Most families have holiday traditions they celebrate every year. Many of the traditions center around food which is the reason for those New Year’s Resolutions we try to keep. Over the years, Chef Paul Mattison, owner of Mattison’s Restaurants and Catering, has established holiday traditions at Mattison’s Restaurants and ofContinue Reading
Mattison’s 2020 Holiday Catering Menus offer a’ la carte selections as well as complete feasts featuring an array of Hors D ‘Oeuvres, Entrees, Sides, Salads and Desserts. Mattison’s understands that you may not have as many family and friends around the table this holiday season. Knowing that big parties andContinue Reading
BIG NEWS! Just announced…… Shrimp Fest is BACK for the rest of the month of January 2021! The Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar is excited to announce our All You Can Eat Shrimp Fest! This special runs for two weeks, December 10th – December 24th. The festival includes five deliciousContinue Reading
Opening its doors one year ago, El Melvin Cocina Mexicana co-owners Mitch Good and Matt Hess never imagined what kind of year it would be. Now with one year under their belt and a shared commitment to not only surviving but thriving, they are taking the lead on the lostContinue Reading
Let’s face it… this whole year has been a bit of a turkey! Don’t let it ruin your Thanksgiving though. In fact, make it a Thanksgiving to remember by getting a little help from Mattison’s. Mattison’s is, once again, offering their Complete Thanksgiving Feasts To Go. They will also beContinue Reading
Downtown Sarasota has certainly caught up in the hotel ‘game.’ Thousands of rooms added over the past decade. Some are too hard (or expensive), some are too soft (North Trail)—but there is one that is just right. The Embassy Suites occupies a nice niche, looming large (18 stories) on theContinue Reading
Looking for a mid-week dining deal or weekend date night, late night? Blasé Southern Style in Southside Village just south of downtown Sarasota, is stepping up to the plate – and bar – with enticing creative specials for some after work reprieve and weekend social outings. Specials at Blasé SouthernContinue Reading
El Melvin Cocina Mexicana expands hours to include Lunch and Happy Hour SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2020) – Craving some savory Mexican for lunch? How about a fun and lively happy hour addition to the downtown Sarasota scene? El Melvin Cocina Mexicana is fulfilling both with expanded hours to includeContinue Reading
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (in Florida): Stone Crab Season! The onset of winter in Florida not only brings mild sunny weather but also the eagerly anticipated annual harvest of stone crab claws. While the season is officially underway with its start in mid-October, the end dateContinue Reading
We dare you to step inside of Piccolo Italian Market & Deli, and not find something to tickle your taste buds. Recently to better showcase the amazing offerings of this Brooklyn NY deli right here on the Suncoast, Piccolo Italian Market & Deli launched a new and improved website. SandeContinue Reading
Social distancing has become part of our vernacular this year throughout the world. Ensuring that we can safely enjoy the entertainment, food and amazing scenes that drive visitors and residence alike toward the water here on the Suncoast is important. Well, look no further than Tarpon Bay Grill and TikiContinue Reading