https://www.yourobserver.com/news/arts-entertainment/eat-drink/www.yourobserver.com stories: Eat + Drinken-usSun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/14/family-legacy-columbia-restaurant-next-generation/Dana KampaSun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/14/family-legacy-columbia-restaurant-next-generation/The Columbia Restaurant’s fourth-generation owner Casey Gonzmart Sr., believes that passion and fun are essential in running a restaurant empire.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/29/st-armands-italian-family-restaurant-reopen/Dana KampaFri, 29 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/29/st-armands-italian-family-restaurant-reopen/Simone Salustri and Amber Mayner started a new food truck, Buonissimo Mobile Italian Kitchen, to keep the family legacy of serving up Italian food to the community while they work to rebuild the former Le Colonne.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/20/linger-lodge-old-florida/Marty FugateWed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/20/linger-lodge-old-florida/Rita Lewis, owner of Linger Lodge, has worked nearly every role in the house. Today, she's the heart and soul of the operation.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/old-salty-dog-recognition/Dana KampaTue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/old-salty-dog-recognition/Amy Blair, the manager at the Old Salty Dog on City Island, said visitors often enjoy seeing dolphins, sharks, seabirds and other wildlife from the waterfront seating.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/longboat-italian-eatery-second-location/Mark GordonTue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/longboat-italian-eatery-second-location/Ventura’s Italian Kitchen's menu ranges from a Margherita Pizza to Chicken Piccata.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/peppercorns-steak-seafood-opens/Madison BierlSat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/peppercorns-steak-seafood-opens/Peppercorns Steak and Seafood general manager Jeremy Wehr and owner Justin Boudreau said they have been overwhelmed with the amount of guests they have had thus far.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/chicken-tender-restaurant-srq/Elizabeth KingWed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/chicken-tender-restaurant-srq/Huey Magoo's On the Fly is located in Terminal B, next to Jimmy John's, at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/jeffs-bagel-run/Madison BierlTue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/jeffs-bagel-run/Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Megan Matras are eager to open Jeff's Bagel Run in Lakewood Ranch. They will serve bagels, cream cheese, coffee and more.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/20/national-culinarians-day/Emma Burke JollySun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/20/national-culinarians-day/Here's hoping my newly engaged sister can join me on my birthday at KOJO for some cured salmon and caviar nigiri ($15) and cocktails!https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/20/sarasota-reopening-dog-bar/Ian SwabySun, 20 Jul 2025 08:30:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/20/sarasota-reopening-dog-bar/Scooby Doo, a dog who belongs to Mike and Victoria Collins, who came from St. Pete to support the location, loves playing in the foam.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/espresso-wine-shop-st-armands-circle/Dana KampaTue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/espresso-wine-shop-st-armands-circle/Taylor and Sydney Nichols, co-founders of Le Shop, opening soon on St. Armands Circle, said they are excited to bring high-end espresso and wine to shoppers.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/24/former-rays-pitcher-raining-berries/Ian SwabyTue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/24/former-rays-pitcher-raining-berries/Edwin Jackson hands an autographed baseball to Luke Holcomb, a friend of Raining Berries Founder Bimal Bhojani.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/23/savor-sarasota-restaurants-extend-menus/Observer StaffMon, 23 Jun 2025 09:15:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/23/savor-sarasota-restaurants-extend-menus/Tripletail Seafood and Spirits at 4870 South Tamiami Trail is a participant in the extended days of the 2025 Savor Sarasota event.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/21/tropical-treats-island-inspired-sips/Emma Burke JollySat, 21 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/21/tropical-treats-island-inspired-sips/Bring the beach to your bar cart with Siesta Key toasted coconut rum.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/20/mattisons-opens-srq-restaurant/Elizabeth KingFri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/20/mattisons-opens-srq-restaurant/Mattison's City Grille is now open in Terminal B at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/07/best-bourbon-toasts-sarasota-manatee/Emma Burke JollySat, 07 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/07/best-bourbon-toasts-sarasota-manatee/The Lounge lets you create your own old fashioned ($16) with enhancements like flavored cubes, gold flakes and more.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/06/new-owners-euphemia-haye/Dana KampaFri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/06/new-owners-euphemia-haye/Rachel Ghormley, the new owner of Euphemia Haye with husband Jason, said they were glad to save the 50-year-old restaurant that holds special sentimental meaning for her family.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/29/savor-sarasota-restaurant-week-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary/Observer StaffThu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/29/savor-sarasota-restaurant-week-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary/Tzeva's small plates set a family-oriented dining experience.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/25/best-donuts-sarasota-bradenton/Emma Burke JollySun, 25 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/25/best-donuts-sarasota-bradenton/Jack's Donuts has been in business since 1961.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/22/potbelly-open-sarasota/Elizabeth KingThu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/22/potbelly-open-sarasota/Potbelly specializes in sandwiches. It also sells salads, soups, shakes and cookies.