Caragiulos Italian-American Restaurant

If you want NY Style Pizza in a real NY Style Pizzeria environment this is your place! The first time I walked in I felt like I was back in New York grabbing a slice. Truly an Italian American Restaurant with all the great classics on the menu! To start off, how about some of the best focaccia bread you may ever taste, freshly baked and served hot with their choice aged balsamic and olive oil for dipping.

Then, there's only a few good places to get really good calamari and this is one of them! These are not some of those frozen rings that other establishments serve, these are freshly caught, prepared in a light breading, fried to perfection and served alongside fried zucchini, delicious! Comes with a spicy/robust marina and an anchovy mayo for dipping. Try the mayo, you might be pleasantly surprised.

Now you can never go wrong with a Margherita Pizza, fresh basil, tomato and great mozzarella. They have a true NY Style Crust baked to perfection with their house marina and homemade mozzarella, and always with the freshest toppings, absolutely delicious!

And the sauce just doesn't make the pizza, you can go sauce-less and still be extremely satisfied with their bianca (white) pizza. A menu item of theirs named the Bella Bionda is loaded with aroma tomatoes, arugula, and pancetta. Essentially an Italian BLT Pizza! And they don't make the mistake some other restaurants make by cooking the lettuce in with the pizza, it's fresh and crispy served right on top with a mixture of light olive oil. But of course you can make your own pizza to your liking with nearly any topping, always fresh!

Like any good Italian restaurant, calzones! Their amazing pizza dough wrapped around fresh homemade mozzarella and ricotta cheese with whatever toppings you like! Served with their delicious house marinara.

If you have never been to Caragiulos I wouldn't miss out on this authentic NY Style Italian American Restaurant, in operation since 1989. You'll know why "At Caragiulos, the food speaks for itself."

Restaurant Info:

Caragiulos Website
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Caragiulos Italian-American Restaurant
69 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota Florida  

Phone # (941) 951-0866

Menu:

Fresh Start Cafe

One thing I wasn't expecting walking through the door of a cafe/bakery was that I was about to have THE best bowl  of chili I think I have ever had! Seasoned well, not overly spicy, and garnished with Fresh Jalapenos and a little sour creme to combat the heat. And some freshly baked loaf to help you take down that chili.

This is named the Fresh Mozzarella and it doesn't disappoint. I ordered mine with the optional Prosciutto and it is well worth it, the freshest mozza with roasted red pepper and sun dried tomatoes in a Ciabatta Bun with a Basil Spread! An instant classic for me, and I hope for you too! 

Now here's an updated take on a simple egg salad sandwich. I've never seen a croissant-hoagie before but I'm glad they made it, it works wonders for this sandwich. Crispy, crunchy, and soft on the inside. And now loaded with fabulous flavors! 

Here's a snap of their current menu, which has all prices listed too. But they do custom menu's as well from time to time, depending on current events. This week it was the annual street chalk event, so in addition to their normal menu on the left they had special chalk festival creations with some kids in mind for sure. And hey, don't knock the green eggs n' ham! Your kid will thank you.

The most important part about this location is the fresh bakery, they make some amazing creatings and classics. Miss those NY Bagels, well look no further than this bakery where they get prepped bagels strait from the Bronx and bake them golden brown right here in their own ovens! Everything is always fresh and delicious.

Fresh Start is a must go cafe with much to offer!

Restaurant Info:

Fresh Start Website

Fresh Start Facebook

Fresh Start Foursquare Page

Fresh Start Cafe

(Located in the Burns Court District)

630 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236 

Phone # (941) 373-1242