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Cognac Brings the Ooh La La to Downtown St Pete

Cognac Tartare de Saumon - salmon tartare, creme fraiche, capers, red onion

Last week, we visited one of the newer restaurants in town. Cognac, which describes itself as a relaxed Parisian style bistro, opened its doors on February 5th. They are in the space formerly occupied by most recently, Dirty Shirley, and prior to that 2nd & Second diner. Cognac offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy […]

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Red Thread Transports Your Palate to the Mystique of the Silk Road

Beef Short Rib

That magical moment when you awaken in the morning and the first thing you think of is last night … her, or him … or the new restaurant you met last night. That transcendent meal experience. You wish you were still there or could go back right now. I have been anticipating the opening of […]

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Delight in the Spice at Malai Indian Cuisine

Malai-Indian-Featured-Photo

Malai Indian Cuisine is a great new Indian spot in downtown St. Pete. They opened in December 2024. (They are at 437 Central Avenue where Tropez used to be.) It is owned by Rajinder Singh, who is also the head chef, and Inderjit Kaur. Rajinder is also one of the owners of Taste of Punjab […]

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The Crane: St. Pete’s Latest Hotspot for Steak & Seafood

Wagyu Filet - approximately 8 oz

Located on the corner of 6th St. and Central Avenue, The Crane is one of the latest additions to St. Pete’s vibrant dining scene. Specializing in steaks and seafood, this new restaurant offers a modern vibe and is perfect for intimate meals, special occasions or even just a reason to have a night out on […]

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Fortu’s Refined Pan-Asian Cuisine is Unique and Delectable

Japanese (Hokkaido) A5 Strip

I originally reviewed Fortu in their second month of operation in January 2024. Since then, about 90% of the original offerings in my review have left the building, and were replaced with even better items. Fortu was excellent then, and is even better now. In the little over a year that Fortu has been open […]

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Tchotchke is an Oasis of Great Fresh Food on the South Side

Smoked Meatloaf

Unfortunately, the South Side of St. Pete has the most limited food choices of any part of town. I went to Tchotchke when they first opened about a year ago, and decided I would give them time to get things worked out. They are located diagonally across from Mullet’s Fish Camp, so if you are […]

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Best Wings in St. Petersburg FL 2025

Wheelhouse Ma Brown's Extra Hot

There are a TON of places offering chicken wings in St. Pete, and this year our list has 15. They are not ranked, but are listed in random order. First, A Little “Wingstory” I’ve been bingeing on food history, and gorging myself on culinary education for the past several years, and the more I learn […]

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Best Mexican Restaurants in St. Petersburg FL 2025

Chicken Taquitos

Must Eat Mexican Treats in St. Pete If you search this site for “Mexican”, you may notice that I do all of the Mexican restaurant reviews. Why? It’s because I love Mexican food so much that I could literally eat it every day for a week straight. (I actually have done that before.) Two and […]

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Best Taco Places in St. Petersburg FL 2025

Taquitos Tacos - Chorizo, Carnitas, Barbacoa

As I sat down to write this, the first thoughts that popped into my head were 1) Everybody loves tacos, 2) There sure are a lot of different types of tacos these days, and 3) what is the actual origin of the taco—is it really Mexican, and how close to the original are they to […]

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Discover Sparrow: St. Pete’s New Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Gentleman Kaiju (left) and Kodama's Groove (right)

The dining scene in the Edge District of St. Petersburg reaches new heights (literally) with Sparrow, a new restaurant and lounge on the rooftop of the Moxy hotel. Combining Asian inspired cuisine and a chic and energetic lounge-like atmosphere, Sparrow is idyllic for small bites and alluring cocktails. Upon entering the Moxy hotel, head to […]

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Pulpo Pops with Latin-Inspired Fare and Flare in St. Pete

The paella of confit duck and roasted mushrooms

Pulpo Kitchen & Lounge, located in the Grand Central District, splashed onto the St. Pete dining scene last month and they’re already making waves. This latin-inspired restaurant is the third concept in St. Pete from the brilliant minds of Jason Ruhe and Hope Montgomery who also own Brick & Mortar in downtown St. Pete and […]

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Café Clementine Is The Best Artisan Bakery In Town

A tray of assorted pastries

Tucked away in the Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Pete is what I consider to be one of our city’s foremost culinary gems. Café Clementine is, in my opinion, the best artisan bakery and casual kitchen in the city. I’ve been visiting Clementine since July 2023, and I rave about it to anyone […]

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Eat Art Love – A Brunch Affair to Remember

Grandpa Larry's Benedict - poached eggs, garlic bread, 24 hour meat rags, parmesan and basil

After reading some wonderful things about Eat Art Love, we decided to check them out for brunch a couple of weeks ago. Located in the Warehouse Arts District at 589 22nd St S in an unassuming strip plaza, one would never guess what wonderful creations come out of this kitchen. They are currently open for […]

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Lajawab Indian Cuisine is the Real Deal

Rogan Josh with Goat

Lajawab Indian Cuisine is a great new Indian spot in St. Pete. They opened in June 2024. (They are at 2705 54th Ave N. where ABC Seafood used to be.) It is owned by two Indian chef brothers making a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. “Lajawab” means “unmatched” or “incomparable.” It is often […]

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Cybel Opens in Kenwood with French Moroccan Fare

Beef kabob pita, chicken shawarma plate and the French taco

French and Moroccan cuisine are two genres of food that we currently do not have enough of in the St. Petersburg area. Because of this, it is no surprise that the community has welcomed the newly-opened permanent location of Cybel French Moroccan Restaurant on 5th Ave N. in Kenwood with open arms. Cybel is actually […]

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