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The Concise Guide to Sensory Fulfillment In the Bay Area
JULY/AUGUST 2019 | 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,
(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. Their chefs have
the experience and skills to orchestrate
anything from simple cookouts on the
grill to formal sit-down dinners with
Asian, Caribbean, Mediterranean,
Continental, All American or almost any
theme and type of cuisine.
Cotee River Brewing Company,
5760 Main St., New Port Richey,
(727) 807-6806, coteeriverbrewing.com.
Downtown New Port Richey’s only
brewery produces its own locally crafted
brews, including its signature beer,
Market Fresh Wheat, a mix of light wheat
with citrus herbal tea. There are 18 beers
on tap, two sparkling iced teas on tap
from the White Heron Tea Room, locally
crafted wine from Land O’ Lakes Winery,
and ciders from other area breweries.
You can order something to eat from one
of the many local downtown restaurants
and have it delivered to your table. Live
entertainment is available on weekends.
Gateau O Chocolat,
(727) 251-1879. St. Petersburg
restauranteur Emmanuel Roux has
created a dark, densely delicious, glutenfree
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.
“Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami”
is on display through September 29th at the
Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.