PARTS OF PARIS ANJU WILD CHILD plenty of neighborhood charm. It’s a popular spot for date nights and the bar scene can often get lively, fueled by a creative list of cocktails, ranging from cucumber basil martinis to fizzy French 75s. Don’t skip on the daily specials, which include a classic boeuf bourguignon on Tuesdays and tasty bouillabaisse on Fridays. LEFT BANK BISTRO asian left bank in the 1920s and pays homage to both the literary and artistic accomplishments of the era. The French bistro menu includes all the classics: silky chicken liver pâté, served with pickled fennel and caper berries; caramelized onion tarts; steak frites; boeuf bourguignon and a beautiful bouillabaisse, chock full of local seafood bobbing in a saffron-tinged lobster broth. PARTS OF PARIS • Safety Harbor; $$ • Set in a restored 1936 bungalow in the heart of downtown Safety Harbor, this modern French bistro imbues ANJU • St. Petersburg. $ • The St. Petersburg restaurant born out of the cheeky Korean food truck concept of the same name features an expanded menu of the truck’s greatest hits, from bulgogi-and queso-topped tater tots to boneless chicken “K-pops” and the crispy, crunchy Korean-fried chicken wings. The spot also serves wine, beer, sake and soju. There are several vegan substitutions available, including the excellent bap bowls, which can come topped with Impossible beef, seasoned Korean vegetables and pickled veggies, hot sticky rice and chili sauce. a classic croque monsieur, there is plenty to satisfy any francophile. But the wide-reaching menu covers plenty of New American ground, too: burgers are topped with caramelized onions and gruyere and sea scallops are served with crispy pork belly. The upscale casual bistro vibe inside the restaurant extends to the airy outdoor patio – the best spot to be on a sunny weekend afternoon. LEFT BANK BISTRO • St. Petersburg; $$ • This charming French restaurant inside a renovated home seeks to evoke the jazz and splendor of Paris’ VISITSTPETECLEARWATER.COM 85
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