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Tickets Now On Sale for “The Blend: Food & Wine Trolley Tour – Siesta Edition”

An Exclusive Progressive Dining Experience Featuring Castello Banfi Wine Pairings

Sarasota, FL – June 4, 2025 – Sarasota-Manatee Originals is thrilled to announce the return of The Blend: Food & Wine Trolley Tour, with its next edition rolling through Siesta Key on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

This immersive, multi-stop tasting event takes guests on a flavorful ride to five locally loved restaurants, each offering a curated small plate perfectly paired with wines from the iconic Castello Banfi winery. Guests will enjoy bold flavors, elegant pours, and behind-the-scenes stories from the chefs and wine experts who bring it all to life.

Featured Stops & Menu:

  • JPAN Sushi & Grill
    • Seared Salmon with Gochujang Aioli
    • Flounder with Shisho Leaf
    • Vegetarian Hand Roll
    • Torched Wagyu Nigiri with Yuzu Kosho
  • Café Gabbiano
    • Ossobuco Ravioli in house-made Bolognese
  • Miguel’s Restaurant
    • Traditional Bouillabaisse with Saffron Fennel Sauce and Crostini
  • Clayton’s Siesta Grille
    • Lobster Arancini with Tomato Jam and Saffron Aioli
  • Kolucan Mexican Bar & Grill
    • Cochinita Pibil with Sour Orange, Banana Leaf, and Red Onion Escabeche

Each course will be thoughtfully paired with a wine from Castello Banfi, adding a refined Italian touch to this coastal culinary experience.

What’s Included:

  • 5-course tasting menu across 5 restaurants
  • Curated Castello Banfi wine pairings
  • Trolley transportation between all stops
  • $20 wine credit 
  • All gratuities included
  • A laid-back, flavor-packed evening

Please Note: Due to the format of this event, dietary restrictions and substitutions cannot be accommodated. Tickets are non-refundable and only available through the official ticketing platform. Menu is subject to change. 

Help Us Share the Local Flavor!

Attached are promotional assets for media and community partners. Thank you for supporting Sarasota’s incredible independent restaurant scene.

For press inquiries or further details, contact Sara Brenner at sara@dineoriginal.com.

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