Classico Italian Chophouse

I stopped into Classico this Saturday while walking around after the farmer’s market.

It calls itself an “Italian chophouse,” which basically means you’ll find a mix of Italian staples and American classics. The vibe matches that blend — there’s a piano in the corner, but also plenty of TVs at the bar if you’re just looking to hang out.

The menu is big, with some variation depending on whether you’re there for lunch, brunch, or dinner, so there’s plenty to keep regulars coming back.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or meeting friends for dinner, Classico is a good bet. The service was great, the space is comfortable, and the food hits the mark.

Thursday

Summer Circus Spectacular

📍 Asolo Theatre | 🕦 11am | 🔗 details

Performance: Haydn and Rachmaninoff

📍Holley Hall | 🕦 4:30pm | 🔗 details

Red Rock Park Public Meeting

📍See details | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details

WareHouse Summer Croquet Program

📍 Sarasota County Croquet Club, Venice | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details

Battle of the Pinots Wine Dinner

📍Chart House, LBK | 🕦 7pm | 🔗 details

Cinema at The Bay: Ray

📍The Bay Sarasota | 🕦 7:30pm | 🔗 details

Friday

Bob Rizi Memorial Golf Classic

📍Heritage Oaks Country Club | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details

Tennis for Adults

📍Summerfield Park, LWR | 🕦 9am | 🔗 details

Butterfly/Native Plant Walk

📍Celery Fields | 🕦 9am | 🔗 details

Drone Discovery and the Future of Flight

📍SCF Advanced Technology Center, Bradenton | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details

US Rowing Beach Sprint National Team Trials

📍Ted Sperling Park | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details

Performance: Heirloom

📍Sarasota Opera House | 🕦 7:30pm | 🔗 details

Saturday

Ride and Paddle

📍The Bay Sarasota | 🕦 8:30am | 🔗 details

Watermelon Weekend

📍Keel Farms | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details

Plant Clinic

📍Shamrock Park and Nature Center | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details

Kids Coding Club

📍Selby Library, Sarasota | 🕦 2pm | 🔗 details

Family Fun | Black light Painting

📍Painting with a Twist, Sarasota | 🕦 4pm | 🔗 details

Festival Finale

📍Sarasota Opera House | 🕦 7:30pm | 🔗 details

Sarasota Paradise vs. Kings Hammer FC

📍See details | 🕦 7:30pm | 🔗 details

Sunday

LWR Farmers' Market

📍1560 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details

Dream Football Classic

📍IMG Academy | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details

Hooray Manatee Kids Event

📍Manatee County Fairgrounds | 🕦 11am | 🔗 details

Movie in the Park: Wicked

📍CoolToday Park | 🕦 5pm | 🔗 details

Sundays at The Bay

📍The Bay Sarasota | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details

PLAN AHEAD

Books and Bottles: Quiet Reading Club

📍Block 15 Cork & Craft | 📆 June 26th | 🔗 details

Fireworks on the Lake

📍Nathan Benderson Park | 📆 July 3rd | 🔗 details