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Currents Restaurant,
200 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 940-5377. This intimate, boutique
restaurant, inspired by the fresh concept
of culinary arts, has joined the gluten-free
movement. Eclectic daily menus are prepared
from fresh seasonal ingredients. Specialty
martinis and unique wine dinners are also
available here, and the friendly wait staff will
make you feel at home. Open Mon-Thurs
11:30 AM-9PM; and Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Cuvée 103,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 726-0350. This restaurant in Northwood
Commons (the southeast corner of McMullen
Booth Rd. and Enterprise) in Countryside, that
has already been highly rated by the Tampa
Bay Times, is an exciting opportunity to dine
on new American cuisine with a twist while
enjoying live music. Their Stuffed Pork, Short
Ribs and Ahi Tuna will wow you. The wine
and beer selections are excellent as well. Open
for lunch Wed-Fri 11:30AM-2:30 PM; Dinner
Tues-Thurs 5 PM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 5 PM-10 PM;
Sun 5 PM-9 PM. Closed Monday. $$$, RS, E,
X, W.
Dunedin Bagels and Deli,
716 Main St. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 734-1829. This cozy, family-owned
and operated eatery is a small place with
big, Old World deli and Cuban sandwiches.
They use the best ingredients they can get
for their boiled and baked New York water
bagels, soups, salads, single and multi-decker
sandwiches, sweets, pastries and Cubanroasted
coffee. Eat in, curbside pick up,
limited delivery, party trays and catering
available. Open daily 7 AM-7 PM. $, X, C, W.
E & E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar,
100 N. Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs,
(727) 585-6399. This seafood-oriented
steakhouse has a beautiful sparkling
waterfall and emits an aura of relaxation and
intimacy. It is famous for its beef, and great
care is taken to select the choicest seafood
and Prime beef. They have an excellent wine
list, full bar and now offer a “small plate”
selection on the menu. It is part of the “Three
Best Chefs” group with Guppy’s and Mystic
Fish. There is alfresco dining on the patio.
Takeout available. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-
9 PM, Fri 11:30 AM-10 PM, Sat 4 PM-10 PM,
Sun 4 PM-9 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub,
2901 Alt. 19 N., Palm Harbor,
(727) 772-7060. For years, Kathie and
Steve Jefferis have been serving delicious,
homemade food using only the freshest
and best ingredients. Since 1982, they have
been famous for their Pizza, Greek Salads
and more. You can eat indoors or outside
on their dog-friendly patio and sip a drink
from one of their two bars, while listening
to live entertainment or watching sports on
one of their 26 TV’s that are equipped with
all the sports packages. Open daily. 11 AM-
Midnight. $$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Forlini’s Restaurant,
435 Mandalay Ave. N., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 441-1111. Forlini’s is a local favorite
with a true family tradition of serving
authentic Italian cuisine and fine wine since
1981. Homemade Lasagna and Gnocchi are
just a few of the pasta favorites. Specialties
include Lobster Sinatra, Honey Lemon
Salmon, Osso Buco and Veal. All entrées are
served with fresh bread, baked in house, and
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