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Favorite Breakfast / Brunch Items at Cassis

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Benedict

Cassis American Brasserie is one of mine and Lori’s favorite places for two things – the late-night, end-of-night stop for drinks – frequently a Bramble … but what we REALLY REALLY LOVE (aside from Elliot & Rachel) is Breakfast / Brunch!

First of all, they open at 8am seven days a week. Hey, we’re middle-aged. It doesn’t matter if we … Continue Reading

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Gratzzi Italian Grille Gets Exotic

Rack of Elk

Gratzzi Italian Grille is certainly known and loved for their classic, rustic Italian staples, but we also love it when Chef Tony gets creative with the exotic ingredients. These were all extremely delicious, hearty and satisfying.

Alligator Sausage with spicy black bean tart.

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Happy Birthday to Lori at IL Ritorno

Duck Egg Close Up

Il Ritorno hosted an excellent birthday dinner for Lori last April.

We started with Cin Cin Prosecco, which is always delicious.

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Alesia Restaurant Review

Asian Style Beef Stew

Last night Lori and I had dinner at Alesia and it was delicious! Everything tasted great, and the prices are quite reasonable. One bottle of wine ($29) with two appetizers and two entrees = $56 before tip.

For apps, we had – Summer Rolls ($3.70) – fresh rolls in rice paper with shrimp, rice vermicelli, mint & choice of chicken … Continue Reading

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Tryst Summer Specials

Yak Sliders

These were a couple of the summer specials that were off the menu at Tryst.

As some of you may know, Lori and I go to Tryst Gastro Lounge … A LOT. A real lot. Although the rumor that we have our own cot in the back is not true, their Executive Chef, Sean Ford did take us into the … Continue Reading

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The Lure Sunday Brunch

Sweet Melissa on the left, and Bacon-8-Her on the right

We made our 2nd visit to The Lure, this time for Sunday Brunch. I decided that I needed sushi and grits for brunch. The grits were excellent, real, fresh, cooked grits. You may have heard me previously assert that I think it should be illegal to serve instant grits at a restaurant, and I will not eat at one that … Continue Reading

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ZGrille Seafood Salad

Seafood Salad at ZGrille

One of my favorite items at ZGrille is the Seafood Salad with grilled calamari, gulf shrimp, scallops, kale, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, and meyer lemon vinaigrette. It is quite filling, extremely tasty, and … drum roll please … no starch. (Starch goes right to my waistline, so I try to only have it once or twice a week.) I highly recommend … Continue Reading

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The Oyster Bar St. Pete Review

Lobster Tails At Oyster Bar St. Pete

Did you know that it’s already been 3-years (in August 2016) since The Oyster Bar St Pete on Central Avenue was taken over by current owner, Josh Cameron? It used to be named Central Avenue Oyster Bar, and it was pretty good. But since Josh took over, it’s gotten better and better in all ways – the food, drink specials, … Continue Reading

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Cline Leaves The Vine

Chef Jason Cline Resigns from The Birch & Vine to Start New Venture

Last night while having dinner at The Birch & Vine, Executive Chef Jason Cline sat down with us to chat for about 40 minutes. The first words out of his mouth, after saying hello, were; “I handed in my resignation. My last day is a week from … Continue Reading

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Hawkers St. Pete Review

Hawkers is excellent Asian Street Fare. Really good Asian food is few and far between in St. Pete. and Hawkers is a welcome addition. They have a nice variety of cuisines, including; Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Singaporean, and Vietnamese. Their food is made from scratch using the founder’s own family recipes.

We recently had lunch at Hawkers St. Pete. I love … Continue Reading

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FarmTable Kitchen St. Pete Review

FarmTable Litchen Experience

Last Saturday, Lori and I decided to try the FarmTable Kitchen Experience. First, a little background in case you are unaware. Sundial St. Pete, in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg, is a collection of boutique retail shops, services, and restaurants.

One of the renowned anchors of Sundial is Locale Market. Locale has several options in its two-stories.

1. Locale … Continue Reading

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Brick & Mortar St. Pete Review

Brick & Mortar Downtown St. Pete

Lori and I finally made it back to Brick & Mortar, and WOW! It’s obvious that just about anybody enjoys food that tastes amazing. What really makes the party-in-your-mouth experience over the top is when unique combinations of rare, fresh ingredients are creatively matched to create new inventions in gourmet cuisine. That’s what Chef Jason Ruhe does. For example, check … Continue Reading

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Annata Wine Bar St. Pete Review

Pan Seared Scallops

I had an enjoyable trip to Annata Wine Bar at 300 Beach Drive in Downtown St. Pete. I went last Monday because Gloria West was performing, and she is just a dream to listen to. I ate a big lunch that day, so Annata’s small plates were perfect for me. They are also a nice option when you want to … Continue Reading

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King’s Street Food Keeps It Fun, Friendly, Affordable & Tasty

Kings Harry Caray Chicago Style Hot Dog

King’s Street Food is a unique, fun place with good food that is affordable, tasty and different.

King’s says it right in their name that they are “Street Food”. Well, if this is street food, then it is gourmet street food.

This is grilled cheese and hot dogs … but it is definitely not your mom’s grilled cheese! I love … Continue Reading

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The Avenue’s Firecracker Burger is Fresh & Fiery

The Avenue St. Pete Restaurant Review

The Avenue is famous for their great hamburgers, and that is what was in order for lunch today. Since I love spicy food, I couldn’t resist the Firecracker Burger.

The menu description is: Thick cut peppered bacon, spicy habanero sauce, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese. It doesn’t say it, but I love that it also has lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. … Continue Reading

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