Galleria
The Concise Guide to Sensory Fulfillment In the Bay Area
Art Bridges, a
national arts
foundation,
has loaned this
subway station
oil and sand on
canvas created
in 1945 by Black
artist Norman
Wilfred Lewis
(1909-1979)
for exhibit at
the Museum
of Fine Arts,
St. Petersburg
through
February 2022.
MAY/JUNE 2021 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 129
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please verify hours with
attractions and museums before visiting.
ATTRACTIONS
Caladesi Island Adventure,
This boat departs from the Honeymoon
Island Recreation Area at the west end of
the Dunedin Causeway, State Road 586,
(727) 734-5263. Here you can enjoy
3 miles of uncrowded white sandy beach
with good shelling, tree-shaded picnic
areas, a 3-mile nature trail and many
other amenities. Escorted island tours are
available. The boat departs every half hour
beginning at 10 a.m. (seasonally adjusted).
Sunken Gardens,
1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 551-3100. The 4-acre tropical
garden features cascading waterfalls,
flowing ponds, lush tropical displays and
exotic birds.
CATERING AND
SPECIALTY FOODS
Clear Sky Catering,
(727) 286-6266. Dan Shouvlin and his
talented teams at the popular Clear Sky
Beachside Cafe on Clearwater Beach and
Clear Sky Draught Haus in Dunedin
have been catering for charity, business
and private special events since their
inceptions. Their chefs have the experience
and skills to orchestrate anything from
simple cookouts on the grill to formal
sit-down dinners with Asian, Caribbean,
Mediterranean, Continental, All American
or almost any theme and type of cuisine.
Clearwater Bagels,
1871 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 446-7631. For over 30 years,
Brian Morris has been boiling and baking
gourmet bagels in the traditional New
York way at Clearwater Bagels. The shop
features 11 types of bagels, 14 varieties
of cream cheese, smoked salmon,
homemade ruguleah and fresh roasted
and brewed coffee.
Cotee River Brewing Company,
5760 Main St., New Port Richey,
(727) 807-6806. Cotee River Brewing
Company is New Port Richey’s first
brewery and brews on site. Their signature
beers include 23 Mile IPA, Main Street
Pale Ale, Market Fresh Wheat, River’s
Bend Irish Red, Enchantment Park Port
and Blackwater Stout, to name a few.
They serve locally handcrafted wine from
Aspirations Winery in Clearwater. Cotee
River offers entertainment on weekends.
Gateau O Chocolat,
(727) 251-1879. St. Petersburg restauranteur
Emmanuel Roux has created a dark,
densely delicious, gluten-free chocolate
cake that is available for shipping, as well
as at select local retail locations.
Instead of Flowers,
(727) 685-0826. This ingenious new service
delivers meals from salad to dessert and
hand-delivers them in the Tampa Bay area.
Or, you may let recipients pick their own
meals and delivery dates. Giving a meal
has never been so easy.
Kookie Krums,
513 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-KRUM (5786). Brandi Costa’s
made-fresh-daily cupcakes, cookie
bouquets and other sweet creations
make memorable corporate and personal
gifts. They can be delivered in Pinellas,
Hillsborough and Pasco, or shipped
anywhere in the United States. Also, stop
by for cookies and specialty coffees.
Maestro’s at The Center,
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts,
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Pl., Tampa,
(813) 229-7827 ext. 3. The Center’s awardwinning
catering team can accommodate
your needs to make your event successful,
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either at The Center or at any location you
choose. Banquet facilities provide service
for 350, lobbies up to 800, Riverwalk
promenade up to 1,500 and theaters up to
2,400 guests.
Marguerite’s Cafe & Catering,
405 Plaza Dr., Dunedin, (727) 734-7040.
This charming eatery, next to the
Dunedin Library, offers indoor and
outdoor dining. A caterer for over 20
years, Marguerite features the freshest
and most innovative salads, sandwiches,
soups and entrées, such as Piña Colada
Shrimp and signature Veggie Burgers.
Breakfast features homemade pastries
and specialty coffees. Artistic and
bountiful catering will exceed your
expectations.
Palate Culinary Services,
(727) 433-1889. Debbie McGiffin and
John Lewis and their talented staff
members will cater private parties, bridal
showers, wedding receptions and team
building events. They also offer adult and
children’s cooking classes.
Southern Bay Bakery,
1961 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 440-8988; and 1689 Main St., Dunedin,
(727) 953-3493. Southern Bay Bakery is your
go-to spot for pastries, coffee and specialty
desserts. There is indoor and outdoor
seating and curbside pickup available.
Lunch options include hand-held chicken
pot pies and savory stuffed croissants.
Gluten-free, vegan and all sizes of custom
orders and options are available to make
your day sweeter.
COURTESY OF MICHAEL ROSENFELD GALLERY LLC, NEW YORK, N.Y.