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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 if they do. I never … Continue Reading

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Maple Street Biscuit Co. Opening in DTSP April 4th

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 breast, pecan wood smoked … Continue Reading

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Gettin’ Our Brunch On at The Galley in Downtown St. Pete

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 help it.) Brunch is served … Continue Reading

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We Ate a Whole Bunch of Brunch at The Lure

Huevos Rancheros Bowl

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 and Richard Alday, you … Continue Reading

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What’s New at The Mill Downtown St Pete? Menu Items and Signature Cocktails

The Mill Crispy Roast Duck

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 now added some soon to … Continue Reading

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Oak & Stone Partners with Tampa Bay Rowdies

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 with a professional sports franchise.… Continue Reading

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Ichicoro ANE Now Open for Weekend Brunch with Many Enticing Options!

Ichicoro ANE Brunch

Ichicoro Ane in downtown St. Pete is permanently closed.

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 … Continue Reading

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Jan 25-27, 2018 The Galley’s “Shipwrecked” One-Year Anniversary

The Galley St. Pete
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 sometimes-beleaguered Williams Park. The Galley’s … Continue Reading

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An Exclusive Inside Look at the Exciting IL Ritorno Expansion and Renovations

IL Ritorno Expansion

IL Ritorno announced earlier this summer plans to expand their existing space to double the size. Originally they planned to close for just a few weeks with hopes to be done by the end of September. Hurricane Irma, however, had her own agenda. The restaurant had to close for the hurricane and then decided to just stay closed until the … Continue Reading

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Top Five Veggie Favorites in Downtown St Petersburg November 2017

Vegetarian Platos from Bodega

As a vegetarian, I know that finding good veggie options while eating out can be challenging. Often the only available veggie items are the usual suspects such as a Portobello mushroom “burger”, which I personally detest, or boring and flavorless options such as an iceberg lettuce salad or a veggie wrap made-up of mostly lettuce and without any sauce or … Continue Reading

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Brick & Mortar – A Shining Star on the St Petersburg, FL Restaurant Scene 2017

Brick & Mortar Ahi Tuna Tartare

Kevin and I visited Brick & Mortar last Saturday evening, September 30th. We arrived around 6:00 pm and the ever bustling restaurant was already on a wait for a table inside. One of the reasons we don’t go there more often is because they don’t take reservations. However, I was thrilled to learn they do now accept call aheads to … Continue Reading

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The Galley Downtown St. Pete Continues to Impress

Guinness Fish & Chips at The Galley

As restaurant reviewers, there are definitely times when we just want to eat our food, and not have to do a review—actually, most of the time. Other times, we go to a place with the main intent of doing a review. Last week, when we went to The Galley, it was the former. We just wanted to go eat an … Continue Reading

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Top 10 Best Happy Hours in St Petersburg, FL Updated October 2017

Top 10 Best Happy Hours St Petersburg, FL

Recently we created a full list of as many happy hours as we could compile for Downtown St Pete, The Edge District and the Grand Central District. You can view the full Happy Hour list here.

So we decided to conduct a survey in our Facebook group for local St Petersburg Foodies asking which places, based on food and drink, … Continue Reading

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Help Cider Press’s Chef Nate Win the National James Beard Blended Burger Contest

Cider Press Cafe's James Beard Burger
Let’s get St Petersburg on the map by supporting our local contestant!

St Pete is all about local so let’s show our support for The Cider Press Cafe in this contest. They are up against 400 other burgers nationally. They are the only St Petersburg contestant and the ONLY burger not made with some sort of meat. Currently they are … Continue Reading

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Tryst Makes National Foodies Day
A HUGE Success for St Petersburg Foodies

Tryst National Foodies Day Event May 9, 2017

May 9th, 2017 was the inauguration of National Foodies Day and it was also the 2nd anniversary of our FaceBook Group: St Petersburg Foodies Restaurant Reviews. On May 9th, 2015, we formed the group and added about 150 people that we hand selected. It is still a closed group and we still have approval over each and every member that … Continue Reading

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