Yes, we like Coasters too but have not been there since the smoking ban as we were not allowed to smoke outside on the deck, only in a designated non-eating...
My vote goes to Sharkey"s in Venice at the fishing pier. It isn't cheap, but the food is good and the view is "to die for" especially at sunset. Seville ... ...
... If Coaster's patio is at all enclosed, that may be why smoking is banned there. The smoking regulation bans smoking if there is a roof and more than 50% of...
Hi Savvy Diners: Due to the continued effect of Hurricane Wilma on the wine distributors, the Wine Wednesday tasting and buffet planned for Marie's Italian...
I know it's a little out of the way, but we like the Smokin' Martini in Palmetto on the river. There is quite an extended menu, not just bar food and full ...
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To Janet, Your the first person that I saw on this website that I can relate to. The Smokin Martini is one of our favorites too! We have been there several...
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Don't forget Phillipi Creek. They have outdoor dining as well as inside dining with a water view. There food is always good. They have different specials...
Hi Savvy Diners: The Sarasota Firemen's Benevolent Fund and Morton's Market host the 6th Annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, which will be held on Sunday...
I think the Smokin' Martini has perhaps the best outdoor dining view around. The deck allows smoking, naturally I suppose given the name, and an affordable...
The Serving Spoon on Osprey Avenue has outdoor dining?????? I didn't know that. I know the "Broken Egg" in Siesta Key has outdoor eating for breakfast and...
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My wife and I are new diners to the area-North Port-and the listserve has been a great help. Thanks. With the time change and the fact that we get home from...
Glad you liked Sharkey's. For an exceptional wine list, try The Crows Nest in Venice just past the yacht club. No outside service, but a nice view. Prices ...
The Crow's nest did have an outside area with tables a few years ago..........but I don't remember if it was still available when I was there a this past ...
The 2nd Annual Taste of the Suncoast to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank will be held Thursday March 9, 2006 at Robarts Arena. (This is the event that replaced...
Hi Savvy Diners: Any favorite restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner? And to the restaurateurs on the list: Are you open on Thanksgiving Day? Are you offering any...
Hi Savvy Diners: From John Ganley at Cafe 1660 in response to my request for restaurateurs to let us know what they are planning for Thanksgiving: We will be...
hello, we attended the Reading Festival opening night gala cocktail party Friday night at Selby Library catered by Cafe 1660. When the invitation said LAVISH...
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Bellas Cucina, the Italian, Buffet, on bee ridge is having thanksgiving dinner. not sure of the menu or price, I have to work on that day but may family and...
My husband and I are going to the "Chart House" in LBK. We love this restaurant, it is on the water, it is a nice drive thru St. Armand's Circle and the food...
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Dutch Valley on Tamiami Trail is have Thanksgiving Dinner. Joy Perkins ... From: SavvyDiner@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SavvyDiner@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
I've heard so much about deep frying turkeys and how moist and tasty they are when prepared that way. I'd like to try it but I've been unable to find a ...
I have eaten at a number of italian restaurants in Sarasota and I have been consistently impressed with the food at Cafe Gabbiano on Siesta Key. They have ...
We agree Chart House has one of the best water views around and a huge salad bar. We had a bad experience there two years ago at Thanksgiving with a waitress...
Re: Deep fried turkeys. I had heard a lot about deep fried turkey so popped one in my deep fryer at the restaurant. We all gathered around at it's removal and...
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My son, who is a serious but non-professional cook was famous for his big Thanksgiving dinners in his small (3rd floor) walk-up apartment in Brooklyn. (He has...
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A few years ago my son-in-law decided to fry a turkey for thanksgiving. He borrowed a deep fryer, bought the oil and we all waited to taste the difference...
We absolutely agree with you about Cafe Gabbiano in Siesta Key. We have been there numerous times. NOW THAT'S ITALIAN in our opinion! We recommend it all...