FOOD BITES
41 January/February 2019 StPeteLifeMag.com
South American steakhouse Renzo’s
has opened at 104 2nd Street S., in the
space formerly occupied by Z Grille. With
two locations in Tampa, the restaurant
features Argentinian-style grilled meats
and an extensive wine collection with
many South American varietals.
Look for St. Pete’s newest bakery
Baum
Avenue Market, which also houses
two other food concepts — Serene and
Avocado Valley. Serene is a wellness bar
featuring smoothies, smoothie bowls,
and wellness lattes. Avocado Valley is
a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-
healthful ingredients.
Five local restaurateurs have joined
forces to open a new waterfront dining
venture soon. Jon LaBudde, Pete Boland,
Larry Munch, Ian Taylor and Mario Farias
are hard at work recreating the recentlyclosed
Fish Tales at Harborage Marina
into Big Catch at Salt Creek. “We
fabulous. You can come here dressed
whatever way you want,” Farias told
additional dockage to allow greater
restaurant access for boating customers.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
Il Ritorno fans are rejoicing. The Italian
open for Sunday dining starting at 5 pm
(except on SuperBowl Sunday, sorry
Eco-friendly co-owner
Raphael Perrier has been on the love list
lately with the city, so much that his St.
meeting spot for a morning confab
between Mayor Rick Kriseman and
former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg
on January 3 just before they announced
a $2.5 million grant would be bestowed
on the city by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Kahwa has long supported green and
sustainable practices, encouraging
customers to even bring their own cups.
Small Bites
Take a taste trip around the world at the
delightful new Bacchus gourmet market
which recently opened at 124 2nd Avenue
NE. The long-awaited brainchild of Anais and
of wines, cheeses, beer, charcuterie, jams
and honey, artisanal oils and vinegars, and
other delicacies from France, Spain, Italy,
Argentina, Belgium and elsewhere. Even
better, small plates and wines are available
for nibbles and sips for those who just can’t
tear themselves away. Who can’t resist this
kind of French charm?
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