Neighborhood Joe Coffee Shop: The Neighbor You Want to Have in St. Petersburg, FL

Imagine knocking on your neighbor's door for a vanilla latte and oh yeah, don't forget a chocolate chip muffin, a vegan cinnamon sugar donut, and throw in a bowl of granola and fruit. Neighborhood Joe is that neighbor, and you can skip the knocking. This local coffee shop has it all from freshly brewed coffee…

On an unassuming street in the historic uptown neighborhood of St Pete, across from Round Lake, a new restaurant burst onto the restaurant scene this past May. The bier boutique hit the ground running and has been an overnight success with many great reviews in our Facebook group and online. I live just four blocks…

Biting into a flavorful sandwich is often overlooked with the number of unique restaurants and offerings St. Pete has, but sometimes you just want a dang sandwich! Luckily, the food scene here is exceptional even when it comes to perfecting that lunch craving for a simple yet delicious sandwich. There are endless combinations to create…

Previously promoted as Clearwater Beach Uncorked for the past seven years, this premier event enters its eighth year as SAVOR ST. PETE, bringing its signature two-day food, wine and craft beer festival to the idyllic waterfront setting of North Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg. The festival will run November 2nd and 3rd and tickets…

It's time to booze up your weekend brunch plans with the top 10 Bloody Marys in St. Pete! Bloody Marys that are done right are so good. Spicy, mild, with a hint of citrus, the toppings and more; they are all different and can be customized to your liking by adding hot sauce, pepper or…

Yes, I understand that the name of Salty J's refers more to sass than to my favorite cooking mineral. But I have to admit, I do love the name. The only thing better would be if the name was Salty L's, however that wouldn't coincide with owner, Josh Connell's first initial, now wouldn't it? [caption…

Ever since our first visit to Grace Restaurant, just after they opened in the summer of 2017, we have considered Grace to be an anomaly at the beach. Why? Because it has great food, great wine and great service in a beautiful, welcoming, non-pretentious atmosphere. Our first write up on Grace. A locals favorite, Grace continues…

We first wrote about Club Savor in January 2017, when they had just launched and had 30 locations on board in the Pinellas County area. Now with more than 50 restaurants and bars and the with recent launch of their Local Deals program, they are still going strong and getting stronger. Read our original article…

In January 2019, Bacchus St Pete quietly opened its doors offering a European inspired market complete with wine, cheese and charcuterie. Bacchus is not just a market, but a lovely place to eat, drink and unwind. Read our original article on the inspiration of Bacchus before they opened here. Upon first entering, the decor is…

A take down in the 'Burg...Spinning a take on the Esquire Network series, Knife Fight, IL Ritorno is bringing some Saturday night fun into our downtown culinary scene with their newest concept the "Midnight Chef Fight" series which will pit two Tampa Bay chefs against each other in an hour long, "after hours" cook-off to create…

Downtown St. Pete’s largest Kentucky Derby Party is returning to Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails on Saturday, May 4, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy a live projection of the race at Churchill Downs, a mint julep bar in addition to the full-service bar, and a raw bar featuring oysters from Modern Brine.…

It's no secret that the craft beer scene is booming exponentially throughout downtown St Petersburg and the surrounding areas. But, did you know that there's a hidden brewing gem with a booming presence on the beach? That's right, Mastry's brewing has been crafting beers on St. Pete Beach since 2016. While, yes, Mastry's opened their…

World Fusion Gourmet Meets Fast Casual Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery is set to open April 1st...finally. We have all watched and waited. Unfortunately, they encountered some of the same set backs most new restaurants do during build out, which pushed their hopeful opening date of August 2018 back to now. Beginning March 27th, Brass…

PAWS-itively Delicious Lands a Full-Time spot at Pinellas Ale Works

Pinellas Ale Works (PAW) and the PAWS-itively Delish food truck have joined forces in the name of great brews, delicious food, and best of all, dogs! This ultimately means, the PAWS-itively Delish food truck now has a spot at Pinellas Ale Works every Wednesday-Sunday evening! While yes, the names of the two businesses sound as…

I don't make fried chicken at home, but as a child my mother did, and from what I recall it was finger licking good. My mother is from Georgia so she knows southern cooking. Did she way over cook vegetables? Definitely, but I think most moms in her era did. So when I see fried…