Tag Archives: Bradenton restaurants

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…

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.

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

Scuderia Italian Cuisine: Delicious Italian Food in Bradenton

When I first visited Scuderia Italian Cuisine, I wanted to taste as much as I could on the first visit, since everything on the menu seemed to be a favorite of mine. My guest and I started with an order

Gumbozilla & Manatee Avenue Market

Fresh Made Seafood Gumbo, Soups, Sandwiches, and Salads are a major draw to this neighborhood store.

B & B Chophouse & Market: A Memorable Dining Experience in Lakewood Ranch

There are few places that create a great impression from the first encounter – and this is one of those places. B & B Chophouse & Market is nestled in Lakewood Ranch’s San Marco Plaza, along with Cassariano Italian Eatery,