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02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

A snapshot of our dinner dates + some of our favorite photos of time together. 📷

And a special thank you to these local businesses who have gifted us with the sweetest date nights! 🍽️

Sending love on this heartfelt day! ~ Gail + Alex

02/10/2025

A love letter to 💌

The Original Wolfie’s + Rascal House is the ultimate New York vibe that is located in the of . 🌃

At Wolfie’s, you’re find an assortment of salads, soups, sandwiches, and homemade baked goods … along with the craftiest of cocktails created by 🍸

Here are some of the menu items featured:

• Some Like It Hot 🍸
(Casamigos Blanco Tequila, housemade cucumber + jalapeño agave, orange, lime)

• Starlight Expresso Martini 🍸
(Tito’s Vodka, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, Fresh Expresso)

• Cupid Spritz 🍸
(Gin Lane pink gin, elderflower liqueur, hibiscus syrup topped with champagne, and served with a glitter rose cube)

• Matzo Ball Soup
(chicken broth, noodles, sliced carrots, pulled chicken, and one large matzo ball)

• The Rachel
(pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing on grilled rye bread)

• Chicken Salad Sandwich

• Jerry’s Famous Deli Meat Loaf
(topped with homemade gravy)

• Rascal House Chocolate Cake

* Breakfast + Gluten-Free Options are available

Stop by Wolfie’s today and tell them sent you! 🤍

01/28/2025

A toast to the ones we love 🥂

What better way to celebrate a new year of capturing moments than by sharing our dining experience at . 🍽️

* We celebrate our wedding anniversary last month and as a surprise to Alex, I made reservations at this award winning restaurant.

* Special thank you to Jenna of who sneakily coordinated with the staff at Indigenous to gift us a round of Prosecco 🤍

The beauty of Indigenous includes:
• wild mushroom bisque with truffle oil
• lemon pickled shrimp with olive oil toasted pita
• baked scallops with braised potatoes and Parmesan breadcrumbs
• my uncle’s burger with grass fed patties, brioche bun, and Indigenous sauce
• brown butter white chocolate brownie with maple, apple cider caramel and apple chips

is well known not only as a aquacultural chef but also as a semi-finalist for best chef of the south by the John Beard Foundation.

Step foot into and you’ll see why! 🤍

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12/17/2024

It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas 🎄

Join us for an exquisite culinary journey at with in the newly enclosed terrace filled with holiday decor. ✨

Did you know that Sage has awarded a Diners’ Choice Award for 2024? 🥇

We had the opportunity to meet with Ana Maria Romero Mena, Mijenta’s Master Distiller to learn about the innovation behind the sustainable tequila as well as the brilliance of Executive Chef ’s creative pairings for each entree. 🍽️

Craft cocktails featuring at the event: 🥂
• Prickly Pear Fruit Raspado
• Tochtli Manhattan
• Tebache Highball
• Cempazuchil Margarita
• Por La Vida
• Ponte Las Vilas

Make your reservation at today and tell them and sent you! 🤍

12/11/2024

Our beautiful love story. ❤️

We circled around each other for years, giggling like high school kids with the biggest crushes and became the best of friends, until we took that leap of faith.

Those around us felt the connection. That fire.
Everyone knew what we knew - this was IT.
Some have shared that they use our love to define what the word actually means.

Time is flying by. We juggle so much in our everyday (jobs, kids, cats, etc) and have stood by each other no matter what life has thrown at us (physical injuries, surgeries, changes in our careers, losing family members, and hurricanes).

We have a once in a lifetime love. I love you and our beautifully blended life. I can’t wait to celebrate us at tonight and hold your hand as we fall asleep.

The best is yet to come. Happy Anniversary, handsome husband!

11/27/2024

Get ready to shop, sip, and savor 🥂

Join Alex and I (along with some local friends) in celebrating the new location of Marlin Bar. It’s the ultimate hybrid format for a his + hers shopping with a casual dining experience. 🛍️

Tommy Bahama is located in the Center Point of shopping area and features innovative cocktails, local microbrews, island inspired bites, and a selection of their signature apparel! 🌴👕

With the holidays approaching, this is a fun place to explore the new holiday collection and enjoy a relaxed dining experience with loved ones! 🍽️

Here are some of the menu items featured during the Tommy Bahama event:

Shareables: Coconut Shrimp, Buffalo Cauliflower, Ahi Taco
Handhelds: Hot Chicken Sliders, Margarita Flatbread
Desserts: Brownie + Cake Bites
Drinks: Mai Tai, Baja Margarita, Pina Colada

Stop by today and tell them Gail + Alex of sent you! 🤍

09/25/2024

Key lime = the ultimate in tropical bliss 🍋‍🟩

We had such a fun time at Keylime Bistro for the Sizzle Dining event this year in Boca Grande, Florida. Scroll through to take a peek at our bistro experience including:

• Tranquility of the Sea Martini 🍸
• Shrimp to Shore Bloody Mary 🍹
• Crab Cakes with Key Lime Aioli 🦀
• Spinach Salad with Shrimp 🍤
• Blackened Burger with Blue Cheese 🍔
• Key Lime Pie 🥧 + Key Lime Martini 🍸

Sizzle Dining is not only about a culinary adventure, but also supports Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida + Blessings in a Backpack to help feed elementary school children in Southwest Florida. 🎒

In the past 3 years, Sizzle Dining has partnered with 75+ restaurants to help 700+ local children in providing over 100,000 meals. In total, the Sizzle Dining event has raised over $90,000 for Blessings in a Backpack! 💰

Every bite + every meal matters! 🍽️

Thank you to + Sizzle Dining for inviting sarasotadrinks to be part of the Sizzle Squad for the 2nd year in a row! 🤍

For more information on how to get involved, check out www.sizzledining.com 💻

08/26/2024

You’ll see a familiar face in this post! 🤍

1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails
sarasotadrinks

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day from Gail & Alex of ! ❤️

01/20/2024

Back where it all began! ✨

Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms will always hold a special place in our hearts - as the setting for our dream wedding and a place to create memories with family and friends! 🍷

(Scroll through to see BTS as we were invited to a farm photoshoot - special thank you to Jenna of Vacayist for joining me on this adventure!) 📸

Keel Farms is the ultimate farm to table experience. Explore the 25 acres of land that include a winery, brewery, restaurant, strawberry fields, a petting area with goats, and a vineyard for yoga sessions. 🍓

Stop by Keel & Curley Winery today and tell them sarasotadrinks sent you! 🤍

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12/11/2023

Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite. ❤️

We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary weekend at Hotel Haya’s Flor Fina. 🥂

How sweet it is to reflect on our special day at Keel Farms last year … and watch a young couple celebrate their wedding day at Hotel Haya. (Special shout out to Natalie for helping me coordinate our dinner!) 💍

Menu items featured:
🍸 Black Diamond
🍸 Easy in the Palate
🥩 Beef Tartare
🍤Seafood Sausage
🧆 Patatas Bravas
🍮 Mango Cheesecake

Happy 1st Anniversary to us and cheers to many more! 🥂❤️

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11/21/2023

You had me at meow. 🐾

Feline Cats Bistro Lounge is not your typical cat Café. Imagine a sophisticated café atmosphere with small plates and European treats… All centered around cats! 🐈‍⬛

Feline collaborates with to foster cats on site with the help of eventually being adopted. 📝

We got a sneak peek of this classy cat experience over the weekend and wanted to share this with all of you!

Visit Feline Cats Bistro Lounge today and tell them sarasotadrinks sent you! 🤍

11/10/2023

Straight to the rooftop. 🌃

Join us a Sage SRQ for the new rooftop menu filled with worldly cuisine and craft cocktails. 🌿

This is an authentic culinary experience, filled with handcrafted gourmet food + drinks that is exclusive to the 4th floor rooftop. 🥂🍽️

Special shout-out to Joey Panek, Kim Alexander Livengood, Executive Chef Christopher Covelli, Executive Sous Chef Brett Wagner, Restaurant Manager Skylar Garber, and our bartenders Aaron & Shane for inviting us and creating such a beautiful culinary experience to share with friends. 🧑🏻‍🍳

New Rooftop Menu:
• Cod + Baby Shrimp Ceviche
• Guacamole w/ Homemade Chips
• Confit of Patatas Bravas
• Smoked Beef Empanadas
• Smashburger w/ Kimchi + Garlic Mayo
• Pulled Chicken Sandwich w/ Tomato-Bacon Jam & Cabbage Slaw
• Panino w/ Eggplant Confit, Capicola, Porchetta, and White Truffle Aioli

Stop by Sage SRQ and tell them that sarasotadrinks sent you!

10/30/2023

Love at first sip. 🥂

Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms holds a special place in our hearts … and each time we get a chance to go, we visit the gazebo where we were pronounced as husband and wife. 💍

Not only can you find Keel Farms wine at Publix but it is also featured at Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium! 🏈

Stop by Keel Farms today and tell them sarasotadrinks sent you! 🤍

10/22/2023

Because you are the sweetest. ❤️

Let us share our beautiful dining experience at Connors Steak & Seafood! 🍽️

Connor Steak & Seafood specializes in aged steak and fresh seafood as well as gourmet salads, pasta and more! 🥩🦞🍝

Sarasota is home to Connor’s second Florida location. Explore the main dining room and embrace the woodwork and architectural detail. 🌴

*Connors has been voted as “Best Steakhouse” since 2019 by Sarasota Magazine. 🏆

Menu items featured in this post include:
• electric lemonade
• SRQ margarita
• spicy calamari
• lobster bisque
• soup of the day
• chicken piccata
• filet mignon

Stop by Connor’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant and tell them sarasotadrinks sent you!

10/22/2023

I a-dough you! 🍕

Alex and I recently visited Mellow Mushroom Sarasota for a fun and vibrant dining experience! 🍽️

Mellow Mushroom was originally founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Atlanta. For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom has been serving up fresh, stone baked pizzas in an eclectic, art-filled, and family friendly environment. 🎨

Menu items that we sampled:
• bruschetta 🍅
• magic mushroom soup 🍄
• mighty meat pizza 🍕
• great white pizza 🧀

* Many of the pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan!

Cocktail drinks featured include:
• Strawberry Shakedown 🍓
• Campfire Peach 🍑

Stop by Mellow Mushroom Sarasota today and tell them sarasotadrinks sent you! 🤍

10/01/2023

There is nothing a cocktail won’t fix. 🍹

Memories were made during the Sizzle Dining event at Campiello Naples. 🍽️

Sizzle Dining took place from September 7 - 27. Sizzle Dining took place from September 7 - 27 with over 80 restaurants located in Sanibel, Marco Island, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Ft. Myers, and Naples that participated in the event.

For every Sizzle Dining meal purchased, each participating restaurant donated one dollar Blessings in a Backpack which is a nonprofit that feed elementary school students every weekend during the school year. 🎒

Here are some of the menu items featured in this post:

• Margarita Frutta
• Spicy Fried Calamari
• Garganelli
• Chicken Fra Diavolo
• Tiramisu

Make a reservation at Campiello Naples and tell them sarasotadrinks sent you!

Couple Photos 📸 by Melissa Tarani Photography (stay tuned for more on our photoshoot!)