BOCA Sarasota Kitchen, Bar, Market

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Boca Kitchen, Bar, and Market

Boca Kitchen, Bar, and Market has two locations; Sarasota and Winter Park serve up the classics in an upscale environment, with full menus starting with brunch through desserts. Chefs passion behind the food he creates here is noticeable with every bite. Something mentioned on their website that can truly be felt when visiting Boca is that people matter. Boca features a central bar and large communal tables for the public to gather amongst one another. The way this encouraged conversation among strangers gave a strong sense of community.
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What’s Cooking at Boca?

Located downtown on Main Street in Sarasota, the Boca farm-to-table experience is a foodie’s dream and only features local farmers on their menu. The brunch menu may overwhelm you at first, but whatever you do, get some donut holes. If you show up hungry enough, I encourage you to order a starter and at least one main course. Going classic is always a great route, and it’ll be better at a place like Boca than your average greasy spoon. If that is your go-to move, then The Old Man Egg Platter will be in your comfort zone. You can jump around the menu here if you are more experimental in your brunch adventures. The Cuban with parmesan truffle fries sounds like a winner, and I will try the Belgian Pearl Sugar waffles on one of my visits.

I highly recommend trying one of their flatbreads for lunch, especially if you’re in a group looking to try multiple items. Again, the lunch menu boasts several classics and Boca specialties you will only find here. Salads, Burgers, Seafood, and my favorite option, The Staff Lunch, where the chef chooses whatever is available locally to make you something from his archive of greatness.

Dinner and Drinks

As stated a few times before, the menu does not disappoint, no matter your reasoning for stopping in. The wine list looked fitting but manageable. The drinks looked carefully manicured and flavorful. Although we could not try any drinks, they all looked fresh and meticulously made. The handcrafted beverages caught my attention, and with the fresh ingredients and perfect portions, the Ginger Pomberry hit the spot. Like the rest of the menu Boca takes a seasonal approach to its offerings. The variety of ingredients depends on the time of year you visit. However, that is what makes eating at a place like Boca superior. Choosing fresh local ingredients to match the season truly makes this a dining experience above the rest.

Boca, Kitchen, Bar, and Market can also make you the hero at your next party by helping you cater! We hope to visit again soon to add more recommendations.