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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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Salty J’s Sprinkles Snark and Sass onto 4th St N – Let’s Get Salty St Pete!

Salty J's - Buffalo Chicken Salad

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? Salty […]

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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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Find Your Happy Place at Grace
New Food and Drink Menus to Tantalize Your Tastebuds

Grace Restaurant

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 […]

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Beau n Mo Two Point Oh! (2.0)

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 […]

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Bacchus St Pete – An Experience Unlike Any Other – New Brunch and Traditional Raclette

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 […]

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Que Pasa Mexican Cantina is the Real Deal

“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 […]

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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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Datz the Way uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh …

Datz Entrance at 180 Central Ave

Datz Opens in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL Datz is HUGE—literally and figuratively! They are huge on the local food scene … … and the new location in downtown St. Pete is freakin’ humongous! Both the dining area, and the kitchen can accommodate a large crowd, and it’s a good thing with how popular they are, […]

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“When the World Seems to Shine Like You’ve Had Too Much Wine”…That’s Sophia’s

Sophia's Italian Food Options

The highly anticipated opening of Sophia’s Cucina + Enoteca, brought to you by the owners of Lolita’s Wine Market, Chef Alex and Kelly Rodriguez, is Thursday, May 23rd at 5:00pm. Yes, that’s tomorrow. I would say run don’t walk to Sophia’s! You can make your reservations on Opentable. Read the original article we wrote about […]

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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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