Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar Re-Opens June 4

Following its brief closing due to COVID restrictions, Southside Village’s popular Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar will re-open on Thursday, June 4th. Showcasing a newly designed Mediterranean menu, diners will find a creative blend of house made dishes that typify a classic euro-style dining experience.

Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, diners can choose to dine in with the safe-guard of appropriately spaced tables, enhanced cleaning and safety measure practices, and a newly installed special air conditioning filter system. The bistro is also taking online orders for takeout and curbside pickup, which also includes packaged liquor options. For those choosing to dine-in at home and wanting delivery service, orders can be made through BiteSquad.

New menu prices range from $8 to $27 with 15 plates under $20 as well as a Savor Sarasota three-course menu, June 1-14, for $32/person , which includes a Chopped Summer Vegetable Salad, Cioppino and Pineapple Cake with Rum Caramel.

Open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5 p.m., Happy Hour will also resume for in-restaurant dining only Tuesday-Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour specials include $2 off small plates and $6 select martinis, cocktails, champagne and wine. Dinner service will be available until 9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Displaying an artsy and upscale-casual environment surrounded with color and original art, Blasé Bistro’s ambiance and visual appeal is enhanced by the marble curved original bar from the Don Cesar in St. Petersburg, Fla. The bar was moved from Blasé Café on Siesta Key, the first of the Blasé Sarasota restaurants, to complete the euro-visual allure of the Bistro. Both Blasé Café and Pi 3.14 on Siesta Key, also operated by co-owners Cindy Breslin and Kevin Skiest, are also continuing with takeout and delivery service. In-restaurant and outside dining resumed May 22 at both Siesta Key restaurants.

Blasé Bistro’s new menu highlights include the restaurant’s signature euro-style small and large plates, perfect for sharing or on their own, with several gluten free and vegetarian options. Many dishes can also be adapted to accommodate dietary requests.

Signature small plates include house made Agnolotti Pasta with corn puree, wild mushrooms and pine nuts, Spiced Eggplant or Lamb Hummus with house made Laffa bread, Red Curry Mussels, and Greek Spiced Pork Ribs with charred red cabbage, orange, radish salad and coriander yogurt. Six Handheld options range from the classic Blasé Angus Burger and Crispy Softshell Crab to The Vedge and Shrimp Salad Sandwich.

For large plates, highlights include Shrimp & Polenta, Orecchiette Pasta with summer vegetables, Steak Frites and a daily Catch of the Day. There is also a special Savor Sarasota menu option, celebrating the city's popular restaurant weeks, June 1-14, which includes Chopped Summer Vegetable Salad, Cioppino and Pineapple Cake with Rum Caramel for $32/person.

Located at 1920 Hillview Street in Sarasota’s Southside Village, Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday) and 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday. For more information and restaurant updates, visit www.blasebistro.com, call 941-312-6850 or visit Blasé Bistro Hillview on Facebook and Instagram.