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Tap Into Some Great Apps at The Hollander’s Tap Room

The Tap Room at The Hollander’s Happy Hour is a Great Deal

The Tap Room is a really cool, fun place to hangout in the heart of downtown St. Pete.

It’s in The Hollander Hotel, so you have an eclectic mix of locals and tourists, and you never know who you are going to meet, old friends and new friends … Continue Reading

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Oak & Stone Partners with Tampa Bay Rowdies

Recognizing Loyal Fan Base, New DTSP Tavern-Style Self Serve Brew Restaurant Joins the Team

Oak & Stone, a New American tavern featuring craft beer, artisanal pizza and gourmet fare, is pleased to announce their official partnership with the Tampa Bay Rowdies for the 2018 season. This marks Oak & Stone’s first major announcement in conjunction with a professional sports franchise.… Continue Reading

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NuMex Chile Keeps Getting Better and Better

Red Chile with Ground Beef

When we first told you about NuMex Chile in the Grand Central District of St. Pete, we talked about traditional New Mexican fare (as in the US state), and there were no tacos or burritos.

There are still traditional New Mexican dishes using the famous Hatch Chiles, but there are also tacos, burritos and a few other new items. When … Continue Reading

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Casita Taqueria Has Earned Their Loyal Following

Barbacoa, Chorizo, and Camarones Tacos at Casita

We recently published the 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in St. Pete, for which Casita did not appear.

Ut oh.

Suddenly, the villagers were chasing us down with torches in hand, ready to hang us from the rafters.

We had been to Casita Taqueria on 4th Street North a few years ago in its current location. I thought it was pretty … Continue Reading

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Sola – One of the Best Eateries on the Beach

Pancetta-wrapped Pork Pâté

See the latest Sola Review from February 2020 here.

Sola Bistro & Wine Bar is definitely not your typical beach spot. Many beach eateries cater to tourists with a turn and burn approach consisting of poor service with frozen deep fried foods. On the other hand, Sola is a foodies oasis at the beach with eclectic gourmet cuisine. There is … Continue Reading

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This Reminds Us of Eating Ramen

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Much Anticipated Flûte & Dram Hopes to Open for Race Weekend

One of the biggest questions on the minds of local foodies for the last year has been, “When is Flûte & Dram opening?” “Are they ever going to open?” “It seems like it’s been a year and a day!” Close. A year and three days have gone by since we first told you about what was originally named Flûte. Since … Continue Reading

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IL Ritorno Launches Spirit Pairing Series Starting with Tequila

Lunazul Tequila

IL Ritorno will host a dinner once a month with a five-course tasting menu created to pair with the designated spirit. (The series runs from February to May.) February’s dinner pairs with Lunazul Tequila. Lunazul means “Blue Moon”, and this tequila has a 250-year history. Joining Chef David is Lunazul’s master distiller, Francisco Quijano. He’ll be educating attendees on the … Continue Reading

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Nueva Cantina’s New Menu Items are Superb

Seafood Platter Ajillo

Nueva Cantina does it again with some really tasty, unique and fun items. The new menu came out yesterday, February 7th, and I made sure to stop by to try a couple of things. Don’t worry about your favorites. Much of the menu stayed and there are seven new items.

There are two that really caught my eye in the … Continue Reading

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February 2018 Caption Contest Sponsored by Hunger + Thirst Group

StPetersburgFoodies.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by Hunger + Thirst Group

Welcome to the February 2018 Cartoon Caption Contest. Cartoonist Jerry King creates foodies cartoons exclusively for StPetersburgFoodies.com every month. Each month, one of the cartoons will be published without a caption so contest entrants can submit their own entries.

Hunger + Thirst Group co-sponsors the monthly contest. They currently own … Continue Reading

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January 2018 Caption Winners Sponsored by Hunger + Thirst Group

We are pleased to announce the January 2018 winners for the StPetersburgFoodies.com Cartoon Caption Contest Sponsored by Hunger + Thirst Group, which includes these locations: The Avenue Eat + Drink, King’s Street Food Counter, Proper Kitchen & Cocktails, and Park & Rec DTSP.

1st Place – Adrienne Denaro, St. Petersburg FL $75 Gift Card that can be used at The … Continue Reading

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Jan 25-27, 2018 The Galley’s “Shipwrecked” One-Year Anniversary

The Galley St. Pete
From Civic Leaders To Scallywags, Locals Celebrate “New Life” In Pivotal Downtown Sector The Galley is donating a portion of proceeds from weekend events to Trinity Cafe

Many doubted, said it couldn’t be done, said it’s not time. There were several concepts in the former Howard Johnson hotel, on busy Fourth Street, across from a sometimes-beleaguered Williams Park. The Galley’s … Continue Reading

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The Hive at the Vintin Hotel Offers Up Old & New

Prime Rib at The Hive

UPDATE: May 12, 2018 – The Hive is no longer in business.

I remember eating Prime Rib as a kid, and loving it. It’s just so juicy and tender. I recently learned about Poké Bowls last year, so they are new to me, and even if they’ve actually been around for a long time, they are definitely at the top … Continue Reading

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BellaBrava’s Italian Recipe Contest

Calling all Tampa Bay Area Italian home cooks!

Do you have your own amazing Italian recipe that can’t be beat? Well, here’s your chance to prove it by going up against some of the best.

BellaBrava, one of the longest-established downtown St. Pete Italian eateries, is holding a recipe contest with a fun twist. Not only are they looking for … Continue Reading

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