Headed to St. Petersburg, where do I wanna go?

Mark C · 08-14-2009, 06:30 AM

Thanks for the tips. I'm staying at the Treasure Island Residence Inn. I'll have a car, don't mind driving places. I can't remember what time I land Fri (25 Sep), but it's probably too late to grab anything more than a quick bite near the hotel and a smoke by the pool. Maybe I can sneak out to Blue Smoke Fri night depending on the flight

I'll probably have most of Saturday, 26 Sep free, but will have the baby with me so need daytime suggestions for what to do without smoking. Sat night I think we'll leave the boy with his grandmother and enjoy a rare 'grown up' date, need suggestions for good restaurants, something with 'local flavor'. I can find a steakhouse anywhere, what can I only get in Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete?

As for rum, I'd settle for a good liquor store. Y'all can get a lot more down in Florida than we have in MD.

Coach Deg · 08-14-2009, 12:02 PM

Salt Rock Grill in Treasure Island is awesome for date night. Has outdoor seating, indoor and outdoor bar. You can smoke cigars. At one point even had a very limited cigar selection. The food is excellent!!!!!! They have a sister restaurant in Clearwater called Island way grill. Island way is same indoor outdoor but Island way also has sushi bar. The Restuarants are owned by Mike Alstott, Dave Moore, and the head chef.

rizzle · 08-16-2009, 12:13 PM

Dude, if you don't meet up with me for a smoke and a drink I'ma be pissed. Let me know when you're coming, we'll work out the details.

floydpink · 08-16-2009, 01:29 PM

Grab a grouper sandwich at Frenchie's on Clearwater Beach at sunset.

Mark C · 08-16-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Dude, if you don't meet up with me for a smoke and a drink I'ma be pissed. Let me know when you're coming, we'll work out the details.

Will do. On another note, does that countdown under your name correspond to a certain 8pm kickoff in Atlanta?

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Grab a grouper sandwich at Frenchie's on Clearwater Beach at sunset.

I could go for fresh grouper. Y'all have any Marlin down there? Best fish I ever had was a marlin steak on my honeymoon in St. Lucia. That was 5 yrs ago and I'm still 'chasing the high'.

rizzle · 08-17-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

Will do. On another note, does that countdown under your name correspond to a certain 8pm kickoff in Atlanta?

What makes you think that?

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I could go for fresh grouper. Y'all have any Marlin down there? Best fish I ever had was a marlin steak on my honeymoon in St. Lucia. That was 5 yrs ago and I'm still 'chasing the high'.

Don't see much marlin around here.

Best grouper sandwich--Dockside Dave's
Best grouper sandwich with beach ambiance--Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
Best restaurant on the beach--Salt Rock Grill
Best liquor store--Total Wine
Best B&M--Tampa Humidor
Best cuban sangwich--La Ideal
Best beach bar--Undertow

08-14-2009, 06:30 AM	#1
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Headed to St. Petersburg, where do I wanna go? Thanks for the tips. I'm staying at the Treasure Island Residence Inn. I'll have a car, don't mind driving places. I can't remember what time I land Fri (25 Sep), but it's probably too late to grab anything more than a quick bite near the hotel and a smoke by the pool. Maybe I can sneak out to Blue Smoke Fri night depending on the flight I'll probably have most of Saturday, 26 Sep free, but will have the baby with me so need daytime suggestions for what to do without smoking. Sat night I think we'll leave the boy with his grandmother and enjoy a rare 'grown up' date, need suggestions for good restaurants, something with 'local flavor'. I can find a steakhouse anywhere, what can I only get in Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete? As for rum, I'd settle for a good liquor store. Y'all can get a lot more down in Florida than we have in MD.

08-14-2009, 12:02 PM	#2
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Headed to St. Petersburg, where do I wanna go? Salt Rock Grill in Treasure Island is awesome for date night. Has outdoor seating, indoor and outdoor bar. You can smoke cigars. At one point even had a very limited cigar selection. The food is excellent!!!!!! They have a sister restaurant in Clearwater called Island way grill. Island way is same indoor outdoor but Island way also has sushi bar. The Restuarants are owned by Mike Alstott, Dave Moore, and the head chef.

08-16-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Headed to St. Petersburg, where do I wanna go? Dude, if you don't meet up with me for a smoke and a drink I'ma be pissed. Let me know when you're coming, we'll work out the details.

08-16-2009, 01:29 PM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Headed to St. Petersburg, where do I wanna go? Grab a grouper sandwich at Frenchie's on Clearwater Beach at sunset. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"