» BEACH PICNIC LUNCH: The
Sandbar, beachfront restaurant
cooking up classic seafood. Open
Monday through Thursday, noon
to 9 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.;
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria,
941-778-0444, sandbar.
groupersandwich.com
» SMALL PLATES: Selva Grill.
» FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
Grill, plus every place that I’ve
mentioned I really enjoy.
» SEAFOOD: Owen’s Fish
Camp, a creative take on
seafood classics served up in a
casual eclectic Southern-style
restaurant. Open Monday through
Thursday, 4 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday
and Saturday, 4 to 10:30 p.m.
516 Burns Ct., 941-951-6936,
owensfishcamp.com
» FOOD TRUCK: Chefs2U
Catering & Food Truck, serving
up gourmet comfort food on the
go. Open Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed weekends.
6584 Superior Ave.,
941-921-9070, chefs2u.menu
» FAVORITE COFFEE
HOUSE: Buddy Brew, cozy cafe
downtown Sarasota with full
menu. Open Monday through
Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday,
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday,
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1289 N Palm Ave., 941-374-7186,
buddybrew.com/locations/sarasota
» CRAFT BEER: Darwin
Evolutionary Cuisine,
passionately prepared blend of
urban, local and global cuisine
with an extensive list of artisanal
craft beers, changing weekly.
Open Monday through Thursday,
5 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday,
5 to 11 p.m.; closed Sunday.
4141 S. Tamiami Trail Ste. 16,
941-260-5964, chefdarwin.com
» FOR WINOS: Mattison’s,
Michael’s On East & Selva Grill
» FAVORITE THING ABOUT
SARASOTA: The people.
» GLOBAL CUISINE:
Coming soon!
ABOVE LEFT
DELICIOUS DISH:
Mattisons 41 offers
a wide variety of
dishes that are sure
to delight.
PHOTO COURTESY OF
MATTISONS' WEBSITE
ABOVE RIGHT
TSUNAMI TREAT:
Tsunami Sushi &
Hibachi Grill is known
for its creative
sushi, fresh sashimi
and a new spin on
asian fusion.
PHOTO COURTESY OF
TSUNAMI SUSHI'S WEBSITE
» Selva Grill, restaurant
serving Latin Fusion, focusing on
Peruvian cuisine, with custom
cocktails and an extensive wine
list. Open Sunday through
Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Friday
and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
1345 Main St., 941-362-4427,
selvagrill.com
» DELICIOUS
DESSERT: Selva Grill.
» DATE NIGHT: La Scarpetta.
» UNIQUE FLORIDA MENU:
Euphemia Haye, romantic
fine dining venue in a historic
wooden cottage. Open Sunday
through Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.;
Saturday 5:30 to 10 p.m.
5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr.,
Longboat Key, 941-383-3633,
euphemiahaye.com
» FANCY DINING: Zota
Beach Resort, trendy Viento
Kitchen restaurant and wine
bar serving Florida, Caribbean
and Mediterranean dishes.
4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr.,
Longboat Key, 941-383-2451,
zotabeachresort.com
» LOCAL JOINT: Screaming
Goat Tacqueria, vibrant eatery
serves up homemade Latin
American street food-inspired
fare. Open Tuesday through
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
closed Sunday and Monday.
6606 Superior Ave., 941-210-3992,
screaming-goat.com
» BEST BRUNCH:
Louies Modern.
» DINNER WITH A VIEW:
Marina Jack, seafood restaurant
with a water view from the second
floor dining room, outdoor raw
bar, patio and piano bar. Open
Sunday through Thursday,
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
2 Marina Plaza, 941-365-4232,
marinajacks.com
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