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15 Best Happy Hours in St. Petersburg FL 2019 by Locals

Half PriceHouse Margaritas from Red Mesa

Ah, happy hour, the time of day that most look forward to Monday through Friday. When the clock strikes 5:00PM, folks all over scramble to the nearest watering hole to belly-up to the bar with a libation, or two, after a long work day. If you weren’t already aware, St. Pete’s dining scene is chock […]

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Top 10 Cheese & Charcuterie Boards St Petersburg, FL Rated by Locals

Custom Charcuterie and Cheese Board with accompaniments from Lolitas

What’s not to love about a meticulously arranged board loaded with fine cheeses, gourmet charcuterie and luxurious accoutrements? Personally, it’s one of my favorite meal genres (to eat and create), best enjoyed slowly with the best of company and a divine bottle of wine. It’s the type of culinary dining experience that brings folks together, […]

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Five Must-Try Healthy Food Spots in St. Petersburg

Citrus Water and vegan snacks at the Pineapple Espresso Drive-thru

With all of the decadent eateries that St. Petersburg foodies have to enjoy, it’s important to maintain balance and do your body some good when not indulging in Cuban sandwiches, cheese fries and chicken wings. St. Petersburg has become home to a plethora of health-conscious hotspots that continue to pop up around town, boasting sustainability, […]

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Five Plus Five of the Best Dives in St. Petersburg FL 2019

The Texas Hash with a homemade biscut & Eggs with Bacon and Potatoes from Munch's Sundries

There’s a time and place for fine dining with white table cloths, ambient lighting, a beautiful bottle of red and some Foie Gras. But sometimes, only a big ol’ beer, juicy burger and a laid-back environment will do. In fact, more often than not, that paramount lineup is a recipe for the best kind of […]

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5 Best French Fries in St. Petersburg FL 2019

The Bier Boutique French Fries

French fries,  fries, or “french-fried potatoes” as Jimmy Buffet likes to call them, are definitely one of the most popular foods in America, and likely the world. They can also be called frites, steak fries, potato wedges, curly fries, shoestring fries, and the list goes on and on. Well, this list is not going to go […]

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Top 10 Sandwiches / Sandwich Shops in St. Petersburg FL 2019

Biting into a flavorful sandwich is often overlooked with the number of unique restaurants and offerings St. Pete has, but sometimes you just want a dang sandwich! Luckily, the food scene here is exceptional even when it comes to perfecting that lunch craving for a simple yet delicious sandwich. There are endless combinations to create […]

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5 Best Fish Spreads in St. Petersburg FL for 2019

Pauls Landing Smoked Fish Spread

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 […]

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Top 10 Bloody Marys in St. Petersburg FL for 2019

Tryst Bloody Mary

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 […]

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Top 10 New Restaurants St Petersburg, FL Rated by Locals

Raclette Offerings at Bacchus St Pete

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 […]

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Best Fresh Margaritas in St. Pete for 2019

Nueva Cantina Margaritas

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 […]

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Top 12 Fast Casual Restaurants St Petersburg, FL by Locals

Everything Avocado Toast

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 […]

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5 Best Asian Soups in St. Petersburg, FL 2019

Bun Bo Hue

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 […]

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10 Best Mac n Cheese in St. Petersburg, FL 2019

3 Daughters Brewing White Mac and Cheese with Beach Blonde Ale

Best Mac & Cheese in St. Pete The origins of mac & cheese go back to 1769, supposedly from a recipe that Thomas Jefferson brought back from Italy. Kraft first packaged Mac n Cheese it in 1937.  It became a big hit during WWII. If you were a kid growing up in America (or Canada […]

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Top 20 2019 Casual Dining Restaurants St Petersburg, FL by Locals

F.G.B.L.T. Fried Green Tomatoes, Tabasco-honey glazed Pork Belly, Pimento Cheese from Noble Crust

From Ramen and Charcuterie, to elevated pub fare and BBQ, in our city, noteworthy casual restaurants are quite abundant. What deems an eating establishment as casual? In my humble opinion, casual restaurants possess a welcoming, non-intimidating vibe, and are suitable for most any occasion. The restaurants on this particular list have the above qualities, and then […]

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Where’s the Best Fried Chicken in St Petersburg, FL 2019?

Munch's Fried Chicken

I don’t make fried chicken at home, but as a child my mother did, and from what I recall it was finger licking good. My mother is from Georgia so she knows southern cooking. Did she way over cook vegetables? Definitely, but I think most moms in her era did. So when I see fried […]

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