Carlos Eats

1 week ago | carloseats.com | Carlos Hernandez

Full disclosure: I was invited to dine around Sarasota by Visit Sarasota County for Savor Sarasota. Opinions and commentary are fully my own. SARASOTA, FL – I headed down south to Sarasota County this past week to experience the 20th annual Savor Sarasota, a restaurant month that features dozens of restaurants throughout the area with a focus on showcasing local restaurants and quality food that is a staple of the area.

2 weeks ago | carloseats.com | Carlos Hernandez

YBOR CITY, FL – LARA Tampa is truly something unique growing in Ybor City. Chef Suzanne “Suz” Lara is building community through art, food, music, and libations. Tampa Bay Times Food Critic Helen Freund recently named LARA “the most exciting restaurant to open this year” and I couldn’t agree more. Ybor has always been a place for artists and culture, back to when it was a cigar city.

2 weeks ago | carloseats.com | Carlos Hernandez

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – W San Francisco, located in San Francisco’s SoMa District, has announced the appointment of Eduardo Zerpa as executive chef. Zerpa has a history in San Francisco’s restaurant scene and is expected to elevate the culinary experiences at W San Francisco, including at TRACE restaurant and Living Room Bar, with seasonal menus that aim to celebrate the cultural heritage of the Bay Area.

2 weeks ago | carloseats.com | Carlos Hernandez

TAMPA, FL – Tampa Bay Sun FC will compete for the inaugural USL Super League championship title in Tampa at Riveront Stadium after defeating Dallas Trinity FC 2-1 in a historic match at Riverfront Stadium in Downtown Tampa this past weekend. The Sun held firm, and after Tash Flint was put on the turf by a Dallas foul in front of the goal, Flint faced off against goalkeeper Madison White for a penalty kick. Flint fired the shot to the left, out of White’s reach and into the net, tying the game 1-1.

1 month ago | carloseats.com | Carlos Hernandez

TAMPA, FL – National Steakhouse Month happens every year in June and what better place to celebrate in Tampa than the iconic Bern’s Steak House, an award-winning local business located at 1208 S Howard Ave. founded in 1956 and now operated by David Laxer that also features a legendary wine list and dessert room. Steakhouse culture in the United States started in the mid-19th century and has evolved quite a bit since then, while still remaining a classy way to celebrate any special occasion.