THE PERFECT BLEND OF SPORTS, FOOD & DRINK The Nikias family began the legacy of owning and operating restaurants in New York and wanting a change of lifestyle for themselves and their children, moved to SW Florida in the late 1970’s. It wasn’t long after that move that Harry Nikias opened several restaurants here in Sarasota, including the Dutch Valley (owned and operated for 20 years), Millie’s and the Village Café. The latter 2 are still operated today by George Nikias and Tom Kouvatsos, Harry’s son and nephew. In recent years, Harry developed a vision for an exceptional outdoor patio/bar, one that would be unrivaled in the Sarasota area, and told his son George and nephews Dino Kouvatsos and Tommy about his vision. The boys then took Harry’s ideas, added their love of sports and passions for both cooking and eating, and ran with them to build Sarasota’s premium outdoor sports bar, one that is second to none. This envisioned restaurant and bar is now the Legacy Grille, located at 6606 South Tamiami Trail, just south of the Stickney Point Bridge, and is a must see for not only sports fans, but for everyone. Legacy is more than just a sports bar (over 30 TV’s that are up to 135”), it is a full service restaurant that caters to families of all sizes. A small game room is available to entertain kids of all ages, TV’s that can be seen from every angle let dads watch their favorite games, and widely varied menu choices allow moms to enjoy feeding their whole families without having to cook! Dino, who brought family recipes (collected from running family owned diners in New York and Connecticut for over 30 years) with him to Florida, is in charge of the kitchen. He doesn’t disappoint with popular items including Bruschetta Chicken Salad (grilled chicken breast served over mixed greens and tossed in housemade balsamic dressing with fresh tomato basil salsa, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles and diced red onion), Angry Lobster Pasta (fresh lobster tail and claw meat sautéed with olive oil and garlic, tossed with bow tie pasta and a seasoned tomato cream sauce) and fresh daily specials. He is also sure to please sports fans with juicy burgers, delicious chicken wings and per-
6606 South Tamiami Trail
941-225-7200 Open Daily, 11am-Midnight
sonal pizzas, and has included many kid-friendly affordable menu options as well. The new place in town is a “must” for all locals, snowbirds and tourists. Legacy Grille in Sarasota: 3 cousins, 3 generations, and one location that is certain to please everyone.