Best Chef –– Tyson Grant at Parkshore Grill
Executive Chef Tyson Grant creates dishes using only natural,
hormone and antibiotic-free Nimon Ranch Beef, Springer
Mountain Chicken, fresh sustainable seafood and local
organic produce. He has been cooking for more than 20 years
and has won multiple awards for his talents. A visit to the
sophisticated Parkshore Grill establishment to dine on Chef
Tyson’s creations is a special treat. 300 Beach Drive N.E.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 896-WINE (9463).
Best Restaurant on the Pinellas Trail ––
Café Alfresco
For a refreshing light bite or a hearty entrée, this is a relaxing
place to pause for bicyclists, rollerbladers, joggers, shoppers
and visitors strolling the streets of downtown Dunedin. You’ll
feel like you’re dining in the open air on the beautiful, climatecontrolled
patio. 344 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 736-4299.
Best British Dining ––
Cricketers British Pub and Restaurant
In true pub style, diners come here for great British/American
fare, such as fish and chips, plus the full liquor bar with 32
televisions, large selection of quality craft and imported beers
and live music. 2634 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, (727) 736-1322.
Best Landscaper –– Belleair Palms
Florida native landscaper extraordinaire Bob Deegan has been
designing and installing the area’s best residential foliage for
more than a decade. He offers a variety of services, including
computer-assisted designs, along with maintenance and
installation of projects of all sizes. (727) 442-9872.
Best Dessert –– Gateau O Chocolat
Chocolate lovers adore this scrumptious cake by chef
Emmanuel Roux. This dessert is an organic, flourless, glutenfree
chocolate cake that will melt in your mouth.
1120 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, (727) 251-1879.
Best Local TV Show –– Great Day Tampa Bay
Stephanie Webb and Michael Clayton, a former wide receiver
for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are the on-air talents for the
show that airs weekdays from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on CBS’ WTSPChannel
10. (727) 577-1010.
Best Plastic Surgeon ––
Dr. John J. O’Brien Jr.
With more than 12,000 procedures performed, plastic surgeon
Dr. John J. O’Brien Jr. makes patients appreciate their looks.
He is a past president of both the Tampa Bay Society of Plastic
Surgeons and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. 7855 38th
Ave. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 491-8308; or at his satellite location,
5105 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 19, Bradenton, (941) 795-2088.
Best Pool Designer ––
Riviera Pools of Tampa Inc.
A-rated by the Better Business Bureau, Riviera Pools
specializes in residential and commercial swimming pool
construction, renovation and remodeling. The company has
been building residential and commercial swimming pools
and spas since 1980. 14409 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa,
(813) 961-2358 in Hillsborough and Pasco counties or
(727) 498-8612 in Pasco and Pinellas counties, (727) 498-8612.
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Best Community Supporters -
Nancy and Steve Westphal
Best Community Supporters ––
Steve and Nancy Westphal
Restaurateur Steve Westphal of the Parkshore Restaurant
Group and his wife Nancy support numerous charities that
range from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa
Bay to the Morean Arts Center, along with others such as
St. Anthony’s Hospital, March of Dimes, Suncoast Hospice
Foundation, Catholic Charities, St. Petersburg’s Museum of
Fine Arts, Metropolitan Ministries, Zoe’s Edible Garden, All
Children’s Hospital, the Ryan Wells Foundation Inc., SPCA
Tampa Bay, Junior League of St. Petersburg and Bayfront
Health System. Their generosity is visible throughout the
Tampa Bay area.
Best Greek Cuisine ––
Selene Fresh Fare & Bar
Selene is inspired by two generations of genuine aficionados
of food and drink, with appetizers on the menu including
lamb sliders and spanakopita. Signature dishes include Lamb
Shank, Seafood Champagne Risotto, Pistachio Crusted
Grouper and Branzino whole-grilled Mediterranean sea bass.
4945 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, (727) 317-2064.
Best Non-Tampa Bay Florida Destination
–– Tallahassee
As Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, located in Florida’s
Panhandle, has a variety of activities to offer tourists, from
concerts and conventions to museums and college sports. It
is a place where college town meets cultural center, politics
meets performing arts and history meets nature, a place
where the vibrancy of what to do is matched only by the city’s
inviting hospitality. (800) 628-2866.
Best New Restaurant –– Iberian Rooster
Russell Andrade’s 250-seat, two-story Iberian Rooster serves
colonial Portuguese Fusion plates based on family recipes
that combine flavors from Mozambique, Macau, Brazil and
Goa. Downstairs is a modern speakeasy where you can get
handcrafted cocktails and see live entertainment.
475 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 258-8753.
Best Sushi –– Ocean Blue Asian Fusion
Nhan Nguyen has taken over the location that was once
Charlie’s Kaiko. In addition to incredible sushi, they also
serve from the hibachi grill. 2475 N. McMullen Booth Road,
Clearwater, (727) 953-9828.
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