Article: Big night: Sean Murphy's Beach Bistro team takes on the challenge of cooking for 100 of the world's most discriminating diners at New York's James Beard House.

For years, Sarasotans have been making the trek out to Sean Murphy's tiny Beach Bistro, perched in the sand of Holmes Beach by the Gulf of Mexico; the culinary thrills and Murphy's high-spirited hospitality make even the long, dark drive home worthwhile. The restaurant has won statewide recognition, too, racking up eight of Florida Trend's coveted Golden Spoon awards and earning the highest Zagat ratings in Florida.

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