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Ring in 2025 with a Magical Italian Feast at Bevardi’s Salute in Downtown Sarasota

| Suncoast Post Staff |

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 in style at Bevardi’s Salute Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Sarasota. On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Chef Laszlo Bevardi, executive chef and proprietor, invites you to a New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring a chef-inspired three-course dinner for $99.95 per person. With limited seating available, reservations are required and can be made by calling 941.365.1020.

Guests can choose to dine indoors in the cozy dining room or outdoors on the enchanting garden terrace, both offering a festive atmosphere perfect for ringing in the new year.

The Special Three-Course Prix-Fixe Menu

Appetizer Choices:

  • Tartare Duo: Salmon and tuna tartar served on artisan chips with avocado, arugula, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon dill aioli.
  • Burrata Contadina: Creamy burrata paired with crispy prosciutto, fig jam, arugula, red bell peppers, and eggplant.
  • Pancetta di Maiale ai Sapori di Bosco: Seared pork belly over Parmesan polenta, topped with porcini and wild mushrooms.
  • Capesante al Foie Gras: Pan-seared scallops over crostini with foie gras mousse and salmon caviar.
  • Cesare alla Griglia: Grilled romaine hearts with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, homemade croutons, and Caesar dressing.

Main Course Choices:

  • Agnello Scottadito: Pan-roasted double bone lamb chops with Barolo demi-glaze, rosemary potatoes, and grilled asparagus.
  • Ravioli al Brasato di Manzo Burro e Salvia: Braised short rib ravioli in brown butter and sage, topped with shaved Pecorino Romano.
  • Gamberoni alla Griglia al Brandy: Grilled jumbo shrimp with a brandy scampi reduction, rosemary potatoes, and grilled asparagus.
  • Halibut in Crosta di Mandorle: Almond-crusted halibut with bottarga, beurre blanc, and truffle risotto.
  • Tagliatelle ai Funghi e Tartufo: Tagliatelle pasta with sautéed forest mushrooms, butter, fresh herbs, and shaved black truffle.

Dessert Choices:

  • Millefoglie alla Catalana: Puff pastry with caramelized vanilla lemon custard and fresh berries.
  • Ricotta e Pere: Ricotta and caramelized pear cheesecake with a pear-honey glaze.
  • Torta di Mandorle e Cioccolato: Flourless almond chocolate cake topped with vanilla ice cream.

Chef Laszlo Bevardi shares, “We’ve curated a magical menu and ambiance for guests to celebrate the new year. The Sarasota Pineapple Drop adds a unique charm to downtown, and we’re excited to offer an enchanting Italian evening as part of the celebration.”

Event Highlights:

  • Experience Downtown Sarasota’s iconic Pineapple Drop at midnight.
  • Choose between indoor dining and outdoor seating under the stars.
  • Enjoy live music and a lively street party atmosphere.

Bevardi’s Salute Restaurant

Located at 23 North Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236, Bevardi’s Salute is a chef-owned and family-operated Italian artisan restaurant. Known for its house-made pasta, fresh seafood, and authentic Italian cuisine, the restaurant offers a full bar, nightly live music, and a welcoming ambiance for any occasion.

Reservations for New Year’s Eve are limited, so call 941.365.1020 today to secure your spot. For more information, visit salutesarasota.com.

Start 2025 with an unforgettable Italian dining experience at Bevardi’s Salute in beautiful downtown Sarasota!

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