A Mediterranean restaurant in Washington, D.C., has chosen Sarasota to open its first Florida location. Balos Restaurant is planning a 7,200-square-foot eatery in The Edge Sarasota, a luxury condominium under construction at 290 Cocoanut Ave.
Hospitality entrepreneurs and longtime friends Stefanos Vouvoudakis, Tom Tsiplakos and Joe Ragonese founded Balos Restaurant in 2023 in the nation’s capital, according to a statement.
Balos Restaurant is inspired by the Balos Lagoon in Crete, combining Greek and Mediterranean cuisine through a menu that emphasizes seafood, seasonal ingredients and shareable dishes…