Vintage Small Bites & Wine Lounge Opens in Gulfport

Gulfport, Florida - this sleepy little town on Boca Ciega Bay isn't so sleepy anymore, although it is definitely laid-back, easy going, and quite welcoming—now gives us another reason to go there. Wendy Ohlendorf, fashion designer and artist among other creative endeavors, just opened Vintage Small Bites & Wine Lounge. Backed by successful restaurateurs, Tom…

There's more than meets the eye when you first walk into Beans & Barlour, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and gourmet coffee joint, opening next week in downtown St. Pete. The small bar, stools, and quite impressive large brass and copper espresso machine imported from Italy, immediately steal the show. You may notice the nice…

From One Foodie Town to Another In case you didn't know it, Boston is a foodie town just like St. Pete. Beantown Pub has been a cornerstone of the pub scene in Boston for over 20 years, and now they are opening their second location right here in St. Petersburg, Florida. Remember where Rattle &…

Green Springs Bistro in Safety Harbor is changing hands to St Pete Locals Tom Golden, Richard Alday and Michael Stewart who are the owners of The Lure. They will keep much the same but will be changing some menu items and will rename the restaurant The Kitchen & Bar at Green Springs. The original owners,…

What happens when you grow up in a Mexican restaurant, then go to Austin, Texas to learn Tex-Mex cooking, come back and try to take over the kitchen? Your parents kick you out and you open Capital Tacos. Bobby and Kristel Heskett founded Capital Tacos in Land O' Lakes, FL in 2013. Josh Luger and James…

To Donate a Portion of Sales to The Academy Prep Center Oak & Stone, a New American tavern featuring craft beer, artisanal pizza and gourmet fare, will open its second location in St. Petersburg on Monday, July 9, 2018. The new restaurant is located at 199 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, next to the…

First Ave N. in DTSP to be Renamed "Beer Alley"¹ Just kidding on that sub-headline, but some people might start to think, "Gee, we sure have a lot of craft beer—breweries, taprooms, and brew pubs (they’re not all the same thing) in St. Petersburg!" Actually, compared to several other cities in the U.S., we don't…

Story Stuart of Story Brooke Café Kicks Off New Venture Next to St. Pete Brewing Co. We spoke to Story on the phone last night as she took a break from painting the walls of her new venture. Coming in July, the heart of the Central Arts District will soon have a brand new craft…

Tyrone Square Mall Restaurant to Raffle Designer Handbags, Jewelry, Vacations, and More MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company is introducing a ‘Ladies Night’ featuring an all-you-can-eat and drink package, raffles including designer handbags, jewelry, spa packages, hotel stays, and more. Ladies Night will kick off May 16th and will be held every Wednesday thereafter from 5:00PM…

Nueva Cantina's 2nd Location Coming in June Nueva Cantina, "That Mexican Place" in downtown St. Pete, just announced that they will be opening their second location in the Ballast Point area of South Tampa, in the spot that used to be Love's Artifacts Bar and Grille. [caption id="attachment_10435" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Nueva Cantina will open their Tampa…

Caserecce with Swordfish, Fried Eggplant, and Mint

BellaBrava's Cooking Competition Finale à la Master Chef Raise your hand if you like to watch cooking shows. Me too. Actually, Master Chef is my favorite. It was quite exciting and fun that BellaBrava conducted the finale of their Numero Uno recipe contest in the fashion of a cooking show. Bravo to Debbie Reid for winning with her…

The 600 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete is turning into "The Foodies Block". There's The Lure (that opened in January 2016) at 661 with sushi and tapas. Next week, Maple Street Biscuit Co. is opening across the street at 662. Coming in late summer, there will be Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery at…

Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery to Open Summer 2018 We recently told you about Maple Street Biscuit Co. opening on the 600 block of Central Ave. Now, helping to round out the offering of edibles on the 600 block, we have Brass Bowl. Residing at 654 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701—The Brass Bowl Kitchen…

Start Your Engines! Ford's Garage is Opening Soon! As a McNulty Lofts resident, it's been a long wait to get the food space filled below the condos. Now we're going to have two in one spot! They might even offer delivery upstairs to the condos. It's not definite yet, but McNulty residents will love it…

UPDATE: New Date: April 4th The new Maple Street Biscuit Company location on the 600 block of Central Avenue is slated to open on April 4th at 7am. Maple Street is known for comfort food with a modern twist and a heart for community. Dishes like The Five and Dime: Flaky biscuit, all natural fried chicken…