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Thai Spice Restaurant,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. #B (at SW corner
of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rds.),
Clearwater, (727) 791-7050. Owner Pannee
Farooque serves fresh, healthy, authentic
Thai cuisine, as well as Thai food with an
American flair. Her chef creates dishes
to order that can be flavored mild, medium
or spicy to suit your taste. The ambience is
trendy, and the service is hospitable.
Dine in, take out or arrange for delivery.
Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM;
dinner Mon-Fri 4:30-9:30 PM,
Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-10 PM. Closed Sundays.
$$, CM, V, MC, W.
Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro,
17 N. Safford Ave., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 935-5770. Dan Jenkin has created
an authentic Italian trattoria next to his
Tarpon Tavern, serving the national flavors
of the Florence region of Italy from brick
oven pizza to dishes such as Grandma’s
Lasagna and osso buco in a warm and
inviting atmosphere. You will cherish each
bite, along with the bargain-priced early
bird specials. Open Wed-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 4 PM-10 PM; and Sun 4 PM-9 PM.
$$, CM, X, C, W.
Une Part d’Amour,
2475 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater,
(727) 754-3439. Béatrice and Christian
welcome you to their cafe, where Chef
Angela Biram brings the flavors of France to
delight those who appreciate classic French
cuisine, which many believe is the beginning
and end of gourmet dining. Selections
include your favorite dishes, plus frequently
changing creations and old favorites such as
Nicoise salad and a daily crêpe of the day.
You will not find more authentic French
cuisine in our area. Open Wed-Fri 7:30 AM-
11 AM for breakfast and 11:30 AM-3 PM for
lunch; with Fri-Sat dinner from 5 PM-10 PM;
and Sun brunch from 10 AM-2 PM. $$, X, W.
Water Oak Seafood & Steak Bar,
201 Main St., Safety Harbor, (727) 286-6919.
Chef Walt Wickman’s latest restaurant
is already a popular neighborhood
gathering place. It is casual, comfortable
and unpretentious, yet chicly polished
with historic touches. Come dressed up
or down to sit at tables or the full bar to
enjoy appetizers, salads, Raw Bar favorites,
sandwiches, sliders, burgers, ribs, steaks,
pastas and grains, Walt’s signature fresh
seafood dishes and more. Open every day at
11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. $-$$, X, C, W.
Wildflower Café,
1465 S. Ft. Harrison Ave, Ste. 105, Clearwater,
(727) 447-4497. Having gained a reputation
for excellence over many years, this
delightful café is known for its Vegetarian
Tomato Basil Bisque; The Vermonter salad
of greens and spinach with white cheddar,
bacon, cherries, pecans and Fuji apples; and
breakfast specials such as Baked French
Toast and Avocado Toast. It is a gourmet’s
fantasy, as is their Marketplace next door.
The café, which serves wine, beer, mimosas
1901 West Bay Drive #14
Largo, Fl.
727.216.6221
2475 N. McMullen Booth Rd.Clearwater
727.791.6640 OceanBlueSushi.com
607 Island Drive, Tarpon Springs
727-612-0073
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