Tide Tables: Florida Seafood in Historic Cortez Village
Tucked away on the southeast end of Cortez bridge in the historic fishing village of Cortez, is Tide Tables Restaurant & Marina at marker 48. Opened in 2014 by co-owners Karen Bell from A.P Bell...
View ArticleVenezia: Italian Pizzeria on St Armands Circle
Venezia's wood oven-baked pizzas with their famous homemade dough is the best pizza on St Armands Circle, and quite possibly on Longboat Key. With a long lineup around the circle in the evening during...
View ArticleMazzaro's Italian Gourmet Market in St. Petersburg
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, Mazzaro's is more than a one-of-a-kind Italian gourmet market, it’s one of Tampa Bay’s favourite culinary destinations. Known for its handmade pastas, pre-made...
View ArticleLos Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill on Anna Maria
Los Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill on Anna Maria Island is a family-run restaurant serving some of the tastiest California-style Mexican cuisine on the key. In 2022, Tera and Jose Lemus relocated to...
View ArticleAroy-D Thai & Sushi: Best Thai Food in Bradenton
A delightful family owned Thai and Sushi restaurant in Bradenton, Aroy-D serves absolutely delicious Thai and Japanese cuisine. Nestled in Pinebrook Square Mall, just minutes from Pinebrook Ironwood...
View ArticleLamb Rogan Josh with Madhur Jaffrey
Introduced to Kashmir by the Mughals whose cuisine was influenced by Persian cuisine, Rogan Josh consists of lamb or goat that has been slow-cooked in oil, yogurt and a mix of many different spices...
View ArticleRosemary & Thyme: Modern American Cuisine
Located in the Rosemary District of downtown Sarasota, Rosemary & Thyme features an eclectic menu inspired by the travels of owners George and Jessica Armstrong. Born in Bermuda, Armstrong moved...
View ArticleThe Green Orchid at Selby Botanical Gardens
When it came time to rethink the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens campus in downtown Sarasota, president Jennifer Rominiecki gave her design team a simple request — 'make the project as green as...
View ArticleMarie Selby Botanical Gardens: Art & Nature
In the mid-1950s, Yayoi Kusama was a young artist living in Japan, where her future was very uncertain. Seeking advice from a more established female artist, Kusama wrote to Georgia O’Keeffe, whose...
View ArticleUlele: Native-Inspired Cuisine on Tampa's Riverwalk
Located on Tampa's Riverwalk and overlooking the beautiful Hillsborough River, Ulele is a native-inspired restaurant and brewery offering a vibrant menu filled with fresh fare from local farms and...
View ArticleHistoric Spanish Point on Little Sarasota Bay
Historic Spanish Point, a hidden 30-acre gem on Little Sarasota Bay in the Osprey area of Sarasota County, is one of the largest waterfront preserves showcasing native Florida plants in the state. With...
View ArticleThe Don César: St. Pete's Legendary Pink Palace
Built at the height of the Gatsby Era in 1928, Florida’s “Pink Palace” has a long and acclaimed history. Exquisitely located on the white sands of St. Pete Beach, this iconic 1920s resort became a...
View ArticleFord and Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were friends who escaped the wintry northern cold for adjacent homes in the warmth of Fort Myers, nestled beside the Caloosahatchee River in southwestern Florida. Their...
View ArticleThe Salvador Dalí Museum in St Pete's Florida
Considered one of the most beautiful museums in the world, the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Pete's features the most comprehensive collection left behind by the surrealist artist in this appropriately...
View ArticleWicked Cantina: Tex-Mex on Anna Maria Island
An enormously popular Anna Maria Island restaurant and bar, Wicked Cantina specializes in Austin-style Tex Mex cuisine, such as shrimp tacos, seafood enchiladas, chicken quesadillas, and sizzling...
View ArticleTurmeric: Sensational Indian Cuisine in Sarasota
Located in the heart of Sarasota's Rosemary district, Turmeric serves a range of Indian dishes that showcase the vibrant cuisines of the East, West, North, South and Central India, creating a rich and...
View ArticleShore on Longboat Key: Creative Coastal Cuisine
Overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Sarasota Bay, Shore opened on Longboat Key in 2019 replacing Moore’s Stone Crab which operated for over 40 years. Purchased by Sarasota restauranteurs Tom...
View ArticleBar Goa: Indian Cuisine with Hemant Bhagwani
New Age Indian cuisine channeling the vibe of Goa, this fabulous restaurant is the third in a succession of concepts by chef Hemant Bhagwani, inspired by his time in Goa — India’s vacation destination...
View ArticleTerroni on Adelaide: Lunch in Outdoor Courtyard
Located in Toronto's former York County Courthouse built in 1852, this heritage building is home to Terroni Adelaide, where many of the original features remain preserved inside, including the original...
View ArticleLangdon Hall: Summer Lunch in Wilks' Conservatory
Originally built as a Federal Revival mansion by the famous New York Astor family at the turn of the 20th-century, the property still exudes the air of an old Ontario estate, but few people are aware...
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