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Lajawab Indian Cuisine is the Real Deal

Rogan Josh with Goat

Lajawab Indian Cuisine is a great new Indian spot in St. Pete. They opened in June 2024. (They are at 2705 54th Ave N. where ABC Seafood used to be.) It is owned by two Indian chef brothers making a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

“Lajawab” means “unmatched” or “incomparable.” It is often used to describe something that … Continue Reading

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Cybel Opens in Kenwood with French Moroccan Fare

Beef kabob pita, chicken shawarma plate and the French taco

French and Moroccan cuisine are two genres of food that we currently do not have enough of in the St. Petersburg area. Because of this, it is no surprise that the community has welcomed the newly-opened permanent location of Cybel French Moroccan Restaurant on 5th Ave N. in Kenwood with open arms.

Cybel is actually the only French Moroccan restaurant … Continue Reading

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Restaurant Insider: A Peek Behind Fortu’s Premium Curtain

A matcha cocktail, crispy potato appetizer, flowery cocktail and raw hamachi appetizer are in frame on a wooden table.

There’s no screaming in the Fortu kitchen.

No overbearing culinary legend with a way too loud voice and a way too big ego at the helm.

Nathan Howey leads the cuisine team with a baseball cap on, and lots of jokes. He’s a man of few words, and he’s determined to steer away from the frigid elitism of the fine … Continue Reading

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Bohemios: A Flavor-Filled Journey Through Tapas

Lobster Cargo and the Churrasco

Every meal should be an experience, in my opinion. I love to romanticize and fully immerse myself in every single culinary moment. To be an experience, it doesn’t have to be over the top nor overly expensive – I just always aspire for it to be memorable and intentional. Food is a love language to me and it is always … Continue Reading

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Pulpo Kitchen + Lounge from Brick & Mortar and Sea Worthy Team Opens in June 2024

Chef Jason Ruhe and wife Hope Montgomery are opening their third restaurant in June 2024. Their first two eateries have consistently been given high marks – Brick & Mortar Kitchen + Wine Bar in downtown St. Pete, and Sea Worthy Fish + Bar in Tierra Verde have been open nine and four years respectively. The new Pulpo Kitchen & Lounge … Continue Reading

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Shiso Crispy Fans Celebrate as the First St. Pete Storefront Opens

Bang Bang Chicken

Famous for their posse of food trucks serving up Japanese and Asian Fusion around the Tampa Bay area, Shiso Crispy’s first brick & mortar is here. The soft opening was two weeks ago on April 26, and even though there were equipment failures (that’s what soft openings are for), this team led by Ronicca Whaley have their craft honed to … Continue Reading

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Samurai Cat Slays in The ‘Burg

Tiger Avocado Toast

I just love it when we get a new eatery that is offering something unique and different in St. Pete. An extra bonus for me is that it is Asian, or more specifically in this case—Japanese. It is also niche-Japanese as it is a bakery & cafe offering breakfast, lunch and treats. Casual early dinner can be had as well. … Continue Reading

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Harmony in the Night: A Coastal Cuisine Symphony at Sonata

Sonata - The appetizers and drinks to start

Nestled within the Mahaffey Theater in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg you will find Sonata – a waterfront fine dining haven offering coastal cuisine. Sonata is an ode to the marriage of exquisite flavors and Southern hospitality. The restaurant offers more than just a meal though – it boasts a celebration of art in three forms: theater, culinary and visual. All … Continue Reading

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Fortu Restaurant is a Welcome Addition To Downtown St. Pete

Carrara Farms Australian Wagyu Bavette Steak

As a lover of all types of Asian food—I’ve taken Asian culinary courses (including a sushi masterclass), cook it at home several times a week, and have eaten it since I was a kid growing up in New Jersey back in the 1970s—you might be surprised to know I was actually a bit apprehensive when I saw the announcement on … Continue Reading

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