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It’s far from a secret that I have a love affair with Brasserie Belge on Main Street Downtown. What started out as a courtship, quickly grew into a discrete yearning. It wasn’t long before I was pinned and had eyes swooning for my Western European lover. If it’s possible for me to gush more, now is the time. To say “the best just got better” would be a farce in the sense that it wouldn’t do Brasserie Belge enough justice. Brilliance became magnificent? Okay, those lush words will have to do.…

Small plates are the new fad, so what?  Most restaurants have them and at times, they're undistinguishable from a regular appetizer.  Yes they're popular but what does that really mean?  For me, when I'm dining, I'm looking for the edge.  The edge that separates good food from great.  You can go out and eat anywhere, that novelty is over.  When I heard about Fleming's Prime Steakhouse &…

Lakewood Ranch is shutting down Mainstreet! Mainstreet traffic will be closed on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th starting at noon! In preparation for the CYCLE OF LIFE Celebration crowd, The Lakewood Ranch association is closing off Main street to vehicles for an ole’ fashion Street party and for the arrival of our 200 mile and 100 mile riders as they finish their CYCLE OF…

At Sarasota Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, September is thirty days of discovery and memorable moments for the palate...and the wallet!  This is a downright extraordinary way to sample some of the most innovative and cutting-edge wines ranging from iconic to the most classic of wineries.  Become your own sommelier, it's just that simple.  Beyond being simple,…