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Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - February Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - February Chef's Table

It is my favorite time again! Where I get to try out the new Chef's Table menu at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Sarasota. Every two months a new Chef's Table is created by one of my favorite local chefs, Chef Matt Nabor! As always it was another fabulous experience at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar -Sarasota. It is one of my favorite places for a date night on the weekends. I started the night off with my favorite a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed oliv

Valentine's Day at TooJay's Deli

laurielivinlife

Feb 3, 2020
3 min

Valentine's Day at TooJay's Deli

Are you looking for the perfect Valentine's Day date night? Look no further my friends! Love is in the air at TooJay's Deli! just in time for Valentine’s Day, the $25.99 Sweetheart “Dinner for Too” menu is back now through Sunday, February 16th. You get a choice of two soups or salads, two entrées from TooJay’s Dinner for Too menu, two non-alcoholic beverages (upgrade to beer or wine for $3) & a choice of a dessert to share. Redeem your dinner coupon HERE. Tell me where you c

Cassariano Italian Eatery - UTC Sarasota

laurielivinlife

Jan 30, 2020
2 min

Cassariano Italian Eatery - UTC Sarasota

I had the pleasure last night of dining at Cassariano Italian Eatery at UTC Sarasota. Italian food is my favorite cuisine and being from New York I am always looking for new spots in Sarasota, Florida to find amazing Italian dishes! The restaurant’s name is a combination of both partners last names; Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano, both born and raised in Northern Italy. After years working together in the restaurant business both Luca & Antonio made the decision to venture

Superbowl at Duffy's Sports Grill

laurielivinlife

Jan 13, 2020
1 min

Superbowl at Duffy's Sports Grill

Do you have plans for the Super Bowl? Duffy's Sports Grill is auctioning off two of their Best “Big Game” Seats at their Tampa location (1580 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa) for the big game on February 2nd. The package is a $400 value, because of all the great add-ons and 100% of all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Florida on behalf of Duffy's Foundation. Not only will you have a great time but you will also but donating to an amazing cause. What gets better than that?

Top 5 Pizza Places - SRQ

laurielivinlife

Jan 10, 2020
3 min

Top 5 Pizza Places - SRQ

As most of you know I am from New York and that is the capital for amazing pizza. Also my husband is from Chicago and to me is a close runner up for delicious pizza in the US. I have been in Sarasota for 5 years now and have explored a good amount of pizza places in the area. Have I had a chance to try every pizza place. No I wish! I wanted to share with you my top five pizza places in SRQ in no particular order! 1. Evie's Tavern Evie's has several locations around our area.

Friendsgiving at Phillippi Creek

laurielivinlife

Nov 19, 2019
2 min

Friendsgiving at Phillippi Creek

Holidays can be overwhelming. Some of us have family that is out of town and we are not able to get together with during Thanksgiving. Sometimes we just don't feel like cooking twelve courses. Maybe we just want to treat ourselves and our family to a fun night out and enjoy moms homemade cooking all together. Look no further my friends. I have already made your Thanksgiving resesrvations. Put that apron up and follow me over to Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar. I had the pleasure o

Savor St. Pete 2019

laurielivinlife

Nov 13, 2019
3 min

Savor St. Pete 2019

I had the pleasure of attending Savor St. Pete this year and this was the events first year. I was blown away how well it was put together and had so many options for delicious food and drinks. There was literally something there for everyone! The event was November 2nd and 3rd at Straub Waterfront Park (St. Petersburg, Florida) . Tons of great food, wine, cocktails and microbrews! A percentage of ticket sales from the event also benefited The Art Institute of Tampa. There we

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - November Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - November Chef's Table

It is that amazing time again my friends! Where I get to try out the new Chef's Table menu at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Sarasota. Every two months a new Chef's Table is created by one of my favorite local chefs, Chef Matt Nabor! As always it was another fabulous experience at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar -Sarasota. Everyone is always so nice and the atmosphere is very elegant. It is one of my favorite places for a date night on the weekends. I started t

Florida Aquarium -Brews By the Bay 2019

laurielivinlife

Oct 15, 2019
2 min

Florida Aquarium -Brews By the Bay 2019

I had the pleasure of attending Brews By the Bay at the Florida Aquarium on Friday - October 11th. For 11 years, Brews by the Bay has brought people together in support of our Blue Planet. One hundred percent of the proceeds from Brews by the Bay goes towards there conservation programs of animals such as the African penguins, sharks, corals, and sea turtles. At the event there were 100+ beers from Pepin Distributing Company including: Coppertail Brewing Company, Tampa Bay Br

Bonefish Grill - Mixed Grill for Two

laurielivinlife

Sep 25, 2019
2 min

Bonefish Grill - Mixed Grill for Two

I am sure most of you have been to Bonefish Grill before? I mean who doesn't love the Bang Bang Shrimp and fresh fish choices? Recently Bonefish Grill has launched a perfect date night meal. The Mixed Grill Dinner for two. You get to choose One Starter - Coconut or Bang Bang Shrimp, Two salads - House or Caesar, Three Signature Sides and you get Four Wood-Grilled Selections -Atlantic Salmon with chimichurri, Argentinian Red Shrimp, Filet Mignon skewer, and Key West Ahi Tuna t

Duffy's Sports Grill - Football Menu

laurielivinlife

Aug 30, 2019
3 min

Duffy's Sports Grill - Football Menu

Who is excited that football is back! I know I am and I am always looking for new sports bars and different menus to try out for the games during football season. Even if you are not a huge football fan..you can be a huge foodie fan and Duffy's Sports Grill hits the nail on the head for all the delicious food finds. Duffy's Sports Grill has always been one of my favorite restaurants and now they have upped their game. There football menu game that is! There new football menu

Better Than Sex Desserts

laurielivinlife

Aug 9, 2019
2 min

Better Than Sex Desserts

Chocolate, Desserts and Wine..OH MY! Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant is a full-service dessert only restaurant that also features something unique; chocolate and caramel rimmed wines, beers and cocktails. Plus a numerous array of speciality desserts for everyone's palate. Everything is all wrapped up in an intimate speakeasy atmosphere which makes your dining experience even more enjoyable. I have been going to Better Than Sex - Key West for 10 years now. We always go

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. (Key West, Fl)

laurielivinlife

Jul 15, 2019
3 min

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. (Key West, Fl)

There are so many restaurants that are classified as five star and/or the most romantic restaurant. Now don't get me wrong I have been to a ton of fine dining romantic restaurants across the United States but one holds dear to my heart. Latitude's on Sunset Key in Key West, Fl is a place I have visited for 10 years in a row. My husband and I got engaged in Key West, Fl and found out about this beautiful restaurant from a friend of ours. The restaurant was named the #1 Best Ov

Comfort Food in SRQ (Metro Diner)

laurielivinlife

Jul 9, 2019
2 min

Comfort Food in SRQ (Metro Diner)

How many times have you craved moms home-cooking but didn't know where to go and find such a delicious meal? How about wanting breakfast for dinner but all of your breakfast places closed at 2:30pm? What about wanting to have a glass of wine or a mimosa with your meal and realizing they don't sell alcohol at the diner you are at? Well I have found the solution to all of your problems. I was able to dine at Metro Diner in Sarasota a few nights ago and it did not disappoint. I

The Roaring Twenties in Tampa

laurielivinlife

Jun 26, 2019
2 min

The Roaring Twenties in Tampa

First you knock and then that is followed by a tiny window sliding open on the door. "Password, Please." Passwords for reservations are given by making a phone call in advance and you must have this before entering this Tampa Bay speakeasy bar. Ciro's brings you back to the 1920's. All from the decor, to how the waiters and waitresses are dressed. It feels like you are in a really posh jazz bar from back in the day and what is better then that? The speakeasy supper club is lo

Dip Sip Brunch SRQ

laurielivinlife

Jun 23, 2019
2 min

Dip Sip Brunch SRQ

Who doesn't love The Melting Pot? What if The Melting Pot decided to start serving brunch? Talk about heaven! Well it is not a dream my friends! The Melting Pot Sarasota now has brunch every Sunday from 11am to 3pm. I was able to try out there brunch menu last weekend with a bunch of my fellow blogger/influencers and lets just say it will be my new Sunday Funday spot! Bottomless mimosas are only $9.95 and they have a ton of brunch items you can pick from! They also have a cou

Mekenita Cantina -Tampa

laurielivinlife

Jun 18, 2019
2 min

Mekenita Cantina -Tampa

Last night I was able to attend the Tampa Bay Influencer's night at Mekenita Cantina to enjoy some Pacific Mexican Cuisine and delicious cocktails. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. I loved the brick building and the gorgeous patio area. Inside has so much unique art and the bar is beautiful! The details were everything..all the way down to the bathroom sink! Music was being played on the patio for us while we caught up with all of our friends and waited for service to b

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