Documentary Sheds Light on a Black Restaurant Owner SARASOTA, FL — 2020 was a hard year for all of us, but for Sarasota’s Chef Gordon Gregory, it was harder than most. After years helping to run popular Sarasota spot Nancy's Bar-B-Q, he had finally opened his own culinary venture, a soul food restaurant, at Sarasota’s city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Club. But less than a year … [Read more...] about Sarasota Native Colin Reid Serves Up G’s Southern Kitchen During Sarasota Film Festival Debut
Restaurants, Food
All Faiths Food Bank to hold monthly food distributions at Van Wezel
Sarasota, FL (April 15, 2021) – In 2020 – due to the economic fallout from COVID-19 – All Faiths Food Bank distributed 60% more meals than 2019, with a 53% increase in new clients at food distributions. The number of users visiting the organization’s website to find food increased by more than 360%. The need continues to be unspeakably large. To help those who are struggling … [Read more...] about All Faiths Food Bank to hold monthly food distributions at Van Wezel
Mean Deans Local Kitchen in Bradenton to offer ‘Goodwill Day’
BRADENTON, FL - In an effort to support local nonprofit organization Goodwill Manasota, Bradenton restaurant Mean Deans Local Kitchen (6059 26th St. W., Bradenton) will hold "Goodwill Day" on Tuesday, April 13, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. On this day, 10% of all restaurant sales - and 100% of the sales of a special dessert created in Goodwill's honor, the "Good Drizzle Nut Brownie" - will … [Read more...] about Mean Deans Local Kitchen in Bradenton to offer ‘Goodwill Day’
New Direct-to-Door Dessert Delivery Business Launches in Sarasota
Geri Silber has recently launched a dessert business, "Because I Thought of You." A direct-to-door baker, Silber's custom birthday cakes, decorated cookies and a vast array of made-to-order specialty desserts are sure to fulfill anyone's sweet tooth. From a Barbie-doll-dress-cake to the classic cookie cake, or carefully crafted chocolate chip cookie shot glasses with … [Read more...] about New Direct-to-Door Dessert Delivery Business Launches in Sarasota
Bayou Bodega Natural Wine Bar Opening April 20th on Davis Island
Bayou Bodega, a natural wine bar being launched by husband & wife team Robert Sickler & Yari Ramos, will open its doors on April 20th. Publications such as Zagat and Conde Nast Traveler have featured Robert and his Colorado-based team’s Denver bar Finn’s Manor, as one of the best cocktail bars in the city and Sickler’s curated whisk(e)y list has received local and … [Read more...] about Bayou Bodega Natural Wine Bar Opening April 20th on Davis Island