Fresh-Take Flavors After touring the artwork, grab farm-to-table salads, soups and sandwiches at Bistro-Sarasota Art Museum . Take a seat in the upstairs loft or wrap-around bar area at Boca Sarasota for seasonally inspired American fare made with local ingredients—from a daily selected butcher’s cut to seafood bucatini, creative flatbreads and sweet potato gnocchi. Find bold dishes inspired by the sea, but with a twist, at Tripletail Seafood & Spirits , like Lobster Mac & Cheese, Smoked Bourbon Oysters and Bacon-Wrapped Scallops. Whether in the downtown courtyard or upstairs speakeasy, Rose & Ivy brings nuance to a classic sushi meal, serving up specialty rolls and cocktails. Nourish your body with a wholesome menu at Selby Gardens’ solar-powered restaurant, The Green Orchid , featuring produce and herbs from its rooftop organic garden. Come the weekend, revel in beloved brunch options at Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie , like Blue Crab Benedict, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and bottomless mimosas. At Der Dutchman , go sweet or savory with a buffet-style breakfast including everything from Amish-baked hotcakes to biscuits and gravy—voted a Best Buffet Restaurant by USA Today. Indulge in fresh French pastries, croissants and creamy cappuccinos at C’est La Vie or explore the fun options at The Toasted Yolk Cafe , like Brisket Tacos and Granola Apple French Toast. Organic Farmer’s Table does breakfast right with scratch-made morning meals like Farmers Waffles, Steak and Egg Tacos, and Omelette Florentine. Brunch Sunny-Side Up Try Boca Sarasota Fine-Dining Newcomers Sarasota’s culinary scene is leveling up with a trio of refined new arrivals. At the newly opened CW Prime , inside the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, discover a tucked-away speakeasy serving up vintage-inspired cocktails in an intimate, jewel-toned setting. Ocean Prime Sarasota brings its nationally acclaimed seafood and steakhouse experience downtown, pairing luxe interiors with standout service. And at Ringside , the stylish new restaurant at Cirque St. Armands Beachside, expect modern coastal fare served with a side of circus-themed showmanship—where every cocktail and dish is worth a standing ovation. Sweet Destinations You can never have too much pie—whether from Caribbean Pie Company for Key Lime Pie that’s a heavenly balance of tangy and sweet, or the homebaked Chocolate Peanut Butter pie at Yoder’s Restaurant & Bakery . Talk about a wake-up call— The Dearborn Coffeehouse and Bakery will have you singing morning praises for its chocolate croissants, cinnamon rolls, muffins and scones. Can you think of a better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than dipping marshmallows, cookies, chips and fruit into a decadent chocolate fondue at The Melting Pot ? For reimagined French desserts with playful precision, Marcel dishes up elevated sweets like Funnel Cake Fries and Pistachio Creme Brulee. Ringside Restaurant (courtesy photo) VisitSarasota.com 21
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