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Here are some of the newest restaurants in Sarasota, many of them open less than a year. Please call for days and hours of operation.
DOWNTOWN SARASOTA
Esca Restaurant, Italian grill and bar; lunch, $7 to $15; dinner, $7 to $30. 1888 Main St. (941) 365-3722.
The Grape, wine tasting bar; small plates and sandwiches, $8 to $17. 1413 Main St. (941) 364-9463.
Metro Coffee & Wine, coffee bar; salads and sandwiches, $6 to $9. 711 S Osprey Ave. (941) 365-1800.
Pino's, classical Italian; lunch, $8 to $14; dinner entrees, $12.95 to $32. 100 Central Ave. (941) 955-3739.
SOUTHSIDE VILLAGE
The Table, "Atlantic rim" cuisine and bar; lunch, $7.95 to $12.95; dinner, $7.95 to $29.95. 1934 Hillview St. (941) 365-4558.
Red Peruvian Restaurant, traditional Peruvian; lunch and dinner, $10 to $24. 1960 Hillview St. (941) 954-6956.
ROSEMARY DISTRICT
Derek's Culinary Casual, creative American; lunch, $8 to $12; dinner, small plates and principal dishes, $8 to $27. 514 Central Ave. (941) 366-6565.
Rustic Grill, contemporary grill; dinner only, little plates and big plates, $7 to $30. 400 Lemon Ave. (941) 906-1111.
IF YOU GO
Fruitville Road is the main access into downtown Sarasota. It is Exit 210 from Interstate 75.
The Rosemary District is north of Fruitville Road and downtown.
The Southside Village area is west of U.S. 41, south of downtown.