Originals Culinary Tours | Anna Maria & Longboat Key
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 our air-conditioned 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.
Stops along the route:
- Blue Marlin
- Harry’s Continental Kitchens
- Harry’s Grill
- Sandbar Seafood & Spirits
- The Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island
Menu / Wine Pairings
FIRST COURSE
BLUE MARLIN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
• Fried Green Tomato/ topped with a crab cake & house remoulade
• Unsanctioned Pinot Gris, Oregon
SECOND COURSE
THE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
• Shrimp & Grits/ Gulf-caught shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted red peppers, fried grit cake, parmesan cream
• Diatom, Chardonnay, Stainless, Santa Barbara ‘24
THIRD COURSE
HARRY’S GRILL ANNA MARIA
• Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli/ with an alfredo shrimp garnish
• Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma ‘24
FOURTH COURSE
SANDBAR SEAFOOD & SPIRITS
• Surf & Turf/ petite slice of choice ribeye with a single leg of Alaskan Bairdi crab
• La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ‘23
FIFTH COURSE
HARRY’S CONTINENTAL KITCHENS
• Pork Chop Martini-Style/ pan-fried boneless chop, sweet cherry peppers, onions, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon white wine sauce, mashed potatoes
• Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ‘23
• Benvolio Prosecco Italy Certified Sustainable
What to Expect
- Five tasting dishes + wine pairings
- Air-conditioned 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.
