The Venice Foodies

06/09/2026

Celebrate Dad the Italian way this Father's Day at Leone's! 🇮🇹

Gather the family, share great food, and make lasting memories around the table. From handcrafted pasta to authentic pizza and all your favorite Italian flavors, Leone's is the perfect place to treat Dad to a meal he'll love.

Reservations are now open, and tables are filling quickly.

📍 1266 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL
📞 Call today to reserve your table and give Dad the celebration he deserves!

06/03/2026

Looking for a reason to dine out this week? Leone's has you covered.

Enjoy Buy One, Get One Half Off entrées every Monday and Thursday from 12 PM to 9 PM with a beverage purchase.

Craving pizza? Wednesdays are even better with Half Off All Pizzas from 12 PM to 9 PM when you order a beverage.

And don't forget Happy Hour every day from 12 PM to 6 PM featuring $2 off beer, wine, and cocktails, plus select bar appetizers for just $12.
Whether it's a casual lunch, family dinner, or drinks with friends, there's always something special waiting at Leone's.

📍 Dine-in only for daily specials.

04/28/2026

Hi friends… I wanted to take a moment to check in because I know I’ve been quieter than usual.

For the past five weeks, I’ve been between the hospital and now a rehab center, working through some pretty serious health challenges. My vision has been declining, my mobility has taken a hit, and most days are focused on small wins like getting a few more steps in or making it through PT without feeling like the room is spinning. It’s been overwhelming, and I haven’t had the ability to show up here the way I normally do.

Because of all of this, I haven’t been able to work… which has been incredibly hard in its own way. Jason and Elena have been doing everything they can to hold things together at home while I focus on getting better, and I’m so grateful for them I don’t even have the words.

But even from here… I see what’s happening in this group. And it means everything.

You’ve continued to show up for each other. You’ve kept the conversations going. You’ve continued to support the restaurants that make this community what it is… places like Yummies Donuts & Barbecue, Tikka Indian Cuisine, Bodrum Restaurant, Côté France, Leone’s Italian Kitchen, and Cabo Breeze Mexican Restaurant… and you’ve continued to show love to Tasty Tuesday even when I haven’t been able to be as present.

To those restaurant owners… thank you for your patience, your trust, and your support during a time when I haven’t been able to give this my all. That does not go unnoticed.

And to this community… you’ve always been more than just a food group. You’re connection, kindness, and heart. Watching that continue, even while I’ve had to step back, has been one of the bright spots in a really difficult season.

If you’ve been wondering how you can support me during this time… continuing to visit the website, checking out and sharing articles, and helping spread the word about Venice Foodies truly makes a difference right now. Even something as simple as sharing a post helps keep everything going while I focus on healing.

If you feel called to support in that way, here’s a direct link with more information:
https://www.venicefoodies.com/support-us/

I’m still here. I’m still fighting to get back to myself. It’s just taking a little longer than I expected.

Thank you for sticking with me… it truly means more than I can say.

❤️Alyssa

03/28/2026

Today is Day 10.
Thank you to the staff at Sarasota Memorial for everything they've been doing to help figure out what is going on with me. I appreciate all the love and support as we figure out what is happening and where we go from here.

03/27/2026

If I can figure out how to take a burger patty and sprouted bread at the hospital and make this gorgeous plate, you can make tasty food anywhere with a little effort!

03/17/2026

**New Food Truck Alert**
An Italian Holiday Food truck is in the parking lot at The Reserve at Venice!
Open until 8:30 today.

Thanks for the tip Lauri B!

03/06/2026

Well deserved award status!!!

Venice friends… WOW. 💛🍩🩷

Because of YOU, Yummies has been voted Best Donuts year after year and we truly don’t take that for granted. Your votes, your loyalty, and the way you show up for our little shop means everything to us.

We’ve been making donuts the old-fashioned way since 1989, and every award is a reminder that community still matters, kindness still matters, and great donuts bring people together. 🍩✨

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for supporting local, for sharing us with your friends, and for letting us be part of your traditions. We’re honored and grateful—today and always.

03/06/2026

McDonald’s CEO tried the Big Arch... but now Venice Foodies wants to know who’s really holding the crown. 👀🍔

Calling out:
Brewburgers Back Porch
Wally's Pour House
Côté France, French Restaurant, Venice, FL
Local Spot 941
Longet
Food+Beer
Burgundy Square Cafe
The Dugout Cafe
Blu' Island Bistro
Flapjacks Cafe

and any local chef ready to throw their burger in the ring...

This is the Venice Foodies Burger Challenge.

Bring out the burger that deserves local legend status.
Juicy. Messy. Craveable. Unforgettable.
No suits. No scripts. No tiny polite bites.
Just the best burgers in the area battling for hometown glory.

Restaurants, chefs, and burger lovers... let’s see who’s got the one to beat.

Tag the local spot that should accept the challenge!!

02/28/2026

Elena has worked so hard on her schoolwork and helped out around the house... So when she requested tacos, Momma delivered. Stay tuned to see what else we got from the new Cabo Breeze located on Venice Island in the Goodwill plaza.

02/26/2026

We love Cote France. That cheese pull alone brings tears of joy! if you have the opportunity to try their burger special, it's out of this world good.