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Restaurant review: Brio’s Tuscan Grille

An International Plaza restaurant is trendy but tiresome.

by Brian Ries December 30, 2009August 15, 2024

Dinner and a movie at CinéBistro

But do these two great tastes taste great together?

by Brian Ries November 18, 2009July 14, 2025

Cafe Dufrain’s new chef Ferrell Alvarez needs to catch up to his potential

by Brian Ries November 11, 2009June 11, 2025

St. Petersburg’s new Grand Central bar and restaurant has impressive pub food

by Brian Ries August 26, 2009August 3, 2023

Downtown St. Petersburg’s Buona Vita Italian restaurant fills a niche, and some bellies

by Brian Ries July 15, 2009December 11, 2023

The Bungalow: Casual dining in SoHo

by Brian Ries January 7, 2009August 3, 2023

Does Chopstix Chinese restaurant rival China Yuan and Yummy House?

by Brian Ries November 19, 2008August 3, 2023

Zurritos, Pita Pit and Whaley’s: Tasty dining on the cheap

by Brian Ries November 12, 2008March 8, 2025

MJ’s Martini Jazz Lounge does the Tapas dance in St. Petersburg

by Brian Ries October 22, 2008August 17, 2023

Who has Tampa Bay’s best donuts?

Brian Ries searches for the “hole” truth.

by Brian Ries September 10, 2008July 1, 2025

Taps Wine & Beer foams with potential

Tampa’s downtown adds another piece to its puzzle

by Brian Ries August 27, 2008August 3, 2023