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Filling the Gap Between Downtown & North St. Pete – Noble Crust is a Must

When someone asks me for recommendations on where to eat in St. Pete the list is a mile long with restaurants located Downtown, but there is always one restaurant beyond the Downtown St Pete barriers that makes the list, and that is Noble Crust. Located at the corner of 4th St. North and 83rd Ave…

I'm just going to say this up front. I am a total bitch when it comes to Italian meatballs ... or at least some people are going to think that. Alternatively, please feel free to label me a "Meatball Snob". If the meatballs on this list didn't exist, I would sadly have to tell you…

Along with Cuban Sandwiches, and Grouper Sandwiches, Smoked Fish Spread is the epitome of local Florida eating, and definitely embedded in local St. Pete food culture. Where & When Did Fish Spread Start? The popular history of smoke fish spread starts with Ted Peters. While it's unclear whether Ted Peters was the first local to…

It's time to booze up your weekend brunch plans with the top 10 Bloody Marys in St. Pete! Bloody Marys that are done right are so good. Spicy, mild, with a hint of citrus, the toppings and more; they are all different and can be customized to your liking by adding hot sauce, pepper or…

Yes, I understand that the name of Salty J's refers more to sass than to my favorite cooking mineral. But I have to admit, I do love the name. The only thing better would be if the name was Salty L's, however that wouldn't coincide with owner, Josh Connell's first initial, now wouldn't it? [caption…

The St. Petersburg food scene is constantly blossoming with new concepts and restaurants that are eager to feed the hungry masses. To achieve success, new restaurants have to possess an "it factor" in order to separate themselves from the competition: like a fresh concept, signature dish, killer happy hour, prime location, etc. Many, many fabulous…

Ever since our first visit to Grace Restaurant, just after they opened in the summer of 2017, we have considered Grace to be an anomaly at the beach. Why? Because it has great food, great wine and great service in a beautiful, welcoming, non-pretentious atmosphere. Our first write up on Grace. A locals favorite, Grace continues…

We've loved Beau n Mo's from the start when they opened in 2015, but apparently, they were just getting warmed up. They started as Beau n Mo's Italian Eating House, but then things evolved where they became most popular for their steaks, and changed to Beau n Mo’s Chicago Style Steakhouse. We thought the Italian…

The Grouper Sandwich is one of the most popular food items in St. Petersburg, FL, for both locals and tourists alike. There are a myriad of different types of grouper, but the most commonly found type in our area are Red, Black, and Gag. You can't really tell the difference once they're cooked and served…

In January 2019, Bacchus St Pete quietly opened its doors offering a European inspired market complete with wine, cheese and charcuterie. Bacchus is not just a market, but a lovely place to eat, drink and unwind. Read our original article on the inspiration of Bacchus before they opened here. Upon first entering, the decor is…

Is it me or does it seem like St. Pete is becoming a legendary coffee shop town? I absolutely love taking my laptop and heading to a coffee shop to get work done, or grabbing a cold brew with a friend to catch up. The aesthetic of all of the coffee shops on the list…

"Authentic" Mexican and Tex-Mex Can Be Found at Que Pasa in North St. Pete I confess, and plead guilty to staying in the downtown area too much, and not venturing out further. I've already been punished for my crimes by being deprived of the food and drink at Que Pasa Mexican Cantina for the last…

Margaritaaaahs! I've gone around town drinking all of the margaritas for this list. Some are fruity, some are spicy, but most of all, they are all FRESH! So, what makes a good margarita? The typical answer is tequila, something sweet or spicy, and lime, but these St. Pete restaurants and bars have gone above and…

The number of fast casual restaurants gracing the streets of St. Petersburg appears to be on the rise. These days, the term fast casual encompasses far more than what you may think. Oh no, we aren't talking McDonald's or Taco Bell folks - think organic, fresh, and locally sourced. In today's world, fast-casual restaurants are…

I love ALL kinds of soup in general, and I really LOVE all kinds of Asian Noodle Soups, especially Pho and Ramen. We may have a best pho, best ramen, and so on for future lists, but I wanted to give my favorite Asian soups in general that I eat all of the time over…