Slim Chickens, Tzeva, Capriottis, Dry Dock Grill: Restaurant News – Bradenton, FL Patch

Slim Chickens, Tzeva, Capriottis, Dry Dock Grill: Restaurant News - Bradenton, FL Patch

SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL — Here’s the latest restaurant and bar news in Sarasota and Manatee counties:

Slim Chickens Opens in Bradenton

The latest Slim Chickens location in Florida has opened in Bradenton at 14675 State Road 70 E., according to a news release from the franchise.

The brand serves various chicken dishes — many featuring buttermilk-marinated, hand-breaded chicken tenders – Southern-inspired sides, housemade sauces and a rotating selection of desserts served in Mason jars.

“We believe in serving fresh, high-quality food to guests who want fast service in a clean and friendly environment. The Slim Chickens brand exemplifies all those touchpoints,” said Tommy El Mahdi, director of operations for Florida’s Best Chicken, LLC.

The new location is bringing more than 75 new jobs to the area.

“Our freshly made southern dishes and homemade recipes create loyal guests who feel good about the food they’re eating and we’re proud to be able to grow our loyal fan base into the Bradenton market,” Sam Rothschild, Slim Chickens’ chief operating officer, said.

Slim Chickens has more than 200 locations in 32 U.S. states and the United Kingdom. There are currently nine locations in Florida.

New Restaurant Coming to Art Ovation Hotel

Sarasota’s Art Ovation Hotel, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, will welcome a new restaurant soon.

Tzeva, serving modern Mediterranean cuisine with Israeli influences, will open its doors Feb. 8, the eatery shared on its Facebook page.

The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Executive chef Ken Shiro Lumpkin, who created Tzeva’s menu, was born in Oakland, California, and traveled the world for his career before coming to Sarasota, the restaurant shared on social media.

“Raised in a traditional Japanese household, steeped in generations of old family recipes and techniques, Lumpkin’s upbringing has influenced each masterpiece you will experience across our menu,” the restaurant wrote.

Nevada Sandwich Chain to Open Bradenton Eatery

As part of its national expansion, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, will open a new restaurant in Bradenton’s Shoppes of Paradise Bay, 7480 Cortez Road W., the Bradenton Herald reported.

Capriotti’s, which was founded in 1976, closed out 2022 with 235 new eateries — 99 Capriotti’s and 136 Wing Zones — the company said in a news release.

There are currently four Capriotti’s locations in Florida, including Jacksonville, Miami, Odessa and Lutz, according to its website.

Longboat Key Restaurant Makes OpenTable’s List of ‘Most Romantic Restaurants’ in U.S.

A Longboat Key restaurant made OpenTable’s list of the “100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America” for 2023.

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, 412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has 6,934 reviews and a 4.8 star rating out of 5 according to the restaurant’s listing on the online reservation company’s website.

The waterfront, seafood restaurant offers outdoor seating on its dockside patio and a panoramic view of the bay.

The list was created by analyzing more than 13 million restaurant reviews across the United States. OpenTable said.

Source: news.google.com

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