and healthiest of ingredients, Louis Pappas
whips up great food fast in an upscale
casual setting. They also offer a great
catering menu. Open daily 11 AM-9 PM.
$-$$, X, C, W.
TC Choy's Asian Bistro,
301 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa,
(813) 251-1191. T.C. Choy’s presents its
Asian fusion culinary experience, and it’s
all under one roof. They feature Hong Kong
BBQ pork strips, Peking duck, spicy Thai
Tom Yom soup, mouth-watering Malaysian
satay, aromatic Indonesian curry, authentic
Japanese sushi, and an enormous variety
of dim sum served from the dim sum cart
daily. There is a full bar as well. Open for
lunch daily 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, dinner
Sun-Thurs 5:30 PM-10 PM,
Fri & Sat 5:30 PM-1 AM.
$$, V, MC, C, W.
Pasco &
Hernando County
Cantina Laredo,
2000 Piazza Ave. (S.R. 56 at Bruce B. Downs
in The Shops at Wiregrass), Wesley Chapel,
(813) 907-3068. This upscale cantina is
committed to serving the true taste of
authentic Mexican cooking. They serve
gourmet Mexican food in a sophisticated,
vibrant atmosphere and are known for their
Casa Rita that is made from fresh lime juice
and the finest tequila. In addition to serving
lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, they
also offer catering and full take-out service.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Kally-K’s Steakery & Fishery,
3383 Commercial Way, Spring Hill,
(352) 683-1364. This friendly restaurant
proudly offers great values, an extensive
salad bar, a popular lounge and outstanding
early bird specials in a comfortable, spotless
atmosphere. Specialties include garlic
grouper and prime rib.
Open daily 11 AM-9 PM.
$-$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Sarasota
County
Columbia Restaurant,
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota,
(941) 388-3987. As Florida’s premier
Spanish restaurant for more than 100 years,
they serve the finest authentic Spanish/
Cuban cuisine with both indoor and outdoor
dining. Try the Original “1905” Salad®,
Cuban Black Bean Soup, Snapper Alicante
and Filet Mignon Chacho. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 12 PM-10 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, W.
DINING
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9
At the corner of Highland
& Main Street
in Downtown Dunedin
799 Highland Avenue, Dunedin
727-786-2222
www.pensareitalianbistro.com
Catering • Healthy Lunch
Fine dining in the evening
Live music Friday
and Sat evening
Readers choice award 2012
Extensive selection of
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The Most
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