The Farm-to-Table Concept at Naked Farmer is Exceptional for a Wholesome Meal in Downtown St. Pete

Make Your Own Bowl + Mac & Cheese at Naked Farmer

An entire meal curated from local farms in Florida is now right at our fingertips in downtown St. Pete at Naked Farmer. Their nutritious food options are farm-to-table fresh with amazing flavors and generous portion sizes. You'll most definitely feel your best after chowing down on one of their delicious bowls. The convenience of Naked…

Crab Cake - potato crusted lump crab, Big Easy style corn, seaweed tuile and celery salad

Today, Monday July 6th, Teak restaurant at the new St Pete Pier will open its doors to the public when the pier officially opens at 5pm. You need a ticket to go to the pier itself, but a reservation at one of the new restaurants also counts as a ticket in. We were excited to…

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Restaurants Open for Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery June 2020 In these times of COVID-19, it's not easy keeping up with which restaurants are open or closed, and who is offering dine-in, takeout, or delivery. St. Petersburg Foodies is here to help. *Please note for purposes of this list we consider Downtown up to 22nd Ave…

Sea Dog Cantina far surpassed all of our expectations. We were anticipating good food. What we got was phenomenal, bursting with flavor, divine inspirations of Mexican food heaven. I love Mexican food, and could eat it every day. Lori, on the other hand could take it or leave it, and usually just humors me. She…

The Big Catch at Salt Creek has been working on an exciting new menu since bringing on new Executive Chef and GM, Jason Gordon, formerly of Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery, in mid-February. Chef Jason is known for fresh, colorful, very creative and, of course, delicious food. The pandemic brought a lot of things to…

There's lots of great bar food, house and local craft beer, live music, and an overall laid-back, casual, friendly vibe at The Pesky Pelican Brew Pub, which just celebrated its fourth year this past June 1st. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in the Tyrone area, and right on the Pinellas Trail, Pesky Pelican offers…

A Closer look at the Nueva Cantina Picadillo Tacos

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…

It's been a tough six weeks for the restaurant business with forced closures for most, and takeout and delivery still available from a few. No one knows what the future will bring, and who will be left when it's all over. In the midst of this tough time, The Mill founders, Chef Ted Dorsey, and…

Breakfast or Brunch - Where Should You Go? Wake up early and hungry for breakfast? It is the most important meal of the day, you know. Do you know what your options are in Downtown St Pete? St Petersburg Foodies compiled a list of downtown establishments that can get your day started off just right.…

Walking up to 1200 Chophouse you instantly feel at home. The restaurant is in, what appears to be, a former house with a large front porch. Inside, you are instantly taken aback by the beautiful cowhide covered wall across the room. It compliments the cozy nature of the small restaurant. Like its sister restaurant, Snappers,…

Lemongrass Beef sandwich and the Vermicelli Bowl

For the most part, comfort food is a rather ambiguous term that refers to food that makes us feel good. To some, that means a glutenous helping of sinfully delicious Thanksgiving staples, while others may attribute "feeling good" and "feel good" food to health-conscious meals that nourish and fuel the body. Comfort food, to me,…

Viet Pom Sandwich & Spicy Turkey Mac-N-Chez

Have you been to the most welcoming, friendly, neighborhood sandwich shop tucked away in the Grand Central District? Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria is a hidden gem that many locals admire. The menu is second to none. They offer remarkable sandwiches (with vegan options), fresh loose leaf teas, delicious salads, unique sides, and more. Not…

Birthdays have always been a major moment for me – a celebration of another year of life in the books, a blank page ready for illustration, the ability to begin a brand-new chapter in life and an almost metaphoric fresh start. Looking at the celebration from this lens, it’s no wonder that I treat the…

The Carbonara, Ribeye and Amberjack special

Upon cruising down Gulf Blvd, the main drag of St. Pete Beach, You'll notice a great deal of usual suspects: standard oceanside restaurants, unpretentious dive bars, a plethora of souvenir shops, beachgoers, and so on. One spot that most would not expect to stumble into is a cozy bistro and wine bar - cue Sola.…

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…