» FAVORITE SMALL PLATES:
The Social Eatery & Bar, a cool
hip spot on the edge of downtown.
The patio is a great spot to sip
on a cocktail and relax.
1219 1st St., 941-444-7072,
SocialOnFirst.com
» FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
Tropical Thai makes an amazing
tofu pad Thai and of course, my
go to is hot sake. You can’t go
wrong with this spot! It’s n point
and has been a staple in Sarasota
for quite some time now.
1535 Main St., 941-364-5775,
Facebook.com/TropicalThaiSarasota
» FAVORITE SEAFOOD
DISH/RESTAURANT: I would
say Owen’s Fish Camp’s
Naked Fish Grilled Grouper.
516 Burns Ct., 941-951-6936,
OwensFishCamp.com
» FAVORITE VEGETARIAN
DISH/RESTAURANT: Leaf
& Lentil changes up their menu
often, but they keep a few staple
items that we can’t live without
of course. One item in particular
is the Fried Zucchini Po Boy and
the polenta fries. This is a must
visit spot if you are in Sarasota!
2801 N. Tamiami Trl., 941-413-5685,
LeafAndLentil.com
» FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK:
Hashtag Pizza was a big hit at
this year’s Harvey Milk Festival!
Mobile throughout Sarasota,
941-483-0941, Facebook.com/HandTost
» FAVORITE COFFEE
HOUSE: Varietal Coffee Bar and
Project Coffee are my spots in
Sarasota! Varietal Coffee Bar:
1430 Blvd. of the Arts; Project Coff ee:
538 S. Pineapple Ave., ProjectCoff ee.Us
» FAVORITE SPOT FOR
WINE: Boca Sarasota on
Thursday nights. They have
“Girls’ Night Out!” specials.
19 S. Lemon Ave., 941-256-3565,
BocaSarasota.com
» FAVORITE GLOBAL
CUISINE: Tandoor Fine Indian
Cuisine has the best curry dishes
and the best experience.
8453 Cooper Creep Blvd.,
941-926-3077, TandoorSarasota.net
ABOVE LEFT
ROLL WITH IT:
The Rosemary's
Lobster Roll and
french fries.
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OF THE ROSEMARY'S
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ABOVE RIGHT
BUFFET BESTS:
The buffet at
Tandoor Indian.
PHOTO COURTESY OF
TANDOOR INDIAN'S
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» FAVORITE DINING DATE
NIGHT: The sushi and Thai
restaurant Spice Station.
1438 Blvd. of the
Arts, 941-343-2574,
SpiceStationSRQ.com
» FAVORITE UNIQUE
FLORIDA MENU: Starfish
Company Dockside Restaurant.
Talk about finding old Florida
again. It’s something that can
be hard to find and I embrace
the chance to support and
enjoy a spot like this.
12306 46th Ave. W., 941-794-1243,
StarFishCompany.com.
» FAVORITE VENUE FOR
FANCY DINING: Sage SRQ, the
new hotspot in Sarasota. You can
get drinks on their rooftop and
more in the gorgeous space below.
1216 1st St., 941-445-5660,
SageSRQ.com
» FAVORITE LOCAL JOINT:
99 Bottles. It’s a modern and
classy spot to get almost any
beer you have ever wanted to try.
I love the vibe and layout, it’s
right in the heart of downtown.
1445 2nd St., 941-487-7874,
99Bottles.net
» FAVORITE BRUNCH:
The Rosemary, they have
such an eclectic menu.
411 N. Orange Ave., 941-955-7600;
TheRosemarySarasota.com
» FAVORITE DINNER WITH
A VIEW: Any of the tables at any
of these restaurants where I’m
sitting with my girlfriend.
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