Buzz is building around one of St. Petersburg’s newest restaurants – The Peabody, nestled in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital campus. Created by the family behind Tampa’s Oxford Exchange, The Peabody offers a variety of sit-down and takeaway options.
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There’s nothing like stocking your refrigerator with fresh, local produce from a farmers market.
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Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans.
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With a James Beard-nominated chef, the Reading Room in St. Pete is certainly one to try. It’s been open for nearly two years, but the changing menu makes each visit a new experience.
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Foodies rejoice! The ninth annual Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week arrives Sept. 14-23 and allows you to try the area’s restaurants at special prices.
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Lavender is popular in candles, laundry detergent and perfume. And now, it’s also taking root in coffee.
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More places offer sushi around town than you may realize, making it easier than ever to get your omega 3s. Here are three spots you might not have thought of that have great sushi:
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The name Dough Nation initially brings to mind the trendy, sweet scoops of edible raw cookie dough. But Dough Nation in downtown Tampa offers more than just the cookie dough.
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The acai bowl has become a trendy way to make your morning breakfast a fresh colorful treat packed with antioxidants and vitamins.
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Immigrants to Ybor City made their mark on Tampa in many ways, but one of my favorites is the devil crab (jaibita in Spanish). It’s blue crab cooked in an en chilau sauce of onions, peppers, and hot sauce. The cooked crab is rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried, so the devil crabs fit in the palm of your hand.
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People decide to stop eating meat for many reasons, whether motivated by health and diet, or concerns about the environment or animals. Products like Beyond Meat can make the transition easier for people giving up meat for the first time.
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It’s the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby. And, while the on- and off-field stars change from year to year, the starring beverage remains the same: the mint julep. If you’re making them at home:
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For fresh tastes you won’t find elsewhere, Heights Public Market at Armature Works is a foodie’s dream. Three items to look for:
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When my dad said he found “the best wing spot” in Florida, I was skeptical.
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It’s no surprise that St. Pete has great happy hours, but here are four places offering different experiences:
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Calling all doughnut devotees: Mini Doughnut Factory is open on Fourth Street North in St. Petersburg, serving a variety of doughnuts that are one-third the size of a regular doughnut. It (almost) feels like a guilt-free experience.