ORIGINALS CULINARY TOUR
The Originals Culinary Tour
Originals Culinary Tours
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.
What to Expect
- Five dishes + wine pairings
- Air-conditioned trolley transportation to all stops
- A $20 wine credit at the end of the tour
- Tips + gratuities covered
- Lots of flavor. Zero fuss.
Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key Tour
Thursday, August 13 | 5p – 8:30p
Stops Along the Route:
• Blue Marlin
• Harry’s Continental Kitchens
• Harry’s Grill
• Sandbar Seafood & Spirits
• The Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island
MENU
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
Siesta Key Tour
Thursday, September 10 | 5p – 8:30p
Stops Along the Route:
• JPAN
• Cafe Gabbiano
• Clayton’s Siesta Grille
• Miguel’s
• Kolucan
Know Before You Go FAQs
How much does the event cost, and how do I get tickets?
- Tickets (including tax) are $173.71 each.
- 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.
- PURCHASE SARASOTA TOUR TICKETS HERE!
- PURCHASE BRADENTON TOUR TICKETS HERE!
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Due to the nature of this event, we’re unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or make substitutions. Please plan accordingly.
Where does the tour start, and is there parking?
The trolley tour starting points and parking vary by location.
Photography policy
By attending The Originals Culinary Tour, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such recording and to the use of any resulting images, videos, or audio for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes by Sarasota-Manatee Originals and its partners, in perpetuity, without compensation.
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