Our critic looks back at seven years of restaurant reviewing.
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Farewell, and thanks for all the fish
Our critic looks back at seven years of restaurant reviewing.
Brian Ries
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Folly fixed at Macau’s Asian Tapas
The new restaurant in a familiar South St. Pete space is worth a visit.
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Cru Cellars: There’s a party in the back
Delicious surprises in a restaubar/wine shop.
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Tangelo’s finds a home
The old St. Pete staple survives — and thrives — two years after its move to Gulfport.
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Fly Bar and Restaurant soars over Tampa
The downtown staple defines, endures and improves.
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On tap at James Joyce Irish Pub
The new location is a public house for modern Ybor.
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A little lounge from down south tops the Bay area’s best mixologists
Sarasota surprise at Pangea
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Boca Kitchen Bar takes “eat local” to new heights.
Where there was Smoke…
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Better beer, better food at Dale 1891
This Tampa eatery lives up to its gastro pub style.
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Row Boat has the right stuff for Ybor
Mediterranean cuisine proves a comfortable fit in the old Laughing Cat location.
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Pinpoint accuracy at The Avenue
The new St. Petersburg eatery aims, fires and hits.
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Wood Fired Pizza: Pie for all
Pizza master Peter Taylor expands his empire.
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Have a mojito (or two) at Mojito
Cocktails make this hotel restaurant shine, and the small plates are a tasty complement.
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Ricky P’s serves affordable New Orleans fare in beautiful digs
Po’ boys plus panache.
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Tampa Bay’s gone to the hot dogs
There are quality dogs and brats to be had all over the Bay area.
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Have it your way at Your Pie
Choice is king at this pizza chain.
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Can TacoSon’s invasion of St. Petersburg succeed?
Tampa Bay can’t seem to get enough tacos.
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Plaza Courtyard is sweet
In less than a year, a desolate spot has become a St. Pete destination.
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Wimauma has Southern charm, but it’s still a work in progress
Hello, gorgeous.
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Del Rio’s is classic, on the cheap
Del Rio’s resurrects both old Tampa cooking and approachable dining.