Ok, it is very small. I'd say about 10 booths total. There were 2 food /bev trucks. Parking is free…read moreand i felt it was worth the trip to check it out. There was live music there that was nice. If you like kitschy retro stuff, you will enjoy this. They had damn good avocado toast for $4... boba horchata drink was $5 ( I'd say it was 32oz. Huge). Outside the booths were nicely priced. There is a bldg next door that sold cute retro old stuff ... pricy af. But the fair had a unite a friendly cheerful group of vendors. Someone selling cute art stationary, Honey booth , The Darling Market sold some attractive clothing (new/modern) . A gentleman there sold lovely wooden kitchen spoons. The retro booths had the best nicest retro clothes . Such colors and styles. Very cool. Also sold retro basket handbags, retro sugar/flower containers, precious little vases that made me giddy. (Pardon me!) generally speaking there wasn't much for guys here except some grub & bevs & music. 35 minutes well spent.

Interesting area. Love the sculptural beauty, as well as breathtaking nature surrounding you.read more

This is where you bring family. That includes your besties…read more Even when we have reservations I don't mind waiting. The food & service, are that good. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're surrounded by family. The bathroom is clean! Thank you to everyone at Cafe Gabbiano, Especially the Chef's, and the entire kitchen staff.

Wow wow wow. I haven't had Italian food like this in a long time. Café Gabbiano absolutely…read moredelivered. We didn't take any pictures (which should tell you how fast we dove in), but here's the breakdown: 3 lobster ravioli (including me) 1 truffle ravioli 1 clams and linguine 1 chicken parm And I'm not exaggerating when I say we didn't speak to each other until our plates were cleared. Total silence. Just pure focus. I'm not usually a truffle fan, but when I tried my wife's truffle ravioli, I immediately understood the hype. It wasn't incredible rich (helped me not feel like I needed to be wheeled out afterwards), balanced, and packed with flavor without being overpowering. I genuinely wanted to trade plates. My lobster ravioli was perfect. Not overly heavy, not drowning in sauce just loaded with flavor and cooked exactly right. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone going. The clams and linguine and the chicken parm both got rave reviews from the table too. No weak links anywhere. Our server was kind, attentive, and quick without rushing us. She made the experience even better and handled a busy night like a pro. Pro tip: Make a reservation. We booked on OpenTable and were seated right away on what looked like a packed night. Also, if you park next door like we did pay the meter. Trust me. We learned that lesson the hard way on this trip. If you're in Siesta Key and craving authentic, high-quality Italian, Café Gabbiano is a must. We'll definitely be back.

excellent food , service . Parking is a bit sketchy but a very enjoyable experience…read more My mussels and clams appetizer was cooked perfectly and the wine/ garlic/ fresh tomatoes were a great addition to the dish.

This was our 3rd visit, Sardinia, everything so delicious, along with great service, making this…read moreanother Italian restaurant to add to our list of favorites. Still thinking about the wild mushroom appetzier in a crispy frico type parmesan basket. Had this for the first time and absolutely loved it. All four of us were very happy with our entrees, the features of the night: homemade gnocchi and the seafood pasta special, as well as the lasagna, and the homemade taglioni with sausage, spinach and olive oil. As a former restaurant owner, I can truly appreciate the labor of love that chef Dino puts forth each day, delivering freshly prepared, delicious food. Marcello's and Sardinia, our go to restaurants for a wonderful dining experience and delicious food that brings back memories!

My boyfriend and I went on a personal tour with one of your sweetest tour guides, Susan, and she…read morewas amazing. She took us to three super cute locations: Patrick's 1481, Bevardi's Salute, and Brick's, and we finished with a gelato spot! All the staff at each location were really sweet, except for the hostess at the first place. But overall, the experience was still so good. We had drinks at all three spots, but my favorite was definitely the watermelon lemonade at Brick's. It even comes with a watermelon garnish At first they were out, but our sweet server Gerald made it happen for me, and I really appreciated that. After that, Susan went out of her way to show us a speakeasy around the corner from the gelato place. It wasn't even included in the tour, she just did it to be nice because she could tell my boyfriend used to be a really great bartender, which made it feel extra special. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would 100% come again!

We had a wonderful time! It was fun tasting different foods and learning about the history of the…read morearea.

It was a busy Friday night and luckily we were able to get a table without a reservation. Cute spot…read morein the village. We ordered cocktails which were all yummy. Then ordered our dinner. The food was good, a variety of Italian dishes from caprese salad, pastas, and pizza! We tried a little bit of everything. Only tiny feed back...Service started off great but then a group of fancy cars rolled in and we instantly were put on the back burner and they became the priority, so our entrees took a while to come out and we didn't get the same service we started off with. Overall nice visit though and I would still tell others to check Flavio's out!

Had to wait a couple minutes before anyone acknowledged I walked in (before 5pm on a Tuesday so it…read morewasn't busy at all), but after that, received excellent service! Bread with olive oil and herb dipper was good. I had a martini (I believe it was called Ruby Tuesday?) which was delicious then a glass of wine with my entree. I ordered the Zuppa de Pesce which was amazing!! If you are a fan of cioppino or bouillabaisse, you will enjoy this dish. A group of 27 came in with a reservation (and a lot of kids) and they also seemed to receive excellent service. The restaurant is much larger than it appears. Nice decorations, seemed very clean. I may return while I'm in town because there were so many things on the menu that sounded delicious! Would definitely recommend coming in here.

BLUF: Good ice cream in St. Armands circle and even better when it's not crowded…read more Yes, I like Kilwins ice cream and I love it when I don't have to find a parking spot or wait in line. This Kilwins is located in St. Armand's Circle. Given that, parking can be tricky and lines can be long. Conveniently, this Kilwins was in walking distance to my hotel on a recent stay in Lido Key so I was sure to stop by for a scoop. Also, I am glad to see Kilwins was able to renovate and recover after back-to-back Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton hit the area. I wouldn't drive to St. Armands Circle and fight parking just for Kilwins but if in the area and craving a sweet treat, Kilwins has visitors covered with ice cream, fudge and candy.

More than ice cream!…read more Yes, we bought ice cream here. Seating on benches in front of the store while seeking to complete a cone before meltdown has been a family tradition for years. So, this time, I though readers would like to learn of our experience with two non-traditional items for us: chocolates and peanut brittle. Bottom line is - both were excellent! We wanted to bring home treats for those who could not join us for ice cream. Chocolates and peanut brittle were practical and appreciated choices. The appended photos convey more information than these words would - so please see them. Notes: 1 ) There is no indoor seating. So, plan to sit outside on benches or stroll the circle with ice cream. 2) Afternoon street parking was surprisingly available. Perhaps a weekday afternoon in summer is not prime time. 3) Free samples - The staff will gladly offer a free sample of ice cream. Don't be shy about asking for advice. 4) Price - As a grandparent, I am surprised at how pricey everything is nowadays. However, my millennial kids say that Kilwin's offered a decent value. Kilwin's remains a much-anticipated highlight of family visits to the Circle.

All things pineapple make me happy. I quick spotted this one time driving around Sarasota & and I…read morevowed to come back. Too bad I couldn't find it, and I couldn't find it listed on the internet anywhere. Finally found it again and it is as beautiful as I thought it would be. You will find the across from pineapple park which is now known as Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park. I made a listing for it too. This is located on the corner of Pineapple & Lemon. Check this beauty out!

It is funny how you can embrace a small, what many might call it an insignificant thing, and look…read moreforward to seeing it when visiting a city or town. It is these little pieces of local art that help define the personality of a city. The pineapple mural is directly across from the Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park and definitely something that will make you smile.