Evie's Ice Cream Parlor is located in the same building as Evie's Pizzeria. For a snack or dessert try one of its soft ice cream varieties, cotton candy, shakes and floats. It features McClain's homemade ice cream and a variety of toppings. There are plenty of delicious flavors to choose from.
Veg, in the Gulf Gate Village, specializes in vegetarian and seafood dishes. The restaurant, which opened in February 2010, offers a wide selection of healthy, freshly-prepared food, including the popular Portabello Mushroom Volcano. Veg also has many vegan, low-sodium and gluten-free items on its menu. According to owners Marty and Maggie Glucklich, "Our cooking is back to basics. We want you to really taste the ingredients in everything we prepare."
Michael's on East is a Sarasota institution for catering and an on-site facility for special occasions. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs and corporate celebrations can book the ballroom, wine cellar, restaurant or private dining room. Michael's offers breakfasts, hors d'oeuvres, salads, soups, buffets, dinners and desserts. Visit the website for a full menu, employment opportunities and Michael's calendar of events.
Gordon's Gourmet provides complete catering services in and around Sarasota. Their staff will handle all aspects of a catered affair or simply deliver a freshly prepared dinner for the evening. Menu offerings may be viewed online or selected by calling the number provided.
Sea Breeze Coffee and Tea Company is known for its espresso and coffee sales to restaurants, but has a cappuccino catering service that is available to the general public for large parties.
Anyone desiring gourmet coffee and tea for a minimum of 100 guests can arrange for the Sea Breeze Island Gourmet Coffee Station to be set up at an event location. Expert staff will brew regular and decaf gourmet coffees at 10 cups per minute with flavored syrups, as well as espressos and cappuccinos, various iced teas and hot teas. Sea Breeze also rents chocolate fountains.
The Corkscrew Deli is located in the Landings Plaza serving breakfast sandwiches (till 10:45am) and lunch. You can have them build your sandwich with their selection of Boar's Heads meats and cheeses or select from their Signature Sandwiches. It offers a full line of made-fresh-daily salads, vegetarian sandwiches, subs, Panini hot pressed sandwiches, and wraps.
Catered lunch specials are available for groups as small as six and up to 20 or more.
C'est La Vie is a French bakery and cafe cut from a truly European mold. The menu features light fare that includes a variety of omelettes, salads, pastries, soups, quiche and sandwiches. The sandwiches are prepared on a variety of fresh breads and baguettes, which are baked daily in-house and are available by the loaf.
C'est La Vie is also a great place to practice your French-speaking skills; most of the staff — as well as many of the cafe's regular customers — are fluent speakers.
- Barnacle Bill's is a staple for seafood in Sarasota and beyond. It has received great reviews and has an extensive menu with just about any type of seafood you can imagine. The North Trail location has an award-winning Early Bird menu plus kids' menus and daily specials, including all-you-can-eat Wednesdays, surf-and-turf Thursdays and Friday fish fries. The restaurant has an extensive wine list while happy hour features premium drinks, draft beer and wine.
First walking into Nellie's Deli, you can see the eclectic decor. Husband and wife owners Craig and Fredda Pohl consider this "one of the last true delis." Nellie's Deli Market & Catering has been labeled a "green business" in Sarasota and carries eco-friendly products. At this clean, friendly little spot, you can grab a bottle of wine and dinner on the way home, or eat in for lunch or breakfast.