Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Inside a 19th-century Victorian house on the banks of the Manatee River, two brothers from Rome are cooking the kind of Italian food that makes you want to cancel your other plans. Not every great restaurant announces itself loudly. Some of the best ones are tucked away — in unexpected towns, on quiet streets, in buildings that have their own stories to tell long before the food arrives. Ragù Cucina Italiana, on 8th Avenue West in Palmetto,...
The Original Wolfie's & Rascal House brings 70 years of deli tradition — pastrami on rye, chicken soup, Broadway ambiance and all — to the heart of the Rosemary District. There are certain dining experiences that go beyond food. Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House in Miami Beach was one of them. For decades, it was a cultural institution — a place where the Bee Gees stopped in, where the Golden Girls were spotted, where Meyer Lansky was a...
A hometown original since 2011, the Toasted Mango has landed in a sunny new spot in the Rosemary District — and it's better than ever. Some restaurants earn their status quietly, over years of good food and consistent hospitality, until one day you realize they've become part of the fabric of a place. That's Toasted Mango Cafe. Since Kim Duffy and Sandi Wagner — best friends turned business partners — opened their doors on North Tamiami...
The downtown hotel restaurant that's become a neighborhood favorite — for good reason. There's a moment, somewhere between your first cocktail and your second order of sharables, when Wink Wink Food & Drink stops feeling like a hotel restaurant and starts feeling like exactly where you want to be. That's the trick — and the charm — of this downtown Sarasota gem tucked inside The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Boulevard...
Tucked away in a modest strip center on Siesta Drive in Sarasota, Florida, lies a culinary treasure that transports diners straight to the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot. Vino Vino is not just another Italian restaurant—it’s an authentic celebration of Pugliese cuisine, brought to life by passionate owners who’ve made it their mission to share the flavors of their homeland with the Gulf Coast. The Story Behind the SauceVino Vino...
Situated in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, The Granary has been serving breakfast and lunch daily since August 2015 , quickly becoming a cherished neighborhood staple for locals and visitors alike. What started as a Scottish couple’s American dream has blossomed into one of the area’s most popular daytime dining destinations. A Story Rooted in Family and CommunityThe Granary is owned by Karen and Malcolm Ronney, who came to Lakewood...
There’s a corner of Sarasota where the pace slows down, the pies are legendary, and something about the whole place just feels — well — good. Tucked along Bahia Vista Street, not far from the bustle of I-75, sits Der Dutchman — a restaurant, bakery, and gift shop that has become one of Sarasota’s most beloved and distinctive dining destinations. For visitors who associate Florida with beaches and nightlife, the experience can feel...
Nestled along the sun-drenched shores of Sarasota Bay, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens stands as a testament to the transformative power of visionary philanthropy and botanical passion. What began with the generous bequest of Marie Selby in 1975 has blossomed into one of the world’s most unique botanical institutions—the only garden dedicated specifically to the display and study of epiphytic plants, those remarkable species that grow on...
――― ★ ――― We are back in Florida, on what is often referred to as the 'Culture Coast', the Bradenton/Sarasota area spanning the Gulf Coast. The area has acquired this name for all of the visual and performing arts offerings and distinctive cultural experiences it offers. Here you may enjoy world class museums, art galleries and performing arts venues as well as art fairs around town, not to mention the usual beaches,...
The United Polaris Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport represents the pinnacle of premium airport lounge experiences for international business and first class travelers. Located in Terminal C, this flagship lounge offers a sanctuary of comfort and luxury before long-haul flights. Here's everything you need to know about accessing and enjoying the Newark Polaris Lounge. What is the Polaris Lounge at Newark Airport? The United Polaris...
