Bodrum Restaurant is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Venice. Between the incredible service, divine flavors and the passion that the chef and owner has for the business, it’s a feel good restaurant that incorporates healthy eating while still feeling like a guilty pleasure. Cruise over to Miami Avenue, locate Burgundy Square Cafe and …
When I first started to look at easy recipes for kids to teach my daughter, I thought about how my love of cooking started. It started at a young age watching my mother, father and grandparents cook. I was raised in a very loud, loving and stereotypical Italian family. Aunts, Uncles, cousins, grandparents… we all …
Every year, restaurants in Venice join in on Savor Sarasota. From June 1st to June 14th our local restaurants design a pix-fixe menu for lunch and dinner for one price! Lunch menus are just $20 per person and dinner menus are $35 per person. This is a great way to experience the best restaurants in …
Balsamic Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Olive Tapenade is an easy recipe that can be fixed in less than an hour. This dish is perfect to surprise mom with for Mother’s Day or any other time you want to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean. The beef tenderloin can be roasted in the oven, but it …
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Whether you are local to the area or just visiting Venice, Florida, we all must eat. So when it is time to choose a restaurant to spend our hard earned money, where do you go to eat? Every January, our Venice Foodies Community takes a vote on their favorite restaurants! For 2022, the results are …
There are a number of special events that happen for Valentine’s Day in Venice. Whether you are celebrating with a long term partner or spending time with a new sweetheart, the holiday of love is a day to just enjoy your time together. There are plenty of ways to celebrate, check out the line up …
I love making recipes that I know my family is going to devour. In this house, that usually means some kind of pasta. This recipe for Creamy Sundried Tomato and Sausage Tortellini Bake was a total knockout. The best part? It was super easy to throw together and it was done in under an hour. …
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L’Olive Restaurant in Venice, Florida is the perfect place for a romantic dinner, or just to enjoy some delicious Mediterranean cuisine. With its bright atmosphere and attentive service, you’re sure to have an unforgettable meal. L’Olive is located outside of the normal hustle that Venice offers, in an unassuming shopping plaza anchored by the Winn …
You’ve traveled to Venice, Florida and you’re hungry. You want to find the best burger in town, so you start googling “best burgers near me.” Well, you’re in luck! After living in your vacation for the last 8+ years, we have been all over and have tried many of the most loved, and have our …
It’s the most magical time of the year! Christmas in Venice, Florida is a beautiful time to drive down historic Venice Avenue as the palm trees sparkle with Christmas lights, local shops are bustling with people looking for unique gifts for their loved ones and restaurants are filled with families enjoying their time together. Are …
I am so excited for Big Cat Habitat’s event, Big Cat Bash that is happening on Friday, December 3rd. There’s going to be live music, prizes, food trucks, a food drive and best of all the animals! Proceeds from the event will benefit Big Cat Habitat in their mission to “provide a safe, loving and …
There is nothing quite like celebrating Thanksgiving in Venice FL. With beautiful beaches, pristine weather and the tranquility our area has to offer, Venice is an ideal location to be thankful for everything in our lives. However, many of us hate the thought of slaving over a stove all day long just to serve a …
