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7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
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180 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017
South Pinellas continued
Annex, 400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4400. Next to 400 Beach Seafood
Banquet Room along the waterfront, this
casual walk-up cafe features local art and
gifts as well as offering breakfast, lunch and
dinner. They serve all your favorite comfort
foods such as waffles, frittatas, cubans
and salads, along with all natural beef hot
dogs, pulled pork, soft serve ice cream and
milkshakes. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino,
local craft beer and wines also are available.
Open seven days from 8AM-8PM. $, CM, X, W.
Bellissimo Italian Eatery,
13220 S. Belcher Road, Largo, (727) 223-3305.
Passion and love for family traditions defines
Bellissimo, the hours spent in the kitchen
with mother and grandmother. Their lessons
of freshness and attention to recipes will keep
you coming back for more. Perfect piccata,
magnificent marsala, fresh seafood and
homemade desserts will have you relaxed
and dining in true Italian style. Momma said,
“Make sure they take some home.” Catering
available. Full bar. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM
-10 PM, and Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM.
$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
BurgerMonger, 1325 Fourth St., N.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 592-4206. Proudly founded
in Tampa Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We
Build a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience is
found in their six Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Cafe Gala, One Dalí Blvd. (in the Salvador
Dalí Museum), St. Petersburg, (727) 623-4725.
This Spanish-styled cafe within the museum
is open to the public, as admission to the Dalí
is not required. Start with their Gazpacho
Soup; then enjoy one of their salads,
sandwiches or tapas dishes; and finish with
Crèma Catalana or Tiramisu de Chocolat. You’ll
enjoy this charming spot that features the
daily creations of Chef Chuck Bandel. Open
Mon-Wed 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs 10 AM-8 PM,
Fri-Sat 10 AM-5:30 PM, Sun 12 PM-5:30 PM.
$, X, C, W.
Carino’s Northern Italian Cuisine,
9524 Blind Pass Road #5, St. Pete Beach,
(727) 360-8502. Northern Italian specialities
are served at this refined bar and eatery,
which features a piano lounge. Chef Carino
takes personal pride in each dish that comes
from his kitchen. From hot or cold antipasto
to veal scaloppine with truffles or scampi
fradiavlo, the food is outstanding. There is
a selection of special wines available that
complement each entrée. Their homemade
breads, soups and desserts are delicious, as
is their cappuccino bar. Open for lunch Mon-
Sat 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. Dinner is Mon-Thurs
3 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 3PM-11PM and Sunday
3 PM-10PM. Entertainment Fri-Sat 7 PM-10
PM, $$, RS, CM, E, D, X.
Craft Kafe, 6653 Central Ave.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 914-7443. The appeal
of this artisan cafe is the quality of the
ingredients they use. This dedicated
gluten-free bakery stone mills its flour fresh
everyday. They offer quiches, sandwiches,
organic salads, a variety of delicious pastries
and specialty coffee. They also make omelets
to order. Open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-7 PM; Sat
from 7 AM-7 PM and Sun from 8 AM-5 PM.
$, CM, X.
YBOR CITY, Tampa
813-248-4961
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