The Realm
Restaurant Group

The Realm Restaurant Group is owned and operated by Sarasota, Florida restaurateur Sharon Carole and award-winning chef Christopher Covelli.

About Us

The Realm Restaurant Group currently encompasses Sage Restaurant and The Bijou Garden Cafe. Both restaurants are ideally situated in downtown Sarasota in buildings with restored architectural excellence preserving the character and design of the rich downtown history.

News

An Unparalleled Evening with Mijenta Tequila at Sage

An Unparalleled Evening with Mijenta Tequila at Sage Experience tequila like never before at Sage’s Mijenta Tequila Dinner. This exclusive five-course pairing event celebrates the groundbreaking work of Mijenta Master Distiller Ana María Romero Mena, the world-renowned maestra tequilera who is redefining tequila production.  Date: Thursday, December 5th  Time: 7:00 PM  Location: Sage, Downtown Sarasota Prepare to embark on a culinary and tequila journey like no other! Sage’s Tequila Dinner pairs the groundbreaking Mijenta Tequila, including the revolutionary Maestra Selection No. 1, with a 5-course menu designed by Executive Chef Christopher Covelli and Co-Executive Chef Vinnie Savadel.  Special Guest: Meet Ana María Romero Mena, Mijenta’s Master Distiller and the most

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Stringer Cellars: Six Course Wine Tasting Food Pairing at Sage

Join Us for a Memorable Evening with Stringer Cellars: Six-Course Wine Tasting & Food Pairing at Sage We’re excited to invite you to a special culinary experience on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30pm. This exclusive six-course dinner, presented by Sage’s Executive Chef Christopher Covelli and Co-Executive Chef Vinnie Savadel, is expertly paired with a selection of premier wines from Stringer Cellars, a family-owned winery renowned for its expressive, small-lot California wines. Menu & Pairings: Welcome: Truffle Cheese Fritter with Roasted Garlic Ratatouille Stuffed Phyllo Cup Paired with Champagne Collet N/V Brut Course 1: U-10 Scallop with Pickled Red Onion, Braised

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Sage Restaurant reopens restaurant and rooftop bar

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Realm Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the reopening of Sage Restaurant after its annual month-long fall hiatus. The restaurant reopens along with Sage’s popular rooftop bar after being closed for over a year due to COVID-19. Sage staff welcomed guests back to the restaurant and fourth floor rooftop destination this week, having closed the open-air bar in June 2020 as a precaution due to the pandemic. “Our rooftop has been a huge draw since we first opened Sage in 2019,” said Sharon Carole, owner of Sage. “Many of our guests will start upstairs on the

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