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Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 5425 University Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL
I do not have high hopes when visiting chain restaurants. I think of Bonefish, Applebees, Chili’s, Olive Garden etc in a category that I like to call ‘not really worth my time or money’. I will now...
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Drunken Poet Cafe: 1572 Main St. Sarasota, FL
I was supposed to meet my father at Pho Cali, one of my favorite downtown Sarasota Restaurants, but it was closed- as it often is when I attempt to go. Their hours and days are sort of weird and...
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Saigon Hibachi: 935 N Beneva Rd. Suite 701. Sarasota, FL
Saigon Hibachi was another ‘Pho Cali was closed so we looked elsewhere’ kind of discovery for Gabriel and I. We happen to live 2 minutes away, and when we found some good reviews online, we thought...
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Tandoori Indian Restaurant: 3440 Clark rd. Sarasota, FL HAS MOVED TO 8453...
I feel like I’ve said this a lot more times than I ever expected to, but WOW, great ethnic food in Sarasota?!?! Amazing! Who knew? Gabriel and I bought a coupon deal to go to Tandoori Indian...
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Chez Carey! Healthy Pad Thai recipe
I believe I have come up with a TOTAL winner. I LOVE Pad Thai, but the calories and fat in a normal serving make it very hard for me to justify- especially with an upcoming wedding and a commitment to...
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State Street Eating House: 1533 State St, Sarasota FL
I was excited to finally visit State Street Eating House with my dad for lunch last week. I’ve walked past it a bunch of times and am always intrigued by the menu, the minimalist/industrial atmosphere...
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Papa Nick’s Pasta & Pizza: 4940 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL
For 3 months, Gabriel and I lived practically across the street from Papa Nick’s. It wasn’t until the night before we moved to another town that we finally got around to trying it. It was fairly...
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Cracker’s Bar & Grill: 502 NW 6th St. Crystal River, FL
After an AMAZING experience of swimming with a wild manatee, Gabriel and I found ourselves starving and in a town we knew nothing about. Our boat captain told us that Crackers is the best place...
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Shoogie Boogies, 1919 Morrill St, Sarasota, FL
I was lucky enough to have a beautiful bridal shower thrown for me at Shoogie Boogies. It was the most perfect setting I could imagine, and everything was flawless. I found the owner to be extremely...
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Louie’s Modern: 1289 N. Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL
I have a new Sarasota favorite! YAY! I met my family here for a goodbye dinner as my parents are heading out of town for the summer. Knowing that it’s run by the same people as Libby’s, (another fav)...
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Oasis Cafe Mediterranean Cuisine: 4246 South Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL
I had a craving for falafel a couple of weeks ago, so I headed for the one place I know of to get some for lunch, a little cafe called Zante Gyros on Superior Ave. When I got there I was surprised to...
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Antoine’s Restaurant: 5020 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL
Gabriel and I lived in a condo nearby to Antoine’s for a few months, and when it opened, I put it on my short list of restaurants I wanted to try. We never got around to it while we still lived over...
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Thai Spice and Sushi: 8209 Natures Way Ste 111 Bradenton, FL
When Gabriel and I arrived for dinner at Thai Spice and Sushi, there were 3 booths and one table filled. All of the other booths and tables were empty. Our host began leading us to a table for 2,...
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