Venice Olive Oil Company

Experience the Essence

Written by Edie Hanson
Photographed by Albertine Ellinwood

Want to discover an easy way to enhance your cooking and take it up a notch? Mike Lamberto and his friendly staff at Venice Olive Oil Company can teach you a multitude of ways that cooks, whether they are beginners or more advanced, can use olive oils and balsamic vinegars to flavor an entire feast. You will be invited to taste and experience an assemblage of naturally flavored balsamic vinegars and a variety of 100% extra virgin olive and gourmet oils. These mixed combinations are sure to inspire your next savory meal, and tasting a “cocktail” using the Tuscan herb olive oil blended with raspberry balsamic vinegar will only tempt you to try some more. Not only are these oils amazingly flavorful, but they also are a healthy alternative to butter and heavy sauces.

May/June Dining Guide

The new May/June 2012 Dining Guide is available now online as a downloadable PDF file, just click on the link below to view:

Dining Guide

SAMI'S ISLAND MARKET & CATERING

Venice’s Little Culinary Oasis

Written by Gabrielle Lennon and Photographed by Edie Hanson

Few things in life are as wonderful as a meal with family and friends, but consider how much better it can be when someone else prepares it for you. How does an effortless, yet affordable gourmet dinner in the privacy of your own home sound to you? At Sami’s Island Market & Catering, you can pick up mouthwatering foods at an equally satisfying price, then sit back, enjoy spending time with your loved ones, and savor the accolades.

             Rib City® Caters to Your Needs

              Real BBQ and Great Baby Back Ribs!

Summer is the perfect time for barbecues, picnics and family reunions. But, there is so much involved in planning these events, like finding a location, buying, preparing and transporting the food...the list seems to go on and on. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else do all the planning? Good news – all it takes is one phone call to Rib City!

Where Friends Meet to Eat!

Scrambles is a unique eatery serving fantastic tasting, home cooked food that is made from scratch using recipes passed down through four generations. Its cozy picture-lined walls and crisp, clean look contribute to the inviting friendly atmosphere. The combination of excellent food, a great staff and camaraderie make Scrambles Café an eatery not to be missed!

Bayfront Dining Offering the Flavors of Florida

The Spanish Pointe Restaurant & Pub is a serving of "Old Florida" nestled on Little Sarasota Bay. This tranquil hideaway in Osprey is a long-time secret of area locals and known for the amazing views of sunsets on the bay, a fishing area, boat marina, excellent menu prices and charming hospitality. Guests can enjoy the significant feel of stepping back in time where customers and restaurant personnel call their customers by name.