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Italian-Portuguese fusion at Amore and it has been highly embraced by diners. It is a 50/50 split with both nationalities here, just enjoy it all. Try the Seafood Cataplana, which is a “Portuguese Classic.” The dish contains
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a lobster tail, shrimp, clams, calamari and mussels and steamed in flavor- ful broth. The food is cooked and served in the unique copper pan and opened at the table; a very nice presentation and has been a very popular new dish here. Another Cataplana selection can be with pork loins and clams. Other Portuguese dishes served are the Bacalhau (salted sea cod) Lagareiro, Octopus, and Porkchop with Alheira sauce. Italian menu choic- es are varied and include: Eggplant Parmigiana, Rack of Lamb, Branzino, Linguini Pescatore and Pappardelle Bolognese amongst others. The deli- cious desserts go from popular Portuguese Pasteis de Nata to Italian tradi- tional Tiramisu.
A wonderful special dinner for two with three courses and a select bottle of wine is now available for only $75.95 (plus taxes & gratuity). What a deal! They are open for dinner and live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday from 6 to 9 PM (Tuesday through Sunday in mid- December) and are available for private events as well. Look for some wine pairing dinners here. Tito and Liana are looking forward to welcoming returning, as well as new customers to the new Amore Restaurant. Check their website www.amorelbk.com or call (941)383-1111 for any updates.
Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar is cozy boutique style restaurant at 8799 Cortez Road West in Bradenton (9410-201-4167). It is locat- ed just a couple of miles from historic Cortez Village and Anna Maria Island. It has the privilege of being named “Best New Restaurant of 2021” Reader’s Choice of The Bradenton Herald. With an attractive and warm atmosphere, it features a mouth-watering menu with Italian, French, and Mediterranean influences. Chef/Owner Joe Rimer and his wife Lianne serve a copious amount of delectable dishes like their Gulf Coast Adriatic which features their Chef’s fresh catch (locally sourced) sautéed with kalamata olives and topped with sun-dried tomato pesto
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or it can also be sautéed with lemon butter, capers, and Pinot Grigio.
Pesto has a cool outdoor dining area, a cozy bar, a wine room, and a well-spaced main din- ing room. It is an excellent venue to host special din- ners, wedding rehearsals, corporate events, family reunions or just to hang out with a special friend. Catering and home meal deliveries are also avail- able. Live entertainment from various artists are fea- tured on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a range of local talent.
Pesto also hosts a Wine Down Wednesday for all guests with an all night happy hour and specials on a selection of their wine by the bottle. They have a pressurized system for their house wines so the wine is always fresh and they also feature craft beers from the local brewing com- panies including Flying Boat, out of St. Pete. Call now to book your next reservation or place a takeout order at 941-201-4167. They are open for dinner 4:30 to 9PM Tuesday through Saturday.
Situated on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar offers wood-fired pizza, pasta, vegetables and desserts. The eatery specializes in a wide variety of plant-based and vegetable-for-