Welcome to your new addiction.... Show Mom how much you care with dinner at  the Half Shell May 10, 11, & 12 All day/each day, Mother's Day weekend! A fabulous meal perfect for every Mother presented by Half Shell Oyster House. Treat her to the Filet and Lobster Mornay; a filet medallion served over a bed of Parmesan matchstick potatoes topped with succulent lobster meat and Mornay sauce. Served with a salad and Mom's favorite side. Your Mother will be sure to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and New Orleans ambiance from our gorgeous dining room or outdoor patio.  Located at 1991...

The Blue Rooster News. The newsletter that keeps you up to date!   Blue Rooster News: April 23-28 April rolls on with another round of crazy "Blue Monday" drink deals, then rocks out with some of the finest Suncoast, St. Pete and Orlando blues acts on the circuit, including the 2013 International Blues Challenge Champion! Tuesday, April 23 Liz Pennock & Doctor Blues St. Pete-based piano and guitar duo performing boogie woogie blues together since 1983 7-10 pm, free Thursday, April 25 Come Back Alice Electric guitar-shredding and fiddle-infused bluesy funky eclectic jam rock 8:30-11:30 pm, free Saturday, April 27 Al Fuller Band...

Comfort Food - SFF Awards - Meet the Funkasaurus April 16, 2013 - Sarasota has done itself proud once again with the 2013 Sarasota Film Festival: closing night hostess Cheryl Hines and the award-winning directors showered our city with praise for being a receptive and engaged crowd (and for showing the visiting artists one heck of a time at our parties!). Read Backstage Blogger Kathryn Parks'  review of the closing night ceremonies for the full run-down. Chef Judi Gallagher is not a meatloaf fan, so imagine her surprise to discover a perfect dose of comfort food in the Star Keeper Café's meatloaf sandwich! When you've finished...

                3K's Pick of the Week The Spice and Tea Exchange of Sarasota345 St. Armand's Circle Sarasota, Fl 34236(941) 388-1411Website Tell them that 3K sent you and they will smile and say "who?" Located in Westfield Southgate Marina Jack Good Eats! Local Coffee + Tea Last week I had dinner at Selva Grill and at the end of the meal I found myself wanting something a little more. Too full for dessert and caffeine sensitive, I decided on an herbal tea suggested by our server. READ THE ARTICLE   Honey and CinnamonThe BenefitsThe amazing...

April 9, 2013   Media Contact:   Su Byron § This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. § 941-922-7274       The Sarasota-Manatee Originals   Offers a 50-Percent-Off Discount Sale   Sale starts April 15, 2013       (Sarasota, FL) The Sarasota-Manatee Originals is offering a weeklong, half-off sale beginning Monday, April 15, 2013, with thousands of dollars in discounted dining certificates to a limited selection of member restaurants. All $50 certificates will sell for $25; $25 certificates will sell for $12.50, $20 certificates will sell for $10, and $15 certificates will sell for $7.50. Discounted dining certificates are available online only at www.freshoriginals.com. After...

More than $7,000 donated to local YMCA Youth Shelter as a result of record St. Patty's Day event.   The Shamrock donates $7000 to YMCA Youth Shelter Proceeds from annual St. Patty’s Day block party benefits safe care for local kids. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Veronica Pastore 941.330.4838 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   SARASOTA, FL [ April 9, 2013 ] — With more than 3000 in attendees on an overcast Sunday afternoon, The Shamrock’s sixth annual St. Patrick’s Day block party was a huge success, and as a result the Shamrock was able to donate $7,100 in proceeds to the Sarasota...

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  THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT. PLEASE DO NOT CALL  IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY Senator Nancy Detert's office has called to inform us that they have crafted aSTRIKE-ALL amendment that will protect our non-profit performing arts organizations. Everything in the original bill is removed with exception of Disney language prohibiting people selling Disney tickets inside Disney parks. We want to thank Senator Detert and her colleagues in the Senate for their tremendous support of the arts in Florida. We applaud her leadership. Thank you all for your support and action. Sincerely, Jim ShirleyExecutive DirectorArts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County   Stay Connected with the Arts...

Three Kitcheneers is your guide to all things food and fun.                 3K's Pick of the Week Bangkok4791 Swift Rd Sarasota, Fl 34231941-922-0703Website Tell them that 3K sent you and they will smile and say "who?" The Spice and Tea Exchange of Sarasota Easter Brunch at Marina Jack Good Eats! Louies Modern:Swank Fo Sho!!! The Three Kitcheneers had quite the treat of attending their pre-opening dinner. We also toured the facilities. The word that comes to mind when describing the feel of Louies Modern overall is....swank! READ THE ARTICLE Angry Orchard:Gluten Free Hard Cider!!I...

    **MEDIA ALERT** PHOTO AND VIDEO OPPORTUNITY   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2013   Contacts: Caiti Carrow/ Lauren Yang 312.943.6900 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     SOUTH FLORIDA FOODIES AND CHOCOHOLICS CONVERGE ON PINECREST GARDENS FOR MIAMI FINE CHOCOLATE & FOOD SHOW ON MARCH 9-10, 2013       Local top chefs, artisan chocolatiers, and international beverage purveyors gather for the first-ever ultimate South Florida foodie experience     WHAT:           Among the towering banyan trees and tropical paradise of Pinecrest Gardens, guests will sample artisan treats from fine chocolatiers from around the country and bites from local South Florida restaurants. All delights can...

Three Kitcheneers is your guide to all things food and fun.                 3K's Pick of the Week Suncoast Food Trucks242 South Washington Blvd. Sarasota, Fl 34236Website Tell them that 3K sent you and they will smile and say "who?" The Spice and Tea Exchange of Sarasota Easter Brunch at Marina Jack Good Eats! Carmel Cafe:Spring Menu Spring is here and what better way to welcome the new season than with fresh, flavorful food from Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar. We were recently introduced to the debut of their revamped wine list, specialty cocktails and...

Hoppy Easter! Easter is only one away & it’s time to fill your Easter baskets with our delicious Chocolat Bunnies, Egg Painting Kits, Caramel Crème Eggs & more!   Egg Painting Kit – $16.00 Six hand molded Belgian white chocolat eggs packaged with two paintbrushes & three cocoa butter colors. A fun and yummy Easter activity!   Jelly Beans – $5.50 Delicious & colorful jelly beans! Enjoy flavors such as buttered popcorn to cotton candy to tiramisu! All beans are gluten free, peanut & tree nut free, dairy free, egg free and soy free.   Coconut Macaroons - $12.95 Delicious coconut macaroons...

Three Kitcheneers is your guide to all things food and fun.                  3K's Pick of the Week Ziti3501 South Tamiami Trail #201 Sarasota, Fl 34239941-706-1281Website Tell them that 3K sent you and they will smile and say "who?" The Spice and Tea Exchange of Sarasota Easter Brunch at Marina Jack Ron Finely:Plant Some Shit "Gardening is gangsta because you're empowering yourself. The weapon I choose is not a gun, it's a shovel. Any plot of dirt... just plant some shit in it," Finley said, reiterating the message he delivered during a TED talk on...

 

March 19, 2013     Wine 101       Wine Basics   Wine Tasting: Pinot Noir   6-week Foundation Course   Wine Regions of the World   Wines and Cheeses of France   Wine Explorations of Italy The Perfect Pairing   Cheese & Sumptuous Wines   Cheese & Wine 101   Cheese & Wine 201   16 Wines, 8 Cheeses 1 Night   Harmony of Beer and Cheese   Harmony of Wine and Cheese Free Classes!   Free Comedy Seminar   Afternoon Writing Workshop   Meditation Recently-Added Spring Cooking Classes   Homemade Pizza Making   Whole Beef Butchery  ...

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    March, 2013   Contact: Melissa Enders   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Phone: 215-906-0668           Pulled Pork Challenge at the Bridge Street Market to   Benefit HOW Sarasota   “Hero’s on the Water”           The Bridge Street Market and Hero’s on the Water present a creative Pulled pork Cook-Off competition and live music by the Tangled Mangos, April 7th, 2013       April 7, 2013— Sample some of the most delicious traditional and inventive pulled Pork recipes from acclaimed local chefs and culinary aficionados from Anna Maria Island; all while supporting Hero’s on...

The Blue Rooster News. The newsletter that keeps you up to date!   Blue Rooster News: March 26-31 This week TBR welcomes a group of living blues legends from New Orleans, a couple Sarasota music scene blues and Americana veterans, and some of the Suncoast's most popular up-and-coming original and cover acts! Tuesday, March 26 Al Fuller Solo Longtime SRQ blues scene advocate delivers a solo set of his dynamic original blues tunes 7-10 pm, free Thursday, March 28 Come Back Alice Electric guitar-shredding and fiddle-infused bluesy funky eclectic jam rock 8:30-11:30 pm, free Saturday, March 30 Radio-Free Carmela &...

The Blue Rooster brings Southern Comfort to Sarasota with Grand Opening Celebration Thurs., Jan. 17 – Sat., Jan. 19: Downtown Sarasota's newest culinary gem, The Blue Rooster, hosts a trio of Grand Opening events this week highlighting authentic southern comfort food and original live music with an emphasis on supporting locals. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 11, 2013   Media Contact: Amber Rutkowski 941-685-4943 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   [Sarasota, FL  –  Jan. 11, 2013]  Combining fresh southern comfort food, original live music, and a hearty helping of southern hospitality, The Blue Rooster takes dining excellence to a whole new level of laid-back....

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        Originals Easter and Passover Events   The Sandbar Restaurant ~ March 30th     Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg Roll and Bonnet Contest   The Sandbar Restaurant will be hosting its 27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9am.  Read More...   100 Spring Ave ~ Anna Maria Island ~  (941) 778-0444  www.groupersandwich.com    Mar Vista ~ March 30th     Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 30th   Mar Vista will be having their 25th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Read More...   760 Broadway Street * North Longboat Key, FL 34228 * (941) 383-2391 www.groupersandwich.com...

Three Kitcheneers is your guide to all things food and fun.                  3K's Pick of the Week Shamrock2257 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, Fl 34236941-952-1730Website Tell them that 3K sent you and they will smile and say "who?" The Spice and Tea Exchange of Sarasota Easter Brunch at Marina Jack   Colcannon Shepard's Pie An incredibly delicious spin on a very traditional dish.  Calling all kale lovers! GET THE RECIPE History of the Irish Car Bomb Whatever you do, please do not order an Irish Car Bomb in Ireland. If you do, you'll fully deserve to...

3rd Annual Food and Wine on Pine Event   A Unique Culinary and Cultural Experience    The 3rd Annual Food and Wine on Pine event is scheduled for May 4 from 11:00 am-6:00 pm and will take place on historic Pine Avenue in the City of Anna Maria. The event is much anticipated every May for several reasons including its unique strolling style presentation, the outstanding food selection from more than 20 locally owned independent restaurants, the variety of art and music as well as the fine wines and craft beers all in the beautiful setting of Anna Maria Island. Organizers...

   FINAL "CHOICE EATS" RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCED, TICKETS SOLD OUT FOR MARCH 19th EVENT   "CHOICE STREETS" TICKETS ON SALE TODAY AT NOON FOOD TRUCK TASTING EVENT RETURNS TO THE INTREPID MAY 7th ** FIRST FOOD TRUCKS ANNOUNCED **                                          New York, NY - March 14, 2013 - The Village Voice's sixth annual tasting event, "Choice Eats," has announced the final participating restaurants, bringing the official totally number of confirmed restaurants to a record-breaking 86! "  Choice Eats" 2013 will be held this Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6:30 - 9:30...

                3K's Pick of the Week Startup Cafe1680 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, Fl 34236941-870-3679Website Tell them that 3K sent you and they will smile and say "who?"   Easter Brunch at Marina JackA special Easter Holiday Brunch will be featured from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. The Brunch menu will consist of creative presentations of both traditional breakfast items such as Omelet Station, Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, French Toast, Bacon and Sausage as well as a carving station featuring Prime Rib and Bourbon Glazed Ham. Other stations include Salad Station featuring made to order Harbor and Caesar Salads,...

A pop up dinner where you're the chef.   DIY Dinner at Bowery Station Oysters on the half shell, pork belly, wood-grilled octopus Just some of the ingredients you'll get to shuck to next weekend courtesy of Gregg Drusinsky and Sarah Ashley Schiear. The Old Bowery Station invites you to a dinner concept that, finally, doesn't include foam and microgreens. Instead, this ABODE is about building your own nachos, mas cerveza and a bar stocked with bone marrow, short rib and roasted shiitakes. Join us, check out the menu below and secure your tix now :) Thursday March 14:: 7PM &...