Dining VisitSPC.com/Dining H’OURS CREOLE SMOKEHOUSE New American Casual WILD CHILD BRICK & MORTAR • St. Pete; $$ • This restaurant has wooed locals with its charming, cozy ambiance and ambitious menu since 2015. Don’t skip the braised short ribs with homemade noodles, the tuna tartare served with crispy shrimp chips or the B&M burger, a strong contender in the genre, served on a pretzel bun and topped with bacon jam, sharp white cheddar, arugula and aioli. CALIDA • St. Pete; $$ • International flavors and eclectic wines are the highlight at this globally focused restaurant and wine bar in St. Pete’s Crescent Heights neighborhood. This tiny space is cozy and gets packed – fast – so reservations are practically a must. Be sure to get the chow noodles, packed with veggies, garlic, tamari and ginger. H’OURS CREOLE SMOKEHOUSE • Tarpon Springs; $$ • Creole flavors inspired by New Orleans highlight the menu at this lively restaurant BRICK & MORTAR and bar in downtown Tarpon Springs. Don’t skip the char-grilled oysters or the cobia jambalaya. The restaurant is inside a Craftsman-style house with a large back patio. Come for the live music on the porch, right as the sun is setting, and it’s almost like you’re right there in the Crescent City. 80 AMERICA’S FAVORITE BEACHES
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