MUSEUM CAFES MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT Dine in the museum’s majestic atrium while enjoying your lunch. One of the many sandwiches on the menu, the muffuletta, comes in two sizes: big and massive, and is served on an original Joe Gambino bun. Treat yourself with sweet or savory offerings from the bakery and wash it all down with wine, beer or a cocktail. ARTS CAFÉ Chalk Walk, Clearwater Beach St. Pete-Clearwater’s breathtaking landscape is the perfect backdrop for year-round outdoor festivals. For more on festivals, go to VisitSPC.com/Events . ST. PETERSBURG FINE ART FESTIVAL St. Pete, South Straub Park • Late Winter View works in painting, photography, sculpture and more while taking in waterfront vistas. TARPON SPRINGS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL ON THE BAYOU Tarpon Springs, Craig Park • Spring A tradition for over 50 years, this juried festival is one of the largest fine art festivals in Florida. BLOOM N CHALK FEST Safety Harbor, Main Street • Spring Artists bring the sidewalks to life with colorful creations of trompe l’oeil. MAINSAIL ART FESTIVAL St. Pete, Vinoy Park • Spring Hundreds of artists bring their work to the downtown waterfront for this festival ranked as one of the 200 Best Fine Art Events in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine. ART HARVEST Dunedin, Highlander Park • Fall Presented by the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, this juried festival features works in fine art and fine craft. ART EVERYWHERE St. Pete-Clearwater Region • November A monthlong celebration of culture and creativity, this event transforms St. Pete-Clearwater into an open-air gallery with immersive art, live performances and more. ART FESTIVALS THE DALÍ MUSEUM The café’s chef, Chuck Bandel, trained in Spain with master chefs to bring the flavors of the country to the museum. Share tapas like the Charcuterie of Spain, enjoy soups like gazpacho or try the pressed Serranita 1906 sandwich. Leave room for dessert like the Basque cheesecake. The café has a coffee bar and serves beer, Spanish wines, Jarrito sodas and kombucha. CAFÉ GALA Pinellas Arts Village Mainsail Art Festival THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, ST. PETERSBURG Visit the local artisanal bakery’s pastry counter in the museum’s conservatory to order seasonally inspired pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads. Drinks include coffee, cold brew and organic tea. Dine indoors or outdoors with views of Tampa Bay, or arrange to have your lunch packed to-go for a picnic in one of the neighboring parks. CAFÉ CLEMENTINE ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY This spot boasts a desirable location at the entrance to the St. Pete Pier. The open-air restaurant and coffee bar is named for early St. Pete developer C. Perry Snell. The vibe is a relaxed, Old Florida place to enjoy coastal eats and cocktails on the wraparound porch. PERRY’S PORCH VISITSPC.COM 69
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