DINING VisitSPC.com/Dining CRAFT CAFÉ GOLDEN DINOSAURS VEGETARIAN/ GLUTEN FREE/ VEGAN GOOD INTENTIONS and a build-your-own omelet deal that comes with home fries and toast. GOLDEN DINOSAURS • Gulfport; $ • This casual café’s eclectic, funky and laid-back vibe on Beach Boulevard have made it a Gulfport neighborhood mainstay. The all-vegan menu hinges on quality meat alternatives with ingredients all made in-house, from sausages to cutlets and seitan. If it’s not made from scratch, there’s a good chance it’s sourced locally, from the pastrami Reubens, piled high with locally fermented sauerkraut, to the local beer and kombucha on draught. GOOD INTENTIONS • St. Petersburg; $$ • This cozy, mid-century modern restaurant presents something upscale for the vegan set, but the creative menu will appeal to all types of diners. The fantastic grazing board gives other charcute-rie programs a run for their money, while creative spins on classic crowd-pleasers include fried “crab” balls nestled in kimchi fried rice and a killer lemon CRAFT KAFÉ • St. Petersburg; $ • A favorite with the gluten-free crowd, the menu at this St. Petersburg spot sports a large selection of gluten-free pastries including muffins, turnovers and cookies (they also have a great espresso program). For those looking to linger a little longer, a solid breakfast and lunch offering includes a daily vegan soup, several sandwiches 86 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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