Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals
December 15 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals
Sunday, December 15
Taste of The Bay is an outdoor food festival showcasing signature dishes from locally-owned and operated restaurants. Hosted in partnership with Sarasota-Manatee Originals and priced to entice, foodies can sample delicious and fabulous fare from the latest, greatest and most exciting restaurants in the area.
Come mix and mingle, sample tasty bites, and listen to live music at The Bay — the beautiful signature public park along Sarasota Bay.
Participating Sarasota-Manatee Originals Member Restaurants include: 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails, The 1818 Grill, Amore Restaurant, Bevardi’s Salute!, The Breakfast Company, Brick’s Smoked Meats, Cafe Gabbiano, The Crow’s Nest, Duval’s Fresh. Local. Seafood., Fins at Sharky’s, Jack Dusty, Kolucan, Marcel DW, Mean Deans Local Kitchen, mi Pueblo, Michael’s On East, Miguel’s, Offshore Tapas & Wine Bar, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill, and Tzeva.
Make sure to stop by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Photo Booth and show off your good “taste.”
Admission to Taste of The Bay is Free! | Food is purchased with tickets.
“Taste of the Bay” Food Tickets can be purchased at a ticket table the day of the event. Tickets are sold in $5 increments. You will receive 5 tickets for $5. Most food items range between 3 and 5 tickets. All food ticket sales are non-refundable and food tickets can not be used to purchase beverages.
Beverages can be purchased separately with a credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay (not with Food tickets).
Performance Line up:
Royale: 12-1pm
Matthew Frost Band: 1:30-3pm
About Sarasota-Manatee Originals
Sarasota-Manatee Originals consist of over 60 locally owned restaurants throughout Florida’s Suncoast, from the tip of Anna Maria Island to the southern beaches of Venice. Their owners and operators share a passion for dining excellence and commitment to the community while celebrating the rich Gulf-coastal lifestyle.
About Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation’s mission is to create and sustain a vibrant performing arts center, advance education, and enrich communities by inspiring minds through the power of the arts. The Foundation has partnered with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall since 1987 to support arts education throughout our region, serving more than 35,000 students and their families annually with enriching arts-based education opportunities and professional development for more than 400 teachers across five counties.
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation is leading the vision to build the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center as a public-private partnership with the city and in collaboration with the Bay Park Conservancy and Van Wezel Hall. For more information about Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, please visit: PerformingArtsFoundation.org.
About Royale
Royale merges soulful piano artistry and contagious drum grooves with warm and jazzy vocals with John Hetherington on piano, Henley Connor on drums, and Briana Lutzi on vocals. With years of experience performing together, Royale draws inspiration from old-school soul and contemporary R&B, bringing those influences to their performances. The trio’s eclectic range of influences and unique arrangements are guaranteed to leave audiences with a fresh new take on their favorite songs.
About Matthew Frost Band
Enjoy the soulful sounds of the Matthew Frost Band, where Alternative Blues, Soul, Rock, and Fusion collide to create a musical experience like no other. This dynamic quartet comprises of Matthew Frost on vocals and keyboards, Barry holding down the bass, Josh unleashing the guitar magic, and Michael keeping the rhythm alive on the drums.
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