Where to Rent Baby Gear – Pack Less Play More – Gulfport, Treasure Island & St Petersburg
3 Simple Steps For All The Gear Your Baby Needs We know traveling with your baby or toddler can be stressful! They crave their routines and traveling is anything but that! Cribs, car seats, stollers, high chairs, booster seats, pack n plays, bouncers, booster seats – I could go on and on. Even if your […]
Chili Verde – Mexican Paradise Found Right Here in St Petersburg
This Newcomer is Getting Attention The food at Chili Verde is awesome. Awesome as in I think about it even when I am not there. Awesome in that I think about it even when I have leftovers in my fridge. Awesome in that I check my leftover container multiple times to make sure no one […]
VIP Lounge & Mexican Restaurant – Treasure Island
Popular Gem Tucked Away If you are new to the area, here’s what you need to know about VIP: The food and atmosphere are addicting (watch out, waistline) It has a cult-like following (do they put something in the food so I can’t stop?) They don’t take reservations or call ahead orders (who wants to […]
New Restaurant – Mano’s Italian Grill
Is our pretty little town big enough for not one, but two fine Italian restaurants? Happily I think the answer is an enthusiastic YES! Those of you familiar with Gulfport know that we have been blessed to have Pia’s Trattoria in the heart of the Waterfront District for a long time now. Pia’s is a […]
Beach Snoballs in St Pete Beach
Sugar And Soft Shaved Ice Fuse In Shivery, Sweet Awesomeness Do you know anyone who doesn’t like shaved ice? Me neither. It just seems so indulgent. One, it’s sweet. Two, it’s so cold. Three, it’s so soft. Four, it just seems a little naughty. (After all, didn’t your mother tell you not to eat snow? […]
Where to Buy Fresh Seafood – Gulfport, Treasure Island & St Petersburg
When Freshness Really Counts As any chef or good cook will tell you, one of the keys to cooking success is to start with the freshest ingredients. And I think there’s nowhere where that’s more important than fresh seafood.. We’ve all taken that stroll through a supermarket reeking of questionable seafood products and bleach, only […]
February St Petersburg Area Events Splashy
February Recurring Events Gulfport: First Friday ArtWalk St Pete: First Friday St Pete: Second Saturday ArtWalk Gulfport: Third Saturday ArtWalk Gulfport: Tuesday Fresh Market St Pete: Saturday Morning Market Gulfport’s Get Rescued, Gulfport Continuing into its 16th year, this event is one of the largest animal rescue events in the state. All profits benefit participating […]
The Wholemeal Cafe, Golden Bay, New Zealand
There’s a Whole Lot to Love I’m writing about The Wholemeal Cafe in Takaka because I believe that if you are lucky enough to find yourself traveling almost anywhere in Golden Bay, you should make a stop at The Wholemeal Cafe. I’ll go so far as to say that you should visit The Wholemeal even […]
Tampa Bay Times (tbt) review of Coffee Grounds in Treasure Island
After living without power for 4 days in the aftermath of Irma last year, a tbt correspondent visits Coffee Grounds Cafe and Dessert Bar in Treasure Island and finds an eclectic coffee bar cocktail bar combo. The venue sported an unusual selection of spirits when it first opened, so we’d love hearing from you, if […]
Pinellas Farmers Markets
A more thorough post on the area’s Farmers Markets is forthcoming, but for now here is a snapshot of local farmers markets. You’ll find everything from creative breads to veggies and fruits to jewelry and seafood. Some markets are only seasonal, while others operate year-round. Please make a note of the dates and times. But […]
