Emily & Ethan
Things To Do
The Mall at University Town Center
Shopping & Dining
St Armands Circle Shops
Famous eateries, fun shops, tasty ice cream and beautiful art! St Armand’s is famous, if you have a couple hours to burn, check it out!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Wonderful Aquarium and Lab that focuses on research, education and rehabilitation. Great shark exhibit, otter exhibit, as well as separate facility with sea turtles and manatees.
Main Street (Downtown Sarasota)
Amazing $6 movies at the Regal Cinema, endless shopping, dining, spas and salons!
The Good Liquid Brewing Co.
Our favorite craft brewery, so close to our home and wedding venue! Wonderful craft beers, food trucks, beer infused sweet treats, outdoor beer garden with giant beer pong & corn hole, and fabulous beer tenders!
Yuniku Endless Sushi & Hibachi
Our favorite sushi and hibachi restaurant! Come hungry! Their all you can eat, family style menu is amazing! If you love fresh sushi, hibachi and Asian favorites you MUST come here. Our favorites are the volcano roll, OMG roll, hibachi steak, scallion pancake, Mexican roll, and don’t forget to order the green tea fried ice cream!
Honey Tree Cafe
This is our every Sunday ritual. Don’t let this basic, mom and pop diner fool you! Amazing fresh food, nice portions, wonderful staff and all around hidden gem! Our favorites are the sausage and cheddar omelette, veggie omelette, turkey club sandwich and chicken club pita! Tell them Emily & Ethan sent you!
MADE Restaurant
One of our favorite downtown eateries. You get the expensive, gourmet feel but with affordable prices! Serving elevated American food this tends to be one of our special occasion places. Try the cheesy tots, made burger, onion rings or “the barnyard”. Right across the street is the regal cinema where you pay $6 to recline in leather hairs and watch the newest films!
Anna Maria Island
For beach, sand, and beautiful sunsets head to Anna Maria. Parking is slim but the beaches are beautiful, don’t forget your sunscreen and a towel!
Lido Key
One of our favorite beaches in SRQ!
Livingston's Billiards
One of our favorite late night spots! It’s not fancy, somewhat divey, but the table attendants are sweet and the pool is pretty cheap! Have a couple beers at Good Liquid (right next door) then go shoot some pool! Don’t forget to hit the electronic juke box.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Beautiful Ringling Mansion and endless art!
The Old Salty Dog
Great seafood and beer right on Sarasota Bay. Famous for their deep fried hotdogs and waterfront dining. We favor the conch fritters!
Longboat Key
Another great beach spot! Rent some chairs and bring a cooler!
Marina Jack
Beautiful views of Sarasota Bay where you can enjoy fresh seafood and tropical cocktails in an open air, bayfront atmosphere.
Ellenton Outlet Mall
Huge Outlet Store Complex with luxury stores like Michael Kors to Nike and Adidas.
Five Star Pizza - Bradenton
Our favorite local pizza joint. Good price for huge portions and quality pizza. And they deliver til 2am!!!
Red Barn Flea Market
Owned and operated by the same family since 1981, the Red Barn in Bradenton, FL, combines a traditional flea market, plaza shops, food courts and open-air farmers markets in a 145,000 sq.ft area. 80,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned indoor shopping, fresh produce, entertainment and a variety of prepared foods. Enjoy more than 600 flea market booths and shops. You’ll always find something new at the Red Barn!
The Blue Rooster
High energy, Southern themed, blues bar and restaurant. Wonderful cocktails, light bites and their famous fried chicken. Live music almost every night so bring your dancing shoes! Make sure to make reservation if you plan a visit, totally worth it! Every Sunday they have a Gospel Sunday brunch with live Gospel music. Another one of or favorites!