Bringing the Sarasota Florida area Restaurant, food, and dining news since 2002! https://www.dinesarasota.com/subscribe/https://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mkap7rm4a22dIs Kitchen Social really a “scratch kitchen”… or just another buzzword? 🤔 We checked out the new UTC spot to find out—and there’s a lot to like here. 🍽️ Big, open Florida vibe 🐟 A tuna bowl that brings the flavor 💬 And one question that still isn’t fully answered 👉 Full review: bit.ly/4ub4aqr https://bit.ly/4ub4aqr24 Apr 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkap7rm4a22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mjp45p7xic2s⏰ Mother’s Day is coming… are you ready? 🍳 Prime rib & brunch buffets 🍷 Sangria lunches 🏖️ Beach day + picnic 👩‍🍳 Even a cooking class option 👉 Take a look before reservations start disappearing: bit.ly/41Htpo1 https://bit.ly/41Htpo117 Apr 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp45p7xic2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mj5gx3vsf22aBuffalo's Best-Kept Secret Just Opened on Clark Road 🍗 Duff’s Famous Wings has arrived in Sarasota—and if you know, you know. 🔥 Crispy wings 🥪 Beef on Weck (don’t skip it) 🏈 Serious sports bar feel 👉 Full review: bit.ly/4ccIOBr https://bit.ly/4ccIOBr10 Apr 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5gx3vsf22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3milvjqjyo22mSarasota’s dining scene isn’t slowing down. New spots are popping up. Old favorites are holding strong. And The LIST has a few shakeups this month. Oh—and if you still don’t have Easter plans… we’ve got you covered. ➡️ DIVE IN! bit.ly/4sPY0LU https://bit.ly/4sPY0LU03 Apr 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3milvjqjyo22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mi2bzzo45k2mThey call this the “Greatest Sandwich in America.” That’s a bold claim… Is it too bold? So, when Capriotti’s opened in Sarasota, we had to find out for ourselves. 👉 Here’s how “The Bobbie” actually stacks up: READ IT ➡️ bit.ly/4bR3JKf https://bit.ly/4bR3JKf27 Mar 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2bzzo45k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mhioowy5t22i🎪 What happens when Sarasota’s circus history meets the Sarasota restaurant scene? We found out… 👉 #sarasota #circus #starmands #food bit.ly/4bpfV68 https://bit.ly/4bpfV6820 Mar 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhioowy5t22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mgx3d5hmlk2s🥪 There’s a Brand New Philly in Town… A new spot has arrived on South Tamiami Trail — Johnny Longhots — and we stopped in to see if their “Wit, Whiz” cheesesteak could fill the void. Spoiler: It’s a BIG sandwich. 🔥 Take a look at the photos and the full review here: 👉 bit.ly/3NmOqki https://bit.ly/3NmOqki13 Mar 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgx3d5hmlk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mgflinwn4k2l⚾🌭 Ballpark Question! Baseball season is back, and we've been talking about hot dogs and ballpark food this week. We even grilled up some Wagyu beef hot dogs to see if an "elevated" hot dog is actually worth it. (Spoiler: they were pretty fantastic.) bit.ly/40JOrSm https://bit.ly/40JOrSm06 Mar 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgflinwn4k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mftyplojfc2l⚾ Batter Up Sarasota! We're out at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium to eat our way around the bases. There’s some great food out there! What's YOUR go-to ballpark food? Drop it in the comments! 👇 ➡️ READ IT!! #springtraining #edsmithstadium #baltimoreorioles @orioles.com bit.ly/3P7g6de https://bit.ly/3P7g6de27 Feb 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftyplojfc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mfcepofxxk2z🍔 BACK ON THE BURGER TRAIL! We're down in Venice at Wally's Pour House for one of the burgers. If you like a great burger AND a great dive bar, then this is for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #burger bit.ly/4kLrxDn https://bit.ly/4kLrxDn20 Feb 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcepofxxk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3meqrr7w76s2v⚡ We've got a little bit of everything in this month's Quick Bites. That includes a little bit of culinary time travel! Didn't see that coming, did you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #quickbites bit.ly/4bPSvr7 https://bit.ly/4bPSvr713 Feb 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqrr7w76s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3me7achxkc22g🍷 Yes, a full year went by just like that! It's Forks & Corks time again. We've got your roundup of all of the fun under the sun at the Ringling! Let's take a look at what folks were sampling this year! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #forksandcorks2026 bit.ly/4a1vG2f https://bit.ly/4a1vG2f06 Feb 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7achxkc22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3md3xieamdk2a⚡ There's a lot happening in our Sarasota restaurant and food community. We've got some of the highlights in case you might have missed something. Our monthly Quick Bites is here! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #dining bit.ly/3YVtBP3 https://bit.ly/3YVtBP323 Jan 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3xieamdk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mckf3emd2c22📋 Ever wondered where your local restaurant gets ideas for new menu items? Well, we've got a little peek behind the curtain. Here's what it's like on the floor of the Florida Restaurant Show! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #FLRA bit.ly/49r3EwY https://bit.ly/49r3EwY16 Jan 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckf3emd2c22https://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mbyroey7h22p🆕 Have you ever wished some real, authentic Greek cuisine was around the corner? That wish is granted! Nikki's Greek Cafe brings it all to Sarasota! No trip to Tarpon Springs necessary! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #greekfood bit.ly/4pwiCXi https://bit.ly/4pwiCXi09 Jan 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyroey7h22phttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3mbhghxxnbs2m🗓️ Welcome to 2026! We had a lot of fun in 2025. But now we’re ripping last year off the big wall calendar. Let’s have a look at some things you can look forward to in the coming year! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #top25 bit.ly/44QQMxn https://bit.ly/44QQMxn02 Jan 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbhghxxnbs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3m7iczshka22d📝 If you’re thinking, “Hey it’s not Friday”, you’re right! Sorry we’re late, but here’s the December edition of The LIST! See if your favorite spot made the cut this month. ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #top25 bit.ly/3YesKZj https://bit.ly/3YesKZj08 Dec 2025 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7iczshka22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3m5lxj6nn4s2h🍕 Do you love Chicago-Style pizza? Then your pizza-loving life is about to get a whole lot better! We've got a new place in Sarasota that's serving up a delicious Windy City pie! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #pizza bit.ly/43vTZSt https://bit.ly/43vTZSt14 Nov 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5lxj6nn4s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3m3x2tgmdac2s😋 Quick Bites time! We've rounded up a few tasty morsels for you. We've got a Hall of Fame inductee right here in Sarasota! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #FRLA bit.ly/4nn6Z3E https://bit.ly/4nn6Z3E24 Oct 2025 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3x2tgmdac2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3m3fh6uknh22f🦀 It's time, Sarasota! Stone Crab season is officially here! It doesn't matter whether you like them cold or warm, these tasty local treats are always delicious! We've got some recommendations for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #stonecrab bit.ly/42MIrK6 https://bit.ly/42MIrK617 Oct 2025 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3fh6uknh22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3m2tu3qoymk24🆕 Tommy Bahama is back on "The Circle." Let's take a peek inside and see what their new Sarasota location has in store for you! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #tommybahama bit.ly/3L3op7W https://bit.ly/3L3op7W10 Oct 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2tu3qoymk24https://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3m2cbcbm5dk2m🎃 It's October! Fall is in full swing. If you're looking for a few restaurant suggestions, we can help! Check out our October edition of The LIST! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #theLIST bit.ly/4343FDd https://bit.ly/4343FDd03 Oct 2025 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2cbcbm5dk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3lzqn5gmwqk23✈️ Hidden in the Venice Airport terminal is a tasty little surprise. The Suncoast Café delivers BIG flavors in a small space. ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #stlucia bit.ly/3VWnj0h https://bit.ly/3VWnj0h26 Sep 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzqn5gmwqk23https://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3lz6zzjg4v22c⚡ It might be a slow(ish) Sarasota September, but we still have stuff going on! There are BDays to celebrate, football dining deals to enjoy, and lots more. Read your SEPT Quick Bites! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #sandwiches bit.ly/4msMKBp https://bit.ly/4msMKBp19 Sep 2025 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6zzjg4v22chttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3lyngzuljd22n🥪 Does the new Fresta's Italian American Cuisine have a cheesesteak sandwich that measures up? We're here to find out! Come on along to check out the "Original Philly Cheesesteak"...➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #sandwiches bit.ly/3Ia7Bva https://bit.ly/3Ia7Bva12 Sep 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyngzuljd22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3ly3tmke3d22q🍂 Fall is kind of here. We've got your September edition of The LIST. There are also new restaurants and a little bit of random food news! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #thelist bit.ly/3JP50XV https://bit.ly/3JP50XV05 Sep 2025 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly3tmke3d22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3lxka3prifk2c🆕 Is it Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?? We might not have a definite answer for you. But Pork Roll Pete's in Bradenton is serving up some delicious sandwiches made from this regional favorite! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #sandwiches bit.ly/4mCeFiS https://bit.ly/4mCeFiS29 Aug 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxka3prifk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3lwgzkilhac26🐶 Yes, it's a bit slow around town. But our Sarasota area restaurants are still putting things on their calendars. Let's take a look at some things you can do and still stay cool! ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #thingstodo bit.ly/3V3Svdg https://bit.ly/3V3Svdg15 Aug 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwgzkilhac26https://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3lvvmwwvp3k2j🍕 Seems like it's one of everybody's favorite restaurant foods. Yes, PIZZA! We've got a FIRST LOOK at Doughboy Swift. If you've been, leave a comment. Let's see what's coming out of those ovens... ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #pizza bit.ly/3Jn7w7k https://bit.ly/3Jn7w7k08 Aug 2025 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvvmwwvp3k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dinesarasota.bsky.social/post/3lve2dcojg22p📝 It's the first of the month. That means it's LIST time! Check out who made it this month. Have you been to any of our Top Ten recently?... ➡️ READ IT!! #sarasota #restaurants #theLIST bit.ly/45xlTP2 https://bit.ly/45xlTP201 Aug 2025 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:ylytmxe2b5ixsgkkqblgnup6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lve2dcojg22p