Dining VisitSPC.com/Dining French ALESIA ALESIA • St. Pete; $$ • A creative menu of French and Vietnamese fare coupled with an excellent – and affordable – wine program make this quaint cafe and restaurant a true west St. Pete gem. Pop in to share a bottle of wine over a cheese and charcuterie board or warm up with a bowl of steaming pho and gingery pork and scallion dumplings. CAFÉ DE PARIS • Indian Rocks Beach; $ • Pop in for a cafe au lait and a croissant at this charming French bakery just steps from the beach. Buckwheat crepes offer a taste of Paris, filled with everything from duck pate to prosciutto and goat cheese drizzled with honey. During the traditional Carnival season, you’ll find traditional galette des rois – king cakes filled with a sweet frangipane filling. PARTS OF PARIS LA CROISETTE • St. Pete Beach; $ • Folks line up early to grab a seat for weekend brunch at this breezy French cafe in the heart of St. Pete Beach. Omelets and the eggs Benedict have a devout following and arrive with seasoned, crispy home fries. A full bar means it’s never too early to indulge in a zingy bloody mary, mimosa or Bellini before hitting the beach. PARTS OF PARIS • Safety Harbor; $$ • Set in a restored 1936 bungalow in downtown Safety Harbor, this modern French bistro imbues 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. Don’t skip the daily specials, which include half-off appetizers on Mondays and a tasty bouillabaisse on Fridays. 84 AMERICA’S FAVORITE BEACHES
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