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Dec 07
2011
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The Sarasota-Manatee Originals (SMO) in partnership with the Sarasota Farmers Market (SFM), is proud to present our host restaurant, Ophelia's On The Bay, for a culinary demonstration on Saturday, December 17 at the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market. Demonstrations will be held at 10:30 and 11:30am and is free to the public. The culinary series cooking tent, and seating for up to 50, will be erected on the east side of State Street. Samples of the prepared food will be provided after each demonstration to the first 100 people.
Ophelia's food has evolved over the years into a blend of cuisines and influences mixing new world with old, American with Asian, Italian with Floridian. Their chef is constantly researching and creating new dishes for the menu. They print their menu nightly using the freshest local fish and produce available. Voted number one restaurant in the U.S. for dock and dining by Power and Motoryacht Magazine.
Ophelia's is also known for its evolving American cuisine style that is creatively combined with other world cuisines. Combining local fresh seafood and fine meats with Florida grown produce, Ophelia's offers a menu with a distinctly New World flare that changes nightly.
AWARDS:
- Sarasota Herald Tribune Reader’s Choice Award as Best Waterfront Restaurant, Most Romantic Restaurant, Best Continental Restaurant, Best Creative Menu Award
- Epicurean Rendezvous Top 100 Restaurants in Florida
- Zagat Guide rated “Extraordinary” 10 years in a row
- Sarasota Magazine “Best of the Best” Multiple Year Winner as Best Waterfront Restaurant, Best Outdoor, Best Romantic and Most Creative Menu
- Featured in Gourmet Magazine as an “Exceptional Restaurant of Florida”
- Featured in Food and Wine Magazine as one of the “Best Sixteen Restaurants in Florida”
- Award recognition from American Express for “Outstanding Customer Service and Dedication to Excellence”
- Chosen by “Candlelight Dining in America” as one of the Most Romantic Restaurants in America
- Chosen by “Beaches Travel Guide” as one of the Outstanding Restaurants in Florida
- Chosen #1 in the nation for dock and dine by Power and Motoryacht Magazine
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