Flûte & Dram Opens to Packed Crowds on Beach Drive

It's been a year and two months since the original announcement of Flûte & Dram opening on Beach Drive. Now they are finally open with packed crowds spilling out onto the sidewalk. There's no other place in St. Pete that has a selection of caviar like Flûte & Dram. The only place in the Tampa Bay area…

Bavaro's Begins Weekend Brunch (Sat & Sun 11am - 2pm) this Saturday, April 7th When we heard that Bavaro's was going to begin serving brunch I thought how will a pizza and pastaria restaurant create a brunch menu? Will it be creative and innovative or will it just have the same offerings we can find elsewhere?…

The 600 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete is turning into "The Foodies Block". There's The Lure (that opened in January 2016) at 661 with sushi and tapas. Next week, Maple Street Biscuit Co. is opening across the street at 662. Coming in late summer, there will be Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery at…

Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery to Open Summer 2018 We recently told you about Maple Street Biscuit Co. opening on the 600 block of Central Ave. Now, helping to round out the offering of edibles on the 600 block, we have Brass Bowl. Residing at 654 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701—The Brass Bowl Kitchen…

Start Your Engines! Ford's Garage is Opening Soon! As a McNulty Lofts resident, it's been a long wait to get the food space filled below the condos. Now we're going to have two in one spot! They might even offer delivery upstairs to the condos. It's not definite yet, but McNulty residents will love it…

UPDATE: New Date: April 4th The new Maple Street Biscuit Company location on the 600 block of Central Avenue is slated to open on April 4th at 7am. Maple Street is known for comfort food with a modern twist and a heart for community. Dishes like The Five and Dime: Flaky biscuit, all natural fried chicken…

To celebrate the combined birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on President's Day, February 19, 2018 we decided to brunch it up at The Galley with four friends. Thank you presidents #1 & #16 for giving us a reason to drink on Monday morning - instead of #45 for a change. (Sorry, I couldn't…

We love The Lure in downtown St. Pete. It's set up to be a fun space with whimsical murals, pool tables, (that you can play for free), and an eclectic menu of sushi and tapas that defy a single categorization as a restaurant. The service is cheerful and friendly. If you know the owners, Tom Golden…

Since The Mill Downtown St Pete opened in the summer of 2015, it has become a downtown staple. A month or so ago they quietly updated their menus with some new dishes and signature cocktails. Of course they kept favorites such as the Watermelon Bruschetta, the Mill Burger and the Southern Belle Salad but have…

Recognizing Loyal Fan Base, New DTSP Tavern-Style Self Serve Brew Restaurant Joins the Team Oak & Stone, a New American tavern featuring craft beer, artisanal pizza and gourmet fare, is pleased to announce their official partnership with the Tampa Bay Rowdies for the 2018 season. This marks Oak & Stone’s first major announcement in conjunction…

It’s the weekend and time to treat yourself to a terrific brunch, but where should you go? We have compiled a list of the best downtown brunches to help with your decision. These are listed in alphabetical order. 1. 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House Saturday & Sunday 10am – 3pm (727) 896-2400 400 Beach…

Last Saturday, January 20th 2018, Ichicoro ANE opened its doors for the first time for brunch. They are now open for brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 4pm. We were there for the first day of brunch and were we ever bowled over (pun intended). Having no idea what to expect for brunch…

From Civic Leaders To Scallywags, Locals Celebrate "New Life" In Pivotal Downtown Sector The Galley is donating a portion of proceeds from weekend events to Trinity Cafe Many doubted, said it couldn't be done, said it's not time. There were several concepts in the former Howard Johnson hotel, on busy Fourth Street, across from a…

The long anticipated opening of Asie Pan-Asian quietly happened just before Christmas, and now the word is out. We went in late December, and again the week after New Year's so we could try some more things. As of this writing, Asie has 4.5 - 5 star reviews on all of the major review platforms,…

Best Restaurants for Valentine's Day & Other Romantic Jaunts Whether you're a guy or a gal, it never hurts to have a handy list of romantic restaurants at your fingertips. Valentine's Day is one of the biggies, but there are also anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, and other holidays. What makes a restaurant romantic? For our…