat

If you're looking for a healthy treat, this is the place to be.

06/24/2022 Photography by Lauren Jackson

Pedal Pusher

The Caragiulo Family Is Planning to Build a New Restaurant on the Legacy Trail

The brothers are adding a new venture to their growing list of successful restaurants in Sarasota.

06/23/2022 By Lauren Jackson

A Global Affair

Celebrate African Cuisine at a Selby Library Cooking Class

Join chefs Alex Jordan and Erik Decker for an educational evening filled with tasty treats.

06/16/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Superstar

Michelin Guide Recognizes 15 Florida Restaurants

Michelin inspectors visited Tampa, Orlando and Miami to select the best restaurants in the state.

06/10/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Tiki Time

Enjoy Dinner From Award-Winning Chefs at Pop's Sunset Grill

Swap your board shorts for a button-down at this year's Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner.

06/09/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Summer Nights

Join the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast for Food Truck Friday Night

Enjoy a family-friendly, fun-packed evening at Bay Preserve in Osprey.

06/03/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Luck Be a Lady

Bijou Garden Café Starts Its Broadway Brunch Series This Sunday

The downtown Sarasota staple will be offering a feast for all of your senses—especially your ears.

06/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Congratulations!

Gecko's Is Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary

The Sarasota chain is throwing a party to mark the occasion on Saturday, June 4.

05/31/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Lakewood Ranch

Four New Tenants Are Headed to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

By next year, a restaurant and bar, two clothing stores and a wine shop will be the latest additions to the town center.

05/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Knead to Know

Artisan Cheese Company Is Baking Bread Now and It's Wonderful

At the Sarasota cheese shop, "bread and cheese go hand in hand."

05/25/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Welcome to Savor Town

Here Are All the Restaurants Participating in This Year's Savor Sarasota

Start the summer right with amazing dining deals.

05/24/2022 By Lauren Jackson