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Taste Test: Bouchard Finalyson Blanc DE Mer 2007

We are beginning a tasting tour of wines from the Southern Hemisphere; in particular wines from Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. Today we are tasting a strong blended white wine from South Africa.… Continue

Added by Jack on November 19, 2009 at 11:46am — No Comments

Southwest Mexican cuisine

Have you ever really had a hankering for Southwestern Mexican food? The kind of yearning which is not satisfied by your average Mexican restaurant. If you are an aficionado of southwest Mexican cuisine then you know what I mean. Even though I love Mexican food, there are times when you need… Continue

Added by Jack on November 6, 2009 at 9:06am — No Comments

Organic Wines: "Sorting Out" the Confusion

The truth be known, grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years and wine has been consumed in many cult… Continue

Added by Jack on November 5, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

SRQ Reviews "Friday Fave"

Added by Jack on October 9, 2009 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Winey Wednesdays-Red or white wine? Which person are you?

With an increasing popularity driven by choice, style, price, and geography, the selection of wine has become more than just a color preference. Conventional wisdom on wine and food pairing advised "red wine with meat and white wine with chicken or seafood." While this may be safe and generally a good rule to follow, adhering to this traditional pairing style limits… Continue

Added by Jack on August 12, 2009 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Yet another wine tasting for Saturday

Join the MoZiac staff every Saturday afternoon from noon until 3:30 pm for a tasting event that you are sure to enjoy! Hosted by MoZiac wine maniac sommelier Ken Kuiken. Each week Ken selects 5 unique and interesting wines for you to taste. Chef Dylan creates 3 food pairings that will knock… Continue

Added by Jack on August 7, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Bijou Cafe wine tasting event

The Bijou Cafe is offering a 1st Friday of the month wine tasting from 5:00-7:00pm through October. Since today is the 1st Friday in August, you might want to check it out.

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Added by Jack on August 7, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments

"Must try Mondays"

Succulent, tender, moist, “melt in your mouth” richness are just a few of the adjectives one could use to describe a really well prepared duck dish. It is odd that something so enjoyable is not so commonly served as a meal. Perhaps this uncommonest is perpetuated by questions like: “Where do… Continue

Added by Jack on August 4, 2009 at 8:43am — No Comments

World of Beer to open Sarasota location

Tampa based World of Beer bar and retail store plans a Sarasota opening in September. The new Sarasota location will be: World of Beer - Sarasota 8217 Tourist Center Drive Sarasota, FL 32401 A Grand Opening cookout with complimentar… Continue

Added by Jack on August 2, 2009 at 1:43pm — No Comments

More Politics at the downtown Farmers Market?

Let's not let politics ruin one of our community's long standing assets.… Continue

Added by Jack on August 1, 2009 at 12:29pm — 2 Comments

A Fond Farewell to 2 of our Faves

It is summertime in Sarasota and of course that means “shuffle-time” for local restaurants. We bid a fond farewell to 2 SRQ Reviews faves:… Continue

Added by Jack on July 31, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Sarasota's Best Kept Gourmet Dining Experience

Added by Jack on June 18, 2009 at 2:24pm — No Comments

Free wine Tasting on Thursday June 11th 5-7pm

Added by Jack on June 11, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Sarasota Vineyard Anniversary Weekend Celebration!

Added by Jack on May 15, 2009 at 12:46pm — No Comments

SRQ dining incentives now active at SRQ Reviews

Added by Jack on May 2, 2009 at 10:40am — No Comments

Sarasota "BYOB's" an interesting distinction?

Added by Jack on April 29, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments

A plethora of new reviews posted.

Added by Jack on April 22, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments

Whiteberry Frozen Yogurt

Added by Jack on April 17, 2009 at 8:46am — No Comments

A little bit of Europe in downtown?

Added by Jack on April 16, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

The Hearald Tribune's view on Derek's and our's

Added by Jack on April 8, 2009 at 9:51am — No Comments

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