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Rise and Shine

PIctured: The Focaccia Benedict features savory porchetta, silky poached eggs, peppery arugula and tangy hollandaise on top of toasted, house-made focaccia. Photo courtesy of Focaccia.

Since debuting in early 2024, Focaccia has quickly become a favorite destination for diners craving fresh, artisanal lunch fare in Sarasota. Known for its hearty sandwiches, comforting soups, flavor-packed salads and of course for its signature fresh-baked focaccia bread, the eatery offered a savory and satisfying midday menu. Now, there’s even more to love about Focaccia: as of October 1st, the restaurant is now serving breakfast, too.

“One of the best things on bread is an egg sandwich,” says Nick Sammelman, chef/owner of Focaccia. “I researched and developed our bread for two years and baked almost every single day just to get it right. I had bread everywhere all the time. I would do a ton of stuff with it, but an egg sandwich was my go-to and I never got tired of it. I still eat one every morning.”

There are a few variations of the egg sandwich at Focaccia. The Egg + Cheese Sandwich comes with white cheddar cheese, garlic aioli, and arugula, while the Bacon + Egg Sandwich comes with white cheddar, garlic aioli, avocado, and porchetta bacon. There’s even a Steak + Egg Sandwich with garlic aioli, white cheddar and shaved prime rib. Focaccia also offers their own twist on trendy Avocado Toast - theirs is topped with piquillo pepper puree, microgreens, radish and dill. In the mood for something simple? Try the Focaccia Scramble with a side of Breakfast Potatoes. In the mood for something a little more elevated? The Focaccia Benedict is as elegant as it is delicious.

Focaccia is now open from 8am-4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Breakfast is served between 8am and 11am, and lunch is served from 11am to 4pm. The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. While Focaccia has been running with limited power after recent storms, they are now fully operational and serving their full menu plus specials during their regular hours.

Focaccia Sandwich & Bakery, 2300 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 941-924-2268, www.focacciasandwich.com.


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Tuesday Dining and Food Edition – Oct 15, 2024

Sarasota County Schools Information Post Storm •  Post Storm Information from The Ringling •  Hurricane Milton Update and Important Information from Operation Warrior Resolution •  Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk from Improper Generator Use in Wake of Hurricane Milton •  Libby's is Open and Ready to Serve •  Important Announcement from ALSO Youth •  Selby Gardens - Phased Reopening Following Hurricane Milton •  Rise and Shine •  Art Center Sarasota Updates •  A Message from Goodwill Manasota •  Hershorin Schiff Community Day School Open for Students and Families Following Hurricane Milton •  Nate's Honor Hurricane Milton Recovery Update and Request For Help  •  Tide Loads of Hope Provides Free Laundry Services for First Responders in Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts •  Businesses Open Post Storm

Monday Business Edition – Oct 14, 2024

Gusty Roar •  Pura Vida Miami Expands to Florida's West Coast with First Location in Sarasota •  Venice Theatre Emerges Unharmed from Hurricane Milton •  Manatee County District Updates Parents and Families of Status of Schools as of Friday Evening •  Biden, DeSantis Approve Resources for Milton Victims •  Hurricane Milton Update from The Ringling •  All Faiths Food Bank Providing Food for Our Neighbors After Back-to-Back Storms

Saturday Perspectives Edition – Oct 12, 2024

FST Campus is Open •  Hurricane Milton Update from Jennifer O. Rominiecki at Selby Gardens •  Carrots, Sticks and Proper FEMA Funding for Milton •  Weathering the Storm  •  HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Provides Care for Patients after Hurricane Milton •  Venice Theatre Reopens

Friday Weekend Edition – Oct 11, 2024

Indigenous Enterprise Celebrates Culture Through Art and Performance •  The 502 Approach •  Your Partner in Financial Peace of Mind •  The Four C Notes at Florida Studio Theatre •  HCA Florida Healthcare Statement on Hurricane Milton 10-10-24 3:30 p.m. •  Crunch Fitness Provides Community Support in Wake of Hurricane Milton •  Tampa Museum of Art to Reopen October 12 After Hurricane Milton •  SMH Hurricane Update

Thursday Family and Recreation Edition – Oct 10, 2024

The Ringling College Studio Labs •  Wellen Park Visual and Performing Arts Showcase  •  Sarasota Bay Fall Festivities •  CoolToday Park Announces 4th Annual Grilled Cheese Festival •  Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall Near Siesta Key •  Rebuild Local: The Morning After the Storm

Wednesday Philanthropy Edition – Oct 9, 2024

DANCE: The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School Presents The Nutcracker  •  An Angent of Change •  Dining with Gratitute 2024 •  For Students who Graduate but Don't Take the Next Step, Partners Come Together to Reach Out •  New College Data Science Program Secures Additional Grant Funding From USDA to Support Impactful Internships •  Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant from The Exchange  •  Manatee Community Foundation Welcomes New Staff to its Leadership Team •  The Patterson Foundation Contributing Up to $3 Million to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tuesday Dining and Food Edition – Oct 8, 2024

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