DOWNTOWN SARASOTA (SNN TV) – A new restaurant specializing in ramen and yakitori opens in Downtown Sarasota.
Namo Izakaya opened in the former home of South Philly Cheesesteaks and Famous Philly Cheesesteaks. The new restaurant has ramen options and yakitori, which is a Japanese style of skewered chicken.
The Herald-Tribune’s dining editor says he tried classic tonkotsu, which has sun noodles in a braised pork belly broth, with egg, scallions, corn, and bamboo shoots.
Appetizers include spicy edamame, pork dumplings, and cucumber salad.
Namo Izakaya is at 1439 Main Street. You can call them at 941-362-3332 or visit namoizakaya.com for more information.
NEW CIGAR STORE OPENS IN SARASOTA
If you live in Sarasota County but had to travel to Downtown Bradenton for cigars, you now have an option in Downtown Sarasota.
Orlando-based Corona Cigar Company opened on 22 North Lemon Avenue across from Bevardi’s Salute. It’s a cigar supermarket with an informative staff, according to the Herald-Tribune.
When you buy your cigar, you have the option of smoking it right on the first floor of the shop, anywhere they have seating including the bar. At the bar is a collection of Scotch whisky and other spirits, plus macro and craft brew favorites.
For more information, call 941-240-9711 or visit their website at coronacigar.com.
