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RESTAURANT HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE JULY ISSUE |
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Florida Lobster
Captain Brian’s Seafood Restaurant & Market
This is one to add to your summer traditions. Succulent Florida lobster, fresh from the Keys, is split and charbroiled to perfection, accompanied by fresh, crisp broccoli spears, carrots and snow peas. Savoring this tender, buttery entrée in Captain Brian’s relaxed and cozy atmosphere, you’ll understand why this seafood market and restaurant—known for its daily fresh catch—is a local favorite not to be missed. 8441 Tamiami Trl. N., Sarasota, 941-351-4492
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Greek Salad
Mattison’s City Grille
Chef Paul Mattison’s Greek Salad features grilled baby lamb chops marinated in rosemary and garlic, served over romaine hearts and spinach. Topped with fresh tomatoes, caramelized Bermuda onions, fresh chèvre cheese, kalamata olives, peperoncinis and house-made cucumber dressing, this salad is a winning combination of Mediterranean flavors. Mattison’s City Grille, in the heart of Downtown, offers lunch and dinner, Saturday breakfast, late night dining and an outdoor, covered bar featuring live music. 1 North Lemon Ave., Sarasota, 941-330-0440
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Scallops Ceviche
Big Sugar Restaurant and Rum Bar
Big Sugar Restaurant and Rum Bar offers diners old-world Caribbean charm and seasonally-changing cuisine, featuring fresh produce and products farmed from sustainable agriculture. The Scallops Ceviche features the main ingredient, marinated in lime juice with cilantro, coriander and cumin and served with sliced English cucumbers, red radish, green apple and radish sprouts. Accompanied by both green and red jalapeño salt for do-it-yourself seasoning, this dish is a refreshing excursion from the ordinary. 1900 Hillview St., Sarasota, 941-388-7679
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BBQ Chicken Pizza
Cock & Bull
Pizza lovers, prepare to swoon. The Cock & Bull’s BBQ Chicken Pizza, baked in a hot stone oven, starts with a hand-tossed pizza crust—of just the right thickness—and is topped with caramelized red onions; fresh mushrooms; chunks of grilled chicken, mixed with a Kansas City-style barbecue sauce; and whole-milk mozzarella. The delectable pie, offering hints of sweet and smokiness, is aptly finished with a swirl of BBQ sauce. 975 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, 941-341-9785
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