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New Rococo Style Fabulous Sunday Brunch

Rococo Steak Brunch

A couple of months ago Rococo Steak started opening at 11am for Sunday brunch. Kevin and I were invited in to photograph and taste a few of the brunch items. Brunch is done a lot downtown and we have covered quite a few of them, so I was really not quite sure what to expect. […]

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The Library (formerly The Peabody) – A Splendid Addition to St Pete’s Restaurant Scene

The Peabody

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PIECE WAS WRITTEN WHEN THE NAME OF THE RESTAURANT WAS THE PEABODY, IT IS NOW THE LIBRARY. From the minute you walk thru the doors of The Peabody, you feel transported back in time. A serene setting of tables within an old fashioned library surrounding a bar. All of this located in […]

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Dr. BBQ —Not Your Typical Barbecue Joint—Over Delivers (in a Good Way)

Dr. BBQ St Louis Ribs with Jack Daniels Baked Beans and Purple Slaw

Dr. BBQ. “Yeah. I’ve heard that name before.” That was my first thought a couple of years ago when we caught wind of a new restaurant coming to town via the Datz Restaurant Group from Tampa. Admittedly, even though I hadn’t previously watched any full shows with Ray Lampe a.k.a. Dr. BBQ (I have now), […]

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Green Light Bar Debuts in Edgemoor Area of St. Pete

UPDATE: November 21, 2019 – Permanently Closed. It’s a little bit divey, it’s a little bit hipster, and it’s a little bit little … but it’s real big on amazing sushi, plus there’s CBD Infused Tea, along with Kava, and Kratom—everything today’s modern customer needs! Head up 4th St. North, hang a right on 62nd […]

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Say Hello to My Little Friend!

Amigos Tortilla Bar Friends & Family So what’s up with a square taco? “More filling and less spilling!”   “We developed a tortilla machine that cuts dough into our signature SQUARE shape. It’s not a gimmick – its functional. A folded square tortilla holds more filling with less spilling! Our tortillas are made with traditional […]

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The Artisan Gulfport – Art & Food Collective

Pinellas County’s First Food Hall Unless you’ve been living under a lava rock, you may have noticed that food halls are a thing. They are big spaces carved up into a bunch of smaller eateries and retail, kind of like a mall food court, but way cooler with artisan food and drink offerings (instead of […]

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Grand Opening of Crafty Squirrel Tonight – Details and Sneak Peek Here

Crafty Squirrel

The Crafty Squirrel is hosting a grand opening event tonight, Thursday, September 13th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. There will be a formal gathering with Mayor Rick Kriseman, a complimentary sampling of menu items, $250 in raffle prizes, and more! Guests will have an opportunity to taste items on the menu like the Kitchen Sink, an […]

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Get Your Boston Fix At Beantown Pub South

Beantown Pub South

PERMANENTLY CLOSED When we first learned about Beantown Pub opening we were very excited to have something different opening downtown. Here’s our original write up about Beantown Pub opening. It’s nice to have a pub with pub food that’s true to its roots. Beantown has been an institution in Boston for over 20 years and […]

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Pacific Counter: Bringing West Coast Flavors to St Pete

Pacific Counter

Pacific Counter officially opened yesterday, Tuesday, Sept 4th. Kevin and I were invited for a sneak peek last Thursday, the day before their soft opening. We originally reported on them back in March. Pacific Counter is the culmination of a dream between partners, Tanner Loebel, Eric Bialik and Chef Chitt Tock. Tanner was the founder […]

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The Hideaway Pizza Pub Breezes into the South Side of St Pete

PERMANENTLY CLOSED About 14 months ago we published this piece on the opening of The Hideaway Pizza Pub. At the time, the projected opening date was in the Fall of 2017. Lots of red tape, blood, sweat and tears later, it finally, quietly opened about two weeks ago. It is an old house that was […]

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Stillwaters Tavern – Tastes As Good As it Looks

Stillwaters Tavern

Stillwaters Tavern is, in their own words, “A Modern American Tavern, where classic American dishes blend harmoniously with old world flavors. The menu highlights items from both land and sea, with a focus on bringing unique flavors from our kitchen to your table.” They work with local artisans and farmers to serve the best available […]

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Annata – Not Just Cheese & Charcuterie, Entrees That Are Out of This World!

Annata Restaurant & Wine Bar

When Annata came onto the scene of downtown St Petersburg’s Beach Drive four years ago, it was highly anticipated. The owners of the St Pete beloved staple Mazzaro’s Italian Market, Kurt and Mary Cuccaro, were opening Annata, which made its arrival even more exciting for foodies. It was touted as a wine bar which would […]

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Grace Continues to Amaze with Exceptional Cuisine on St Pete Beach

Grace Restaurant

Most Up-to-Date Grace Review from 2019 – Click Here Towards the end of May, Kevin and I had dinner at Grace Restaurant on Pass-A-Grille. This was our third time dining there. As we approached the restaurant, we saw all of these balloons on the ceiling and thought that they must be having some kind of […]

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New Menu Gist at Tryst

Tryst St. Pete New Summer Dinner & Brunch Menus July 2018

Tryst Releases Their New Summer Menu Eddie Cochran and Roger Daltrey lamented, “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues…” There was no cure for the summertime blues because there was no Tryst back then. (For the Millennials out there, that was a Baby Boomer song reference.)  😉 There’s never a dull moment when it […]

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Hey, Hey You’ll Wanna Eat at Rawk Star…

Rawk Star Cafe

Mike and Arielle Collins are a brother and sister team born and raised here in our beautiful city of St Petersburg. Now they are the proud proprietors of one of the newest restaurants downtown, Rawk Star Café. There is one other location in Oldsmar that has been around for eight years. Mike and Arielle fell […]

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