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The Burg Recs | Vol 1
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items I have lived in St. Petersburg since 2022 and it is truly a place I call home. So a curated list of some of my favorite things around town I have seen or enjoyed over the years and would love to share with others. Enjoy our weird little coastal city ...
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Food
Plants
Parks
Markets
Interactive Fun
Random Recs
Food
Fully Vegan Sushi restaurant in St. Petersburg
- You can’t go wrong with almost anything here, but I do recommend the Tom Kha Ramen and any of the Specialty House Rolls
House of Vegano - Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL
Local bakery/pastries made fresh daily in St. Petersburg, FL
- *Highly* recommend any of the Cruffin flavors, they are iconic here
- try a sandwich as well especially anything with brie cheese
The Crumb Factory Bakery & Cafe
Local Italian spot in Gulfport, St. Petersburg, FL
- Fantastic Italian food that you really cannot go wrong with!
Pia's Trattoria | Italian
Just about anything at Mazzaros will be good. But be prepared for it to be insanely busy if you are going on weekends. I highly recommend the black and white cookies at the bakery counter and checking out the cheese options as there are daily samples...
Mazzaro's Italian Market
Long standing bagel company in St. Pete loved by many!
- if you love classic combos and bagel flavors and sandwiches i recommend them
- the Lox bagel sandwhich and the Veggie bagel sandwhich are a personal favorite!
St. Pete Bagel Co.: New York-Style Bagels, Donuts, In-House ...
Local Greek Food in St. Petersburg, FL
Baba | Greek Med Food
Favorite mobile coffee truck in Pinellas County.
- This is a small business coffee truck that drives around to different venues every day. They also curate their menu for the time of the season making it a fun location to always try something unique ...
Coastal Wildflower Coffee
Local small business coffee company that has created canned coffees!
Bean Wandering
Great seafood restaurant in Clearwater, FL with a fun atmosphere! It is right on a marina and also has a kid friendly pool and live music!
- highly recommend the fire cracker shrimp and the crème brûlée which comes inside of a halved pineapple! I am ...
Ozona Blue Grill – Bringing Families Together
Local restaurant near Clearwater Beach, FL on the marina.
- highly recommend the drunken shrimp!
- BONUS: they are also pet friendly on the patio!
The Bait House Tackle & Tavern
Quaint local tavern in the heart of St. Petersburg!
- I recommend the Shepherds Pie and Bavarian Pretzel!
- note they are also SUPER pet friendly as they have plenty of outdoor seating and include a pet menu for food as well!
Three Birds Tavern
Plants
Local plant shop with a wide variety of plants for indoor or outdoor needs! There are lots of unique finds!
Home | Lida's Jungle Online
Another great local plant shop with a great amount of variety for tropicals!
Wild Roots - St Pete
Parks
Very large park with sidewalks, baseball fields, bathrooms, fields, lakes, etc and decent parking!
- great place to come bring your dogs and let them run as it’s also in a quiet neighborhood
Walter Fuller Park
Great park for fishing, camping, biking or even just a picnic date!
Lake Seminole Park - Pinellas County
Amazing nature preserve where you can find birds of prey, alligators, and plenty of nature.
- Walking paths are easy and highly enjoyable for everyone.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve - St. Pete Parks and Recreation
Markets
One of the top markets in the Pinellas area that occurs every Saturday. Location switches between two locations depending on summer or fall.
- they have plenty of food trucks, local produce tents, and a variety of local vendors that include items li...
Saturday Morning Market
Sunday Morning Market at St. Pete Beach!
- similar to the Saturday morning market, it also includes food vendors, produce, and a wide variety of random local items.
- this market definitely feels more like a market that if you’re looking for a gift...
Corey Avenue
Outdoor vendor pop-up on the St. Pete Pier. You can find many unique items like personal art, permanent jewelry, dog treats, and home baked goods! I really recommend if you’re nearby on Fridays or Saturdays!
Marketplace - The St. Pete Pier
Interactive Fun
I did my internship at this facility on the pier so I do happen to love the center. It is on the smaller side.
- It definitely is a great place for kids including neurodivergent individuals!
- they host dissections, boat tours, after school program...
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Immersive art center with a highly interactive art, fun for all ages!
- also a great option for date nights that isn’t like the typical *museum* date
FloridaRAMA | Immersive Art Museum in St. Pete | Art Gallery
If you enjoy clay or pottery I highly recommend coming to The Hive! They do a wide variety of fun classes for all levels of individuals!
The Hive Community Clay: Home
A fantastic museum with a massive collection of art by Salvador Dali! A fun fact about the Dali is that our location here in St. Pete holds the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s work outside of Spain!
The Dali Museum
Beautiful botanical gardens in St. Petersburg, FL. Expect to see different blooms depending on the time of year! A must visit!
Sunken Gardens
Random Recs
If you need someone to go to for any med spa related items (lasers, botox, fillers, etc) I highly recommend St. Pete Wellness!
- I have gone to Crystal since 2023 and continued to go to her and the rest of the facility because they are safe, ethical...
St. Pete Wellness Med Spa