A Celebration of Oregon’s Finest: Adelsheim Wine Dinner at Sage   Date: Friday, January 24th  Time: 6:30 PM Price: $165 per person (includes tax & gratuity)  Location: Sage, Downtown Sarasota As part of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals’ prestigious Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival, Sage is thrilled to host an exclusive Adelsheim Vineyards Wine Dinner. This six-course journey, prepared by Executive Chef Christopher Covelli and Co-Executive Chef Vinnie Savadel, showcases the finest flavors of Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains paired with Adelsheim’s legendary wines. About Adelsheim Vineyards: Since 1971, Adelsheim has been a pioneer in Oregon winemaking, establishing the Chehalem Mountains’ first vineyard.

 Indulge in the Flavors of Sicily at the Avide Wine Dinner   Date: Thursday, January 23rd  Time: 6:30 PM  Price: $140 per person (includes tax & gratuity)  Location: Sage, Downtown SarasotaStep into a Sicilian culinary dream with Sage’s Avide Wine Dinner, an exclusive five-course dining experience paired with the exquisite wines of Avide Winery, one of Sicily’s most distinguished producers.Crafted by Executive Chef Christopher Covelli and Co-Executive Chef Vinnie Savadel, this thoughtfully curated menu is perfectly paired with Avide’s bold, organic wines, rooted in over a century of winemaking tradition. About Avide Winery: Nestled in the heart of Sicily’s D.O.C.G Cerasuolo

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

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

As if running two downtown Sarasota restaurants doesn’t create enough pressure, Christopher Covelli, executive chef and co-owner of both Sage and Bijou Garden Cafe, is taking on an Iron Chef in a competition on the Food Network’s “Alex vs. America.” Read more from The Herald Tribune

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