Originals Culinary Tours | Nokomis/Venice
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.
Stops along the route:
- Cassariano
- Cafe Venice
- Fin’s at Sharky’s
- Pop’s Sunset Grill
- Paradise Grill
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.
Menu:
FIRST COURSE / CASSARIANO
- Pappardelle in Salsa di Funghi e Salsicce
homemade pappardelle pasta in a creamy mushroom sauce with homemade sausage, garnished with shredded ricotta salata cheese - Wine Pairing: Torii Mor Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2023
SECOND COURSE / CAFÉ VENICE
- Beef Tenderloin Crostini
topped with spinach, beef tenderloin, caramelized onions, blue cheese crumbles, and a balsamic glaze - Wine Pairing: Torii Mor Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, 2021
THIRD COURSE / FIN’S AT SHARKY’S
- Tuna Poke Hand Roll
tuna poke, avocado, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, scallion, sesame, sushi rice, wakame - Wine Pairing: Torii Mor Chardonnay, 2021
FOURTH COURSE / POP’S SUNSET GRILL
- Mediterranean Chicken
chicken breast lightly dusted with flour topped with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, parsley and lemon butter with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and Chef’s vegetable - Wine Pairing: Torii Mor Olsen Ranch Pinot Noir, 2021
FIFTH COURSE / PARADISE GRILL
- Mango Ginger Champagne Granita
a refreshing and elegant frozen dessert crafted with ripe mango, vibrant ginger, premium champagne, fresh lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup - Wine Pairing: Torii Mor Pinot Blanc, 2022
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.
