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The Bonefish Grill on Cortez Road has terrific specials every day including their famous Bang Bang Shrimp
from Newsweek. Congrats and well deserved. They have teamed with Darwin Brewery and sell Bonefish Brew beer on tap with all proceeds going to Mote Marine Laboratory for reef revival efforts.
You will find great staff and service at this Bonefish Grill with efficient Managers Dave Potter and Jane Quick overseeing things nicely. Make plans for a great lunch or dinner tonight at one of the best, Bonefish Grill.
At Ortygia Restaurant in their artsy 1920's vintage bungalow, they offer a unique, culinary experi-
Ortygia in the quaint Village of the Arts in Bradenton serves unique Sicilian cuisine prepared by
Chef Gaetano Cannata
ence. Owner Gaetano Cannata offers French/Sicilian cuisine in a small eclectic, intimate, indoor or the large outdoor garden setting. The attraction of Ortygia is its eclectic charm, unique natural courtyard backdrop and an abiding sense of La Bella Vita! Add the ambiance of candles, tiki torches, lights, music and laughter, Ortygia glows with its own brand of beauty that lures people back over and over again.
Their distinctive and authentic fare is just another reason so many choose Ortygia to host their special events. Trip Advisor reviewers have voted Ortygia as one of the top 5 restaurants in Bradenton. Ortygia has also been rated one of the top 10 most romantic places to dine-in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. At Ortygia they specialize in small events in a comfortable, intimate setting for parties of up to 50 people. Plan your next event with them and discover what all the buzz is about.
Get ready to ‘Pop Your Cork’ at Ortygia with Pasta Nights, an updated wine list, Wine Dinners, live entertainment, cooking classes and a new revolving menu. Please call for the schedule or visit their Facebook and website pages. Ask about their Annual Sicily Culinary Tour with Chef Gaetano and April Childers. Taste Dining & Travel also has Ortygia as one of our stops on our Walking Food & History Tour
• Guests will
receive food from
each restaurant,
and price includes all food and non-alcoholic beverage (except at Motorworks where a beer is provided).
• Menu items vary, so come hungry! We apologize, but we cannot accommodate vegan or gluten free dietary restrictions at this time.
• Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing and dress for rain or shine!
This is a 1.5 mile max. historical walking tour.
Tours start promptly (12:00pm) with Tour #1 meeting at Motorworks Brewing at 1014 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 and Tour #2 (12:00pm) at the Bishop Museum at 201 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205.
Reservations are a must and are paid prior by calling Taste Dining & Travel at 941-366-7950. Visit our website at www.tasteweb.net
DINING & TRAVEL’S
Walking Historical and Food Tour of Bradenton
Join us for a 3-hour walking tour of historic downtown Bradenton neighborhoods, combined with visits to restaurants that are some of Bradenton’s most unique and popular.
Tour #1 on Thursday: Explore the Village of the Arts, a charming mix of art galleries and shops in houses built from 1920 to 1930 that are now brimming with creativity. At "meet & greets" you'll enjoy cuisine samplings at Bird Rock Taco Shack, Ortygia and Cottonmouth. Meet at Motorworks Brewing in the beer garden (includes craft beers tasting at the finish). Cost is $45.
Tour #2 on Wednesday: Discover Old Main Street in a rivertown with a dynamic history, a 1926 shopping arcade, Carnegie Library and classic buildings that endured over a century of growth. Sample the chef's specialties at Sage Biscuit Café and Oak & Stone. Meet at the Bishop Museum for a full tour here ($24 value). Cost is $50.
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