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About Laurie

laurielivinlife

Mar 26, 2021
1 min

About Laurie

Hi..I'm Laurie.👋 If you are new to following me...Hi & welcome to my world!🌎 I love great food🌮 & drinks🥂, traveling✈ & finding new amazing hotels/restaurants & living my life to the fullest.❤ I am married💍 & have a huge family of pups🐶 & a cat🐱 living in the sunshine state🌴 but I am from NY.🍎 When I found this backdrop at @selfiewrldtampa I knew it was for me.💕 I wear my heart on my sleeve & I am super loyal & adventurous.🏃‍♀️ I am 100% a ride or die🙌..but have f

Seven Seas Food Festival - Seaworld

laurielivinlife

Feb 19, 2021
1 min

Seven Seas Food Festival - Seaworld

I had a blast at SeaWorld Orlando #sevenseasfoodfestival this weekend!🥂 #hosted You can explore more than 50 fresh global cuisine 🍽 choices to pair with over 75 wine🍷/cocktail selections & 75 craft beers.🍻 This is happening every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Now thru May 9!❤ Make sure to purchase a lanyard so you can save money on your samples & they also have some amazing concerts lined up every weekend!🎶 What is better than that?🥰 https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/

Wines Around The World -GROVE Restaurant

laurielivinlife

Dec 9, 2020
1 min

Wines Around The World -GROVE Restaurant

Go global without leaving Lakewood Ranch with Wines Around The World, a tasting + pairing series by GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom. Your $20 ticket includes 4 unique wine samples paired with light hors d'oeuvres. Health & Safety Keeping your safety in mind during COVID-19, tables will be separated by at least 6’ and parties will have pre-assigned seats. Masks are recommended to enter and navigate the ballroom. Ticket and Seating Information Tables are available for group

Rhone Valley Wine Tasting - C'est La Vie - SRQ

laurielivinlife

Aug 14, 2020
2 min

Rhone Valley Wine Tasting - C'est La Vie - SRQ

I had the pleasure of attending the Rhone Valley Wine Tasting Dinner at C'est La Vie - University Park. The tasting included four glasses of wine and four courses. One of the best parts was the education we received on Rhone Valley and the background of how their food and wine is made. I enjoyed the Corsica Wine Tasting so much I could not wait to try all of the delicious wines and food Rhone Valley had to offer! First was the appetizer which was a Gougère (small pastry puff

Corsica Wine Tasting - C'est La Vie - SRQ

laurielivinlife

Jun 25, 2020
2 min

Corsica Wine Tasting - C'est La Vie - SRQ

I had the pleasure of attending the Corsica Wine Tasting at C'est La Vie - University Park. The tasting included four glasses of wine and four courses. One of the best parts was the education we received on Corsica and the background of how there food and wine is made. The night started off with some amazing music that made you feel like you were right there in Corsica! First was the appetizer which was a Gougère (small pastry puff with cheese) and was paired with a glass of

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

TSG Sarasota - 6th Annual Bestie Brunch

laurielivinlife

Jan 31, 2020
2 min

TSG Sarasota - 6th Annual Bestie Brunch

Grab your besties and mark your calendars for Sunday, March 8th - 11:30am to 1:30pm! The Scout Guide Sarasota, Anna Maria, Boca Grande Presents: The 6th Annual Bestie Brunch in honor of International Women's Day! The 6th Annual Bestie Brunch is being held in celebration of International Women's Day, the Cambira way at Mote Marine Labratory & Aquarium! Tableseide Catering will create a delicious 4-course seated brunch each perfectly paired with tasty wines from the Cambria Wi

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

13th Annual Forks & Corks - SRQ

laurielivinlife

Jan 29, 2020
2 min

13th Annual Forks & Corks - SRQ

It's that time of year again! The 13th Annual Forks & Corks had arrived and the weather was perfect! If you read my blog post from last year you know that the 12th Annual Forks & Corks had to be moved to a later date in May because of the dangerous thunderstorms. A ton of rain is something you do not want to have to deal with while at the Ringling Museum. There is plenty of marble and tile so you are bound to slip! This year we ended up with perfect weather! All sun and a bea

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

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

Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 2019

laurielivinlife

Oct 8, 2019
3 min

Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 2019

Last weekend I had the pleasure of being a judge for the 2019 Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest! The event was held at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park and we had a beautiful day for it. The entertainment consisted of a food competition with local restaurants serving up the most delicious tailgate foods Tampa Bay has to offer, live music from local/national bands, a competitive corn hole tournament and live action from the day’s most exciting college football games shown on huge LED v

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

Phillippi Creek SRQ

laurielivinlife

Aug 10, 2019
3 min

Phillippi Creek SRQ

Great seafood, amazing views and a fun atmosphere? What gets better than that! If you are a local to Sarasota you probably have heard of Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar! I have gone to this restaurant since I moved down here 5 years ago. They always have fresh seafood and a great happy hour. The restaurant has been voted Best Raw Bar & Seafood Restaurant for 12 years in a row! I was invited in recently to test out there new menu that will be launching soon. Le

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

Italy comes to SRQ

laurielivinlife

May 15, 2019
2 min

Italy comes to SRQ

I had the pleasure to attend Bavaro's Pizza Media Night in downtown Sarasota yesterday. The restaurant brings a modern yet historic feel. Everything from fire pits and local art outside to amazing chandeliers and a gorgeous copper pizza oven. I was blown away how beautiful the restaurant was put together. The ambiance surely adds to the amazing dishes they serve. First we started off with the Caprese Martini. How fun was that drink! If you love martinis and love caprese I hig

Forks & Corks 2019

laurielivinlife

May 9, 2019
3 min

Forks & Corks 2019

Were you able to attend any of the Forks & Corks events this past week? There were so many amazing winemaker pairing dinners offered at several Sarasota-Manatee Originals participating restaurants from May 2nd - 4th. These dinners gave you opportunities to learn more about the local restaurants, wineries and have them all paired into a fun educational event. This year I was able to attend Forks & Corks University Master Class on Saturday - May 4th at Micheal's on East. Forks

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