Patti’s Kitchen ASIAN IN BETWEEN DAYS • St. Pete • $$ Linger over sake cocktails and good tunes at this St. Pete restau-rant, bar and “listening room,” inspired by Tokyo record bars and jazz cafes. The sake list is among the most comprehensive in the Tampa Bay area, and the food menu is always evolving. PATTI’S KITCHEN • Pinellas Park • $ This foodie destination in Pinellas Park delivers big rewards for anyone in search of some seriously spicy noodle soups and Thai staples. The tiny restaurant specializes in Bangkok-style street noodles, including the deeply flavorful boat noodles, the spot’s signature dish. In Between Days LA V • St. Pete • $ This longtime downtown St. Pete staple features a creative and eclectic Vietnamese menu that doesn’t stray too far from the traditional but still manages to have a lot of fun. The spring rolls, pho and banh mi sandwiches are all excellent. NITALLY ’ S • St. Pete • $$ A whimsical menu delights at this colorful and charming St. Pete fusion restaurant. Thai and Mexican flavors mingle in dishes like chipotle fried rice, chorizo pad thai and a Thai-Mex curry. Diners can choose to stay in one lane, but it’s so much more fun to play in both. ALÉSIA • St. Pete • $$ A creative menu of French, Vietnamese and Chinese fare coupled with an excellent wine program make this quaint cafe and restau-rant a true St. Pete gem. Pop in to share a bottle of wine over a cheese and charcuterie board or warm up with a piping hot bowl of steaming pho. VISITSPC.COM 91 Nitally’s