New owners of storied cafe have high hopes for 2022

Sharon Carole aims to attract new customers without sacrificing the tradition and history of the Bijou.

  • By Mark Gordon
  • | 11:50 a.m. January 6, 2022
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Courtesy. Sharon Carole and Chris Covelli.
Courtesy. Sharon Carole and Chris Covelli.
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Restaurant: One of the more storied restaurants in downtown Sarasota’s eclectic fine-dining scene, the Bijou has been a go-to spot in Sarasota’s theatre and arts district since 1986. At 1287 First Street, the 134-seat eatery, in a restored 1920s-era gas station, encompasses multiple dining areas, including two courtyards for dining al fresco.

 

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