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Restaurant &
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Featuring country fried steak
and eggs, Mediterranean
scrambles, big fluffy
omelets, avocado toast and
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Full breakfast and
lunch menu available.
Hours: 7:00AM - 2:30PM
2475 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
727-330-7599
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Open
Sun.-Thurs.
11am-10pm
Fri. & Sat.
11am-12am
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Restaurant
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
727-350-3722 | kaothaikitchen.com
South Pinellas continued
The Artisan
Art & Food Collective,
2832 Beach Blvd., Gulfport, (727) 350-5866.
This 6,600-square-foot food hall open daily
except Monday includes Whiskey Grill for
seafood, pork, chicken and beef tapas and
entrées, The Port for wings and bar food on
the patio, The Lure for sushi and poke
bowls, along with a bakery and a gallery.
The Lure is open Tues-Fri 4-10 PM, and
Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM. The Port is open
Tue-Thurs 4-10 PM; Fri 4 PM-midnight;
Sat 11:30 AM-midnight; and Sun 11:30 AM-
10 PM. The Bakery is open most days and
weekends. Whiskey Grill is open from Tues-
Sun 4-10 PM. $$, RS, X, C, W.
Birch & Vine,
340 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-1080. This restaurant is located
inside The Birchwood, St. Petersburg’s
premier destination for boutique lodging,
unique dining and rooftop lounging.
Dinner entrees include Scallops & Grits,
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Cottage Pie and
Georgia Peach Ribs. You can accompany
your meal with a glass of wine from more
than 475 choices of the finest wines. $$, X, W.
BurgerMonger,
1325 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 592-4206. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100 percent
pure Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef,
BurgerMonger sources the finest and
healthiest ingredients in the world. Their
naturally satisfying menu includes burgers,
hot dogs, chicken, salads, beer and wine.
Incomparable food; warm, friendly service;
and comfortable ambience is found in their
five Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727)
209-2695. Voted as the Readers’ Choice
award winner for “Best Authentic Italian
Restaurant” from the Tampa Bay Newspapers.
Owner/Chef Sesto Ramadori combines
fresh pasta with authentic Italian recipes to
make this one of the area’s most popular
Italian trattorias. Original dishes, such as
Pollo a la Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their
clams and mussels with white or red sauce
are terrific at this authentic Italian venue.
There is live music on weekends, and they
cater for all occasions. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM, Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and
Sat 4 PM-11 PM. Sundays are available
for private parties. $$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure Island
Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399 Gulf
Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344. Since
1967, these family-owned Italian trattorias
have become legendary for their awardwinning
pizza, traditional pasta entrées
and flame-grilled steaks. A selective wine
list enhances your dining experience.
A gluten-free menu, special event rooms,
off-site catering and delivery are available
at all locations. The 4th St. N. location in
www.IslandsPizza.com
235 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa • 813-254-5818