DINING VisitSPC.com/Dining Café de Paris La Croisette 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 pâté to prosciutto and goat cheese drizzled with honey. LA CROISETTE • St. Pete Beach • $ Tourists and locals line up early to grab a seat for weekend brunch at this French cafe in the heart of St. Pete Beach. Omelets and Benedicts have a devout following, and arrive with crispy home fries. And it’s never too early for a bloody mary or mimosa here. COGNAC • St. Pete • $$ The French restaurant sports Parisian decor, including cozy bistro chairs, replicas of the Eiffel Tower and a large mirror overlooking the always-buzzy bar. Come for happy hour, where selected dishes are $6. The spot’s signature burger is one of the best in town, served on a brioche bun with Emmental cheese, bacon and aioli. 90 AMERICA’S FAVORITE BEACHES FRENCH 146 by Parts of Paris 146 BY PARTS OF PARIS Safety Harbor • $$ Set in a restored 1936 bungalow in down-town Safety Harbor, this cozy French cocktail lounge imbues plenty of neighbor-hood charm. It’s a popular spot for date nights and the bar scene can often get lively, fueled by a creative list of cocktails, including a killer espresso martini. Dunedin • $$ Tucked away in a Dunedin strip mall, this French-inspired restaurant punches way above its weight in an unassuming yet charming space. If you’re feeling a French onion soup or delectable duck confit, this is the place. But there’s also a great burger, topped with red onion jam and cheddar cheese. PARLOR HOUSE BISTRO Cognac
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