Calida Kitchen & Wine Brick & Mortar St. Pete Beach • $$ Are these the best sandwiches in St. Pete Beach? If not, they make a pretty convincing argument for it. The menu here is constantly changing, but the sandwiches are always a great bet, from the brie, apple and hot honey combo to the smoky jerk chicken sandwich, paired with pineapple pico. UNCLE FUNZ PROVISIONS WILD CHILD • St. Pete • $$ With its outdoor dining setup, a creative menu of bright Caribbean flavors and one of the best cocktail menus in town, this popular Grand Central District restaurant is always a sure bet. Don’t skip the tuna tostadas with salsa macha — they’ve been on heavy rotation since day one for good reason. BRICK & MORTAR • St. Pete • $$ This downtown St. Pete restaurant is known for its charming, cozy ambiance and creative New American menu. Don’t skip the braised short ribs with homemade noodles or the B&M burger, served on a pretzel bun and topped with bacon jam, sharp white cheddar and aioli. SLIM CHARMER • St. Pete • $$ In the mood for a martini? This swanky cocktail lounge is the place for it. The menu rotates often, and includes both classics and more off-the-wall creations. A short but envelope-pushing food menu includes must-have dishes like razor clams with chimichurri or chips layered with salty speck and raclette espuma. REFINED ROOTS • Tarpon Springs • $$ A creative thread runs throughout the menu at this globally inspired downtown Tarpon Springs restaurant. Lunchtime staples include the beef bulgogi lettuce wraps and Aloha bowl, topped with ahi tuna and a medley of vegetables over rice. At dinner, you’ll find more upscale options, like pistachio basil salmon with carrots and herbed-butter broccoli. Uptown Eats VISITSPC.COM 87
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