Culinary Corner
An Ill Kept Gourmet Dining Secret and for Good Reason
On Friday and Saturday evenings, a most unusual transformation occurs in Southside Village. The Serving Spoon, a well attended local breakfast and lunch spot, is transformed into an elegant bistro setting...Ray's at The Serving Spoon.
A Cordon Bleu trained and multi-venue restaurateur, Chef Ray Schilcher specializes in coastal cuisine. Hailing from Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts, Ray has developed and perfected his culinary craft over many years in a variety of gourmet venues. Ray's introduction to Sarasota occurred six years ago at Bob's Place, which was located at 600 Central Ave. in the Rosemary District. On Friday and Saturday nights Bob's Place was transformed into a gourmet Bistro with Ray serving a 4-course "prix-fixe" menu. This innovative dining concept worked well until the building was sold for development and Bob's Place closed. After a brief hiatus in Beaufort South Carolina, where Ray opened The Bistro at Habersham, he decided to return to Sarasota and …
