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Kelly
CREATIVE CORNER
I love you, Cookie. What do you think of that? I love you. I love you. I love you Even though you make me fat.
I know you haven’t long silk hair Or kissable pouty lips. No warm soft skin. No deep brown eyes. But, you’ve got chocolate chips !! You never complain. You never nag. And by you I’ll never be kissed. But, calling me from your cookie jar I simply can’t resist.
I run to you. I jump and shout. I’ll come with leaps and bounds. I’m yours, all yours for ever more . . . . Plus an extra fifty pounds.
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LOCAL DINING GUIDE FOR THE SARASOTA AREA
With as much cooking that many of us have done (and will do) this holiday season, there’s no shame in dining out for a few meals this month. Below are a few area restaurants that are sure to become your new local favorite.
Reef Cakes - 1812 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota
This seafood restaurant offers healthy alternative options to typical seafood fare. Using locally sourced fish, the meat is formed into cakes similar to crab cakes, making it a unique dining experience. Learn more at reefcakes.com.
A Sprig of Thyme - 1962 Hillview Street, Sarasota
This cozy restaurant specializes in elevated dishes. Menu dishes include grouper, shrimp, salmon, duck, filet mignon and chicken. See a full menu at asprigofthymesrq.com.
Sophia’s Tuscan Café - 4944 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Located in The Landings shopping mall, Sophia’s offers Italian classics like pasta dishes, bruschetta, chicken cacciatore, calzones, sandwiches and pizzas. To learn more, search for Sophia’s Tuscan Café on Facebook.
meLange - 1568 Main Street, Sarasota
This modern dining spot features unique options just as rabbit tacos, quail and lamb shank, all in one place. Complete with a full bar and refreshing house cocktails, this is the perfect spot for date night. See the full menu at melangesarasota.com.
1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails - 1592 Main Street, Sarasota
Focused on a fresh Mediterranean-inspired menu, 1592 is a casual but modern spot. Popular menu items include the Farmers Market Hummus, Montreal’s Poutine and Grilled Octopus. Visit 1592srq.com to learn more.
Set in a restored home, this restaurant serves carefully sourced ingredients to create their American menu. The menu changes seasonally with the ingredients, visit indigenoussarasota.com to see the most recent menu.
