St. Pete’s Salty Nun Opens with Great Food, Crowds
Our faves? The #10 Can Nachos and Bang Bang Shrimp. Oh, and the sense of community not found often enough in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg.
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St. Pete Ice Cream Shop Owner has Alter Ego
The purple coated, rainbow painted ice cream shop in St. Petersburg is owned by Pennsylvanian icon Scott Pfeifer. He’s best known for his out-there antics and egomaniac mascot, Scottie Freeman.
This Valentine’s Day, French Onion Soup for One
French onion soup is for lovers – and for singles! – this Valentine’s Day. Chef Morgan Banno shares her recipe – and the songs she loves to hear while she’s making it.
Chicken Wing Shortage Just in Time For Super Bowl
This year, Tampa Bay fans will miss more than the Bucs at the Super Bowl – several area eateries have had trouble getting chicken wings. Those who do have wings have raised the prices. Food suppliers cite COVID-19-related supply chain issues.
Tampa Bay Beaches Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants
Vegetarians and vegans, check out this list of beach restaurants serving plant-based options.
Pia’s Veranda in Gulfport Could Open in February
Now that the City of Gulfport granted a parking variance, Pia’s owners Tom and Pia Goff will bring their open-air concept, Pia’s Veranda, to the Tutto Bene space at 3038 Beach Blvd. S. as early as February.
Florida on the Half-Shell
John’s Pass Seafood Festival making you hungry? Try this simple dish.
Volunteers Needed at John’s Pass Seafood Festival
The 40th annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival is less than a week away, but the fishy fun can’t happen without volunteers.
Swingers on Central Rebranded as The Salty Nun
Swinger’s, the Central Avenue bar with hanging swings, will soon become the Salty Nun. Barbara Banno, who owns Stella’s in Gulfport, and J.P. Brewer, former Salty’s and Salty’s Sandwich Bar owner, created and co-own the new restaurant.
A Foodie Resolution: Be Your Dream Chef
Gulfport chef Morgan Banno has some tips to make meal prep easier – and tastier – along with two recipes to try that don’t scream “new year, new diet.”
How to Make the Feast of the Seven Fishes
Make Christmas Eve an Italian feast – with a little help from food writer Morgan Banno.
Coffee Shops and Cafes to Try on Madeira Beach
We love John’s Pass, but what do you do when you want to sit in a cafe and relax? Check out these Madeira Beach coffee shops.
