Scarpino’s, EnRich Bistro, Big Top, Whataburger: Restaurant News

SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL — Check out the latest restaurant and bar news in Sarasota and Manatee counties:

Whataburger Coming To Manatee County

The Texas-based burger chain Whataburgerhopes to expand south in Florida with a new restaurant in the Bradenton area, a report said.

Naked Farmer Opening in Sarasota Area

The St. Petersburg-based Naked Farmer is opening a new location in the Sarasota area.

The farm-to-table chain will open its seventh restaurant Wednesday in the University Town Center at 215 n. Cattlemen Road, according to the Business Observer.

New Owners for Italian Restaurant in Bradenton

Scarpino’s Classic Italian Restaurant, which has served the Bradenton area for more than three decades, has a new owner.

The Bayshore Gardens Shopping Center restaurant, founded by Frank Scarpino, has been fully upgraded since being taken over by new owner Rob Arias, the Bradenton Herald reported.

Big Top Opens New Brewery, Restaurant

Big Top Brewing opened a new restaurant and brewery in Sarasota earlier this month.

The eatery at 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd. is open for lunch and dinner, according to its website. Reservations are currently required.

enRich Bistro Returns After COVID-19 Closure

After closing in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, enRich Bistro is reopening.

The restaurant will havea new location in West Bradenton’s Fairway Center at 5239 Manatee Ave. W., according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

The menu will include old favorites, as well as new dishes.