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EAT, DRINK, READ, THINK
Volume 40
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Dear Readers,
We hope you're savoring this last stretch of summer with us! Our Edible calendar is amped up with enough farm-to-table dinners, workshops, restaurant remodels and anniversary parties to keep the laid-back vibe going until season starts.
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The Naked South's
Easy Fried Chicken with Quick Pickled Okra
Easy Fried Chicken with Quick Pickled Okra
Serves 4
½ pound fresh okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for seasoning
1½ cups distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ cup fine corn flour, or all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish (optional)
Freshly ground pepper
2 pounds skin on, boneless chicken breasts, cut in 4 pieces
3 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
Honey, for serving
Chives, for serving
Hot biscuits, optional
Combine okra and 1 tablespoon salt in medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a full boil over high heat. Drain okra and rinse thoroughly to remove some of the slime; transfer to a heat-proof bowl or container. Combine 1 cup water, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, vinegar, sugar, bay leaf, garlic, and mustard seeds in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Immediately pour over okra. Let cool to room temperature.
Combine corn flour, cayenne pepper, and a generous amount of salt and pepper to taste on a large plate. Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add chicken, skin side down and cook until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until cooked through, 6-8 additional minutes.
Serve chicken with pickled okra, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkling of chives. Add a biscuit if you really want to make it dynamite.
Recipe courtesy of Edible Sarasota recipe editor Charlotte Abrams
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This summer's sixth annual "Summer Chef Jam" at the Shamrock Pub was another raging success that f
eatured chefs from our beloved area restaurants. As a final sendoff on
August 31, the Chefs2U food truck gave the crowd a "Chef Thank You Night" and we would just like to repeat that sentiment. Thank you for the food, the drinks and the memories!
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Wine Time at the Bijou
The Bijou Café has an exciting new signature wine: the Le Jardin Cuvée Prestige from Les Freres Couillaud winery in France.Bottled exclusively for the Sarasota restaurant, the affordably priced Loire Chardonnay boasts the aromas of pineapples, yellow peaches, apricots and tangerines.It is available at the Bijou by the glass, bottle or case. There are also wine tastings at the restaurant on the first Friday of each month through October (the next is from 5 to 7 p.m. Fri. Sept. 4). Taste the latest variety along with the classics!
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Jamaica, Mon
It's island time at Michael's On East in August, as the monthly Epicurean Adventure lands in Jamaica. Have a three-course dinner for $34.95 or a two-course lunch for $18.95.
Items include jerk shrimp brochettes with orange mojo and chopped cilantro; pan-seared mahi-mahi with toasted coconut-cilantro jasmine rice; and coconut cream pie with bruleed bananas and caramel sauce.
Michael's on East.: 1212 East ave, Sarasota; 941-366-0007;;bestfood.com
-Abby Weingarten
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Gecko's and philanthropy are practically synonymous. This year, the Sarasota County 4-H Foundation is benefiting from the restaurant's ongoing kindness. The 4-H is the direct beneficiary of the donations raised during the Gecko's 23rd Anniversary and BBQ Party. Gecko's has a long history of providing free meals to tens of thousands of elementary students, as well as supporting area fundraisers and charitable groups.
Gecko's Grill & pub: 4870 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota; 941-923-8896; geckosgrill.com
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The fourth-annual local triathlon, Life's A Beach, is returning to Lido Beach on September 12. Expect an "Almost Anything Goes Swim," "A Five-Mile Chillaxin' Bike Ride" and a two-mile beach run with "kwazy obstacles." Celebrate the feat with a "Bodacious Beach Bash After Party."
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Can you say new sushi bar? Painter's Palate is back after a short respite with this new feature and an all-around refurbished interior. You know you miss those ground pork and shrimp burgers, pizzas and Thai fusion dishes. And, of course, you miss that sushi! Grab a barstool.
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Pop Craft On The Move
Popsicle patrons, adjust your GPS settings because Pop Craft has a new location at 2095 Siesta Drive (near Baker & Wife) in Sarasota. Stock up on some fresh flavors this summer and check out the new digs.
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Split your sides in the lounge at the Polo Grill during the Lakewood Ranch restaurant's new comedy nights. The next one is at 8 p.m. Sat. Aug. 22 with
comedians Carmen Ciricillo and Doug Canney. Treat yourself to a little laugh therapy this weekend.
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A Coastal Collaboration Dinner
Indulge in some of Manatee County's most delectable fare, listen to a renowned author and help support a good cause-all in one night. From 6 to 9 p.m. Wed. Sept. 2, the Seafood Shack is hosting a Coastal Collaboration Dinner with special guest Vanessa Lafaye, author of this year's Under a Dark Summer Sky. Inspiring the menu are chefs from SOMA Creek Side, Derek's and Sugar Cubed. Tickets are $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity) for a four-course family-style meal and a signed book. The dinner will also raise funds for the Coastal Conservation Association Florida.
- Abby Weingarten
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Yoder's Restaurant has been a purveyor of homemade pies and comfort food since 1975, and it's time to thank the loyal customers who helped make it happen. For the 40th anniversary, Yoder's is hosting 40 days of giveaways and prizes, beginning on August 20. The highlight of the celebration: packaging 40,000 meals to help stop world hunger (a partnership with Stop Hunger Now and Shining Light Church).
-Abby Weingarten
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A twilight foodie market that features the work of local bakers, farmers, brew masters and food purveyors? Sign us up. The free event is called "Sample Sarasota" and it will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 27
at
Mandeville Beer Garden. Taste, sip and mingle.
Mandeville Beer Garden: 428 Lemon Ave, Sarasota; facebook.com/samplesarasota
- Abby Weingarten
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Geraldson Community Farm wants you (nonprofit organizations) for the
2015 Giving Challenge from noon Tues. Sept. 1 to noon Wed. Sept. 2. Last year, local nonprofits raised more than $3.12 million for the cause. This year, all donations up to $250 will be matched. Help Geraldson raise money for local agriculture and the healthy eating movement.
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Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery invites patrons to rinse their empty wine bottles before bringing them back. This eco-conscious winery has already
recycled/repurposed more than 51,000 used bottles, so keep those bottles clean and the winery green.
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A "How to Set Goals and Smash Them" workshop with Kalyn Mould is coming to
Wild Ginger Lifestyle from 1 to 3 p.m. Sun. Aug. 23. Participate in a series of hands-on exercises including writing prompts and cleansing activities to help jumpstart your goal-setting momentum. Cost is $35 and registration is required.
Wild Ginger Lifestyle:6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota; facebook.com/events
-Abby Weingarten
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Want to learn how to cultivate fresh produce in your backyard? Sign up for the "Growing Edibles Locally" course (from 3 to 5 p.m. Tues. Sept. 15), get your seeds and starter plants (tomatoes, basil, beans, etc.), and dig in.
Take home those horticultural souvenirs, too. Cost is $10 and registration is required.
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A Sunset Farm-to-Table Dinner
Relish a stunning evening on Siesta Beach with a farm-to-table dinner. At 6:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 12 on the nation's finest sands, there will be passed hors d'oeuvres and a dinner that highlights market produce and seasonal cuisine (prepared by local chefs from Morton's Gourmet Market). Cost is $120 per person and includes one drink, gratuity and taxes. Reservations are required.
-Abby Weingarten
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After a relaxing summer in Europe, the Maison Blanche proprietors are back and ready to give their Longboat Key restaurant regulars an invigorated menu. They are bringing France back with them, so prepare your forks!
Maison Blanche:2605 Gulf of Mexico dr, Longboat Key;941-383-8088
-Abby Weingarten
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Sincerely,
Edible Sarasota
info@ediblesarasota.com
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