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Italy Bottega Turns Up the Heat With a New Executive Chef and Menu

Meatballs Ricotta

PERMANENTLY CLOSED

On June 3, 2020 Federico Fanelli bravely opened Italy Bottega in the midst of the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nobody really knew anything back then about this virus causing the pandemic, how long it would last, and how bad it would be. But he persevered.

Born in Venice and raised in Rome, Federico believes that the rich … Continue Reading

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St Petersburg Foodies’ Downtown Happy Hour List September 2023 UPDATED

Happy Hour Food & Drink List for Downtown, The Edge District and The Grand Central District

*Please note for purposes of this list we consider Downtown up to 22nd Ave N and to 22nd Ave S out to The Edge District at 9th St (MLK Jr. St). The Edge District is also included in this list but has its own … Continue Reading

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St Petersburg Foodies Happy Hour List Tierra Verde, St Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille UPDATED APRIL 2023

Happy Hour List for Tierra Verde, St Pete & Pass-a-Grille Beach 

**Please note that while we try to keep this alphabetical list up to date, some items may have changed. You can help us keep this list correct by letting us know of any changes to by contacting us here. Thank you so much in advance!**

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Updated April 2023 Gulfport, Pasadena and Tyrone Happy Hour List

Happy Hour List for Gulfport, Pasadena, Tyrone and South St. Pete

**Please note that while we try to keep this list up to date, some items may have changed. You can help us keep this list correct by letting us know of any changes by contacting us here. Thank you so much in advance!**

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Calida’s Recipe for Success has more than one Secret Ingredient

Calida Chow Noodles - long noodle, market vegetable, fresh ginger & garlic, tamari, sesame oil, chili flake

Secret Ingredients:

The couple that runs it is not only adorable, but also extremely skilled Hole in the Wall Eccentricity Lustfully Eclectic Menu

A few weeks ago we had a spectacular dinner at the new Calida Kitchen & Wine. I can’t say enough about it. I thought about the meal for several days after. So much so that we returned … Continue Reading

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Nicko’s: St. Pete’s Newest Pizza Joint May be the Best Yet

Nicko's Supreme

Talk around town was that Nicko’s Pizza and Subs was the real deal, so we decided we had to see what the buzz was all about. When we first visited in March, they had to discontinue delivery due to being too busy with take out and in the restaurant itself. Currently, you can now order delivery on their website or … Continue Reading

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Breaking News: Noble Crust Announces a New Concept – Noble Tavern Off The Farm

Noble Tavern Sign

Noble Crust owners Jeff Strouse, Tj Theilbar, Tim Curci and Chris Sweeney in a joint venture with Anthony Menna, president and owner of Menna Development & Management, will be opening their new concept Noble Tavern Off The Farm. This will bring the Off The Cuff Concepts restaurant portfolio to three concepts which also include Noble Crust and Fat Beet Farm … Continue Reading

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Mangosteen Rolls Into Town with an Eclectic New Menu

Mangosteen Volcano Roll

Mangosteen rolled onto the St Pete restaurant scene in early November 2021 with it’s trendy, hip vibe and eclectic asian inspired menu which features yakitori, tapas, tacos, sushi, stir-fry and very creative tropical cocktail concoctions.

It is located in the space formerly occupied by The Brass Bowl. Unlike its predecessor, Mangosteen offers a full service restaurant and a full liquor … Continue Reading

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Shrimpys Blues Bistro – A Hidden Treasure on St Pete Beach

Shrimpys NOLA BBQ Shrimp - Langostino Shrimp sauteed in butter, roasted garlic, white and black pepper

We had heard rave reviews for years about Shrimpys Blues Bistro but just never made it out there. I wish we hadn’t waited so long because the raves are definitely warranted. Owner, Richard Briggs, invited us in to taste some food off their menu a few weeks back. We were so impressed with the food that we changed our minds … Continue Reading

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The Highly Anticipated 22 South Food Hall Opens This Friday. What a Treat!

Shokkan Surf and Turf and Rainbow Rolls

Much has already been written about the new highly anticipated 22 South Food Hall which opens this Friday, April 3oth at 7am in the Old Historic Mahattan Casino space. We got a sneak peek a few weeks back but waited to write this until we got to try some food and report back to you.

Here’s what I Love The … Continue Reading

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Driftwood Kava & Coffee Roastery – A Rustic, Delightful Experience

Driftwood Kava & Coffee Roastery - Acai Bowl

Driftwood Kava and Coffee Roastery opened quietly in downtown St. Pete in January of this year, in the space of the former Rawk Star Cafe. The owners of Rawk Star Cafe, Mike and Arielle Collins, are still behind Driftwood so you will still see the same smiling faces when you visit. Arielle is involved as manager and sister, Savanna, is … Continue Reading

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Breaking News: Kosher New York Bagels in Downtown St Pete

Beans & Barlour Airstream: Assorted NY Bagels

UPDATE: MARCH 8, 2021: Bagels will be available at the Beans & Barlour brick & mortar location at 538 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Previously, they planned to have them at the new airstream location. They are now opening at 9 am instead of 10:30.

Beginning this Saturday, March 6th a brand new kosher New York Bagel popup … Continue Reading

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The Lure Ono – Your One Stop For Grab and Go Sammies, Smoothies and More

Lure Ono The Ed

UPDATE: JULY 6, 2022 – PERMANENTLY CLOSED – Some items now available at The Lure, 661 Central Ave

Located on Central Avenue, just a few doors west of The Lure, sits the new The Lure Ono. The word ono means delicious in Hawaiian. The interior vibe and the menu take inspiration from Hawaii as well. The spot, formally the beloved … Continue Reading

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Noble Crust Serves Up a Bounty of Fall Flavors with Some New Menu Items

Noble Crust - Crispy Brussel Sprouts

It’s that time of year. Cool, crisp air. The glory of leaves changing to a kaleidoscope of colors. The smell of smoke billowing from your neighbor’s chimney. Oh but wait, we live in Florida…well, at least, we do have football this year. When it started we weren’t quite sure that would happen.

Well, we may not have that crisp change … Continue Reading

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A Tale of “Two Graces” Set To Open by Year’s End in St Petersburg

Two Graces - Heirloom Tomato Panzanella with fried pistachios and orange blossom water

Every ounce of good news is certainly welcome this year, wouldn’t you say? We caught wind of the possible opening of a second Grace Restaurant possibly near downtown St Pete, so we caught up with the dynamic husband and wife team, Chef Marlin Kaplan and Lisa Masterson, co-owners of Grace, for some answers.

And the answer is they are opening … Continue Reading

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