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New Bar “The Galley” Opening in DTSP at Year End

Pete Boland and Ian Taylor have taken over the space that formerly housed Reno Downtown Joint at 27 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. They are currently working on the buildout of their new bar, “The Galley”.

Pete and Ian are both native locals to St. Pete, and they are a small minority of bar owners that can say … Continue Reading

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DON’T WAIT for the Official Name Change – El Gallo Grande’s Food is Already Nueva Cantina!!

Cuban Chimichanga at Nueva Cantina

On October 4th, I published breaking Foodies news regarding the changing of hands at El Gallo Grande to Louie Spetrini and his partners Erin & Rocco Rinaldi.  Officially the new name, happy hour and menu won’t change until November 1st, however, I am EXTREMELY happy to report that all of the new staff are currently in place including Chef Paul…and … Continue Reading

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Café Gala: A Sneak Peek at New Menu Items

Last week I tagged along with a food writing class from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg at The Dali Museum. For those of you that don’t know, the Dali Museum is also home to Café Gala, a quaint cafe in the museum lobby that serves coffee, beer, wine and Spanish inspired eats. The museum café even has its’ … Continue Reading

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Gluten-Free at Red Mesa Cantina

Cantina Tacos

The Red Mesa family of restaurants are good stand-bys on any day of the week. You can’t go wrong with one of the three: Mercado, 4th St, and the Cantina. As far as atmosphere goes, the Cantina downtown is my favorite. The inside is funky and vibrant, while the outdoor patio feels quaint and cozy. With the string lights, landscaping … Continue Reading

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‘Dem Bones …

Buya Ramen Restaurant Review

Buya Ramen’s broth begins with dem bones, chicken and pork ones simmered with roasted vegetables for 20-something hours to dredge out the fats and collagen from the marrow and bone to create an almost opaque broth you combine with noodles, mushrooms, vegetables and savory meat to produce, well, an experience.

Call it the Ramen moment. And … Continue Reading

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Nueva Cantina Debuts on November 1st – Replacing El Gallo Grande

Nueva Cantina

El Gallo Grande is to change its name to Nueva Cantina and open with a new menu as of November 1st. Louie Spetrini along with his partners, Erin and Rocco Rinaldi and Executive Chef Paul Daubert took over the restaurant yesterday, October 3rd, 2016.  They will be open for business as usual until the new menu and name change take … Continue Reading

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An Update on Proper Kitchen & Cocktails

Proper Kitchen and Cocktails
UPDATE: Proper Kitchen & Cocktails Opens December 2, 2016

Yesterday Kevin and I got a sneak peek into the making of Proper Kitchen & Cocktails. We met with the owner, Stephen Schrutt, who also owns The Avenue and King’s Street Food. He explained that he had hoped to be open by now but has encountered quite a few frustrations and … Continue Reading

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Del Mar Gastro Lounge – A Lot More “Cooking” Here Than You Think

They originally opened back in 2012 as Café Del Mar, but later changed the name to Del Mar Gastro Lounge when they decided to put an emphasis on high-quality, healthy food.

There’s been a huge remodel, so what used to be a large open-air arcade, (like you see on several blocks of Central Avenue as you head west), is now … Continue Reading

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5 Places for Adventurous Eaters in St. Pete 2016

I consider myself lucky that I am an adventurous eater. I get to try so many things and experience amazing flavors, textures, and aromas. When I was a kid and the family would go out to dinner, the way I would choose what I would order would be the first item I came to that I never had before.

Here’s … Continue Reading

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I Found Gluten-Free Ravioli at Annata Wine Bar

Gluten-Free Ravioli

Who doesn’t love Annata Wine Bar, right? You know you will get fresh, inspired cuisine every time. We had not been in quite a while and were both craving some fabulously gourmet fare and nice wine pairings. We went down on a Saturday night around 8 o’clock. Of course it was jam-packed in there, and the wait was an hour … Continue Reading

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The Sugar Shack – A Piece of Key West Heaven in St Petersburg

Ricky "Ravioli" Warwick Sugar Shack Owner

The Sugar Shack has been open for three weeks in the up and coming 100 Block of MLK Jr St N.  It is quickly gaining traction and notoriety by lovers of Key West and Kermitt’s famous Chocolate Dipped Key Lime Pie on a Stick.  The Sugar Shack is one of the few places throughout the southeast where you can get … Continue Reading

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King’s Street Food Counter: Kid Friendly Approved

One of our favorite restaurants to dine out as a family is King’s Street Food Counter on Central. Restaurants in and around the Edge District on Central Ave tend to be good choices for families with kids, because they are more casual than the Beach Drive options and offer great people watching without being so busy that it’s hard to … Continue Reading

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Chi-Town Beefs and Dogs Changes Hands

Joey "Meatballs" Passes the Dog Baton to New Owner Ricky "Ravioli" at Chi-Town Beefs and Dogs

Joey “Meatballs” Zugu announced on his Facebook timeline earlier this week that he has sold Chi-Town Beefs and Dogs to a new owner who he has nicknamed Ricky “Ravioli” Warwick.  This Saturday will be Joey’s last day serving up his now famous beefs and dogs before he hands over the dog baton to Ricky.  So you best get in there … Continue Reading

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Parkshore Grill & The Prisoner Wine Dinner

We Beg the Mercy of the Court for a Life Sentence Please!

Mark the date, as this wine pairing dinner will actually set you free!

Parkshore Grill & The Prisoner Wine Company Present The 2015 Prisoner Release Wine Dinner

Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 Time: 6:30 Reception, 7:00 Dinner $100++ per person By reservation only: 727-896-9463

In the opinion of … Continue Reading

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Eat Cheap in St. Pete

Don’t confuse cheap with fast food. St. Pete foodies know that inexpensive quality homemade food (both sit down and take out) is an adventure like finding a Coach bag in a thrift shop. In my hungry meanderings, I’ve discovered delightful dishes with big taste for small clams. Tell me your favorite cheap chow joint; email me at wisernan@aol.com. We’re looking … Continue Reading

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