It’s amazing that we actually have so many new restaurants that opened in the St. Petersburg area in this insane year of 2020. We also need to congratulate all of the eateries that stayed in business, which are currently in the majority. Only a few have closed. Hopes, prayers, good vibes, positive thoughts, and any other way you can think … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 113! On today’s episode, we interview Brian & Lindsay Rosegger from the Lost Coast Oyster Co. St. Pete is all about local, and these are the only local oysters available in St. Pete. They are some of the best oysters we’ve … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 112! On today’s episode, we interview Executive Chef Rob Reinsmith. Rob has been working in restaurants since he was a teenager. He went to culinary school in Orlando, and then worked in eateries in New York City for eight years before … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 111! On today’s episode, we interview Chef & Culinary Instructor at Metropolitan Ministries, Clay Dempster. We talk about the upcoming Tampa Bay Food Fight charity event where St. Pete and Tampa chefs battle it out “Iron Chef” style. After the interview, we have lunch … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 110! On today’s episode, we interview local St. Petersburg actor, comedian, and voiceover artist, Ward Smith. Ward has been in dozens of films, and TV series. We’ll talk about some of the past shows he’s been in along with a couple of new movies … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 109! On today’s episode, we interview Executive Chef Lee Aquino. Lee heads up three of the new locations at the new St. Pete Pier, including; The Driftwood Cafe, Teak Restaurant, and the rooftop bar Pier Teaki. Under the same … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 108! On today’s episode, we interview Ronicca Whaley from the Shiso Crispy food truck. Ronicca has three culinary degrees, and has been Executive Chef at The Oyster Bar. She has been a recipe creator for a national food supplier, and worked on a project for … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 107! On today’s episode, we interview Laura Reiley, the Food Business Reporter for The Washington Post. Many of you may remember her as the food critic at The Tampa Bay Times. She was last on the show just as she was leaving The Times. … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 106! On today’s episode, we interview Janet Keeler from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. Janet is an Instructor for the Food Writing and Photography Certificate program in the Department of Journalism & Digital Communication. She is a contributor to The Zest Podcast … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 105! On today’s episode, we interview Chris Sherman from The Golden Spoon Awards. They are restaurant awards covering the entire state of Florida. They are published annually by Florida Trend Magazine, which has been around for 60-years. Five St. Pete restaurants won Golden … Continue Reading
Read moreVia Press Release – ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One of the most well-respected chefs in the Tampa Bay area, Chef David Benstock, has shifted his concepts to adapt to the times, and he’s not done yet. Benstock announced today the official opening of … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 104! On today’s episode, we interview Chef Dennis Littley from the Ask Chef Dennis blog. Chef Dennis has been food blogging since 2009, and he creates restaurant-style recipes that anyone can make at home. We’ll of course, talk about that, as well … Continue Reading
Read moreIf you haven’t heard of Gracie Pasta & Provisions, then you’ve been missing out. Last April, (yeah, I know, COVID crap and all that), Gracie, under the same ownership, quietly opened next door to super popular Pass-a-Grille eatery, Grace Restaurant.
As you can see on the card below, Gracie Pasta & Provisions is an artisanal grocer that specializes in handcrafted … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 103! On today’s episode, we interview Rhonda Shear. Rhonda is a TV personality, comedian, actress, and owner of St. Petersburg based Rhonda Shear Lingerie & Shapewear. Rhonda is best known for her 8-year role as host of USA Networks Up All Night TV … Continue Reading
Read moreWelcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 102! On today’s episode, we interview Keri Maletto. Keri is the food and culinary expert for HSN. She is also an accomplished actor and producer for film and television. At the top of the show, we have Abby Allen straight out of … Continue Reading
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