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DINING out North Pinellas continued Julian’s Little Italy, Coastal Shopping Center, 916 Patricia Ave. at S.R. 580, Dunedin, (727) 734-8989. Julian Adams’ casual Italian café with a warm vibe is one of Dunedin’s best kept secrets. The well-appointed décor is comfortable and inviting; and the secret family recipes are made in house from the heart with love, care and attention. Enjoy appetizers and salads, baked pastas and sauté, plus oven-baked pizzas. Julian’s is gluten-free friendly. Reservations are suggested for parties of five or more. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM and for dinner Sun 4-9 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W. Kelly’s For Just About...Anything!, 319 Main St., downtown Dunedin, (727) 736-5284. Award-winning Chef/ Owner Virgel Kelly and his partner Kathy Carlson feature casual, fine dining and creative Southern cuisine. The ambience is funky and eclectic, so you’ll think you’re in Greenwich Village. Gourmet sauces, wonderful cakes, pastries and mouthwatering cheesecakes are available for takeout with an advance order. Outside patio dining is also available. Open Mon- Thurs 8 AM-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat 8 AM-10:30 PM, Sun 8 AM-9 PM. $-$$, RS, CM, X, W. Marina Cantina Tequila Bar and Grille, 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach, (727) 443-1750. Right in the heart of Clearwater Beach, this new Baystar restaurant has fabulous views and phenomenal Mexican fare at bargain prices. Try the iron pan cornbread and the Beef Barbacoa Quesadillas with a house Margarita or some Sangria. This is a gathering spot for the young and hip set. Open Sun-Thurs 4 PM -10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM. $$, RS, X, W. Marlin Darlin Grill, 2819 West Bay Dr., Belleair Bluffs, (727) 584-1700. The most creative effort ever from the tag-team of Frank Chivas and Tom Pritchard. Eat small with ceviche, tuna tartare, oysters, kettle chips, pear-bacon pizza or crab cake corn dogs, or live large on lobsters and steaks with tandoori onions and blistered tomatoes. Either way, the drinks are smart and the service is smarter. Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-10:30 PM, Sun 4 PM-9:30 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W. Massimo’s Eclectic Fine Dining, 31876 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 784-1881. Award-winning Chef Massimo Patano works his culinary magic at his Palm Harbor restaurant. Nestled behind Outback on Hwy. 19 N., this sophisticated restaurant offers contemporary Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with Asian accents that include homemade soups, poultry, lamb, veal, seafood entrées and tantalizing desserts. Extensive wine selections are available, and they have a private room for parties and special events. Open for lunch Tues-Fri 11:30 AM-2 PM and for dinner Tues-Fri 5:30 PM-10 PM, Sat 5:30 PM-11 PM. $$$, RS, X, W. Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar, 3253 Tampa Rd. (Corner of Tampa Rd. & Lake St. George), Palm Harbor,  (727) 771-1800. The hip décor, top-notch service and creative specials of fresh and exotic seafood, meats, game, pasta and vegetarian dishes make this a local favorite. The list of small plates is endless. Their Fresh Seafood, Wine Bar & Handcrafted Cocktails r e s t a u r a n t An intimate boutique restaurant featuring local market-fresh cuisine creatively prepared daily with haute gluten-free options. New American Cuisine Monthly Wine Dinners New Hours Mon. - Thur. 11:30 - 9:00 Fri. - Sat. 11:30 - 10:00 200 E.Tarpon Avenue 727.940.5377 currents-tarpon.com Daily Chef Features 178 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 signature dishes include Bouillabaisse, NY Strip, Rib Eye, Filet Mignon, Mystic Paella, Bison Tenderloin and Bronzed Chilean Sea Bass with hijiki sauce. They have a great list of hand-crafted beers, a full bar and a stellar wine list that is reasonably priced. Takeout is available. Open Sun-Thurs from 4:30 PM, Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, W. Nauti-Nancy’s Food Shack and Crows Nest Pub, 700 Eldridge St. (one block west of Myrtle Ave. on the Pinellas Trail), Clearwater, (727) 446-3717. Dine indoors or at the Crow’s Nest Patio Bar at this fun, funky eatery. The food is cooked to order, and includes daily specials, a Raw Bar and favorites such as their Beef Martini, Shrimpn Grits, 4-4-4, and Bread Pudding. Open for lunch, dinner, plus music and appetizers with your drinks on the patio Tues-Thurs 10 AM-10 PM; Fri & Sat 10 AM-12 AM; Sun 10 AM-7 PM. Free delivery to locals. $, CM, E, D, X, C, W. Ocean Blue Asian Fusion, 2475 McMullen Booth Rd. (at Enterprise Rd), Clearwater, (727) 791-6640. Sushi lovers rejoice. New owner Nhan Nguyen carries on the same tradition of delicious freshness as Charlie did when this was his Kaiko Japanese Restaurant/Ocean Blue. Nhan has tweaked the menu with a wide selection of appetizers, Japanese dinners and noodle dishes, fresh from the sea Sushi rolls, Makimono and Sashimi and has also added deliciously seasoned Hibachi and other new items. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM, dinner Sun-Thurs 4:30 PM-12 AM and Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-1 AM and special occasions. $-$$, X, C, W.


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