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M A G A Z I N EJune 2011 Volume 1 • Issue 1

of South Sarasota

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Advertiser Index(Alphabetical)

Chuck’s Fine Steaks ......Back CoverHouse of Pizza ...............................5Starfish Bistro .................................4Tony’s Italian Kitchen....................7

Advertiser Index(By Category)

AmericanStarfish Bistro .................................4

ItalianTony’s Italian Kitchen....................7

PizzaHouse of Pizza ...............................5

SteakhouseChuck’s Fine Steaks ......Back Cover

June 2011 • Vol. 1, Issue 1

Publisher PCI Publishing, LLC

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EditorValerie Longo

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• CONTENTS •Page 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertiser Index

Page 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome

Page 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meet the Chef

Page 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taste-ful Events

Page 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On the Web ~ TownTaster .com

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Please help us welcome the newest addition to the food and dining scene in Sarasota County! The TownTaster Magazine is a truly unique concept - combining a consumer’s love of food and their desire to stay connected with the latest food trends along with a love of finding great dining deals around town.

PCI Publishing has taken their 38 years of experience and designed a publication that will connect our community in a whole new way.

Looking for a great place to eat? Love saving money?

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Published monthly to allow local restaurants to feature their exciting specials each month.• Utilizing social media to keep the community connected.• Each issue is mailed to over 5,000 residents and 5,000 more placed at local businesses and • merchants for high penetration to food lovers everywhere.Subscriptions are FREE! Available for viewing on the web too!•

Learn tips from local experts about creating your own masterpieces in the kitchen• Meet the Chefs behind the scenes of your favorite local spots• Find specials each month at your favorite dining and food locations• Keep updated on the times and locations of all the local food-based events•

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About TownTaster

In Each Issue

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Chef Rufus Leaking

This section is designed to let our readers get to know the chefs behind the best food creations in town. Read about the passion behind the food and the background stories of some of our town’s finest dining establishments. Whether new to the community or one of Sarasota County’s well-known names in food - we will sit down and talk with the master behind the scenes to get a insider’s view for our readers.

Starfish Bistroof Sarasota

Sarasota’s NewestLocale for Fine

Dining, Jazz and Cocktails

Prime Rib Served Daily

941-123-4567

1122 Beachfront DriveSarasota

Reservations only, please...

Meet the ChefWho’s who in area eateries . . .

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Does your restaurant have a big event coming up? A Grand Opening? List it here in our “Taste-ful Events” section. Tell the community about the where, when and why of your event and be sure you are reaching those customers and potential customers who “LOVE” food!

Date event Location time

June 3 Super Friday at Starfish Bistro 1122 Beachfront Drive, Siesta Beach 3-7pm

June 4 Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota, FL 8am-12pm

June 6 Monday Meatball Madness Tony’s Italian Kitchen 12-3pm

June 11 Downtown Bradenton Farmer’s Market Old Main Street, Bradenton 9am-1pm

June 11 Nokomis Farmers Market Nokimis, FL 8am-12pm

June 16 Get Down Downtown Old Main Street, Bradenton 5-10pm

June 18 The House of Pizza - GRAND OPENING 555 Elm Street, Englewood 4-10pm

June 18 Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota, FL 8am-12pm

June 21 Super Tuesday - Chuck’s Steakhouse 123 Main Street, Venice 11am-2pm

June 25 Venice Farmers Market Venice, FL 8am-12pm

Taste-ful EventsWhat’s happening on the local food scene . . .

The Houseof Pizza

Dine In or Carry Out

941-555-8888Sarasota’s Finest Pizza

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Tony'sItalianKitchen

Pizza & Pasta Just Like

Mama UsedTo Make!

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Chuck’sFine Steaks

& WinesIn Beautiful, Downtown Sarasota

Featuring one of thelargest selections ofwines in SouthwestFlorida

Call today for reservations . . . 941-123-4567