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Delicious barbecue for any occasion or just to dine-in at the restaurant, with a full bar and live entertainment, can be yours to enjoy at Nancy’s Bar-B-Q
vegetarian and gluten friendly choices.
Find Nancy’s 5,500-sq ft restaurant in Lakewood Ranch at LorraineCorners: 14475SR70EastatLorraineRd 34202(4mieast of I-75 exit 217) It offers a friendly and casual vibe and a kids menu. Open at 11AM every day, it features a full bar with Happy Hour 11AM- 7PM Mon-Fri and a free hot buffet for bar patrons Fridays 4PM-6PM. Call the store at 941-999-2390 for other information and to check for summer hours.
From the moment Kojo opened its doors in downtown Sarasota in early 2021, it became a destination for those seeking cre- ative flavors and welcoming hospitality. From the vibrant modern Asian menu, to the inventive cocktail program and sake collection, it has raised the bar for the Sarasota restaurant landscape.
Kojo is not just a destination, but a memorable journey. The restaurant is inspired by the vast and varied cuisines and cultures of Asia, and is based on two decades of travel by owners Mark and Natalia Levey. Attention to detail can be found in every corner of the space, from the warm wood tones and soft lighting to the Instagram- worthy moss walls. This, combined with a warm and vibrant ambiance creates a layered, sensory journey. Enjoy the action of the open kitchen from a cozy booth, relax under the stars on Palm Avenue, or enjoy the intimate fire-lit lounge.
Meanwhile the beverage program from award-winning bever- age director David Roth is a reason to visit on its own. While incredibly complementary to the food, the cocktails blend flavors that are at once unconventional yet rooted in the classic cocktail recipes we know and love. The Black + Gold, a variation of a “whiskey sour” with hazelnut and sesame, is both savory and refreshing and a perfect complement to many of Kojo’s dishes.
On the menu, Kojo effortlessly blends familiarity with innova-
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Lakewood Ranch at Lorraine Corners 14475 SR 70 E at Lorraine Rd 34202 941-999-2390 • NancysBarBQ.com
The Suncoast’s preferred BBQ CATERER ... since 2004!
call Nancy direct at 955-3400
to inquire or order for catering
Whatever your needs:
drop off • pick up • buffet service • box meals sponsorship fulfillment for front line workers ... whether a small group or hundreds
CHILLED SALMON BOX MEALS SMOKED BRISKET
nancy’s
BAR-B-QTM
OPEN AT 11AM 7 DAYS
LUNCH • DINNER • TAKE OUT • CURBSIDE PICK UP FULL BAR • HAPPY HOUR 11AM-7PM Monday-Friday LIVE MUSIC FRI-SAT 6PM-9PM
WE’VE
MOVED
TO LAKEWOOD RANCH!