GREENBENCHMONTHLY.COM Above: Spicy Thai Noodles By Kelly Nash Photography ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 “Everything is slow but the service,” says Cecere. Since the nature of slow cooking means things are made ahead of time and not cooked to order, wait times for food will be short. And as for fans of Bowled, no need to worry, Slō will still serve some of Bowled’s signature dishes at dinner, including the Chicken Piccata, Spicy Thai and Mexi-Italian Lasagna, among others. Cecere also promises to offer lots of vegetarian and vegan dishes that aren’t salad. As a vegetarian, he says, he understands the need for options. He also says he doesn’t want to be pigeonholed as a barbecue restaurant, which is why he offers what he describes as “global” options. “The food coming out is going to taste like a five-star restaurant,” Cecere says. Cecere has lots of plans for his new venture: renovating the space, bringing in more tables for indoor and outdoor dining, ambient lighting, full table service, serving wine and local craft beer on tap, live music on the weekends, and eventually opening on Sunday for brunch and a family-style dinner night, all within the space of a tire shop. While his goal is to create a classy experience, he says the prices for his “too big” food portions are mid-range and there’s something for every budget. “Nobody walks out hungry,” Cecere says. Slō Restaurant is located at 1631 4th St. N. in St. Petersburg. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon.- Thurs., 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and closed Sundays. For more information please call 727-433-1415 or visit www.facebook.com/ bowledrestaurant. Below: Cuban Sandwich By Kelly Nash Photography
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