Last Monday, almost 50 hungry diners gathered at downtown St. Petersburg’s Il Ritorno (stylized “IL Ritorno”) for a weekday service that was a bit different from its regular pasta dishes and daily Italian fare. The restaurant at 449 Central Ave. N brought back a refurbished version of its beloved “Midnight Chef Fight” series this summer, […]
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Tampa restaurants earn more Michelin stars, Sweetwater Farm’s annual fundraiser returns, and more local food news
Plus, the return of Tampa Bay Taco Week.
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St. Pete Italian favorite stages Feast of Seven Fishes dinner on Christmas Eve
With caviar on the menu, too.
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Italian restaurant IL Ritorno celebrates a decade in St. Pete with high-end tasting dinner
The multi-course dinner features popular dishes from former menus.
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Freya’s Diner set to close in St. Pete, Tampa’s Yard House has an opening date, and more local foodie news
Plus food fundraisers, new tasting menus, and an ‘Alaskan’ taco pop-up.
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The six-course wagyu dinner at St. Pete’s Il Ritorno includes beef tallow for dessert
American, Australian and Japanese beef are all on the menu.
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The 10 ‘Best Overall Restaurants’ in St. Pete, according to OpenTable diners
Just in time for date night.
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The final ‘Midnight Chef Fight’ of 2019 goes down this month in St. Petersburg
Plan on staying out late on October 26.
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New Italian concept, Semolina, coming to Sparkman Wharf restaurant in 2020
From the owners of Il Ritorno and Greenstock.
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New salad concept Greenstock opening on St. Pete’s Central Avenue this fall
Owners of Il Ritorno will create the menu of chef-inspired salads and house-made dressings.
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St. Pete Italian spot IL Ritorno will host a local chef battle next month
Chefs go head-to-head for charity, and bragging rights.
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Downtown St. Petersburg restaurant Il Ritorno will soon operate on Sundays
Happy New Year indeed.
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More to love: Il Ritorno grows without leaving St. Pete’s 400 block
An event space and private dining room are part of the downtown restaurant’s expansion.
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Il Ritorno set to serve lunch the first week of every month
Lunch service has stuck at downtown St. Pete’s Il Ritorno.
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St. Pete’s Il Ritorno, Green Bench to collaboratively collide
On Sunday, five courses paired with Green Bench brews will be served at Il Ritorno.
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Secret spread: Fresh five-course experience hits Il Ritorno
Il Ritorno’s David Benstock is using creative freedom to curate his new “Confidential” Chef’s Special.
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Afternoon delights: Los Vinos de Dali features local tastes, boutique pours
Enjoy a three-hour tasting in Dali’s garden, and explore the museum exhibits, at Los Vinos de Dali.
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St. Pete’s Il Ritorno to expand after year in operation
Additional outdoor seating will accommodate more Il Ritorno devotees next year.
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Covert cuisine: Tales from the first Illumineati dinner
Illumineati’s first mystery meal brought nine courses, what felt like endless wine and more.
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