Originals Culinary Tours | Sarasota
The Originals Culinary Tour (formerly known as The Blend Trolley Tour) is Sarasota-Manatee Originals’ signature food and wine trolley tour—a curated trolley crawl for true food lovers, spotlighting the coolest kitchens and perfectly paired wines across the Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurants.
Hop aboard the trolley for a progressive tasting experience through Sarasota, featuring five locally loved restaurants and curated wine pairings at every stop. You’ll enjoy small plates, sip perfectly paired pours, and hear directly from the chefs and wine experts behind each pairing.
Menu
Course 1: Michael’s Wine Cellar
Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass Satay
Miso Glaze • Mango Salad • Plum & Five-Spice Gastrique
Course 2: Mimi’s Café
MIMI Slider & Mushroom Croquette
Course 3: Rose & Ivy
Crispy Tuna Appetizer
Miso Halibut with asparagus, rainbow carrots, braised shiitake mushrooms, and miso vin blanc
Rose & Opera Sushi Roll
Course 4: Brick’s Smoked Meats
Smoked Pulled Pork, Bacon Burnt Ends, Pimento Mac & Cheese, and Corn Muffin
Course 5: Hanami
Dragon Ball
Alaskan King Crab and mango, rolled in avocado, masago, and yuzu sauce
What to Expect
- Five tasting dishes + wine pairings
- Trolley transportation between all stops
- A $20 wine credit to use towards featured wines at the end of the tour
- Tips + gratuities covered
- Lots of flavor. Zero fuss.
Due to the nature of this event, we’re unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or make substitutions. Please plan accordingly.
Ticket Policy: Tickets are non-refundable and only available through our official platform (SquadUp). All sales are final. Don’t risk buying from a third party—we can’t verify outside ticket sources.
