Chef John’s Creative Culinary Services,
(727) 433-1889. Chef John Lewis and
his staff will cater private parties, bridal
showers, wedding receptions and team
building events. They also offer adult
and children’s cooking classes.
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.
Kookie Krums,
513 Main St., downtown Dunedin, (727)
736-KRUM (5786). Janet Long’s made-freshdaily
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 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa, (813) 229-7827
ext. 3. The Center’s award-winning catering
team can accommodate your needs to make
your event successful, 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.
Ponte Catering,
13505 Icot Blvd., Suite 214, Clearwater,
(727) 538-5768. For those who love Cafe
Ponte, this new catering service offers
Chef Chris Ponte’s creativity in your
home for your family or guests. They
will accommodate groups of various
sizes, from intimate dinner parties
to large celebrations.
Stirling Tropical Wines & Gifts,
461 Main Street, Dunedin, (727) 734-4025.
Rob and Luanne Haver offer daily
complimentary tasting of locally made
tropical wines at their indoor wine bar,
plus traditional and tropical wines,
beer and Sabor A Cuba cigars hand-rolled
on premises at their adjoining Stirling
Patio. They offer wines for purchase by
the glass or bottle, plus a wide selection
of wine related and other gift items.
Strachan’s Homemade Ice Cream,
N.W. Corner of Tampa Rd. & Alt. 19,
Palm Harbor, (727) 781-0997, 310 Main
Street, Dunedin, (727) 733-3603. These old
fashioned “Mom & Pop” ice cream shops
will take you back in time. You will find
innovative, seasonal flavors, as well as the
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