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The Concise Guide to Sensory Fulfillment In the Bay Area
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 145
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).
The Florida Aquarium,
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa,
(813) 273-4000, flaquarium.org. The
aquarium experience open daily
is designed to take you on a journey,
starting with a drop of water from one of
Florida’s many freshwater springs to the
open waters of the Florida Keys. Sights
include a simulated wetlands environment
under a tall glass atrium, shallow bays
and beaches, and a coral reef ecosystem
encompassed in half a million gallons of
natural seawater.
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.
Instead of Flowers,
(727) 685-0826, or InsteadofFlowers.com.
This ingenious new service delivers meals
from salad to dessert and hand-delivers
them in the Tampa Bay area. Or, you may
let recipients pick their own meals and
delivery dates. Giving a meal has never
been so easy.
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.
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.
Clearwater’s My Favorite Art Place (the
former Menaul Fine Art Studio and Gallery)
has a pop-up gallery through the end
of January in the Sundial, St. Petersburg,
at the corner of Second Avenue North and
Second Street North.
JASON NOWELL