OPPOSITE PAGE: Datz, The Cheesy Todd. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Bel Mar Tavern, Beach House, Rowe Bar and theAvenue Eat + Drink theAvenue Eat + Drink | Rasta Monsta Included on their impressive list of burgers, the famous Rasta Monsta reaches new heights of deliciousness. Handmade eight ounce Angus beef with Jamaican jerk sauce, house made pineapple mango chutney, thick cut peppered bacon and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun. You can’t go wrong with any of theAvenue’s burger options, but if you have a hard time choosing, the Rasta Monsta is an easy pick. Bel Mar Tavern | Queso Burger Let’s face it: items that come with a healthy portion of cheese tend to be deliciously indulgent. Bel Mar Tavern’s off-menu Queso Burger is no exception to this rule. Cooked to order, eight ounces of seasoned, course ground beef sits on a bed of pico de gallo and shredded romaine lettuce, then is topped with crispy bacon and house made queso—a mix of white American cheese and jalapeños. This musthave burger is our tasty little secret… although not listed on the menu, it is available by request at Bel Mar Tavern and its sister locations Bel Mar Saloon and Soho Saloon. The Burg | Gyro Feta Burger The Burg is a St. Petersburg staple known to locals for their delicious burgers, personable staff and ice-cold beer. Here you’ll find classic American menu items alongside several delicious Greek options. If you would like to try a little of both, go for their awardwinning Gyro Feta burger—eight ounces of beef topped with a thick slice of feta, sliced gyro meat and a house made tzatziki sauce. Beach House | Gamble Creek Burger If you’re looking to chow down on a burger in a magnificent waterfront location, look no further than the Beach House, known for the largest all-weather deck on the Gulf of Mexico. Their standout burger is the Southerninspired Gamble Creek Burger, which is made with fresh grass-fed beef from local Sarasota Beef Company. It’s loaded with crispy fried green tomatoes, house made heirloom tomato jam, melty Havarti cheese and served on a fresh baked Brioche bun with fries on the side. Rowe Bar | Wagyu Burger Located in the iconic Don CeSar Hotel, Rowe Bar is a marriage of classic and modern coastal design. While enjoying their beachside setting, try their Wagyu Burger: wagyu beef topped with zesty white cheddar, Sriracha bacon, crispy onions, bib lettuce, fresh-cut tomato, in a brioche bun and served with mouthwatering blue cheese French fries. If you’re dining with a group, try one of their refreshing communal punches that serve 2-4. O SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 localsDISH 19
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