Marguerite’s Cafe & Catering,
405 Plaza Dr., Dunedin, (727) 734-7040.
This charming eatery, next to the Dunedin
Library, offers indoor and outdoor dining.
A caterer for over 20 years, Marguerite
features the freshest and most innovative
salads, sandwiches, soups and entrées, such
as Piña Colada Shrimp and signature Veggie
Burgers. Breakfast features homemade pastries
and specialty coffees. Artistic and bountiful
catering will exceed your expectations.
Palm Cafe at the
Dunedin Fine Art Center,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-3322, ext. 237. Working from
within the Dunedin Fine Art Center,
these talented food artists will cater at
the center, where you can hold your own
special event, or they will go to your home,
business or any location where you prefer
to hold your event. No matter the size or
complexity, from simple lunches to ornate
gourmet meals, Palm Cafe will cater to
your wishes.
Ponte Catering,
13505 Icot Blvd., Suite 214, Clearwater,
(727) 538-5768. For those who love
Cafe Ponte, this catering service offers
Chef Chris Ponte’s creativity in your
home for your family or guests. They will
accommodate groups of various sizes, from
intimate dinner parties to large celebrations.
Strachan’s Homemade Ice Cream,
2332 State Road 580, Clearwater,
(727) 351-7260; N.W. Corner of Tampa Rd.
& Alt. 19, Palm Harbor, (727) 781-0997;
310 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 733-3603.
These old fashioned “Mom & Pop” ice
cream shops will take you back in time.
You will find innovative, seasonal flavors,
as well as the standards here. Everything
is homemade, from their ice cream, moist
carrot cake, coconut cake and fudge to their
cupcakes and Fudge Pop Bouquets.
The Stuffed Mushroom,
825 Main St., Safety Harbor, (727) 726-8686.
Betsy Byrd and her staff offer unique,
creative catering, from gourmet menu
selections to professional presentation
and service, of finger foods, luncheons
or elaborate dinners for any corporate or
private event, including weddings. Their
individually-prepared taste sensations
create memories with your signature and
their touch. Choose pick-up, delivery or
catering at your location.
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ATTRACTIONS
Caladesi Island Adventure,
This boat departs from the Honeymoon
Island Recreation Area at the west end of
the Dunedin Causeway, State Road 586,
(727) 734-5263. Here you can enjoy
3 miles of uncrowded white sandy beach
with good shelling, tree-shaded picnic
areas, a 3-mile nature trail and many
other amenities.Escorted island tours are
available. The boat departs every half hour
beginning at 10 a.m. (seasonally adjusted).
Sunken Gardens,
1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 551-3100. The 4-acre tropical garden
features cascading waterfalls, flowing ponds,
lush tropical displays and exotic birds.
CATERING AND
SPECIALTY FOODS
Palate Culinary Services,
(727) 433-1889. Debbie McGriffin and
John Lewis and their talented staff members
will cater private parties, bridal showers,
wedding receptions and team building
events. They also offer adult and children’s
cooking classes.
Clear Sky Catering,
680 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Dan Shouvlin and his
talented teams at the popular Clear Sky
Beachside Cafe on Clearwater Beach and
Clear Sky Draught Haus in Dunedin have
been catering for charity, business and
private special events since their inceptions.
They now officially offer these services
through a new catering headquarters. Their
chefs have the experience and skills to
orchestrate anything from simple cook outs
on the grill to formal sit down dinners with
Asian, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Continental,
All American or almost any theme and type
of cuisine for two to crowds of 350 in a
variety of locations provided by you or them.
Gateau O Chocolat,
(727) 251-1879. St. Petersburg
restauranteur Emmanuel Roux has created
a dark, densely delicious, gluten-free
chocolate cake that is available for shipping,
as well as at select local retail locations.
Kookie Krums,
513 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-KRUM (5786). Janet Long’s
made-fresh-daily cupcakes, cookie bouquets
and other sweet creations make memorable
corporate and personal gifts. They can be
delivered in Pinellas, Hillsborough and
Pasco counties, or shipped anywhere in the
United States. Also, stop by for cookies and
specialty coffees.
Maestro’s at The Center,
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts,
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Pl., Tampa,
(813) 229-7827 ext. 3. The Center’s awardwinning
catering team can accommodate
your needs to make your event successful,
either at The Center or at any location you
choose. Banquet facilities provide service
for 350, lobbies up to 800, Riverwalk
promenade up to 1,500 and theaters up
to 2,400 guests.
Galleria
The Concise Guide to Sensory Fulfillment In the Bay Area
This image of music promoter Bill Graham and
his son David is part of the exhibit about this
legendary rock ‘n’ roll promoter that continues
through February 10 at the Florida Holocaust
Museum in St. Petersburg.
BONNIE MACLEAN