Before the dust had cleared from the first Chinese restaurant throwdown at Yummy House and China Yuan, the Chowhound committee wondered where to meet next. One of us suggested an investigation into ABC Seafood Restaurant (2705 54th Ave. N., St Petersburg, 727-522-1888).

When we visited the restaurant on a recent Sunday, our food-obsessed group had expanded to nine people who all met online. At ABC, the conversation about restaurants, cooking and feasting soon buzzed around the table as we reached a quorum. We ordered by committee, creating a tasting menu that allowed us to boldly explore the menu and indulge everyone’s cravings. Some of us have strange food cravings, making for a dining experience that demands an adventurous spirit.

While jellyfish and beef tendon ($7.95) may scare some people, it is no more strange to eat than

This article appears in Oct 8-14, 2009.