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New Chef and New Menu Takes Sea Salt to New Heights

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Sea Salt St. Pete’s New Chef Margaret LaVetty’s Enthusiasm Shines in Her Personality and the Food

If you’re unfamiliar with Sea Salt, the restaurant is the baby of Chef Fabrizio Aielli and his wife, Ingrid Aielli. Opening in 2015 in the Sundial shopping complex in downtown St. Pete, it is a fine-dining restaurant, featuring an 80-foot long raw bar, 20-foot-tall … Continue Reading

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The Island Grille & Raw Bar: Tierra Verde’s Ultimate Waterside Restaurant

1/2 order of the Ahi Tuna

The Island Grille & Raw Bar is to Tierra Verde what salt is to pepper, meatballs to spaghetti, and so on. It’s a staple restaurant for many island residents and locals and I’m certain that it gets its fair share of beach traffic, especially from those who have spent the day at Fort De Soto. It’s actually the perfect spot … Continue Reading

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10 Best Places for Oysters in St. Petersburg FL

The Moscow and Sushi Oysters from The Island Grille and Raw Bar

Oysters, my favorite of the bivalve family, are not exactly few and far between in St. Petersburg, especially those from the Gulf. Quality oysters, however, take some research to uncover. Lucky for you, we’ve done the leg work, and consumed dozens upon dozens of oysters in order to assemble a list with the best places for oysters in St. Pete.… Continue Reading

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Modern Brine: A Flavor Journey

“Life is a journey of discovery and food should be no different.” – David Morris, owner and executive chef, Modern Brine

Upon arriving to Baum Avenue Market, one’s eyes are immediately led to the lush plants and twinkling lights outlining Modern Brine. Hanging wooden light fixtures dangle above a small bar area with six high top bar stools and an … Continue Reading

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