ST. PETE FOODIES APPROVED SPONSOR:

Poppin’ Corks and Slingin’ Bubbles – Sauvignon Wine Locker is Now Open!

Pappardelle - oyster mushrooms, caramelized Tropia onion, lamb sugo, mint.
Great Wine Program & Outstanding Cuisine from Chris Ciarcia

UPDATED: July 21, 2021. (Originally published May 3, 2021.)

Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria has taken over the upstairs space above Five Bucks Drinkery on the 200 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete. Sauvignon’s new home for many years housed A Taste for Wine at 241 Central Ave.… Continue Reading

Read more

You Must Visit Must Wine Loft in St. Pete

Must Wine Loft Interior

In winemaking, the first step is to make must. You must make must, to make wine. You also must visit Must Wine Loft to experience some dandy wine and cheese offerings in downtown St. Pete!

Must Wine Loft opened in March this year, which as we all know, is when COVID-19 sparked. Throughout this exotic year, Must Wine Loft has … Continue Reading

Read more

Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria Coming Soon to St. Pete

Attention all wine enthusiasts: Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria is coming soon to Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete. Think, 200 bottles of the most delightful wines, temperature-controlled wine lockers, a full-service kitchen with homemade pasta, mac & cheese, charcuterie boards, desserts and more, themed parties & events, and much more.

I met with Chris Ciarcia, the man behind … Continue Reading

Read more

Lolita’s Brunch Gives You One More Reason To Go

The Benedict at Lolita's Wine Market

When Lolita’s Wine Market opened last year, it seemed like they relied mostly on “word of mouth” (i.e. social media shares) to get the word out about the make-your-own-charcuterie concept. Lucky for them, people couldn’t stop raving about the place. And truth be told, I still can’t.

The food is undeniably good. In an effort to explore the menu beyond … Continue Reading

Read more
St. Petersburg Foodies