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For those who are on the food festival circuit, pencil in November 15th through the 17th in your calendar for E.A.T. St. Pete, which stands for “Enjoy Arts & Tastes.”
The announcement for the inaugural festival was made at a press conference attended by chef Scott Conant (Scarpetta), restaurateur Donatella Arpaia (Donatella), Food Network host Ingrid Hoffmann and Tampa Bay area chefs Chris Ponte (Cafe Ponte), Paul Liptak (The Club at Treasure Island), and Tyson Grant (Parkshore Grill). Other participating chefs will be Ming Tsai, Masaharu Morimoto and Duff Goldman.
If you’re heading to the Tampa Bay area, here are a few eating, drinking and food shopping recommendations from participating chef Chris Ponte of Cafe Ponte in Clearwater.
For those who are on the food festival circuit, pencil in November 15th through the 17th in your calendar for E.A.T. St. Pete (aka Enjoy Arts & Tastes).
The announcement for the upcoming inaugural festival was made at a press conference attended by chef Scott Conant (Scarpetta), restaurateur Donatella Arpaia (Donatella), Food Network host Ingrid Hoffmann and Tampa Bay area chefs Chris Ponte (Cafe Ponte), Paul Liptak (The Club at Treasure Island), and Tyson Grant (Parkshore Grill). Other participating chefs will be Ming Tsai, Masaharu Morimoto and Duff Goldman.
Donatella Arpaia, Scott Conant, Paul Liptak, Chris Ponte in St. Pete.
Photo Credit: Find. Eat. Drink.
If you’re heading to the Tampa Bay area, here are a few eating, drinking and food shopping recommendations from participating chef Chris Ponte of Cafe Ponte in Clearwater.
St. Petersburg, FL
E.A.T. St Pete | Enjoy Arts & Tastes
May 29, 2013
Photo Credit: Matthew Paulson [Flickr]
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The Cheese Selection at Mazzaro’s
Photograph courtesy of Mazzaro’s
Find | Markets
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
This Italian market will meet all your Italian need. They’ve got different areas for the bakery, the cheese room, imported gourmet items, wine and beer and a coffee bar for sandwiches and espresso.
Chris Ponte: “One of my favorite stores is Mazzaro’s Italian Market in St. Pete. I could spend the whole day wandering around the shop perusing the specialty cheeses, gourmet coffee, handmade pastas and, of course, end the visit with lunch.”
2909 22nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
T: 727.321.2400 | mazzarosmarket.com
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill at Dusk
Photograph courtesy of Frenchy’s
Eat | Restaurants
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill
As seafood shack overlooking Clearwater Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Watch the vibrant, multi-colored sunsets, with your toes in sand while you enjoy a frosty beer or frozen cocktail.
Chris Ponte: “Frenchy’s has several locations on Clearwater Beach. One of my favorite dishes is the grouper sandwich and definitely the stone crabs, when in season.”
7 Rockaway Street, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
T: 727.446.4844 | frenchysonline.com
Pane Rustica
Owners Kevin and Karyn Kruszewski bake loaves of bread supplying many local restaurants. They also have a cafe with pastries in the morning, pizza and sandwiches at lunch and a full menu for dinner.
Chris Ponte: “I love their fresh baked breads and ingredients. I go here every Saturday for lunch and have the roast beef on rosemary focaccia.”
3225 S MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33629
T: 813.902.8828 | panerusticabakery.com
Drink | Beer
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
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Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Microbrewery in historic Ybor City. They have 9 house beers on tap, brewed in a 12 barrel system.
Chris Ponte: “I really enjoy Tampa Bay Brewing for their handcrafted beers.”
1600 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
T: 813.247.1422 | tampabaybrewingcompany.com
Cocktails at Ciro’s Speakeasy
Photograph courtesy of Ciro’s Speakeasy
Drink | Cocktails
Ciro’s Speakeasy
A supper club with prohibition-era cocktails, playing on the speakeasy theme of the 1920s.
Chris Ponte: “A great place for cocktails.”
2109 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
T: 813.251.0022 | cirostampa.com
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Chef Chris Ponte | Cafe Ponte
13505 Icot Boulevard, Suite 214, Clearwater, FL 33760
T: 727.538.5768 (make a reservation) | cafeponte.com
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