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EVERY MONDAY IS MONGER MONDAY.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 149
North Pinellas continued
Cafe Alfresco,
344 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-4299. This breezy, casual cafe
next to the Pinellas Trail offers indoor or
outdoor dining with spiffy maple and
brass whimsy. Their menu is mostly West
Coast bistro, Lite Bites, beautiful salads,
pastas, soups, Creole items, sandwiches
and burgers. Enjoy a cappuccino with
delicious European tortes, pastries,
cakes and ice cream. Open for lunch
and dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 9 AM-10 PM; Sun, 9 AM-9 PM;
brunch Fri, Sat, Sun 9 AM-2 PM.
$-$$, CM, X.
Cafe Sahara,
1901 W. Bay Drive, Largo, (727) 216-6221.
This is a real find for those who love
homemade Mediterranean cuisine. This is
authentic Lebanese cooking at its finest.
There are wonderful vegetarian dishes.
You can order online and pick up and go.
The adjoining wine bar, The Cork, serves
fine European wines and has a wine club
that features tasting events. Open
Mon-Fri 11 AM-7 PM; Sat 11 AM-5 PM;
Closed Sunday. $, X, C.
Casa Tina,
365 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 734-9226. Fresh, healthy, authentic
dishes are prepared by Chef/Owner
Javier Avila from Guadalajara, and a
vegetarian menu is prepared by his wife
Tina. Specialties include fresh molé, fish
with Veracruz salsa, Tomatillo Enchiladas
and fresh-roasted Chiles Relleños. Join them
for lunch, dinner, dessert, a margarita,
or Sunday brunch. Saturday and Sunday
nights feature Cirque-like entertainment.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri & Sat 11 AM-11 PM; Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$-$$, CM, E, X, C.
Clear Sky Beachside Cafe,
490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-3684. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston’s friendly cafe is open
from breakfast until midnight, as they
serve a wide variety of unique favorites
that range from brick oven pizza to fresh
seafood specials. Their boutique wines
and mojito specials make this “the best
happy hour on the beach.” This charming
hot spot has live entertainment and a
comfortable beach-style atmosphere.
Open seven days a week 7 AM-12 AM.
$$, CM, E, X, C.
Clear Sky Club Haus,
36355 E. Lake Road S., Palm Harbor,
(727) 330-7471. This fourth addition to
Clear Sky Restaurants offers the best food
with upscale twists in a brighter, cleaner
atmosphere. Hours are Sun-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$$, X.
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