Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2018
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat and Lido Key, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings. At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat and Lido Key, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
Fresh Florida Seafood SHUTTERSTOCK Florida’s commercial fishermen are continually harvesting seafood from coastal waters and providing their fresh catch to local seafood restaurants. You may not be familiar with some of the choices on the menu. This should eliminate some of the guesswork next time you’re dining out. Alligator – Firm texture similar to pork. Tail meat is white and mild-flavored. The dark meat of ribs, nuggets, and wings are stronger tasting. Fried “gator bites” are popular menu item comparable to chicken tenders or nuggets. Can easily be substituted for chicken, pork, and veal in most recipes. Hogfish – White, firm fish with a sweet, nutty flavor similar to red snapper. Delicious baked or fried. King Mackerel – Lean, robust, full-flavored fish with darkish meat similar to bluefish. Delicious smoked or wood-grilled. Amberjack – Nice off-white flaky fish, with a similar mild flavor to swordfish. Delicious when broiled or grilled. Blue Crab – Delicate moist and flaky. Hard-shell served steamed. Picked meat is fantastic in a salad, crab cake, dip, or spread. Soft-shell crabs can be eaten shell and all. Oysters – Tender to firm texture, flavor varies from salty to bland. Enjoy raw, steamed, boiled, oven roasted, baked, grilled, or fried. Pompano – Firm, thick and rich fish but mild and sweet in flavor with high oil content. Scrumptious broiled, sautéed or baked in parchment. Clams – Firm texture, rich meat with sweet to slightly salty flavor. Best oven roasted or grilled. Cobia – Firm, smooth-bodied, richly flavored fish with large flake and texture similar to coho salmon. Great grilled, poached, sautéed, baked, or blackened. Golden Tilefish – White, firm mild and succulent flavored fish compared to lobster or crab. Terrific sautéed, blackened, or in soups. Grouper – Thick, white, lean fish with a mild, subtle sweet flavor and firm texture and taste similar to halibut. Tasty fried, baked, sautéed, or grilled. Sheepshead – White, firm, flavorful fish similar to grouper or drum. Delicious pan-fried, sautéed, broiled, or grilled. Snapper – Red and yellowtail are most commonly offered in restaurants and markets. Mild, slightly sweet tasting fish with a lean, firm texture. Tasty when fried, grilled, sautéed, poached, baked, or broiled. Stone Crab Claws – Sweet flavor with firm, flaky texture often compared to lobster. Typically served cold with drawn butter and lemon, or cocktail sauces, mayonnaises or vinaigrettes. Available from October 15 to May 15 only. 42 | Must Do Visitor Guides
All Kinds of Yum MARY CAROL FITZGERALD NITA ETTINGER NITA ETTINGER Who wants to cook after a full day of sun and fun? Dining out is a big part of any vacation, and a great meal can be a highlight of your visit to Sarasota. Even if you don’t have a sophisticated palate, you will appreciate the wide range of cuisines Sarasota and the surrounding region has to offer. There are more than 840 restaurants in the area. In fact, within a 25-mile radius of Sarasota you’ll find more Zagat Guide, Trend Dining Award, and Distinguished Restaurants of North America than any other area in Florida! The Suncoast’s restaurants offer a variety of dining experiences, everything from cozy cafes to fine dining and bistros, as well as plenty of options for families where casual atmospheres and liberal dress codes are the norms. You’ll savor innovative cuisine from every corner of the globe offering you the opportunity to indulge in a variety of culinary delights. MustDo.com | 43
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All Kinds of Yum<br />
MARY CAROL FITZGERALD<br />
NITA ETTINGER<br />
NITA ETTINGER<br />
Who wants to cook after a full day of sun and fun?<br />
Dining out is a big part of any vacation, and a great<br />
meal can be a highlight of your visit to <strong>Sarasota</strong>.<br />
Even if you don’t have a sophisticated palate, you will<br />
appreciate the wide range of cuisines<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> and the surrounding region<br />
has to offer. There are more than 840<br />
restaurants in the area. In fact, within<br />
a 25-mile radius of <strong>Sarasota</strong> you’ll<br />
find more Zagat <strong>Guide</strong>, Trend Dining<br />
Award, and Distinguished Restaurants<br />
of North America than any other area<br />
in Florida! The Suncoast’s restaurants<br />
offer a variety of dining experiences,<br />
everything from cozy cafes to fine<br />
dining and bistros, as well as plenty<br />
of options for families where casual<br />
atmospheres and liberal dress codes<br />
are the norms. You’ll savor innovative<br />
cuisine from every corner of the globe<br />
offering you the opportunity to indulge<br />
in a variety of culinary delights.<br />
<strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com | 43
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