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Catering & Parties
Catering & Parties
family-owned business led by father/son Eddie and Todd Morton; the store has a reputation for offering an excep- tional customer experience. Their Osprey Avenue store is the center of their operation, with its full-scale deli and gourmet- to-go specialties, extensive selection of prime meats, seafood and a wonderful bakery with coffee bar. Morton’s has every- thing one might need for entertaining or hosting a fund rais- er, including an impressive array of fine wines and craft beers, exotic cheeses, and beautiful floral arrangements.
Local residents and visitors alike turn to Morton’s during the holidays for their bountiful gift baskets and the convenience of their complete dinner menus and fully pre- pared foods. Morton’s is also known for their award-win- ning catering department, which has handled events of all sizes with a full menu of party favorites as well as custom planning services.
A few years ago, Morton’s expanded its locations to include two storefronts on Siesta Key. Siesta Market is a smaller version of their original store, with an island twist, and offers a variety of staple groceries and fresh produce, meat and dairy. They stock a wide selection of beer and wine, as well as to-go prepared foods for easy picnics. Siesta Village Liquors is located next door to Siesta Market offering top shelf and name brand liquors, bar accessories and is the Village’s only full-service liquor store.
With family members continuing to join the team, the Morton family will always be an integral part of the Sarasota com-
munity. An important anniversary celebrated this year was the Firehouse Chili Cookoff hosted by Morton’s for the 20th year with pro- ceeds benefiting the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The family established and maintains their Morton Culinary Education Fund which awards scholarships to area students interested in pursuing a culinary career.
“We continue to create a hometown customer shopping experience which continues to be one of the most important things we offer. Ofcourse,welovewhenyoushopandsayhello.Whetherstop- ping by for freshly baked cookies and gourmet coffee, shopping for the week or ordering those larger catered events and holiday dinners, we makesureyourvisitisefficientandmemorable.”- EddieMorton
Nancy’s Bar-B-Q 14475 SR 70 East, Lakewood Ranch
941-999-2390 www.nancysbarbq.com
There’s no way to soften the news: The Nancy’s Bar-B-Q in downtown Sarasota has closed. Owner Nancy Krohngold says the clo- sure is due to a number of factors. The restaurant’s lease expired at the end of November, and the property has been targeted for inclusion in a new mixed-use development since it and several other nearby parcels
Morton’s Gourmet Market
Okay, when was the last time you went to a 250 person wedding or a dinner party for 75 or even a Taste Magazine Progressive Dinner? Not lately I’m sure, unless it was very safe and perhaps out- doors. Even then...
Well catering and parties can still be enjoyed, just in a differ- ent way these days. I always get asked about a good caterer and my reply is, “What is your favorite restaurant? “They don’t cater,” I often hear. Well guess what, your favorite restaurant was able to do some form of catering all along and now with a pandemic around us, they are doing even more small catering with food to go being very popular these days. So for the upcoming holidays or for small events all done safely, here are a selection of restaurants and caterers who can make a event wonderful for you. Please support them all!
Morton’s Gourmet Market 1924 S. Osprey Avenue, Sarasota
941-955-9856 www.mortonsmarket.com
Siesta Market 206 Canal Road, Sarasota
941-349-1474 www.siestamarket.com
For over 50 years, Morton’s Gourmet Market has been Sarasota’s go-to shop for all things related to fine foods and wine. A
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