Best Cuban Sandwich –
Annex, St. Petersburg
Best Cuban Sandwich –– Annex
The sandwich starts with bread from La Segunda Bakery
in Ybor City and is layered with sliced mojo pork, big-eyed
Swiss cheese, ham, a blend of yellow mustard and mayo and
their elongated sliced pickles to provide a taste of pickle in
every bite. Then the sandwich is served toasted and pressed.
400 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg, (727) 896-4400.
Best Small Concert Space ––
The Capitol Theatre
This beautiful and acoustically perfect repurposed 1920s era
theater holds 750 patrons in an intimate setting and attracts
diverse and popular entertainment.
405 Cleveland St., Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
Best Art Workshop ––
St. Petersburg Hot Glass Workshop
This is a working hot glass studio that is open for visitors
to watch artists make their creations. It is located next to
the Duncan McClellan Gallery. 2342 Emerson Ave. S.,
St. Petersburg, (813) 760-6600.
Best Sandwiches ––
Marguerite’s Cafe and Catering
Marguerite has created an array of sandwiches to suit all
tastes, and she has a flair for creative pairings. She serves
breakfast and lunch and also offers catering. You can eat
indoors or outside on her new patio. 405 Plaza Drive,
Dunedin, (727) 734-7040.
Best Crab Legs –– Cooters Restaurant & Bar
Incredible is the best word to describe Cooters’ Crab Legs.
Combine that with the laid-back beach vibe and open central
bar and you will remember why you love Florida.
423 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach, (727) 462-2668.
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Best Airport Restaurant ––
The Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge
This unusual spot on the second floor of St. Petersburg’s
Albert Whitted Airport has a loyal following for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. In addition to watching planes take off and
land, there is jazz music on Monday evening and live music
Thursday through Saturday evenings. 540 First St. S.E.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 823-7767.
Best Outdoor Dining ––
The Terrace Café at Bon Appétit
The menu is the same here as it is at Bon Appétit Restaurant––
the only difference is that the seating at The Terrace Café is
outside undercover with open views of St. Joseph Sound.
There is also an adjacent outdoor bar, In The Loop at the Bon,
which serves signature drinks and more. 148 Marina Plaza,
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151.
Best Gastro Pub –– Clear Sky Draught Haus
With more than 37 craft beers on tap, over 60 varieties of
bottled beer, wine, a full bar and an extensive menu for
breakfast, lunch and dinner that includes omelets, hashes,
burgers, flat breads, hand-tossed pizza and more. 680 Main St.,
Dunedin, (727) 286-6266.
Best Gourmet Dining ––
Massimo’s Eclectic Fine Dining
Born in Italy, owner and Chef Massimo Patano has won many
awards, not to mention being a former personal chef to actress
Sophia Loren and preparing dinner at the James Beard House
in New York City. He combines Italian, French, Mediterranean
and Asian cuisines for his beautifully presented and delicious
dishes. 31876 U.S. Highway 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 784-1881.
Best Down-Home Cooking –– Nauti
Nancy’s Food Shack and Crow’s Nest Pub
A casual, friendly atmosphere and top quality ingredients
are what customers love about Nancy’s, along with their
sandwiches, burgers, seafood entrées and beignets. 700
Eldridge St. (on the Pinellas Trail between Fort Harrison and
Myrtle), Clearwater, (727) 446-3717.
Best Way to Get Healthy –– Dr. César Lara
Dr. Lara’s mission is to help his patients maintain a healthy
lifestyle through the use of his weight management programs
or his bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. With more
than 25 years of experience, Dr. Lara is available to help you
achieve your goals. He has offices in Clearwater, Dunedin,
Tampa and St. Petersburg, (727) 446-3021.
Best Spanish Restaurant ––
Columbia Restaurants
Five generations of the Gonzmart family have created a
Columbia Restaurant dynasty for over 110 years, with seven
Florida locations offering the very best Spanish cuisine. Among
them is the original Columbia in Ybor City at 2117 E. Seventh
Ave., Tampa, (813) 248-4961. They feature a live flamenco
dance show Monday through Saturday. On Sand Key, there is a
Columbia at 1241 Gulf Blvd., (727) 596-8400, where guests enjoy
waterfront views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Columbia in
Sarasota is located at 411 St. Armands Circle, (941) 388-3987.
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