Venue: Blase Cafe in Siesta Village

Aside from a small alfresco bar and a few tables, you can't tell much about Blase Cafe from the outside. It's located at the back of a small parking lot on Ocean Boulevard, across from the Best Western hotel, just a block from Siesta Beach access 10.


When you enter Blase, though, you're immediately transported to another world. The bar areas to the left and in front of you feel larger than they are, due to the high ceiling. A deep rosy pink color suffuses the walls, and vintage decor creates a sort of European mystique. During dinnertime, there are tables set up in the room. On select Sunday and Monday evenings, the tables are moved to make room for musicians who set up against the back wall.

When you hear that Los Rombaros are playing, make sure to catch their mesmerizing Gypsy, Latin, fusion music. The whole room ends up gyrating on the dance floor. It's a most unusual Sarasota live music experience.

On some nights, there's an open jam. Tonight, Wednesday, May 4th, stop by to listen and dance to Siesta Key Lei and his band.

Blase Cafe offers a tasty menu with a variety of appetizers and entrées, including seafood, pasta, beef, poultry and lamb.