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June 2011
Volume 1 • Issue 1
Around Town
find out who has the best dining deals
Meet the Chef inter views with the masters of the kitchen
Your Food & Dining Guide for South Sarasota
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Advertiser Index (Alphabetical)
Chuck’s Fine Steaks.......Back Cover House of Pizza................................5 Starfish Bistro..................................4 Tony’s Italian Kitchen....................7
Advertiser Index (By Category)
American Starfish Bistro..................................4 June 2011 • Vol. 1, Issue 1
Publisher
PCI Publishing, LLC 941-548-1908 • info@towntaster.com
Editor
Valerie Longo 941-932-8884 • valerie@towntaster.com
Sales
Megan Berhalter 941-275-9355 • megan@towntaster.com
Social Media
Lenny Longo lenny@towntaster.com
• CONTENTS •
Italian Tony’s Italian Kitchen....................7 Pizza House of Pizza................................5 Steakhouse Chuck’s Fine Steaks.......Back Cover
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Welcome! to TownTaster magazine . . . About TownTaster Please help us welcome the newest addition to the food and dining scene in Sarasota County! The TownTaster Magazine is a truly unique concept - combining a consumer’s love of food and their desire to stay connected with the latest food trends along with a love of finding great dining deals around town. PCI Publishing has taken their 38 years of experience and designed a publication that will connect our community in a whole new way.
Looking for a great place to eat? Love saving money? Want to try something new? Enjoy community events? • Published monthly to allow local restaurants to feature their exciting specials each month. • Utilizing social media to keep the community connected. • Each issue is mailed to over 5,000 residents and 5,000 more placed at local businesses and merchants for high penetration to food lovers everywhere. • Subscriptions are FREE! Available for viewing on the web too! In Each Issue • Learn tips from local experts about creating your own masterpieces in the kitchen • Meet the Chefs behind the scenes of your favorite local spots • Find specials each month at your favorite dining and food locations • Keep updated on the times and locations of all the local food-based events
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Meet the Chef Who’s who in area eateries . . .
Chef Rufus Leaking This section is designed to let our readers get to know the chefs behind the best food creations in town. Read about the passion behind the food and the background stories of some of our town’s finest dining establishments. Whether new to the community or one of Sarasota County’s well-known names in food - we will sit down and talk with the master behind the scenes to get a insider’s view for our readers.
Starfish Bistro of Sarasota
Sarasota’s Newest Locale for Fine Dining, Jazz and Cocktails Prime Rib Served Daily
941-123-4567 1122 Beachfront Drive Sarasota Reservations only, please...
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Taste-ful Events What’s happening on the local food scene . . . Does your restaurant have a big event coming up? A Grand Opening? List it here in our “Taste-ful Events” section. Tell the community about the where, when and why of your event and be sure you are reaching those customers and potential customers who “LOVE” food!
Date
Event
Location
Time
June 3
Super Friday at Starfish Bistro
1122 Beachfront Drive, Siesta Beach 3-7pm
June 4
Sarasota Farmers Market
Sarasota, FL
June 6
Monday Meatball Madness
Tony’s Italian Kitchen
June 11
Downtown Bradenton Farmer’s Market
Old Main Street, Bradenton
June 11
Nokomis Farmers Market
Nokimis, FL
June 16
Get Down Downtown
Old Main Street, Bradenton
5-10pm
June 18
The House of Pizza - GRAND OPENING
555 Elm Street, Englewood
4-10pm
June 18
Sarasota Farmers Market
Sarasota, FL
8am-12pm
June 21
Super Tuesday - Chuck’s Steakhouse
123 Main Street, Venice
11am-2pm
June 25
Venice Farmers Market
Venice, FL
8am-12pm
8am-12pm 12-3pm 9am-1pm 8am-12pm
The House of Pizza Dine In or Carry Out
941-555-8888 Sarasota’s Finest Pizza
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Tony's Italian Kitchen
Pizza & Pasta Just Like Mama Used To Make!
T h e B e s t I t a l i a n F o o d i n S a r a s o t a ! • 9 41-2 3 4 - 5 6 7 8
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Post Office Box 161 • Ellenton, Florida 34222
Chuck’s Fine Steaks & Wines In Beautiful, Downtown Sarasota Featuring one of the largest selections of wines in Southwest Florida TownTaster Call today for reservations . . . 941-123-4567 For the love of food . . .
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