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Fine dining with a side of fine art and music….OK, do I have your attention now? Arts and Eats Restaurant

Posted Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 7:42 pm ET

This past Saturday night I had the pleasure of going to Arts and Eats restaurant for the first time.

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What a pleasant surprise! From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted by the owner

and the magic started off to what would be a wonderful evening.

Arts & Eats Restaurant and Gallery is in the center of the Village of the Arts at

1114 12th Street West, Bradenton Florida. This is not just a fine arts and dining restaurant,

it is an experience you will not find anywhere else in town. It reminds me of the amazing places

in Manhattan, NY or the Hamptons on Long Island.

Your senses are overloaded in a beautiful way from culinary excellence to fine art. On this particular evening,

we were lucky enough to be there during a special live performance by Dillon, a pianist, and Nick Gambardella,

a violinist. These musicians were quite talented and inspirational to hear while enjoying the most amazing food.

You can taste the freshness and the food is cooked to perfection. Chef Jim Copening’s food is inspired by the ethnic

flavors he experienced on the streets of New York City, and it shows. I felt like I was back in NYC where I grew up.

What a pleasure!

Donna Slawsky and Jim Copening call their style “affordable elegance.” The restaurant is casual yet elegant,

with original art on the walls as well as Donna’s own mosaics and jewelry. It’s not just dinner, it’s an experience!

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