Bay Magazine June 2016

A MAGAZINE OF THE TAMPA BAY TIMES

JUNE 2016

CELEBRATING FOOD + DRINK

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FOUND IT!

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More than 30 items for entertaining, cooking and looking good this summer.

Add your initials and fun summer prints to pieces you custom-design for cooling the wine, serving or toasting summer.

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Home chefs share their favorite summer appetizers for when guests drop by to catch the sunset or mingle before dinner.

60 PACK A BASKET Picnics make a meal more fun with simple, tasty fare on a boat, at the beach, or even impromptu on the living room floor.

87 SUMMER STYLING Check out styles for taking a dip or looking great on the water’s edge.

Don’t forget to accessorize with jewelry, sunglasses and attitude.

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148 LIGHTS, WATER, ACTION Now’s the time to plan for a new outdoor look you can enjoy when fall comes creeping in. There are several ways to make your natural space special.

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108 NIGHTLY PERFORMANCE A photo essay goes behind the scenes at some of the area’s most innovative restaurants to see the passion chefs bring to the job every night in their kitchens.

The famous Judith Leiber evening bags come in 200 different designs a year.

Learn about the woman behind them and some fashion “dos and don’ts.”

165 FACES: GRECO ON BEACH It’s not the latest restaurant or shop.

Tampa icon Dick Greco talks about being a new fixture on St. Petersburg’s Beach Drive.

136 WHAT’S YOUR TASTE? Take a tour through five kitchens with very different looks, made of materials from teak to concrete.

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SHARING MEALS, MAKING MEMORIES Food can be divisive. Most people, and not just those under the age of 10, have strong opinions on whether a birthday cake should have chocolate or vanilla icing. Is grouper better blackened or fried? Alfredo or red sauce for the linguine?

Some wouldn’t consider a Caesar salad a Caesar salad without the anchovies while others will send it back if the little silver fish came anywhere near their romaine.

These strong preferences are nothing compared with the emotions food evokes from vegans or vegetarians. And try telling someone avoiding all gluten that their nutritional stance is just a fad.

But just as some politicians are telling their opponents’ supporters there are more issues that unite them than divide them, the same goes for food.

We all have specific tastes and strong opinions,

and there’s probably nothing, not even sports, that brings us together as much as food.

We share recipes. We share horror stories of recipes gone bad. We admit our guilty pleasures.

We agree with or lament the latest restaurant review.

Talk of travel usually turns to food. You went to New Orleans, how was CafĂŠ Du Monde? Did you go to Tavern on the Green or Gramercy Tavern in New York? A cruise? What did they serve at the midnight buffet?

Aside from conversing about food, we love, of course, to actually consume food together.

From hole-in-the-wall burger joints to white tablecloths establishments, food is better when shared with someone else. Even bad food is better with others because there’s someone to commiserate with or you can eat off their plate.

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thinking about the past or the future, food isn’t just an in-the-moment experience. Whether it’s a Dairy Queen Blizzard on a road trip up Interstate 95, the Tamarind tomatillo lamb shanks for your anniversary or the standby breakfast-fordinner you make on Sunday nights, food makes memories.

Our food editor, Michelle Stark, received a slew of heartfelt responses for the newspaper’s Taste section when she asked readers to send in stories of meals they made or shared with their moms.

For Bay’s annual food issue, I enjoyed visiting several home chefs in their kitchens to learn about their memories of food and how they became so interested in preparing it.

I saw celebrity chef Michael Mina in action preparing a feast for art museum patrons at Locale. He served most of the delicious food family style to encourage more sharing and discussion of meal.

I asked longtime restaurateur Suzy Johnson to create the perfect picnic. Her menu is divine yet, somehow, simple.

This issue also features fun and beautiful accessories for preparing and serving food along with cocktails to compliment it.

We have a spread of distinctive kitchens from homes around Tampa Bay. We also show you a few professional chefs at work in their commercial kitchens — in case you have decided, like foodie Janet Hunter, that your favorite thing to make is a reservation.

Thank you for reading. — Katherine Snow Smith Have comments, questions? Let us know. Contact Katherine Snow Smith at (727) 893-8785 or kssmith@tampabay.com.

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Is it glass or is it acrylic? Trending now, acrylic glassware that looks like crystal. Perfect for the boat or outside dining. Use it inside, too. It’s pretty enough for any table, formal or casual. Can’t quite give up glass? Then dress it up with the real thing — juice glasses that can be used as votives. The animal prints add a sweet touch of whimsy to your table.

Acrylic ice bucket ($35) and martini glasses ($15 each). Choice of monogram, included in the price. Animal print juice glasses or votive candle holders, made of glass ($6 each). Meridian Gifts, Dade City.

Acrylic “Peacock” collection of glasses: champagne flute, highball, water and wine ($8-$10). Casa di Mazzaro, St. Petersburg.

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AN ARTFUL COOK You can cook and entertain like an artist with these silk screened linen aprons, napkins and table runners

by Celina Mancurti, St. Petersburg. At the picnic table or in your candlelit dining room, these pieces make any dining experience an artful event.

All items shown are 100 percent linen, silk screened by Celina Mancurti with water-based inks, sewn with organic cotton thread and made in the USA. Apron ($70), dish towels ($30), table runner with gold stripe ($90).

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THE MODERN TABLE Go geometric in muted tones for your summer table top.

The upscale Umbra Shift line offers a variety of dishes, bowls, serving plates and cups in a unique design that echoes modern dining. Subtle variations in glaze add surprise elements in these sturdy yet exquisite pieces.

“Savore” ceramic salad bowl with acacia wood tongs by Umbra ($65).

“Sediment” handmade partly glazed stoneware dinnerware by Umbra Shift ($25-$40). The unique design allows each piece to mix and match for nesting, stacking and covering. All from Being, St. Petersburg.

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MAKE IT LITERAL Want to start a conversation or put a smile on your guests’ faces? How about bringing out these beautiful ceramic inscribed serving pieces and utensils? They’re also a perfect gift for the cook who likes to add a unique touch to a summer party.

Mud Pie serving dishes and utensils.

Casserole ($42) and round dip bowl ($22) from Kt Janes Occasions, Tampa.

Large platter ($51), from Meridian Gifts, Dade City.

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A CASUAL FEAST Cork, burlap, straw, wood and slate. Return to those natural materials for an outdoor or indoor meal. Warm the occasion with a handmade candle and a toast of thanks for the glorious summer days ahead.

Photograph by Scott Keeler

“Love to Cook” silk screen printed linen towel by artist Celina Mancurti ($22). Sleigh tray in natural ($265).

Plato acacia wood bread board with removable angled ceramic bowls by Umbra ($40). Minted Grapefruit & Sage natural soy wax candle ($25), hand-poured in Ybor City by Seventh Avenue Apothecary, Tampa. All from Being, St. Petersburg.

Mud Pie burlap “Thanks” wine bag ($11). Cork and neoprene wine bag ($14). Eco Accents burlap placemats with sea-themed prints ($8). All from Kt Janes Occasions, Tampa. Slate cutting board with knife ($22). Meridian Gifts, Dade City.

“Sealife” wooden and pewter napkin rings ($7 each). Casa di Mazzaro, St. Petersburg.

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PICNIC WARE Rethink your dinnerware options for both outside picnics and indoor dining. Melamine is back, now trending in a variety of styles and sizes. It’s highly versatile, unbreakable and attractive. From coral-designed utensils to large platters and salad bowls, there’s a pattern for everyone.

Our favorite: Octopus.

White dishes: White Rope ($10-$13). Colorful place mats and dinnerware: Succulent Garden ($9-$13).

Octopus apron ($22), serving ware ($11-$37). All from Casa di Mazzaro, St. Petersburg.

Photograph by Scott Keeler

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Top it off with an elegant beaded collar clasped with a magnetic closure. This is easy to slip on for an evening out or when serving cocktails to your guests on the deck.

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Come enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife on Bay Street, International Plaza’s vibrant outdoor village filled with an exciting collection of restaurants.

Bar Louie - Chic, urban restaurant and bar offering a variety of sandwiches, entrees, burgers, a large selection of appetizers and more. Martinis headline the drink selection, which also features 48 beers on tap as well as other bottled selections, wines by the glass or bottle. Bay Street. 813.874.1919

The Capital Grille - Nationally acclaimed for dry aged steaks, chops and seafood. Guests enjoy an award-winning wine list of more than 400 selections, mouth-watering appetizers and irresistible desserts. Gracious service and premier private dining. Bay Street. 813.830.9433

Blue Martini - The best bar in the business, featuring 25 superior martinis made to excite the senses and elevate the spirit. Enjoy the best in live entertainment and a tapas food menu created to complement the fine wine and spirits selection. Bay Street. 813.873.2583

The Cheesecake Factory - Renowned for its signature dessert (available in 50 varieties!), this destination dining experience offers a selection of 200 delicious dishes to satisfy any appetite and please any palate – creatively concocted appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, salads and more.

Bay Street. 813.353.4200

Brio Tuscan Grille - The food is all simply prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients. The menu features prime steaks and chops, homemade pasta specialties and flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian woodburning oven. Brio’s villa-like interior features arched colonnades, handcrafted Italian mosaics, Venetian plaster walls and marble countertops.

Bay Street. 813.877.3939 California Pizza Kitchen - A casual-dining restaurant serving up California creativity through its innovative menu items. CPK provides a range of inspired dishes, from hearth-baked pizzas, to creative salads, pastas, entrees, soups and sandwiches. Lower Level, near Nordstrom. 813.353.8155

Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen - Offering a casual and comfortable setting. They’re all about innovation and convenience with a focus on fresh, housemade, and locally minded dishes. You’re busy, but you deserve the best. Doc B’s proudly cooks for people who appreciate a great meal prepared by great people. It’s like an extension of your own kitchen. They also carry an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection. Bay Street. 813.498.6200 Earl of Sandwich - Take your pick of 20 hot, freshly prepared sandwiches on fresh-baked artisan bread. Along with freshly tossed salads, smoothies and desserts. Bay Street. 813.879.1762

LifeCafe - Offering only real, wholesome ingredients free of artificial additives, LifeCafe takes the hard work out of eating well. Eat from the menu with total confidence because, truly, if it’s at LifeCafe, it’s healthy.

Life Time Athletic Tampa. 813.262.1300.

Nordstrom Bazille - Full-service restaurant with a casually sophisticated atmosphere featuring bistro cuisine and a full bar. Fresh salads, specialty entrees, signature cocktails, wine list, and house-made desserts.

Level 2, Nordstrom. 813.356.7916 Ocean Prime - The Modern American Supper Club. Enjoy the freshest seafood and prime steaks, wine list and handcrafted cocktails, complete with an outdoor patio, cocktail lounge and piano bar. Serving lunch Monday through Saturday and dinner nightly. Reservations accepted. A Cameron Mitchell Restaurant. Adjacent to Crate & Barrel at West Shore and Boy Scout entrance. 813.490.5288 Pelagia Trattoria - Zagat-rated for fresh, flavorful modern Italian cuisine made with a twist, Pelagia Trattoria features seasonal menus, handmade pastas and made-from-scratch appetizers to entrees. Chef Brett Gardiner uses only the highest quality ingredients available, including locally sourced foods. Lobby level, Renaissance Tampa Hotel, just steps from Bay Street. 813.313.3235 The Pub - Inspired by classic British pubs, this gathering spot serves high quality pub fare, as well as authentic dishes from across the British Empire including Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, English Pot Roast and London Broil.

Enjoy a wide range of draught, bottled and cask-conditioned beers along with a great wine list and comprehensive selection of the finest spirits available.

Bay Street. 813.443.5642

TAPS Restaurant & Bar - Proudly offering a ‘from scratch’ menu focusing on quality, taste and health. Enjoy over 300 of the world’s finest beers, 40 wines by the glass, and hand crafted cocktails featuring many small batch liquors.

Perfect for lunch, dinner or happy hour! Happy Hour daily from 4-7pm offering a $5 food menu, $5 single liquor cocktail, $5 house wines and $1 off all drafts.

Bay Street. 812.463.1968 YO! Sushi - Enjoy dishes that are freshly prepared daily by nifty kitchen ninjas, whether you are dining in, or taking away. Although sushi is at the heart of the restaurant’s menu, you can choose from over 80 Japanese inspired items, including delicious soups, rice or noodle-based dishes, salads, tempura and even hot classics like Chicken Katsu Curry, Salmon Firecracker Rice or Gyozas.

Lower Level, Grand Court. 813.569.7970 Zen Bistro Grill + Sushi - From exciting tapas to specialty sushi rolls, Zen Bistro Grill + Sushi offers a full menu of dishes from all over Asia. Inspired by the modern-traditional philosophy of the cuisine, the engaging atmosphere rivals some of the best sushi bistros across the country. Bay Street. 813.443.0732

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Summer bites

BY KATHERINE SNOW SMITH AND AMY SCHERZER

Summer is a great time to have friends over for a drink and appetizer before heading out to a local restaurant that’s a little less crowded these days. The days are longer, so there is plenty time to share your home with friends and then go out so nobody has to cook. We called on several women who are known for their flair for food to tell us about their favorite summer appetizer. Bon appétit.

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Tart, sweet and salty ANJE BOGOTT Anje Bogott loves to entertain. She does it on both grand and small scale at her Snell Isle home in St. Petersburg. She has this appetizer for 40 down to a science. No cooking. No peeling. Four ingredients: Manchego, blueberries, green apples and honey still in the honeycomb.

“My favorite thing about food is how you put it all together. One food can make the others pop,” she said.

“With this, you have the tart apple, the sweetness of the honey, the saltiness of the cheese, and the blueberry makes it pop.”

Her presentation makes it pop as well. Bogott picks splitleaf philodendron from her yard for a base on her wooden cutting board. Then she turns the raw honeycomb, the “star of the plate”, upside down and plops it out of the case, just like a pound cake.

Bogott uses two different sized chunks and varieties of Manchego, which is made in the La Mancha region of Spain from sheep’s milk. She cuts several slices before serving it.

“It’s like a cake, nobody wants to cut the first slice,” she explained. She also encourages her guests to put the whole apple slice, with cheese, honey and berry on top, into their mouth in one bite to get the full flavor and keep from spilling it.

“You can’t nibble on this. You just stick it all in,” she said with a laugh.

— Katherine Snow Smith

Anje Bogott’s favorite appetizer for summer is a platter of honeycomb, Manchego cheese, green apples and blueberries.

Photographs by Lara Cerri

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Deann Coop makes her bruschetta and endive appetizer, her go-to for summer, at her St. Petersburg home.

Photographs by Scott Keeler

Bruschetta and endive DEANN COOP Deann Coop makes complicated cakes, intricately decorated in ways that would intimidate the “Cake Boss.” Her St. Petersburg kitchen always has something creative taking place.

But in the summer, she loves a simple appetizer that requires very little prep time. (That said, she warns you may have to go to three grocery stores to find the prettiest endive.) Using endive makes the treat a little healthier than eating it on a cracker and it holds up better, Coop said.

First spread a little goat cheese on the endive. How much? “A schmear,” Coop suggests. Then drop a dollop of bruschetta and top with a shaving of Parmesan.

There are numerous recipes to make your own bruschetta, but Coop has found she loves what’s already made at Mazzaro Italian Market or the Fresh Market.

So why add an extra step on a hot summer evening? Just call your friends and open the wine.

— Katherine Snow Smith

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Indian nachos MARIE NAZARETH

Marie Nazareth prepares to make Indian nachos, an adaptation of Mumbai street food, at her Tampa home.

Photographs by Octavio Jones

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Marie Nazareth loved going to the bazaar in Mumbai with her mother when she was a child. She would smell the spices and squeeze the mangoes as they selected ingredients to cook for their large family.

The vivid memory makes a local market the first stop when traveling anywhere with her husband, anesthesiologist Eric Nazareth, be it La Boqueria in Barcelona, the Borough in London, Pike Place in Seattle. And just last month, Oxbow in Napa. How better to get to know a place than eating your way through its food scene?

At their Tampa home, her Indian nachos are a favorite. They are an adaptation of a Mumbai street food, a mash of potatoes and onions, spooned into fried puri puffs or scoop-shaped chips. “Inexpensive and filling,” she said.

“You can mash in chickpeas, if you like. Another variation, instead of potatoes, is finely chopped, raw ahi tuna and cucumbers. It’s so versatile.”

Arrange the chips or puffs on a large platter and spoon a tablespoon of the potato mixture into each one. Topping with chopped tomatoes adds a bit of salsa flair. Drizzle with lightly whisked yogurt and chutney — she likes to use two flavors — coriander mint and tamarind date.

“I make (chutney) in the food processor so there’s no preservatives,” she said, “but it’s easy enough to pick it up in an Indian grocery store. I put it on everything, fish, chicken … my toast.”

A sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a handful of crunchy Sev noodles, and the appetizer is a crowd wow.

“If there is any extra mixture leftover, make it into patties and fry it,” Nazareth said. “It becomes a meal.”

— Amy Scherzer

INDIAN NACHOS

Marie Nazareth tops her assembled Indian nachos appetizer with fresh chopped cilantro.

INGREDIENTS ½ tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. roasted ground cumin powder Salt and pepper to taste 4 medium-size peeled, boiled, mashed potatoes Juice of 1 lime or lemon 1 medium onion, finely chopped 20-24 puris, or use Tostitos Lime chips, Fajita scoops or any variety of your choice 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped Cilantro mint chutney Tamarind date chutney 1 cup plain yogurt, whisked and chilled Sev for garnish (fine, thin-fried lentil flour with spices) Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish (puris, chutneys and Sev available at Indian grocery stores)

DIRECTIONS 1. Have all components ready to assemble; mix chili powder, cumin and salt.

2. Boil potatoes; when cool, mash, add onion, lime juice and salt to taste.

3. On a large platter, arrange the puris/nachos/scoops, add one tablespoon of potato mixture, top with chopped tomato, drizzle chutneys, yogurt, sprinkle chili, cumin powder and salt, garnish with Sev and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

CILANTRO MINT CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS One bunch of cilantro, washed and roughly chopped ½ cup mint leaves ½ medium onion 1 green chili ¼ tsp. chopped fresh ginger or powder Salt to taste Juice of 1 lime or lemon 1 tsp. sugar

DIRECTIONS Mix all in blender or food processor; add water if too thick.

TAMARIND DATE CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS 8-10 seedless dates ½ cup tamarind concentrate or liquid of seedless tamarind, soaked in warm water ¼ cup dried cranberries 6 tbsp. water ½ tsp. roasted ground cumin powder Salt to taste DIRECTIONS Mix all in blender or food processor.

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SPICED ALMONDS INGREDIENTS 2 tsp. Kosher salt ½ tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. red pepper flakes ¼ cup sesame seeds ¾ cup sugar 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 3 cups blanched almonds

DIRECTIONS

Spiced almonds JANET HUNTER Janet Hunter made home-cooked meals every night for her family for years and always baked from scratch a coffee cake with sour cream or some other sweet for weekend breakfasts. Guests loved the chance to put their feet under her table. But as she has gotten just a tad older (and wiser) she has one favorite thing to make: “A reservation,” Hunter said with a laugh from her Passa-Grille home.

She also regularly makes her spiced almonds to keep on hand in the freezer for when company drops by or when she and her husband, Bill, watch the sunset.

The recipe calls for whole blanched almonds, which Hunter orders online from Nuts.com in New Jersey. The box they arrive in always makes her laugh. It’s covered in phrases reading: “I hope you’re hungry,” “Three generations of family nuttiness,” and “What are you waiting for?

Open us.”

Her other tip for the addictive nuts is to use two forks to separate them from each other when they are stuck together after the sugar caramelizes.

“You have to do it quickly while they are still warm,” Hunter said. “That’s the important secret.”

— Katherine Snow Smith

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Pass-a-Grille resident Janet Hunter’s favorite appetizer for summer: blanched almonds roasted in the oven with sugar and spices like ginger and cumin.

Photographs by Lara Cerri

1. Mix the salt, cumin, ginger, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds together with ¼ cup of sugar.

2. Heat the oil in a heavybottomed saute pan over medium heat.

3. Add the nuts and stir continuously until they start to smell fragrant, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in ½ cup sugar and shake the pan regularly to keep the nuts from burning. Stir only when the sugar starts to caramelize. Remove the saute pan from heat when the nuts are a dark golden brown and smoking slightly.

4. Quickly stir in the spice mixture and toss to coat well.

5. Spread the nuts out on parchment paper. Using forks, separate from one another while still hot.

6. After they cool, store in air-tight container or bag until ready to eat.

Green goddess dressing TWEED ECKHARD

Tweed Eckhard prepares a green goddess dressing at her home in South Tampa.

Photograph by Monica Herndon

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING INGREDIENTS ¼ cup Italian parsley 10 large basil leaves 3 tbsp. chopped chives 2 tbsp. cilantro Leaves from 1 sprig of tarragon 2 scallions, chopped 1 avocado, peeled and pitted ¼ cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise

2 tbsp. white wine vinegar ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tbsp. raw honey 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper

Tweed Eckhard credits her mom for her love of cooking.

“My mom is such a great cook. I grew up eating wonderful food she prepared,” she said. “She was always trying new recipes. We used to make fun of her though, because we’d have friends over and she’d be making something we thought was embarrassing, like French chicken with prunes.”

Eckhard tries to make a new dish for her family of five every couple of weeks. She sometimes reaches for the library of Gourmet magazines from the 1970s through ’90s that her grandfather gave her mother every year for three decades. Some new recipes settle into her family’s rotation of favorites while others, such as Gwyneth Paltrow’s Korean chicken tacos, are one-hit wonders.

“They had about 87 ingredients. You make the marmalade. You make the barbecue sauce. You make the kimchi,” she said with a laugh. “Gwyneth clearly has a staff to help with those Korean tacos.”

Eckhard, however, doesn’t shy away from time and effort in the kitchen of her South Tampa home. Along with nightly dinners, the interior designer regularly makes her own granola, banana bread and soups such as bouillabaisse, tomato basil or lemon chicken orzo.

She loves to serve a thick green goddess dressing with colorful vegetables for a lighter summer appetizer. If there’s any left, she spreads it on French bread for sandwiches the next day.

“It’s great with tomatoes and mozzarella or turkey, a mild cheese and a slice of tomato,” she said.

— Katherine Snow Smith

Puree all ingredients in a blender.

Serve with vegetables.

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A casual restaurant with an upscale atmosphere featuring fine wines by the glass and bottle.

Offering charcuterie and cheese platters, along with chef inspired entrees and small plates.

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Wine & Fromage Tastings

Explore and savor wines from small growers in select French wine-growing regions. Accompanied by artisanal cheeses and fresh-baked breads.

Presented by Jean Christini of JF Wine Imports.

Wine Dinners

Enjoy entrees artfully paired with wines that will subtly enhance and complement their flavors ... and discover favorite new wines in the process. It’s the classic win-win.

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Father’s Day Wine Dinner • June 16, 17, 18 Treat Dad with a fresh, delicious, sumptuous meal!

Bastille Celebration • July 14, 15, 16 On Saturday, July 16, we will be open for a casual lunch, with a game of Petanque for those wanting to participate.

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Sea Salt is located in St. Pete’s charming downtown, two blocks from the waterfront. Diners are greeted in an urban-style restaurant with designer-decorated niches and patios, a wine tower with 5,000 bottles, a bar and lounge with an oyster bar, and a private dining room. The freshest, highest-quality ingredients distinguish a broad menu that leans toward Italian and seafood.

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Dive in

Scenery rules at a picnic, so keep the food simple.

BY KATHERINE SNOW SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY SCOTT KEELER

T

he most elegant picnic on record might just be the one Grace Kelly and Cary Grant shared in To Catch a Thief. She drove him in a light blue roadster convertible high above Monaco, swerving around hairpin turns, barely missing buses and pedestrians. They pulled off the road to just the right spot overlooking the azure Mediterranean with tiled rooftops and bougainvillea dotting the hills below.

And what did the heiress and suspected jewel thief dine on in this most luxurious setting? Cold chicken and beer from a wicker basket. Grant drank his straight from the bottle. Kelly used a glass. They ate their chicken right off the bone, holding it with paper napkins.

Chef Suzy Johnson applauds the menu in the Alfred Hitchcock classic because picnics are not meant to be the height of gourmet with all the latest tastes and trends. The scenery and surroundings are magnificent. The food should be simple and easy to eat.

“A picnic is simple. It’s cold. I don’t think you should have to use a knife at all,” said Johnson, who is known to Tampa Bay diners as the former owner of Apropos, a go-to downtown lunch spot in St. Petersburg in the 1980s and again when she reopened in 2010.

Chef Suzy Johnson, who lives on a 36-foot houseboat in St. Petersburg, first learned to feed a crowd while working on a boat.

She sold her eatery known for its tomato tarts and tarragon chicken salad in 2012 to focus on catering. For the past three years Johnson has lived on a 36-foot houseboat at Demens Landing working as a personal chef preparing meals at people’s homes for as few as two or as many as 100.

Ironically, it was on a boat that Johnson first learned to feed a crowd. At age 21 she was a cook for a crew of six that was delivering a sailboat from the Bahamas to England.

Before that, however, Johnson helped her mother, who hosted a local women’s talk show in Virginia in the late 1960s and ’70s. Johnson always enjoyed working with the show’s cooking segment the most.

Johnson prepared a beautiful, yet simple, picnic that you’ll want to duplicate for afternoons or evenings out on the boat. And if you get rained out, try throwing a blanket on the living room floor and picnicking while you watch To Catch a Thief.

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A perfect picnic menu TO DRINK Watermelon lemonade with mint APPETIZERS Smoked salmon deviled eggs Jalapeno guacamole with chips SUPPER Crispy oven-baked chicken Potato salad of new potatoes, French green beans and asparagus with lemon vinaigrette Orzo salad with roasted veggies and basil and feta DESSERT Watermelon slices, fresh strawberries and blueberries Chocolate chip pecan blondies Lemon squares

SMOKED SALMON DEVILED EGGS

JALAPENO GUACAMOLE

INGREDIENTS 4-6 eggs 2 ounces smoked salmon ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

INGREDIENTS 4 Haas avocados ½ cup chopped red onion ½ fresh jalapeno chopped (with seeds) 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove minced 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tomato, seeded and chopped

DIRECTIONS 1. Boil eggs, cut off tops, scoop out yolk.

2. Shred 1 ounce of salmon in a food processor.

3. Pulse yolks, shredded salmon and next 4 ingredients until smooth, transfer to piping bag or plastic bag with tip cut off.

4. Pipe into eggs.

5. Cut remaining ounce of salmon into thin ½ inch x 1 ½ inch strips and roll into rosettes.

6. Place on top of eggs.

7. Garnish with sprig of fresh dill, and fresh ground pepper.

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DIRECTIONS 1. Cut avocados in half, scoop out flesh into bowl.

2. Add next 6 ingredients, toss well to coat with lemon juice.

3. Using 2 knives, slice through mixture to combine, leaving large chunks of avocado intact.

4. Gently mix in chopped tomato.

5. Taste for seasoning, adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.

6. Serve with tortilla chips.

POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 pound asparagus tips 1 pound French green beans 1 pound new potatoes 1/3 cup lemon juice or good red wine vinegar 1/3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped chives DIRECTIONS 1. Roast asparagus in oven with a drizzle of olive oil and salt.

2. Cut beans in half, blanche about 3 minutes, shock with ice water.

3. Quarter potatoes and boil until soft, about 10 minutes.

4. Mix next 3 ingredients together.

5. Drain potatoes and add ¾ of lemon mixture; stir.

6. Add asparagus and green beans and last of dressing.

7. Add sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN INGREDIENTS Zest of one lemon 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 2 cups Panko 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup Dijon mustard ½ cup dry white wine 3- to 4-pound whole organic chicken, cut into eight pieces DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Pulse lemon, garlic and thyme in food processor until fine.

3. Add mixture to Panko with melted butter and olive oil.

4. Whisk Dijon and wine together.

5. Cut chicken into eight pieces (you can ask butcher to do this).

6. Rinse, pat dry.

7. Dip into Dijon mixture, press one side of chicken onto plate of Panko.

8. Put plain side down on sheet pan; roast 40 minutes

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ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES (Serves 6)

From Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten INGREDIENTS 1 small eggplant, peeled and ¾-inch diced 1 red bell pepper, 1-inch diced 1 yellow bell pepper, 1-inch diced 1 red onion, peeled and 1-inch diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup good olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ pound orzo 4 scallions, minced (white and green parts) ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted ¾ pound good feta, ½-inch diced (not crumbled) 15 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade For the dressing: 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/3 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

2. Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt and pepper on a large baking sheet.

3. Roast for 40 minutes, until browned, turning once with a spatula.

4. Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender.

5. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.

6. Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.

7. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables.

8. Let cool to room temperature.

9. Then add the scallions, pine nuts, feta and basil.

10. Check the seasonings, and serve at room temperature.

LEMON BARS FOR CRUST INGREDIENTS 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature) ¼ cup sugar 1 cup flour Pinch salt DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy in mixer bowl.

3. Mix flour and salt together, then add to butter mixture with mixer on low until just mixed.

4. Dump mixture onto a floured board and roll into a ball.

5. Transfer to an 8- x 8-inch pan, spread out and flatten evenly across pan to corners.

6. Chill while assembling filling ingredients.

7. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until lightly browned.

8. Cool on wire rack.

FOR FILLING INGREDIENTS 3 extra large eggs, room temperature 1 ½ cups sugar 1 tbsp. lemon zest ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup flour Powdered sugar, for serving DIRECTIONS 1. Whisk together all ingredients, except powdered sugar, and pour over cooled crust.

2. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until set.

3. Cool on wire rack.

4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before cutting.

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Kelly Hughes Designs melamine bowl and plate ($28 each), neoprene wine cooler ($34).

RosanneBeck acrylic wine glass ($21).

Boatman Geller acrylic tray ($95).

1895 coral printed trinket tray ($40).

Monograms included in prices.

All from Kt Janes Occasions, Tampa.

Photographs by Scott Keeler

Name it!

Monograms have been around forever, but a reimagining of the ancient art allows you to be in control. Select a background, a specific font and a color. It’s all mix and match with you as the artist. These lovely items make the perfect personalized hostess, birthday, wedding or thank-you gifts. Or maybe it’s time for you to celebrate your own initials, so treat yourself!

Monogrammed gifts: Kt Janes Occasions 2120 S Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 251-5090 Meridian Gifts 37832 Meridian Ave. Dade City, FL 33525 (352) 567-4000 Ann Page coasters ($35 pack of 25).

Boatman Geller pillow ($70), square tray ($95).

Monograms included in prices.

All from Kt Janes Occasions, Tampa.

Corkcicle (wine) canteen can be monogrammed, 25 oz. ($33). Meridian Gifts, Dade City.

Photographs by Scott Keeler

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GRILL IT! INDOORS

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BRING OUTDOOR FLAVOR INSIDE WITH AN INFRARED GRILL

BY MICHELLE STARK PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAY NOLAN

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his summer, wouldn’t it be nice to bring the grilling indoors, away from the heat and the bugs? Start cooking dinner in minutes with an indoor grill. A new one, the Philips Smoke-Less Infrared Grill, offers a way for cooks to get a taste of the outdoor grill inside their kitchens. These particular grills are similar to gas grills, except their heat source comes from infrared technology as opposed to a direct flame. The idea is to reduce the amount of smoke given off, making the appliance ideal for use indoors.

During a recent cooking demonstration at Williams-Sonoma’s Tampa location, we saw the grill in action — and tasted the food to see how it compared with cooking on charcoal.

Lisa-Marie Leihy and daughter Sarina, 10, watch chef Megan Woods use the grill at Williams-Sonoma.

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In terms of food preparation, it’s the same process as an outdoor grill: Select your meats (or vegetables) of choice, rub with marinade or dry seasonings, then cook on the grill.

Just like an outdoor grill, you lay the food across a grate (so grill marks aren’t out of the question) situated above the infrared heat source instead of fire. The grate preheats in six minutes or less.

As the food cooks, far less smoke is given off than during your typical outdoor barbecue. At the in-store demonstration, we noticed hardly any smoke at all.

Just about anything you can cook on an outdoor grill, you can cook on an indoor grill. A constant cooking temperature — of 446 degrees for this particular grill — means that all of the food cooks evenly. The high temperature also means that meats can be nicely seared. Try adding wood chips to the drip pan of the grill to create a smoky taste.

And the grill, which is about 20 inches wide and 15 inches deep, can easily fit on a countertop. It’s light enough — just 12 pounds — that it can be moved around the kitchen, or the house, with ease.

So what about the food? Beverly Buss, general manager of the Williams-Sonoma at International Plaza, says she likes to cook almost anything on the grill she has at home.

Her favorite thing is “probably vegetables with a little olive oil and seasoned with some of our rubs.”

The cooking demonstration, led by Megan Woods, a chef who once owned a catering company in Tampa and now teaches classes at Williams-Sonoma, showcased a wide variety of grillables: onions, romaine lettuce and peppers for the vegetables, plus boneless chicken thighs, marinated flank steak and tofu. The taste was comparable to that of gas grill preparation. An indoor grill is similarly versatile, too, meaning next time the idea of cooking over a smoky grill in 90-degree heat doesn’t sound appealing, consider doing it all from your kitchen counter.

Manuel Caride and Daniel Jimenez seem pleased as they eat a salad prepared on a Philips Smoke-Less Infrared Grill. Their business, the Vegan Gents, holds cooking classes in Tampa.

Danny and I love the urban city lifestyle and all that it affords us, unfortunately that means no outdoor space to BBQ. ” MANUEL CARIDE commenting on the convenience of the indoor grill

This salad with cooked chicken, steak, tofu, limes, peppers, onions and romaine was prepared for participants at the demonstration. The Philips Smoke-Less Infrared Grill is available at WilliamsSonoma ($300); more information is available at philips.com.

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The heat and fun of summer are here.

Whether it’s bright patterns, striking solids, strapless or sleeves, there’s a look for everyone to make a statement in the sun.

SUNSHINE ON YOUR SHOULDERS

Allison Elizabeth, the Angela One Piece ($135), LMB Boutique and allisonelizabethdesigns.com.

Indigo Tribal Necklace ($17), uptowngalshop.com.

Prada, tortoise shell and cornflower blue sunglasses ($325), Gotta Hav’ Shades, Disston Optical, St. Petersburg.

LET’S GET IT STARTED

BY KATHERINE SNOW SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY LOREN ELLIOTT

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ake a tour though the splash pad at North Shore Pool in St. Petersburg to peruse some options for splashing this summer. The one rule about swimsuits is there are no rules as long as you feel comfortable. We’ve also got a couple of looks for being out of the water, or you can choose not to suit up at all.

It’s not just kids who want to avoid the hassle of sunscreen by wearing a swim shirt, though this Aztec print top and bikini bottom are far from childish.

Jessica Simpson, Venice Beach, long-sleeve swim top, ($58); hipster bottom ($52), Dillard’s at International Plaza.

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STRIKE A POSE They looked great on Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner and Betty Grable back in the day. Now Taylor Swift, BeyoncĂŠ and plenty others have brought back the high-waisted bikini, proving that showing less can often be more.

Make your statement in the sun with bold lattice work and the sleek lines of this standout suit.

You can always count on Trina Turk for vivid-patterned swimwear like this one. The California designer has even teamed up with Disney to make a few swimwear items featuring her version of the aquatic backdrop of Finding Dory, the forthcoming sequel to Finding Nemo.

At far left, Allison Elizabeth, reversible print/solid, two-piece high waist bikini ($125), allisonelizabethdesigns.com. Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses ($325).

At top right, Allison Elizabeth, the Oliva Sport ($140), LMB Boutique and allisonelizabethdesigns.com.

At left, Trina Turk, plunging neckline swimsuit ($140), Dillard’s at International Plaza. Chunky beaded necklace, uptowngalshop.com.

Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses ($325).

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EYES ON YOU You know how you have those 4-inch heels that you wear only for going from the car to the table, turning heads along the way? They are your “show shoes.”

Well, this is a “show swimsuit.” With the decorative shells, it’s not ideal for long walks on the beach or sunbathing on your stomach. But for standing by the bar or lounging by the pool, this suit is fabulous.

Allison Elizabeth, coral monokini with hand-beaded reef stones ($145), allisonelizabethdesigns.com.

Coach, “The Emma” sunglasses ($225), Gotta Hav’ Shades, Disston Optical.

Wired bracelet with stone detail ($40), Blissfully Yours.

Becca, Fleetwood lace-up monokini ($118), Dillard’s.

Artisan coconut shell disc necklace ($64), Blissfully Yours.

Hat, private collection.

APRES’ SWIM It can be chilly in the hotel lounge or at a waterfront restaurant, especially after a swim. Try this long-sleeve cotton sweater that cuddles you just enough while still exposing some sun-kissed skin.

Sole Mio, cold shoulder sweater ($50), Blissfully Yours.

Carla envelope skirt, ($17), uptowngalshop.com.

Dolce & Gabbana cat-eye acrylic sunglasses ($325), Gotta Hav’ Shades, Disston Optical.

Ring, private collection.

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HAVE SOME FUN Remember, even with a beautiful suit like this one, you can still accessorize with jewelry and glasses.

MC Swim, one-piece reversible Ikat print swimsuit, designed exclusively for Bay magazine, mcswim.etsy.com.

Price available upon request.

Metallic coconut and wood disc necklace ($75), Blissfully Yours.

Sunglasses, Vera Wang “The Cat 2” ($245), Gotta Hav’ Shades, Disston Optical.

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AND RELAX Search “moo moo” on the Internet and you will find pictures of oversized, brightly patterned dresses that in most cases are unflattering. But search “beach dress” and you see an array of women — including Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Alba — wearing lovely, flowing dresses on the beach and by the pool. Perhaps we can thank the advent of the maxi dress several years back for making the way for the array of long and short dresses that now are common apparel by the water.

Purvi Doshi, hand-embroidered ladybug floral dress ($479), Blissfully Yours. Prada, blue cat-eye sunglasses ($395), Gotta Hav’ Shades, Disston Optical.

Wardrobe stylist: Valerie Romas, one2styleu.com Wardrobe assistant: Spirit Hair and makeup: Steph Grimson Female model: April Thornton Male models: James Irving, Clarke Jacobson

Catered Excellence Celebrate the Season with a Holiday Gathering Whether a corporate celebration for your associates, or an intimate Holiday Party in the privacy of your own home, let Café Ponte customize your menu with our exquisite entrees, paired with the perfect wines, and delectable Chefs desserts.

• Weddings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Corporate Events • Private Parties To book your event, please contact us at catering@cafeponte.com or call 727-538-5768

13505 Icot Blvd. Suite 214 | Clearwater | 727-538-5768 | Cafeponte.com

Authentic Cuban Cuisine

5402 Gulfport Blvd • Gulfport, FL 33707

727.321.8855 • habanacafe.com HOURS: Monday – Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Closed Sunday

Fresh Oysters

Delicious, Juicy Burgers

Volocano Appetizer Open 7 Days

True Old Florida Dining Serving Fresh Florida seafood and combo entrees suited for any seafood lovers appetite.

Our appetizer menu is fit for any palate and our daily specials are sure to please.

Happy Hour: Mon.-Fri. 4pm-7p.m.

Domestic & Craft Beers (29) half-price

Power Hour Menu: Half-Off regular price on selected items.

Sundays 11-Noon

Catering and event space in our large tiki hut.

1500 Second Street South, St . Petersburg | 727.821.3474 | fishtalesseafoodhouse.com

Big Apple Sushi Hibachi Buffet is the best restaurant in North St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding areas.

They have a wide selection of favorite foods including Japanese, American, Italian, Chinese, and many other items on their supreme buffet. There is something for everyone! Their main feature is the Hibachi Sushi Style Grill.

Big Apple Buffet SUSHI HIBACHI BUFFET R Reservations for parties are welcome.

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• Full Bar – 4th Street location only • Traditional Northern Italian Cuisine, plus New Favorites • Candlelit Atmosphere • Excellent Service • Family Owned & Operated Since 1967 • Delivery Available

Italian Restaurants www.GigisStPete.com VISIT ANY OF OUR 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

5901 4th St N St. Petersburg 727-526-2400

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The Heartt of Italy y Fin ne Itallian Cuisin ne In Ta ampa a Bay y Chef Ciro Mancini is known throughout the Tampa Bayy area for his authentic, old-world southern Italian cooking.

The newly renovated Villa Bellini Restaurant & Lounge is proud to be located on a piece of property that has been in existence since 1929. The creative renovations we have added respectfully enhance the historical atmosphere of the building, and create a warm and comfortable ambience. Upon entering, you will feel a real “Taste of Italy in Clearwater”!

Fine-dining menu created exclusively by Chef Ciro Mancini, born and raised in Napoli

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YES CHEF PHOTOGRAPHS BY EVE EDELHEIT

“I feel like I’m on the stage playing a show with my band like I used to do for years.

The show must go on no matter what.

Almost every day you get something new and unexpected. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Tour bus has a flat tire.

You run out of your secret ingredient or something else, but you have to play through it and serve our ramen to hungry people with good taste.”

MASARU TAKAKU, Ichicoro Ramen

Chef Masaru Takaku shakes water out of strainers cooking noodles at Ichicoro Ramen in Seminole Heights.

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ICHICORO RAMEN SEMINOLE HEIGHTS At right, spicy abura soba with shio tare, rayu, ontama, scallion, ginger tempura, shiitake, chasyu asado, applewood smoked bacon and habakosh.

Below, pork steamed buns with pickles and citrus hoisin.

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IL RITORNO ST. PETERSBURG At left, smoked spring ramp risotto with aquarello risotto, pickled ramps, torched romanesco and maitake mushrooms.

Below, torched cobia with crispy Brussels sprouts leaves, smoked sea salt, lemon oil, pickled shishitos.

“Creative freedom is definitely a major perk. Being able to create new dishes and play with ingredients on my own terms is really fulfilling. We have come a long way since opening, and the equipment we’ve been able to buy, like our new pasta extruder, has really inspired me to change things up and offer our guests something new and exciting as often as possible.”

DAVID BENSTOCK, Il Ritorno

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Above and at left, Chef David Benstock at Il Ritorno in St. Petersburg adds the final touches to several dishes before they are taken out to diners. Benstock adds these tiny details with tools such as small squeeze bottles and tweezers.

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CAFE PONTE CLEARWATER At right, ahi tuna tartare with avocado salad, wonton crunch, watermelon radish and spicy Thai sauce.

Below, beet salad with rainbow beets, goat cheese, marcona, almonds, cress, citrus coulis, beet dust, granola and beet meringue.

“I feel relief that I have found my true calling in life, making great food and inspiring others.�

JASON LUTZK, Cafe Ponte

Chef Jason Lutzk adds vegetables to dishes on the expediting line during a dinner rush. Lutzk, who has just been named chef de cuisine at Cafe Ponte in Clearwater, works all over the kitchen but focuses on the grill.

“I think Tampa Bay is exploding with new dining options. We now have choices, all ethnicities are readily available for dining experiences.�

WILLIAM ROSS, Souzou

Chef William Ross slices salmon for sushi at Souzou in St. Petersburg.

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At left, hand rolls with tuna, cukes, avocado, masago, scallion and chili aioli.

At far left, coriander-seared salmon with blistered shishito peppers and soy lime vinaigrette.

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A Food Lover’s

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BREAD AND PASTRY Crusty loaves of Bread hot out of the oven every day.

Pastries, Cookies and Cakes all made from scratch in the old world style.

CHEESE Hundreds of Imported, Domestic

PREPARED FOODS Five chefs prepare

SPECIALTY GROCERY We carry gourmet

a variety of dishes daily – including Italian specialties, appetizers, salads and a whole lot more.

MEAT AND SEAFOOD Our full-service

butcher shop carries the finest Prime and Choice Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb, and Poultry.

All Sausage is house-made daily for freshness. A variety of fresh seafood is brought in daily from local and domestic waters, so freshness is guaranteed.

and Artisanal cheeses to choose from, with two professional cheese mongers to help you select the right cheese. ingredients and hard to find items like Truffles, Caviar, Bee Pollen, Spices, Herbs and Pastas.

COFFEE AND TEA The finest beans from

around the world are hand-selected and roasted in small batches by our Master coffee roaster. A selection of finest-quality teas, bagged and loose, is also available.

PRODUCE From Apples to Zucchini and

everything in between you’ll find what you need for the perfect meal.

WINE AND BEER Over 3,000 wines to

choose from with a focus on Italian wines.

Our certified sommeliers can help you find a favorite bottle at any price. We also carry a large selection of craft beers, from popular favorites to hard-to-find limited-production beers. Let our “Certified Cicerone,” a beer sommelier, make recommendations.

CHARCUTERIE Prosciutto, Porchetta,

Salami, Speck, Soppresata, Pepperoni, Pancetta, Mortadella, just to name a few.

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An Experience Like No Other!

Acropolis has built its reputation as an ideal place to enjoy lunch, dinner, and celebrate special occasions. Acropolis founder Sam Waez grew up in Greece, learning how to craft delectable recipes by combining elements of both Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. When the first location in Ybor City opened its doors 15 years ago, the coined phrase ‘Greek Food, Greek Wine, and Greek Fun’ was born.

Dinner is always an event; lively Greek music, Zorba dancing wait staff, traditional plate breaking and signature napkin throwing combine to create an air of celebration. Weekends boast exotic belly dancers and live music featuring Bouzouki players. Not hungry? Have a cocktail, listen to music and enjoy a cigar or hookah on the patio.

Visit one of Acropolis’ five locations in Ybor City, Riverview, New Tampa, downtown St. Petersburg, or our newest location in South Tampa on W. Kennedy Blvd. All locations offer Daily Happy Hour from 3 pm to 7 pm with 2-4-1 Sangrias & Margaritas All Day, Every Day, Private areas for Special Events, take-out, and full line catering services. Opa! Franchise Opportunities available.

Please visit our website for more information or call 813.231.3131.

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INSPIRING CUISINE Serves 2 2 8-oz swordfish steaks 1-inch thick ¼ cup of jerk rub ½ cup pineapple salsa 1 cup red beans and rice ¼ cup sliced green onion Rub fish with jerk rub. Heat grill to 375˚. Place fish over grill, turning every 4-6 minutes me. to lightly char the fish until cooked through. Approximately 10-12 minutes total cook time.

Pineapple Salsa

Red Beans and Rice

1 cup fresh pineapple medium diced ½ cup poblano pepper cut into julienne ½ cup red onion cut into julienne ½ cup red bell pepper cut into julienne 2 Tbsp red raspberry vinegar 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lime juiced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced ¼ habanero seeded and chopped finely 1 tsp ground allspice

2 cups cooked red beans 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic ½ cup poblano pepper small diced ½ cup yellow onion small diced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 ½ cups chicken stock 2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 ½ cup cooked jasmine rice

Cut ingredients as noted.

Combine all ingredients and set aside.

1 Heat butter in small sauce pot. 2 Sauté garlic, onions and peppers together until onions are translucent.

3 Add cumin, bay leaves and chicken stock. 4 Simmer for 15 minutes. 5 Portion the rice between two plates.

6 Top with red beans, then fish and finish with freshly made pineapple salsa.

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OPAL DERBY This is the signature Opal Sands cocktail, a sweeter and more citrus-focused version of the classic Brown Derby. The original, named after a diner in Los Angeles, has become a staple in bars across the country; the Opal Sands take makes it a nice fit for summertime at the resort.

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here are few things more satisfying than a refreshing cocktail on a warm summer day. It’s no surprise, then, that summer-themed cocktails provide such fertile ground for creative bartenders.

If there’s any unifying characteristic of summertime cocktails, it’s the usage of very fresh ingredients. Colorful fruit, fresh-squeezed juices and just-picked herbs are common partners to a wide palette of spirits. Vodka, gin, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, aperitifs, fortified wines — all can be remarkably thirst-quenching when prepared with summertime in mind.

What’s a great summer cocktail, anyway?

Is it an iconic favorite, like the margarita, piña colada or daiquiri; or is it a semi-obscure classic, like the Pimm’s Cup, or an Americano? Spiked lemonade, or a fruit-and-herb-infused cooler?

Is there room for whiskey? Yes to all of the above — that’s the beauty of the summer cocktail.

At Clearwater’s Opal Sands Resort, director of food and beverage Justin Burk has created a lineup of cocktails perfectly suited to the season.

The setting is Sea-Guini, the resort’s sea-andItalian-cuisine-inspired restaurant, offering views of the beach below in a modern, upscale dining area and lounge.

Burk’s cocktails offer a glimpse into some of the current summer cocktail trends, from the use of fresh berries, handpicked herbs and freshly squeezed citrus to beach-friendly spins on classics and visually striking concoctions involving exotic infusions.

THE SMOKY OLD-FASHIONED This stripped-down whiskey cocktail derives its intense flavor and unique look from an unusual ingredient: smoke. Mesquite chips are heated in a device that infuses the whiskey-andmaple base with an earthy smokiness.

These drinks are evidence of a growing trend toward expanding flavors associated with summer. Gin, rum and whiskey are all featured, with flavor profiles ranging from light and fruity, to sweet-and-sour, to smoky.

Whereas yesterday’s summer cocktails may have come from a frozen drink dispenser, today’s feature a refreshing level of sophistication. These are drinks that can go to the dinner table just as easily as a poolside lounge chair. As long as they go down smoothly when the temperature goes up, they’re doing their job.

A little extra creativity is the proverbial — and in some cases, literal — cherry on top.

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HAND-SHAKEN COCONUT DAIQUIRI The idea here, said Burk, was to create “an upscale daiquiri, something you could have inside during dinner, like a martini instead of a frozen daiquiri.” The cocktail is shaken until ice cold, then served straight-up in a cocktail glass, complete with a coconut-topped rim.

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here are almost as many different kinds of kitchens as there are flavors of food created within them. Whether you are a gourmet cook, novice or devotee of takeout, a kitchen should express your style and accommodate your needs.

Once upon a time a custom kitchen didn’t encompass much more than a lazy Susan in the corner cabinet, a spice drawer and a shelf on one end of the island for cookbooks.

Now the possibilities are almost endless from automatic, electric drawers to hand-picked seashells imprinted in your sink.

Enjoy perusing these kitchens from around the bay with a wide variety of styles and special touches. — Katherine Snow Smith

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This teak wood kitchen, in a 1957 St. Petersburg home, was designed and custom-crafted to reflect the mid-century period by Bright Wood Works, owned by Michael Bright.

It features sequenced grain, interior compartmentalized storage and Miele appliances. The cabinet modules are floated off the ground to lighten their presence.

Photographs by Cherie Diez

TEAK A Miele coffeemaker and speed oven are built into the cabinet module, left, of this teak wood kitchen, in the 1957 St. Petersburg home.

Jeff Downing of Downing Designs, Tampa, creates one-of-a-kind glass and concrete counters, walls and surfaces, sometimes with his client’s artistic input. His studio has cartons of glass, shells and luminous materials that customers can add to create a unique pattern. At left, an abstract glass high-bar design with deep cobalt blue glass swirls to match the wall tiles. Hand-texturing of this glass mimics the lower cabinet shape. A bold, rich pattern makes an impression from every viewing angle in this kitchen in Dana Shores, Tampa.

Photographs by Cherie Diez

CONCRETE

Jeff Downing’s kitchen in his Channelside condominium features a unique glass bar with swirling patterns, custom-made by hand in the Downing Designs studio. Concrete counters and walls speckled with silvery mica chips sparkle from the strategically located overhead and undercounter lighting.

Photographs by Cherie Diez

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Custom sideboard in “warm comfort” orange visually anchors the kitchen, and melds the owners’ passion for historical details and Southern folk art. This historic home in the Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg has a completely refurbished kitchen, pizza oven and grill.

Photographs by Lara Cerri

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New, larger French doors with sidelights and transoms connect the inside kitchen to the outdoor kitchen and provide more natural light.

Below, an ample work triangle and generous proportions allow better social flow.

Photographs by Lara Cerri

OUTSIDE

BRICK A kitchen in a 2,200-square-foot St. Petersburg Beach condo was remodeled into what the designer described as an “Industrial Loft� design. Richard Valmain, CEO and owner of Grand Kitchen + Bath, St. Petersburg, said the condo owner showed him and his team a magazine photograph of an industrial-designed kitchen, and they matched his request.

Valmain said the project included: removal of existing gypsum panel ceilings to expose concrete underneath; the addition of faux brick to walls; and adding porcelain wood plank floor tile, industrial LED lighting fixtures, knotty alder cabinets and other features. The view includes a dining area, below, which was part of the project. An average remodel project takes about six weeks to complete, Valmain said.

Photographs by Scott Keeler

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It took Bright Wood Works six months for this major kitchen renovation at a Water’s Edge condo in downtown Clearwater.

“The original inspiration was the dashboard of a Bentley,” said Michael Bright, the company’s founder and woodworker.

Photograph by Julian Bright

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Landscape like it’s 2016

Homeowners go back to nature for family, friends

BY PENNY CARNATHAN

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ack and front yards have become the new family living rooms, carpeted with materials that respect the soil and roots beneath, and designed to capitalize on the restorative powers of nature. We want our families and party guests to be outdoors more than indoors, day and night, because that’s more fun — especially here in the land of balm. We like native and easily sustainable landscapes, and we want them to work for us.

(We certainly don’t want to work for them!)

These values and lifestyle choices drive trends shaping today’s landscaping industry. Getting back to nature means less formal and more userfriendly yards, which can mean going high-tech — or low-tech. We can create streams and fountains with no mosquito-breeding ponds, and light displays that never require changing a bulb. We’ve also rediscovered the aesthetics and functionality of nature-made products, like stone and wood.

Here’s a look at three landscape design trends for 2016.

Thanks to artfully placed LED lighting fixtures by Tampa-based Garden Light LED, this back yard became a warmer, more inviting space for gatherings on cool summer evenings. Mini Well Lights outline the fire pit seating area, and its P10 lights illuminate the yard’s perimeter shrubs.

Photograph by Kyle McKelvey

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WATERFALLS AND PONDLESS FOUNTAINS

The constant burble of a fountain or splash of a waterfall overrides the sounds of urban-suburban life like passing cars, says Autumn Schwab, co-owner of Dragonfly Landscape and Water Gardens in Tampa.

“When you hear running water, you hear that and the birds — nothing else,” she says.

She and Dragonfly founder Chuck White, who built his reputation on custom ponds, say that pondless is the way to go. An underground reservoir holds the water and a submersible pump recirculates it through the water feature. As the water flows out, it appears to disappear into gravel as it returns to the reservoir.

“It’s self-sustaining, low maintenance, and you don’t have a dirty pond,” White says. “You have no standing water to breed mosquitoes, but the water does attract birds. If you have young kids, you don’t have to worry about an open water feature.”

Best yet, pondless water features can take any form.

Dragonfly Landscape has turned rocks into fountains by drilling through the rock and inserting a pipe, and created streams with no discernible source or destination.

If you can imagine it, White says, you can create it.

At left, pondless water features can solve a variety of landscape dilemmas. Dragonfly Landscape used this glazed, 3-foot ceramic container to create a burbling focal point in the dead space of a homeowner’s gravel pathway. The gravel surrounding the fountain, and covering the underground reservoir, blends seamlessly with the gravel path.

Top right, water features with ponds remain popular landscape features, especially for homeowners who love the wildlife they attract and the marine life that adds spark to any garden.

Dragonfly Landscape created this one for a South Tampa homeowner who added giant koi, 2 to 3 feet long, to the pond.

Photographs by Chuck White

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A NEW AGE FOR LIGHTING U.S. advances in LED technology have created stunning new possibilities for homeowners at prices competitive with inferior products from China, says Melissa Mueller, co-owner with husband, Reto, of Tampa-based Garden Light LED. “Everybody likes the color. I’m seeing homes using blue for specific entertaining areas. Blue is full of life; it makes you feel good and it has a friendly ambiance,” she says.

Also popular — submersible lights. “They’re used on docks to attract fish and in pools and fountains for the color.”

American homeowners like LEDs because they don’t use light bulbs and require much less electricity than traditional lights. But the early versions, manufactured in China, quickly flared out and buyers were disappointed, Mueller says. U.S. manufacturers scrambled to advance the technology and meet the demand.

“Today,” she says, “if built properly, they’ll last a lifetime.”

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Submersible lights have become popular design elements for pools, fountains and waterfront features.

Below, Tampa-based Garden Light LED illuminated this North Carolina dock when the homeowners wanted to light the area for both safety and aesthetics. Lights capture every boat that passes by and every guest the homeowners entertain.

Photograph by Ernest Rodriguez

3 When guests step into Ken Folkman’s yard they’re transported to a mountain cabin or a lush forest resort.

That’s just what he intended.

Folkman used natural, extremely durable materials, including ipe wood for the deck, right, and Crab Orchard flagstone and North Carolina fieldstone, above.

Photographs by James Borchuck

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NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL AND DURABLE Build decks from ipe wood, and paths and pool-surrounds from Crab Orchard flagstone, and you’ve got hardscaping that surpasses the beauty and durability of anything manmade.

Ipe, also called Brazilian walnut, is so dense, it’s flame resistant. Also prized for unusual durability, Crab Orchard flagstone from the Cumberland Plateau gets raves for its nuanced colors — shades of tan, gray or rose. Water illuminates these, making it a popular choice for pool decks (including the one at No. 1 Observatory Circle, home of the U.S. vice president).

“With stones around the pool, it’s like you’re walking up to the lake,” says Ken Folkman of South Tampa, who reengineered his yard with help from Paul Martin of Tampa’s Westside Aquarium and Pets, which also specializes in natural stone ponds and pools. “The ipe wood, it’ll never rot, never splinter.”

Instead of using mortar around the rocks, Folkman and Martin laid them on a limestone base and filled in with gravel. Rainwater quickly percolates to the soil below, irrigating Folkman’s oaks, preventing flooding, and making the stones cooler on bare feet.

“I have people over here all the time,” says Folkman, who hosts many gatherings with his wife, Debi, for their favorite charity, Southeastern Guide Dogs. “They love the stone because 90 percent of what they get is the manufactured pavers. Every other stone is different. They help make you feel like you’re somewhere else.”

Using natural products to create garden “rooms” for family and friends helps bring people outdoors, where they can recharge and recover from the stresses of daily life.

“I’d rather go out in my back yard than anywhere else,” says Folkman. “It’s relaxing, it clears your head. It kind of makes it all worthwhile.”

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Thoughtful design and master craftsmanship artfully partner with premium water frontage to create one of the most noteworthy properties on Florida’s West Coast. This luxurious beachfront property — completed in 2002 and 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport — is a crown centerpiece of Redington Beach. The design was inspired by the owners & brought to life by acclaimed architect, Gregory Smith, and designer George Mazas. Throughout the home you will find stunning American Cherry hardwood floors; elegantly integrated Europa stone, marble and granite; beautiful wall murals; trompe l’oeil; and hand-painted art finishes and water features. A most grand entry is created by the elegance of four Schonbek Swarovski crystal chandeliers, a pair of statue fountains defining the foyer, and hand-painted coffered ceilings accentuated by the 32-foot vaulted ceiling with glass atrium overlooking the infinity pool. Designed for entertaining and luxury, the formal dining room will seat 22

guests conveniently adjacent to the deluxe 900-bottle cellar wine. This home also boasts a large, sleek Chef’s kitchen with four ovens, gas stove, and butler’s pantry with kitchenette. Adjacent to the kitchen, you will find a dramatic dining and entertaining area, all with stunning Gulf views beyond the retractable glass walls to access the outdoor living, entertaining and white sand beach. You will also enjoy the second full outdoor kitchen with dining area, additional BBQ, outdoor fireplace and lower fire pit. This home offers an advanced Crestron multimedia and audio sound system throughout. Enter the upper level of the home by the dramatic spiral wood and marble staircase or elevator to the master and junior suites. The master retreat boasts his-and-her separate spa bathrooms with walk-in closets, a separate sitting suite with morning kitchen opening onto one of two relaxing lanais overlooking the Gulf. On the main level, you will find an additional junior suite with full bathroom. The North wing offers an executive office suite, fourth bedroom and full bath, workout room with full bath, sauna and full marble steam room, and separate staff quarters — all overlooking the Gulf. Offered at $7,900,000 USD

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ou’ve seen Judith Leiber’s sparkling clutches on red carpets for decades cuddled in the lovely hands of Elizabeth Taylor, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez — just to name a few.

Jackie Kennedy also was a fan.

They are the Limoges boxes of fashion in the shapes of a starfish, top hat, beehive, geisha fan (Chrissy Teigen has that one), asparagus bunch, baby pig, telephone, camera and beyond and beyond and beyond.

The celebrated handbags are a testament to the creativity and tenacity of Leiber, who was born in Hungary in 1921, survived World War II in hiding, then met an American solider in Budapest. They married, she moved to Brooklyn and became a handbag patternmaker. She became a foreman, and then founded her own company in 1963.

Each bag encrusted in Swarovski crystals takes five days to make by hand. They are available mostly at department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

But now, Jackie Z Style Co. in Sundial in St. Petersburg is one of only three specialty shops in Florida carrying Judith Leiber miniaudieres and handbags.

An array of miniaudieres and handbags by Judith Leiber are available at Jackie Z in St Petersburg. Cupcake ($4,495).

Koi fish ($5,995).

Bottom left, ice cream sundae ($5,495).

The company makes 200 different designs each year, 10 of which are the novelty bags. Leiber, 95, retired in 1998 but created a museum with her husband in East Hampton, N.Y. It’s free and open to the public on select days from Memorial Day through Labor Day. She often leads tours herself.

Now the brand’s chief creative officer, Jana Matheson, oversees all aspects of designing the bags, though she does meet with Leiber yearly to touch base. I asked Matheson a few questions about the line, which ranges from candyshaped pillboxes for $575 to $6,000 bags.

WHY ARE WE MOST FAMILIAR WITH THE CRYSTALENCRUSTED NOVELTY BAGS WHEN THAT’S ACTUALLY A SMALL PART OF YOUR BUSINESS? It’s small but obviously very important to the identity of our brand and customers. ... The reason they resonated for so long is they are amazing conversation starters. If you are at a gala event and you walk in carrying a teddy bear or asparagus, obviously you’re going to have an easy conversation starter when you grab that glass of champagne.

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We work on everything from date night to classic evening bags. (Made from crocodile, brass, python, silk and resin.)

When gowns become very embellished the bags get simpler.

THEY ALL HAVE AN OPTIONAL CHAIN, BUT ARE MOST JUDITH LEIBER BAGS CLUTCHES? We don’t ever design anything you could put a pair of sneakers in. ... Our focus is very much the second half of the day.

SO YOU ARE SAYING WOMEN SHOULD CARRY A DIFFERENT BAG AT NIGHT EVEN IF THEY AREN’T GOING TO A FORMAL EVENT BUT JUST TO DINNER OR A MOVIE? In general after 6 p.m. if you are going out, change your bag.

Do not carry your day bag at night. Ladies have learned to change their shoes, which is fantastic, but changing your bag is equally important. In the ’50s and ’60s women were matching shoes to handbags. When they stopped matching they decided they could carry a bucket bag all night.

YOUR BRAND IS IN VERY FEW SPECIALTY STORES. WHY ST. PETERSBURG? Answered by Courntey Eisen, Judith Leiber account executive: I met (owner) Jackie Zumba at a trade show and was impressed with the images she shared of her store, and I had a good feeling this girl could partner with us and get it done.

Matheson: When we start hearing stories of there being a fun, going-out scene, of people wanting to get dressed up and express themselves, we want to be there.

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At top left, candy pillboxes for $575 each.

At top right, Octagon Elaphe in black gold ($1,295) and the Manhattan in gold ($1,495).

Prices range from several hundred to a few thousand dollars for designs including monogrammed clutches, above, and unusual shapes, such as a pineapple, left.

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Dick Greco and Dr. Linda McClintock Greco with poodles Mia and Bella at home in the downtown St. Petersburg condo they moved to last year. They’re enjoying the urban lifestyle.

Photographs by John Pendygraft

ART IN BLOOM Floral designs give a nod to artworks at the museum fundraiser: Page 170

FARM TABLE KITCHEN Patrons of the arts enjoy a four-course meal at the Locale event: Page 174

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The benefit takes opera enthusiasts on a quick trip around the world.

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The gala adds $2.5 million for Moffitt Cancer Center’s search for a cure. Page 182

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At home on both sides of the Bay

BY KATHERINE SNOW SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN PENDYGRAFT

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At top, the Grecos’ view of their new town.

Above, autographed Super Bowl cap and ball from the Bucs’ 2004 win in their home.

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hen Dick and Linda Greco moved to a downtown St. Petersburg condo last year, they didn’t come just for the new residence in Rowland Place.

“What you are buying here is a lifestyle,” said the former mayor of Tampa who was born in Ybor City 82 years ago.

The location lends itself to lots of walking and interacting for the never-met-a-stranger Greco.

“I had six people stop me on Beach Drive in the same day asking to take pictures of our dogs,” he said. “I’ve met people from all over the world: Italy, Spain, Greece, Japan. I spoke four languages when I was walking the other night.”

The dogs would be poodles Mia and Bella. The Grecos have a baby stroller to push them in when they are out and about.

Dr. Linda McClintock Greco, a doctor whose specialties include aging, knew the pedestrian-oriented lifestyle would be good for her husband, who is 21 years her senior.

“I started to see as Dick was getting older he was getting more sedentary,” she said.

The Grecos enjoy collecting art, such as these paintings and glassworks.

So a while back, the couple looked at the Bliss condo tower that their friend Brian Taub is developing just off of Beach Drive on Fourth Avenue NE. Once they started visiting downtown St. Petersburg regularly, they didn’t want to wait for Bliss to be completed. So they bought a home next door at Rowland Place, which has 17 units on six floors.

Their fifth-floor condo has no shared walls and a two-car garage with a storage unit on the ground floor, she raved.

Their balcony offers a nice view of the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Tampa Bay that will barely be encumbered once Bliss is finished.

“I told (Taub) to get me a good-looking girl to move in on the fifth floor so I’d have a view of some kind,” perennial flirt Greco joked.

The Tampa home they left on the 18th floor of the Bayshore Regency had five balconies and beautiful views of the water. But it didn’t have the restaurants, stores and ice cream shops to lure them outside for walks several times a day.

“I’ve never eaten so much ice cream in my life since moving here,” Greco said.

“All the walking helps even that out,” his wife said with a smile when asked if that much ice cream fits into her healthy lifestyle plan.

She still practices in Tampa, and he goes to his office there nearly every day.

“I’m never leaving Tampa. I was born there,” he said.

“We’ve got to understand what is good about one particular area is beneficial to everyone.”

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn ribbed Greco recently, telling a crowd he had to move to Pinellas County because everyone in Hillsborough had heard all his stories repeatedly.

“That’s probably true,” Greco admitted. “I’ve got a new audience over here.”

China from the McClintock family in the home of Dick Greco and wife Linda McClintock Greco.

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Creativity was in full bloom at the Stuart Society’s annual Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts in April as flower arrangements by local floral designers complemented artwork. Alexandre Renoir, greatgrandson of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, displayed several of his paintings.

1. A floral arrangement by Linda Dennison and Kyle Piccard with Fox Run Florist.

2. Visitors walk past a floral arrangement by Bruce Wilson and Joshua McWilliams with the Flower Centre of St. Petersburg.

3. Connie Smith, Bonita Cobb and Mary Alice McClendon.

4. Attendees mingle in the museum’s courtyard.

5. An arrangement by Bryan Redman with Redman Steele Floral Design Studio.

6. Jean Kohler looks at a floral arrangement by Cassie Osterloth with Wonderland Floral Art and Gift Loft.

7. A floral arrangement done by Jeanne Kelya Houlton.

8. Alexandre Renoir with exhibit guests.

Photographs by Eve Edelheit

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LOCALE’S FARM TABLE KITCHEN Celebrity chef Michael Mina, a co-founder of Locale, joined the market’s executive chef, Jeffrey Hileman, to prepare a four-course dinner for 60 patrons of the arts at Locale’s FarmTable Kitchen.

Many guests associated with Dalí, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Morean Arts Center’s Chihuly Collection laughed as they ate 45-day dry-aged prime off the large tomahawk bone. They also enjoyed rabbit and cobia with duck fat fingerling potatoes, wood-grilled asparagus and a beet salad with goat cheese and pistachios.

Dessert was a “double chocolate bomb” of butter rum cake with lemon mousse served in the shape of a Mickey Mouse hat with a battery-operated candle glowing through thin, colored sheets of bubble sugar. It was a well-received nod to the exhibit “Disney and Dalí: Architects of the Imagination.”

Sundial owner Bill Edwards recounted that when he first approached Mina about opening a market in St. Petersburg, the chef with numerous restaurants in hot spots like Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., wasn’t too familiar with the Sunshine City.

“But when I found out what a vibrant arts community St. Petersburg has, I knew it was a good place to be,” Mina said. The symbiotic relationship between arts and food is vital, he added.

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1. Dixie Passardi, Ro Terra, Jillian Doyle and Angelina Jimenez.

2. Clockwise from top, Irene Athos, Susanna Bellafante and Maria Kern.

3. Four courses were served at the event, with many dishes in each course.

4. Bill Edwards talks to chef Michael Mina.

5. Walter Larson and Brad Morse.

Photographs by Eve Edelheit

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BELLA VOCE Opera enthusiasts took a quick trip around the world at the St. Petersburg Opera Company’s fundraiser titled “Bella Voce.” The party’s decor and food was based on Spain, Turkey, Paris and Bali Ha’i, the sites of the four Season 10 operas, Carmen, Abduction from the Seraglio, La bohème and South Pacific.

Guests dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns as well as in salute to favorite opera characters, donning peasant tops for Carmen and sailor shirts and hats for South Pacific. The crowd was entertained with a live auction as well as company members singing selections from Season 10.

1. Diane Oldja, SPO director Mark Sforzini, Lauren Oldja and Ellen Dacus enjoy the event.

2. Nata Cibran, Montserrat Cerf and Peg Silvergleid toast the opera.

3. “Bella Voce” chairwoman Linda Pugliese is flanked by Padmini Durr (left) and Ellen Dacus.

4. Gordon and Michelle Gilbert with SPO board member Belinda Dumont.

5. Keith Bailey, Lucy Bailey and Wilma Bailey, who sponsor Evenings with the Maestro.

Photographs by Jim Swallow, Packinghouse Gallery

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13TH ANNUAL ALL STAR CHARITY GALA DEBARTOLO FAMILY FOUNDATION A wide-ranging roster of celebrity guests, from NFL legend Jim Brown to Cheers’ George “Norm” Wendt arrived in Tampa for the 13th All Star Charity Gala hosted by Eddie and Candy DeBartolo and daughters Lisa and Nikki to support the family foundation’s nonprofit grants and scholarships. Athletes, actors, musicians, chefs and others sat among 750 fans eating steaks the size of a football April 2 at the Marriott Waterside. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox bopped during dinner and Hollywood DJ Michelle Pesce spun the after-party.

1. Actor Drake Hogestyn stands behind his wife, Victoria Hogestyn, and Eddie V’s general manager Stephen Hickey.

2. Sean Dowling, Darren Davis, Robert Pollack, Alissa Pollack, Lisa DeBartolo and Don Miggs.

3. NFL great Ronnie Lott laughs with Eddie DeBartolo.

4. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox performs.

5. Vincent and Lindsey Jackson.

6. Nikki DeBartolo and Chad Chronister help host the family’s All Star Charity Gala.

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MAGNOLIA BALL MOFFITT CANCER CENTER Moffitt Cancer Center marked 30 years of medical breakthroughs, expansion to four campuses and 1,000 researchers at the annual Magnolia Ball, headlined by the Goo Goo Dolls on April 9 at the Marriott Waterside. Fueled by filet mignon and lobster tail, gowned and tuxed supporters added $2.5 million to the search for a cure through auctions, raffles and appeals at the $1,000-ticket bash.

1. Kelsey Hegseth, Lee Mezrah, and Shanna and Bryan Glazer.

2. “Stand up, pat yourselves on the back,” Magnolia Ball co-chairs Harry and Carmen Barkett told donors.

3. Frank and Jackie Sanchez.

4. Ed Narain and Moffitt Cancer Center “guiding star,” retired legislator H. Lee Moffitt.

5. Kim and Alan List, Moffitt CEO. 6. Bennie and Joyce Lazzara.

7. The Dutkowsky family, Kevin, Lorraine, Bob and Jennifer.

8. The Goo Goo Dolls entertained at the Magnolia Ball.

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KARAMU XXVIII LOWRY PARK ZOO Who else auctions giraffe hoof and elephant trunk artwork?

Where can guests bid on an exclusive meet-and-greet with clouded leopard cubs? Only at Karamu, Lowry Park Zoo’s black-tie gala, which featured a Legacy theme April 16 inside and surrounding the Safari Lodge. Karamu has raised more than $3 million for animal care and education programs in the past 28 years.

1. Lowry Park Zoo CEO Joe Couceiro and Karamu co-chairs Jenny and Ken Jones.

2. Tammy and Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa chairman Dan Honegger.

3. Scott and Jeanie Poley.

4. O.T. and Lisa Delancey enjoy the safari view.

5. Camille and Joe Collier.

6. Jane Toombs and Ross Ferlita.

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6.24 DOWNTOWN TAMPA’S FOURTH FRIDAY: The fourth Friday of each month, museums and performing arts venues around downtown Tampa offer extended hours with free, special or added-value admission deals or special programming. Deals at participating restaurants and free Pirate Water Taxi rides are also included. Maps and free wristbands can be obtained at one of the following venues: AIA Tampa Bay; Florida Aquarium; Florida Museum of Photographic Art; Glazer Children’s Museum; Henry B. Plant Museum; Stageworks Theatre; Straz Center for Performing Arts; Tampa Bay History Center; Tampa Museum of Art and Tampa Theatre. 4 p.m.

Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. Free.

(813) 276-8250. fourthfridaytampa.com

6.29 SIMMER AND SIFT: A one-hour culinary demonstration by top area chefs followed by tastings, a signature drink and live

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music. This night features a demonstration and food by Jeffrey Jew, Executive Chef for 2BHospitality, which includes Bella Brava and Stillwaters Tavern. 6 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. $45, $35 members.

(727) 896-2667. mfastpete.org

7.9 ST. PETERSBURG SECOND SATURDAY ARTWALK: Meet the artists and gallery owners during this casual, festive evening as more than 40 studios and galleries in the Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District come together as one arts destination. Be the first to see new works since many galleries host opening receptions. Free trolley available. Map available at stpeteartsalliance.org. 5 p.m. Last date: Dec. 10. Downtown St. Petersburg, Various locations, St. Petersburg. Free. (727) 518-5142. stpeteartsalliance.org

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7.10 and 8.14 TAMPA BAY RAYS WATCH PARTY: When the Rays are out of town, catch the game on the beach at a family-friendly watch party with a giant screen set up on the sand. 620-AM WDAE will broadcast live starting with their pre-game show.

The Rays Street Team will also be on hand with giveaways. Try the Triple WipeOut Surf Simulator for $4. Stick around after the game for live music and drink specials. Food and buckets of beer available for purchase. No coolers. 1:35 p.m. (July 10) and 1:05 p.m. (Aug. 14). Last date: Oct. 2. Guy Harvey Outpost: A Tradewinds Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Free admission. $10 parking on site. (727) 367-6461.

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CORRECTION Lorna Taylor is president and chairwoman of the board for Tampa Bay Business for Culture & the Arts. In the April issue of Bay, she was mentioned as the head of another arts nonprofit group.

SIMMER AND SIFT: A one-hour culinary demonstration by top area chefs followed by tastings, a signature drink and live music. This night features a demonstration and food by Kelly Debor, managing partner and pastry chef at Slate Door Brew.

6 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. $45, $35 members. (727) 896-2667. mfastpete.org

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DOG DAYS When you are reading your next Bay we’ll be in the dog days of summer. So it’s a good time to salute our canine friends by featuring accessories and services they well deserve. You’ll also enjoy seeing some familiar humans with their dogs.

The end of summer also signals the coming of football. We’ll feature fashion and food for game time along with plenty of other stories and photographs you don’t want to miss.

By the way, Greeks and Romans coined the name for this steamy phase of summer because it’s the time of year when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises in the sky just before sunrise.

They associated it with disaster, but we beg to differ.

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