Corkscrew Deli Near Philippi Creek
January 27, 2011
SARASOTA – A happy little eatery in the Philippi Landings Shopping Center is The Corkscrew Deli. Tasty deli fare. Mostly locals and snowbirds, it is at 4982 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 or 941-925-3955.
Pastries and Coffee in Downtown Sarasota
January 25, 2011
SARASOTA – The downtown of Sarasota is a lively place, where all ages of locals and visitors gather in restaurants, shops and sidewalks. One of the best times to go is in the morning, when the pastry shops open.
Two popular shops include:
- Pastry Art, a small coffee and breakfast eatery that’s open all day. 1512 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236-5803, (941) 955-7545
- C’est La Vie, a true French bakery and coffee shop. Outdoor seating or indoors and smell the baguettes. 1553 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 906-9575
Any ideas of other good breakfast or pastry stops in Sarasota? Please leave a comment below and we will post it….
Breakers Re-opens L’Escalier
January 20, 2011
PALM BEACH – Re-opening this season at The Breakers is L’Escalier, the their top dining room. The restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine in a refined atmosphere of Versace china, Christofle silver and Riedel crystal. www.thebreakers.com/
Eat at Loose Caboose Boca Grande
January 18, 2011
BOCA GRANDE – Gasparilla Island’s defining historical element is the old railroad line that still bisects the island as a biking and walking path. In downtown, the old railroad station still remains, with shops, all right in the middle of town.
At the south end of the station is the Loose Caboose, a lunch eatery and cafe. Subs, sandwiches, that sort of thing, either indoors or along the sidewalk.
Loose Caboose, 433 West 4th Street, Boca Grande, FL 33921. Call 941-964-0440
Verdea Open at Embassy Suites Palm Beach
January 15, 2011
PALM BEACH GARDENS – The restaurant Verdea opened in December at The Embassy Suites Palm Beach gardens. The eatery focuses on simplicity by blending local, seasonal and organic ingredients to create a new and exciting environment for a chain hotel. Call (561) 691-3165 or visit www.palmbeachgardens.embsuites.com.
Burgers and Ribs on Tamiami
January 11, 2011
VENICE – Right on the bypass 41 strip is Fired Up, a burger and ribs eatery that’s somewhere between restaurant and fast food. A simplified menu sticks to basics with a big bag of hand cut fries. No waiters; you just step up to counter and order. In shopping center with Big Lots, on Tamiami Trail between Northport and Nokomis.
Call 941-584-4390 or visit 563 41 Bypass North Bird Bay Plaza, Venice, FL 34285. See online at firedupvenice.com
O. C. White’s of St. Augustine
December 31, 2010
ST. AUGUSTINE – In this ancient city, O.C. White’s is a reasonably priced eatery overlooking the waterfront. With a basic seafood, steak and burger menu, the restaurant entrees and sandwiches run from $8 up. There is outdoor seating upstairs on the porch, or in a pleasant street-side courtyard.
A detail about the restaurant as interesting as the food is the coquina brick construction. The early 19th century restaurant building was known for a long time as the Worth Mansion, but was moved to its current location in 1961.
The location is just a few blocks west of other main historic sites. They do have parking, though there is metered parking on the street. If you have kids, ask to eat in the back part of upstairs; it’s a quiet contained corner and you won’t have to worry about the kids bothering others.
The restaurant is at 118 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL, 904-824-0808 or online at www.ocwhites.com/
Ocala’s Tasty Stella’s Modern Pantry
December 31, 2010
OCALA – On the route up the middle of Florida on 301, gastronomic pleasures are few.
But in downtown in this horse country city, Stella’s Modern Pantry serves up a fresh assortment of pastries and gourmet lunch dishes. We happened upon the shop on a trip from Sarasota north on 301; it’s just a few blocks off of the main route north and parking is easy.
Featuring Albert Barrett’s pastries, it has sandwiches and gourmet gifts, and is a welcome respite from roadside Cracker Barrells and Burger Kings.
At 20 SW Broadway Street, Ocala. 352-622-3663 or www.stellasmodernpantry.com
Broadway Restaurant
December 15, 2010
SARASOTA – One of the great old joints of Sarasota is the Broadway bar and pizza, officially the Broadway Bar Restaurant. It’s just north of downtown, right behind the Publix at 10th and Cocoanut.
It opened in 1925, and was re-made into a two-story restaurant after demolition of the original building in 2004. You’ll find some of the original tiles in the lobby. The crowd runs from the retired set to a younger group at the bar.
Fast and easy, it’s convenient to the Van Wezel for a pre-show eat.
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The Broadway Bar, 1001 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236. Telephone 941-953-4343 or www.broadwaybar.com.
Stage Brings New Orleans to Miami Design District
October 5, 2010
MIAMI BEACH – The Stage, opening November 12th, 2010, in Miami’s Design District offers a home for many aspiring artists. With the stage as the focal point, performances will be the main attraction. Musical and theatrical performances, films, and artistic displays are all in the mix. With its 1960’s New Orleans style, The Stage presents the public with a unique space for not only entertainment but also corporate and private events.
The Stage will carry their New Orleans flavor through to their signature cocktails and delightful dishes provided by Danny Jimenez and Carlos Alvarez. Expect to see old favorites including refreshing daiquiris, po’boys, jambalaya and beignets. The Stage is located at 138 NE 38th Street, in Miami’s Design District. To learn more visit www.thestagemiami.com or call 786-301-2480.
