Ventura’s, Adeline, Whataburger, Kitchen Social, Alma de España: Restaurant News

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

Longboat Key Italian Restaurant Expands into Bradenton

Longboat Key’s Ventura’s Italian Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant known for its rustic charm, New York-style pizza and handcrafted Italian dishes, has expanded into Bradenton, according to a news release.

Its newest location is at 4805 Cortez Road.

“We’re excited to bring our passion for cooking and family to the Bradenton community in our new open air kitchen,” Debra Murphy, owner, said. “Ventura’s isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a place where families gather, friends toast, and every meal feels like Sunday dinner.”

The Bradenton location will feature lunch and dinner daily, takeout and delivery, catering, and a cozy wine bar, and now offers gelato.

Adeline Announces Fall Closure

After three years in business, popular Sarasota restaurant Adeline will close its doors for good on Oct. 4.

The restaurant announced its closure in a Facebook post.

The closure allows Adeline’s partners to pursue new culinary projects, the company said.

Eddie Zaki will open a new restaurant and speakeasy in the same location with different partners.

Drew Adams will lead a high-end culinary project in Sarasota.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from our guests over the past three years,” Eddie and Drew said. “Adeline was a labor of love, and we are proud of everything we accomplished. We’re excited for what’s next and hope our guests will join us on our new journeys.”

Whataburger Planning Second Manatee County Location

A year after filing paperwork for its first Manatee County location, Whataburger is already planning its second for the Bradenton area, the Bradenton Herald reported.

The Texas-based chain has filed to open a restaurant on Cortez Road.

Last year, Whataburger submitted plans to build a restaurant in the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping plaza.

Michelin-Trained Chef Brings New Restaurant to Sarasota’s Southside Village

Southside Village has welcomed a new restaurant. Alma de España recently opened at 1830 S. Osprey Ave., the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported.

The restaurant serves Spanish tapas and grill dishes.

The concept is led by Chef Elier Rodriguez, who got his start working for Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

Midwest Scratch Kitchen Opening in UTC Area

Kitchen Social, a scratch kitchen brand based in Ohio, is opening a restaurant in the University Town Center area.

The concept serves brung, lunch and dinner.

Its founders plan to open the Sarasota-area restaurant by Jan. 1, the Business Observer reported.

It will operate in a 4,270-square-foot space in the West District at UTC, next to Rocco’s Tacos.

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