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Old 02-22-2012, 10:14 AM
 
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Are there any ethnic grocery stores (Asian, Indian, Mexican?) in Sarasota? Or will that require a special trip to Tampa?
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Old 02-22-2012, 10:50 AM
 
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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Here are some I found online, but have never been to them.
Tienda Latina La Canasta Mkt, 2268 2nd St, Sarasota
Vung Tau Oriental Market, 1333 N. Washington Blvd, Sarasota
Oriental Food and Gifts, 2234 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota - http://orientalfoodandgifts.com/
Bianca’s Mexican Store, 903 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota
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Old 02-22-2012, 11:15 AM
 
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The lady we frequently see running the Oriental Food and Gifts store on Gulf Gate Drive has always been very nice and helpful. Our kids love the snack isle there. Great overall selection, and they have coolers in the back of the store with fresh and frozen items.
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Old 02-25-2012, 07:26 PM
 
Location: Sarasota FL
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Wong Kai Imports in Bradenton off sr70 is good and cheap for Asian. The one in Gulf Gate is pretty good as well, they have awesome fresh teas. If it's still there, this one behind the ihop on N Washington was decent but they always took their sweet time getting to you for check out.

Mi Gente Market off N Washington in Sarasota is pretty good for Spanish.

Best by far is MD Oriental Market in Tampa. They have two locations but the newest one is about 2 minutes from the Brandon towncenter mall and is amazing. They literally have fresh fish.. they pull it out of the tank and butcher it on the spot. Their lunch counter is also fantastic.
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Old 02-25-2012, 07:38 PM
 
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Are there any ethnic grocery stores (Asian, Indian, Mexican?) in Sarasota? Or will that require a special trip to Tampa?
There is also a European specialty foods market in Gulf Gate.
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:55 AM
 
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there seems to be a few in gulf gate. i have only been to the polish place. there is a middle eastern/mediteranean place i was going to up 41 but now walmart carries the staples i was going there for (grape leaves, phyllo dough, etc) you can see on here some of the places in gulf gate, they are all in one area. a fresh bakery, european grocery, etc GULF GATE SARASOTA | STORES | RESTAURANTS | VILLAGE | GULF GATE | SARASOTA i think i'm going to check out A Taste of Europe, haven't been there yet
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Old 02-26-2012, 09:31 AM
 
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There are ethnic place all over Sarasota, too many to list really. You can actually probably google and find them. Or check out a great website called "Edible Sarasota" which will probably list at least some of them.

Edible Sarasota Magazine - Celebrating the Gulf Coast's Food Culture Season by Season - Local Food Magazine of Sarasota Florida
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Old 02-26-2012, 01:57 PM
 
Location: Sarasota FL
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If you are thinking of 'ethnic grocery stores' like what you would find in places like New York City, no, the don't exist here. The so called ethnic stores here would be like calling the 'olive garden' an italian restaurant.
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Old 02-26-2012, 02:04 PM
 
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If you want something similar to NYC as far as Asian is concerned visit this place:

Oceanic Supermarket of Tampa, Florida: One Stop Shop for your Asian food gifts and furniture needs

It will be a surprise!
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Old 07-13-2015, 08:35 AM
 
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Default Bismillah [Indian] Groceries

Bismillah [Indian] Groceries has opened on 17th St., just west of Lockwood Ridge.

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