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The Concise Guide to Sensory Fulfillment In the Bay Area
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 | 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. 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
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.
Clearwater Bagels,
1871 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 446-7631. For over 30 years, Brian
Morris has been boiling and baking gourmet
bagels in the traditional New York way at
Clearwater Bagels. The shop features 11
types of bagels, 14 varieties of cream cheese,
smoked salmon, homemade ruguleah and
fresh roasted and brewed coffee.
Cotee River Brewing Company,
5760 Main St., New Port Richey,
(727) 807-6806. 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,
gluten-free chocolate cake that is
available for shipping, as well as at
select local retail locations.
Instead of Flowers,
(727) 685-0826. 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.
Jensen Brothers Seafood,
911 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, (727) 735-0755.
Since 1984, John Jensen’s wholesale and
retail market has offered the freshest
seafood, including frog legs, alligator meat,
Key West pink shrimp, red grouper and
rainbow trout. John’s Carvor’s Fish House
next door (Carvor combines his children’s
names Carly and Trevor) serves prepared
items, craft beers and wines to enjoy on the
casually coastal patio or to go.
Kookie Krums,
513 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-KRUM (5786). Brandi Costa’s
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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, 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.
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.
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.
The Scone Age Bakery & Cafe,
332 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 216-3248. Shelley and Larry Jaffe’s
bakery and cafe, located in a charming
vintage cottage on the Pinellas Trail, is
known for its homemade, fresh, organic,
natural, made from scratch baked goods,
including scones, pastries and breads as
well as savory dishes like quiche, salads
and sconewiches. Eat-in trailside, or take
out. They also cater. Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Wednesday through Sunday, or by special
appointment.
JOSEPH HEIL
The Chihuly Collection in St. Petersburg
showcases artist Dale Chihuly’s glass pieces
both indoors and out.