Restaurant Reviews

A Favorite Japanese Restaurant Returns to Bradenton

Discover Bradenton’s food blogger Jean Totti reviews local Japanese restaurant Little Jo-To. Here’s what he had to say…

Piesano’s Stone Fired Pizza: Classic House-Made Italian Food

Piesano’s opened a year ago in Bradenton and is celebrating its 15th year in business. This original Florida business has 14 locations from Gainesville to Bradenton and on both coasts of the state. It all started as a pizza take-out

White Oak Cottage: Shopping, Bar & Dining Experience

I’ve made a fantastic discovery some 42 miles outside of Bradenton. It’s a unique home and decorating store that also houses a bakery, a bar, and a restaurant. “Drink, Dine & Shop” is their tagline and it all comes together

My Favorite Ooey Gooey Sandwich: A Search for The Best Grilled Cheese in Bradenton

I take my food fixations to heart and the grilled cheese has now taken over me. Once, when I was 11, I went on a two-week family trip and ate nothing but fried shrimp the entire time. Not bad, right?

Enrich Bistro Reopens, Bringing ‘Local Roots to Global Flavors’

For those “in the know,” enRich Bistro was a West Bradenton icon for many years. Its closure and four-year hiatus during the COVID era left many locals sorely disappointed. But, it’s back — and I’m thrilled to report that it

Taverna Toscana: A Premium Dining Experience in Downtown Bradenton

A new Tuscan restaurant now occupies the ground floor of the Sunz Insurance Company building in downtown Bradenton. The brainchild of Top Chef’s alumni Chef Fabio Viviani and local entrepreneur Steve Herrig joins the family of 60 restaurants around the

Scarpino’s gets a fresh new look, new menu and new owners.

Scarpino’s Classic Italian Restaurant changed hands at the end of 2023. The new owners are Bradenton locals with a lot of experience in the restaurant business. This trio of restaurant business veterans saw and opportunity to open a restaurant in

Mean Deans Local Kitchen Offers a Fabulous New Summer Menu

A NEW SUMMER SUNSET MENU marks the beginning of the season at Mean Deans Local Kitchen. Right now is the perfect time to visit for the first time or get reacquainted with this chef-owned and run restaurant in West Bradenton.

3 “Must-Visit” Eateries in East Bradenton

There’s no shortage of excellent restaurants in East Bradenton! Recently, Discover Bradenton’s food blogger Jean Totti provided some insight into three newer locations that he’s deemed “must-visit” eateries. Check out his recommendations… Miller’s Ale House Miller’s started in 1988 in

A Culinary Tour of the Oneco Farmer’s Market

The Oneco Farmer’s Market is a unique shopping plaza located in East Bradenton. It’s home to a huge variety of vendors selling produce, dry goods, retail items, and more – but the best feature (in my opinion) is the variety