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TAMPA • ST. PETE • CLEARWATER 6 - 7 Concierge’s Top Picks 34 Surprising St. Pete SARASOTA • GAINESVILLE • CEDAR KEY The best of Tampa Bay, St Petersburg, One of the world’s 52 must see places Clearwater, Gainesville, Cedar Key and Sarasota 37 Clearwater Publishers For everything under the sun Hunter Jonathan Jenna Carina 8 - 16 What’s Up Fun happenings, special events & 38 Bite CEO theater Wild Boar Bolognaise recipe from M. Louis St Pete’s acclaimed Castille 17 - 28 Xplore Restaurant Director Of Marketing Unique attractions for all ages M. “Bridget” Stone 39 Let’s Eat! 18 Golf Tampa Bascom’s Chop House Art Director A Little Slice of Paradise Marsha Michaels 40 Cedar Key 20 Port Of Call A taste of “Old Florida” Contributors Elizabeth McFarlane Cruising to Cuba C. Stone 41 Gainesville J. Christ 23 Connect With The Sea Where nature and culture meet The Florida Aquarium Published Tri-Annually 43 Sarasota 301 W. Platt Street Suite 353 28 Tampa At A Glance America’s happiest seaside town Tampa, Fl 33606 So much to see and do! Online Edition @ 44 - 45 What’s On The Menu? DestinationFloridaGulfCoast.com 29 - 41 Good Eats Sample menus from some of our Cool spots to eat, drink and party favorite restaurants To become a Marketing Partner or to order complimentary copies for your lodging property, please 30 Hyde Park 46 - 49 Getting Around contact us at A charming village with local flavor Local area maps [email protected]
The official in-room visitors guide for the top lodging properties in Greater Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Maps Produced by: Creative Force Maps, creativeforce.com Clearwater, Gainesville, Cedar Key and Sarasota. ABOUT THE COVER Also distributed at local Chambers, Tampa is a leading US Homeport for cruise lines offering itineraries to Cuba. The restaurants, attractions and other popular locations. city’s long rich history and natural connection to the Caribbean’s island gem make it the perfect place to start a cruise vacation experience exploring the natural beauty of Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. old world Cuba. Read more about it on page 20.
4 DESTINATION FLORIDA BEST OF BROADWAY Concierge STRAZ Center If you love Broadway musicals, the STRAZ Center is just the ticket. This extraordinary 335,000 square foot performance center stages TOP PICKS some of Broadway’s greatest hits Including Cabaret, Wicked, An American In Paris, and other Tony Award-winners, as well as grand BEST ATTRACTIONS DEAL opera and a variety of concerts, performances and events. With five Tampa Bay City Pass halls, three restaurants, a coffee shop and the Patel Conservatory, it’s the second largest performing arts center in the U.S. Find it With the Tampa Bay City Pass, you can at 1010 N.W. C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Info 813-229-7827; save a whopping 53% off combined strazcenter.org. admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay along with four additional attractions in the Tampa Bay area including The Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, BEST SUSHI WITH A VIEW BEST CIGAR EMPORIUM Clearwater Marina Aquarium (home Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi Davidoff Of Geneva to Winter, star of the popular Dolphin Amazing sushi, fantastic water views With 5,000 square feet of humidified Tale movies) and your choice of either and a large outdoor dining patio/ tiki space, this smoking-hot cigar emporium the Museum Of Science and Industry bar make this happening harbor front showcases a unique collection of premium (MOSI) or the Chihuly Collection. spot the perfect place to click your cigars, must-have accessories and curated City Pass Booklets are valid for nine chopsticks and revel in an extensive pieces. But what really puts it over the top consecutive days beginning with the lineup of fresh sashimi, sushi appetizers are the added amenities which include first day of use. Such a deal! Find it at and all kinds of signature specialty multiple indoor-and-out smoking lounges, citypass.com/tampa. rolls. Some of our favorites: the Maine private lockers and an elegant full service Lobster Tempura Roll with eel sauce bar with top shelf libations. Yowza! Find BEST TASTE OF CUBA and spicy mayo along with the Happy it at the Metwest International Shopping Ybor City BEST RESORT FOR AGES 2 -12 Sumo Roll (blue crab, spicy tuna, cream Center, 4142 Boy Scout Blvd. near cheese & cucumber topped with eel and Tampa’s International Mall and Airport. Legoland Tampa’s historic Latin quarter and former center of cigar manufacturing wears two tempura chips - yum!). There are plenty Info: 813-513-7560; davidofftampa.com. If there’s anything that makes you hats today: a creamy Panama for daytime of American options, as well, including long to be a kid again, it’s this totally BEST SHARK ENCOUNTER lunching, shopping, cigar smoking and succulent Point Judith Calamari Rings awesome 150-acre interactive theme The Florida Aquarium coffee sipping; and a black fedora for with sweet chili spicy mayo and park specifically designed for kids the high-spirited playground it becomes some of the biggest and tastiest Ok, Ok, so maybe going nose-to-nose 2 -12 years old. With more than 50 at night. Cuban food is an Ybor City must coconut shrimp on the planet. with a 600 lb Great White is not your unique rides, 10 theme zones and all and you’ll find several great restaurants Find it at 601 S Harbour idea of a great day at the beach, kinds of really cool attractions, it is the serving cheesy Cuban toast, authentic Island Blvd., Tampa. Awesome especiallyAw whena iti flashests those! pearly absolute bomb! Lots of special events Cuban sandwiches and exceptional Cu- Info: 813-277-0112; whites at you. But fear not. At Tampa’s here, too. FYI: The water ride, “Quest ban-Spanish dishes throughout the area. JacksonBistro.com. Florida Aquarium you can actually For Chi” is an absolute blast! Find it There are also tons of Cuban cafes where BEST RIB EYE swim or dive with sharks as well as with at 1 Legoland Way in Winter Haven. you can enjoy a jolting cup of Cuban cof- Bascom’s Chop House 1600 other colorful fish including sting 877-350-5346;Fo legoland.com.r discount tickets, fee or a local hand-rolled cigar. Located rays, barracudas, sea turtles and more It’s hard not to love everything on just northeast of downtown Tampa, Ybor’s — all without being a certified SCUBA Bascom’s menu. The seafood which is please visit your 7th Ave, the main commercial thorough- diver! It’s all part of the Aquarium’s delivered daily and beautifully prepared, BEST TASTE OF KEY WEST fare, was recognized as one of the “10 BEST CLASSIC special “Shark Swim”program — an is always top drawer and the center Gulfport, StG Petersburguest Services Desk. Great Streets in America.” Info: BURGER in-water reef experience that is truly an cut prime chops are as good as they 813-241-8838 Before you travel all the way down to the adventure of a lifetime (must be age 9 get. But it’s the glorious, 16 oz bone-in Shula’s Steak House Florida Keys for a taste of Key West, first or older to participate). The Aquarium’s Ribeye that has us hooked. Hand cut If you love Don Shula’s famous steaks, you’ll really flip over his fresh, juicy check out the tiny hamlet of Gulfport which LEGOLAND.coCoralm/ FReeflo Galleryrida simulates an actual from Certified Angus midwestern grain- char grilled burgers. The legendary NFL Coach raises the bar with a big beefy is tucked in the northwest corner of St. 1 LEGOLAND Way, Wintereefr H ainv ethen, Dry FL 33884 fed steer, this rich, well marbled steak is patty that is always made fresh from his own signature blend of Premium Black Petersburg. Known for its artsy, Bohemian Tortugas just served charred outside with an intense, Angus Chuck, Short Rib and brisket, perfectly seasoned and served with lettuce, vibe, Friday night Art Walks and kitschy off of Key West. rich steak flavor that’s hard to find. If tomatoe, pickle and your choice of cheese on a brioche style bun. Once you’ve galleries, Gulfport is also home to some While you get up close you like great steak, put this one on your tackled one of these bad boys, you’ll never suffer another “Mac-Attack” again. really terrific restaurants where you can and personal with the fishes, bucket list! Find it at 3665 Ulmerton Two locations: Westshore Grand Hotel, 4860 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa (813- find all kinds of tasty dishes like the famous friends and family can watch Rd., Clearwater. 727-573-3363; 286-4366); Hilton Univeristy of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th St., crab cakes at Back Fin Blue Restaurant bascoms.com. from the exhibit pathway. . Gainesville (305-664-2321). Info: shulas.com. p and “Beef on a Weck” at O’Maddy’s. u o
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G d E n a L What’s Up Monthly winning classic is “bigger and better than ever Seminars, tons of vendors, cool Theater Side Door located at 253 5th Ave N, Blast Friday before.” The show includes lots of exciting exhibits and great live music. St. Pete. Info: 727-822-3590; stpetejazzfest. Clearwater: Toast the weekend with live special effects and a cast and orchestra of 52 Takes place from noon - 6pm at com. music, food and libations during the monthly making it one of the largest productions now Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 street party on Cleveland Street. Takes on tour. Showtime 8pm at the Straz Center, N. Ashley Dr, Tampa. Info: 800-830- February 24 - 25 place on Feb. 3, March 30, April 27 and 1010 N.W.C. Macinnes Place, Tampa. Tickets 3976; beerandbourbon.com. Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival May 25 monthly from 5:30 - 10 pm at 400 and info: 813-229-7827; strazcenter.org. Clearwater: One of Clearwater’s most Cleveland Street. Info: blastfridayclearwater. February 17 beloved signature events celebrating com. February 16 - 18 Gumbo & Jazz Festival seafood, live blues and libations The Florida Orchestra: Romeo And Juliet St. Petersburg: Celebrate Mardi on the waterfront. Takes place Monthly & West Side Story Gras with great food and music to on Sat. from noon - 10pm Channelside Bay Plaza Fresh Artisan Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater: An evening support homeless veterans through and on Sun. from noon Market of killer love stories from Tchaikovsky and live music, hope and lots of tasty gumbo. - 9 pm at Coachman Tampa: On the third Sunday of every month, Leonard Bernstein. “The best trumpeter on Takes place from 4 - 9pm at Williams Park, Park, 301 Drew St. (Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, May 21) you the planet” Håkan Hardenberger performs 330 2nd Ave. N. Info: voaflorida.org. Info: 727-562-4700; can stroll the waterfront and pick up fresh HK Gruber’s jazzy Aerial. Takes place at CleawaterSeablues.com. local produce, unusual handcrafted treasures 8pm on Feb. 16 at the Straz Center, Tampa; February 21 - 25 and revel in some great live entertainment. at 8pm on Feb. 17 at the Mahaffey Theater, 10Th Annual St. Petersburg Jazz February 24 - 25 Takes place from 11am - 4pm at 615 St. Pete; and at 7:30pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Festival St. Petersburg Fine Arts Festival Channelside Dr., Tampa. Clearwater. Tickets and info: 727-892-3337; St. Petersburg: Various venues around town St. Petersburg: This outdoor boutique fine arts floridaorchestra.org. set the stage for top jazz musicians including festival presents original handmade artwork Now - March 11 the Helios Jazz Orchestra, Tal Cohen Trio, by America’s top fine artisans and crafters. Forever Plaid February 17 Jef Rupert Quintet with Veronica Swift, B3 Takes place on Sat. from 10am - 5pm and Tampa: When four young singers are killed Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Fury with the Shawn Brown Quintet and Latin on Sun. from 11am - 5pm at South Straub Daily the stars. Music starts at 7pm; movies in a car crash, they posthumously take to the Tampa: This traveling festival features over Jazz with the Gabriel Hernandez Trio. Main Park, 198 Bayshore Dr, St. Pete. Info: Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival at dusk. Takes place at N. Straub Park, stage for one final gig in this goofy 1950s 60 beers, 40 bourbons, great BBQ, Tasting stages at the Palladium Theater and Palladium ParagonArtEvents.com. Clearwater: This fun, nightly sunset 350 Bay Shore Dr. NE, St. Pete. Info: nostalgia trip. Catch it at the Straz Center, celebration features all kinds of artisans, stpetepreservation.org. 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. crafters, street performers, live music Tickets and info: 813-229-7827; strazcenter. and entertainment. Takes place nightly Every Saturday Through May org. starting two hours before sunset until two Saturday Morning Market hours after sunset at Pier 60, 1 Causeway St. Petersburg: Live music fills the air at February 9 - 11 Blvd., Clearwater. Info: 727-449-1036; this fantastic outdoor market that features The Florida Orchestra: Star Wars Trek sunsetpier60.com. local produce, an eclectic array of food Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater: An intergalactic Live it up at the Downs! trucks and eateries along with tons of arts battle pits Trekkies against The Force for * Every Tuesday and crafts. Takes place from 9am - 2pm one stellar concert. With music from the Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing from November 25 through May 6. *Check calendar for live racing days Gulfport Fresh Market at First Ave. S and First St, St. Pete. Info: Star Trek TV show and movies, along with Gulfport: Stock up on local fresh fruits and SaturdayMorningMarket.com. Star Wars classics by John Williams, it’s a veggies, shop for plants, crafts, baked goods stellar night. Takes place at 8pm on Feb. and more. Open 9am - 3pm on Beach Blvd., Every Sunday 9 at the StrazCenter in Tampa (813-229- Gulfport. FYI: Free clothing swap happens Sweetwater Sunday Farmers Market 7827; strazcenter,org); at 2pm and 8pm on from 9am - 1pm on the second Tuesday of Tampa: Spend Sundays down on the Feb. 10 at the Mahaffey Theater, St. Pete every month. farm and shop for Florida-grown organic (727-892-3337; floridaorchestra.org); and veggies and herbs and fresh fruit from the at 7:30pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater Every Wednesday orchard. Enjoy a picnic lunch, live music (727-892-3337; floridaorchestra.org). Downtown Clearwater Farmer’s Market and vendors. Takes place from noon - 4 pm Clearwater: Every Wednesday colorful at 6942 W. Comanche Ave., Tampa. Info: February 14 tents and booths overflow with farm fresh sweetwater-organic.org. Andrea Bocelli Valentine’s Day Concert produce, delicious cheeses, fresh baked Tampa: One of the most romantic tenor goods, glorious cut flowers, plants and Monthly voices of our time serenades sweethearts much, much more. Takes place from 9am - First Friday St Pete with an evening of beautiful arias, popular 2pm on the 500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland St. Petersburg: This dancing-in-the-street songs and crossover hits designed perfectly St. in Clearwater. Info: 727-461-7674; block party takes place on the first Friday for this day of love. Takes place at 8pm at Tampa Bay Downs is the Gulf Coast destination for fun and excitement. You will enjoy live clearwaterfarmersmarket.com. of the month (Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa Thoroughbred horse racing at one of the top-four most popular winter tracks In North America. May 5, June 2) and features great music, Info: 813-229-7287; strazcenter.org. Saturday, March 10 marks the date of the track’s premier race - the Grade II, $350,000 Lambholm Every Thursday In May food and drink vendors, restaurants and South Tampa Bay Derby. This race has produced two winners of the Kentucky Derby, Street Sense Music & Movies In The Park more. Find it on Central Ave. between February 14 - 25 in 2007 and Super Saver in 2010. Admission is FREE on weekdays and only $3.00 on weekends. St. Petersburg: Make every Thursday in 2nd and 3rd St. from 5:30 - 10pm. Info: The Phantom of the Opera It’s fun for the whole family. We invite you to spend a day at the track and Live it up at the Downs!
May “Date Night” with live music followed FirstFridayStPete.com. Tampa: This new, critically acclaimed 17-0352 11225 Race Track Rd., Tampa, FL 33626 - 813-855-4401 - www.tampabaydowns.com by favorites from the silver screen under production of Andrew Loyd Webber’s award-
8 DESTINATION FLORIDA SPRING 2018 9 What’s Up Pick a Florida 2017/2018 Season Tickets On Sale Now March 1-11 from artists across the US. Takes place on Sat. food from some of the region’s top restaurants. Florida Strawberry Festival from 10am to 7pm; and on Sun. from11am - Takes place on Sat. from 11:30am -11pm and Orchestra concert Plant City: One of North America’s top 40 6pm at Vinoy Park, 701 Bay Shore Drive NE, on Sun. from 11:30am - 9pm at Curtis Hixon Fairs, this tasty annual event showcases ripe, St. Pete. Info: paragonartevents.com Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa. that fits your luscious strawberries from local berry farmers, Info: 813-708-8423; gasparillamusic.com. livestock and agricultural exhibits, fine arts, March 6 - 11 vacation vibe. crafts and live bands. Takes place from 10am The Color Purple March 14 - 15 By Kelly Smith - 10pm at 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City. Info: Tampa: When four young singers are killed in a Coffee Concerts: Beethoven! Come to the Tampa Bay area for the beaches, but 813-754-1996; strawberryfestival.com. car crash, they posthumously take to the stage Clearwater: Selections of best-loved music stay for the art and culture. Tampa Bay is home to the for one final gig in this goofy 1950s nostalgia are served up with complimentary coffee largest orchestra in the state, The Florida Orchestra, March 3 - 4 trip. Catch it at the Straz Center, 1010 N.W.C. and doughnuts and lively insights by musical which is in a real party mood for its 50th anniversary season. You definitely don’t want to miss the Happy Raymond James Pops: Hot Latin Nights MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tickets and info: 813- guests. Join us for the pre-concert conversations Hour Concert, with free drinks! Find a concert that fits With The Mambo Kings 229-7827; strazcenter.org. at 10 am. Showtime: 11am. Catch it on your vacation vibe, at venues in Tampa, St. Petersburg It’s a Party All Year Long, and You’re Invited! St Petersburg/Clearwater: Jeff Tyzik teams Weds, March 14 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 and Clearwater. up with The Mambo Kings for a night of March 9 - 11 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater and on Thurs, Romeo and Juliet & West Side Story (Feb. 16-18): Latin-inspired hits, with music by Piazzolla, Firestone Grand Prix March 15 at Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. An evening of killer love stories with Tchaikovsky’s Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, Santana’s St. Petersburg: The most respected motorsports S, St. Pete.Info and tickets: 727-892-3337; Romeo and Juliet and Bernstein’s West Side Story. “The real gem is we have the best trumpeter on the planet “Oye Como Va,” and their own spicy Salsa events in North America features a week-long floridaorchestra.org. coming to play with us. He’s a superstar,” Music Director stylings. Takes place on March 5 at 8pm at festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest Michael Francis says of Håkan Hardenberger, who will the Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg and racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, March 18 perform HK Gruber’s jazzy Aerial. on March 4 at 7:30pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall, live entertainment and interactive activities. Coffee Concerts: Beethoven! Dvorak’s New World Symphony (Feb. 23-25): Clearwater. Info and tickets: 727-892-3337; Takes place at 400 1st St. in downtown St. Pete. St Petersburg: Selections of best-loved music Celebrate masterpieces old and new, with Dvorak’s powerful Symphony No. 9 and Triptych, a world floridaorchestra.org. Info: 727-898-4639; gpstpete.com. are served up with complimentary coffee and Raymond James Pops premiere work composed especially for the orchestra’s Tampa Bay Times Masterworks Tampa Bay Times Masterworks doughnuts and lively insights by musical guests. 50th birthday. Also featuring Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody Dvorak’s The New R&B Legends with Verdi’s Requiem March 3 & 4 March 10 - 11 Join us for the pre-concert conversations at 10 on a Theme of Paganini, with pianist Aldo López- World Symphony Michael Lynche Apr 20 - 22 St Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival 7th Annual Gasparilla Music Festival am. Showtime: 11am at the Mahaffey Gavilán. Feb 23 - 25 Apr 6 & 7 St. Petersburg: Savor unique seafood creations Tampa: “Feel Good Music” is at the heart of Theater, 400 First St. South, St. Pete. Info and Hot Latin Nights with The Mambo Kings (March 3-4): from top local chefs, enjoy live music and this annual festival that includes a wide variety tickets: 727-892-3337; floridaorchestra.org. Get your groove when TFO’s Jeff Tyzik teams up with browse original handmade fine art and crafts of genres on several stages as well as terrific The Mambo Kings for a night of Latin-inspired hits, with music by Piazzolla, Tito Puente’s Oye Como Va, and their own spicy Salsa stylings. Fiesta! Happy Hour Concert (April 5): This casual 1-hour concert has a Latin flair and offers free drinks, Enjoying What snacks and a meet and greet with TFO musicians at the Straz Center in Tampa. $35. Daytona Beach R & B Legends with Michael Lynche (April 6 & 7): American Idol star and St. Petersburg native Michael Raymond James Pops Tampa Bay Times Masterworks Raymond James Pops Has To Offer… Lynche fuses classic R&B and vintage soul into a fresh sound. He joins forces with top pops arranger Jeff Tyzik Celebrate Broadway Beethoven’s Patriotic Salute for the music of James Brown, Otis Redding, Luther Apr 27 - 29 Pastoral Symphony May 25 & 26 Vandross and Marvin Gaye. May 18 - 20 Celebrate Broadway (April 27-29): Join Broadway star Daniel Narducci and the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay for an evening of Broadway showstoppers from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Camelot and more. LISTEN LOCAL | Concerts in Tampa, St. Pete & Clearwater Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 (May 4-6): In addition FloridaOrchestra.org | 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286 to Tchaikovsky’s ultimately explosive Symphony No. 4, world-class violinist and Bradenton resident James Ehnes performs a violin concerto written for him by James Newton Howard, an eight-time Oscar nominated TFO-Travelhost-Spring.indd 1 1/26/2018 3:31:53 PM film composer known forThe Hunger Games, Pretty Woman, The Dark Knight and more. Michael Francis The Florida Orchestra and conducts. Music Director Michael Francis Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony (May 18-20): Beethoven’s love of the countryside pleasantly pours out of his Symphony No. 6, aptly called “Pastoral.” One of the greatest, and most demanding concertos, Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 is an emotional journey through beauty, violent passion and grace, performed by returning pianist Javier Perianes. Michael Francis conducts. SUNSHINE The Florida Orchestra: Masterworks and Pops Every Day tickets are $15, $30 and $45 at floridaorchestra. org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286. The orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Of The Year! Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
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Gerry Goffin; to her relationship April 7 -8 with fellow writers and best friends 21st Annual Festa Italiana Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann; to Tampa: This annual two day Italian food and becoming one of the most successful cultural festival honors Italian culture and solo acts in popular music history. heritage with fine cuisine from over 35 of Takes place at the Straz Center, Tampa Bay’s favorite restaurants. Enjoy a variety 1010 N.W.C. Macinnes Place, of premier wines and spirits, world renowned Tampa. Tickets and info: 813-229- performers and an array of activities. Info: 7827; strazcenter.org. festaitalianatampa.com.
March 31 - April 1 April 8 7th Annual International Dunedin Highland Games Cuban Sandwich Festival St. Petersburg: With pipe bands, traditional Tampa: Local VIPs and celebrities dancing, athletics and sheepdog herding attempt to create the world’s competitions, you’ll feel like you’ve landed in biggest Cuban sandwich destined Scotland for the day. Takes place from 7am - to feed almost 400 homeless 8pm at Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Rd, people. Friday night Opening Party Dunedin. Info: dunedinhighlandgames.com. location TBA. Sat. and Sun. events take place from Noon - 5pm at April 13 - 22 HCC-Ybor Campus, 1320 E. Palm Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival Ave, Tampa. Info: 813-319-5850; Clearwater: World-acclaimed sand artists TheCubanSandwichFestval.com. transform 1,000 tons of Clearwater Beach’s March 20 - 25 famous white sand into magical sculptures. The Bodyguard April 5 The festival also includes sand sculpting Tampa: Based on the smash hit film, includes Happy Hour Concerts: Fiesta clinics, live music, fireworks and kids play irresistible classics like “One Moment in Time,” Tampa: Let the music move you at this zones. Takes place from 10am - 10pm at “Saving All My Love,” “I Have Nothing,” “I special Happy Hour concert. Start with free Pier Dr 60, Clearwater. Info: 727-871-8060; Wanna Dance with Somebody” and one of select drinks and snacks, then linger in the sugarsandfestival.com. the biggest selling songs of all time — “I Will lobby afterward to sip and mingle with your Always Love You.” Takes place at the Straz favorite TFO musicians. Bar opens at 5:30pm April 21 Center, 1010 N.W.C. Macinnes Place, Tampa. and the hour-long concert begins at 6:30pm Family Concerts: From Rags to Mozart Tickets and info: 813-229-7827; strazcenter. at Ferguson Hall, 1010 N.W.C. Macinnes St. Petersburg: These interactive, casual org. Place, Tampa. Tickets and info: 813-229- chamber concerts introduce young children 7827; strazcenter.org. (preK-2nd grade) to classical music and help March 23, develop focus, creativity and critical thinking 2018 Bay Area Renaissance Festival April 6 - 7 skills. They’re also just plain fun. Showtime: Tampa: Journey back in time to a sixteenth Raymond James Pops: R&B Legends 10am and 11:15am at the Mahaffey Theater, century village with over 100 merchants, With Michael Lynche 400 First St. south, St. Petersburg. Info and live armored jousting, 12 stages of amazing Tampa/St. Pete: American Idol star Michael tickets: 727-892-3337; floridaorchestra.org. entertainment and more. Open every Sat. Lynche joins forces with top pops arranger and Sun. from 10am — 6pm at the Museum Jeff Tyzik for the music of James Brown, Otis of Science & Industry (MOSI)11315 N. Redding, Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye. 46th St, Tampa. Info: 813-987-6000; Takes place at 8pm on April 6 at Ferguson Hall, bayarearenfest.com. 1010 N.W.C. Macinnes Place, Tampa; and on April 7 at 2pm and 8pm at Mahaffey Theater, March 25 St. Pete. Info and tickets: 727-892-3337; 13th Annual Taste of South Tampa floridaorchestra.org. Tampa: Enjoy unlimited food samples, beverages and giveaways; take in some great April 6 - 8 live entertainment and cast your vote for “The Tampa Bay Blues Best of South Tampa” awards. Takes place Festival from 1 - 4pm at Tampa Garden Club, 2629 St. Petersburg: Cited as one of the world’s finest Bayshore Blvd, Tampa. Info: 813-637-0156; Blues music events, this annual jam opens with TasteofSouthTampa.com. a rockin’ Kick Off Party headlined by soul blues singer and harp master, John Nemeth at the March 27 - April 1 Palladium Theater and continues all weekend Beautiful - The Carol King Musical long with an impressive lineup of world-class Tampa: This inspiring true story of the musicians at the Vinoy Waterfront Park, 701 chart-topping music legend follows her Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Pete. Info: 727-895-6153; remarkable rise to stardom: from being tampabaybluesfest.com. part of a hit songwriting team with her husband
12 DESTINATION FLORIDA SPRING 2018 13 What’s Up April 21 gifts on Tampa’s beautiful waterfront. Free opens at 5:30pm and the hour-long concert May 11 May 14 - 24 Best Of Tampa Bay admission. Takes place from 11am — 8pm at begins at 6:30pm at Ferguson Hall, 1010 Special Concerts: The Music Of Prince Clearwater Beach Restaurant Tampa: Straz Center’s signature fundraising Curtis Hixon Park, Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. N.W.C. Macinnes Place, Tampa. Tickets and St Petersburg: The Florida Orchestra honors Week event for arts education programs is an all-you- Ashley Dr, Tampa. paragonartevents.com. info: 813-229-7827; strazcenter.org. the eclectic and innovative spirit of the iconic Clearwater Beach: Enjoy delicious can-eat food and drink extravaganza featuring superstar. Brent Havens conducts. Showtime: progressive tastings, live music, wine, liquor and craft beer tastings, open bars April 24 - 29 April 27 - 29 8pm at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. vendors, and fireworks on and 5 live bands for one all-inclusive price! Waitress Raymond James Pops: Celebrate S, St. Pete. Info and tickets: 727-892-3337; picturesque Beach Walk. Takes Doors open at 7pm, at the Straz Center’s Tampa: Brought to life by a groundbreaking Broadway floridaorchestra.org. place from 6-9 pm at Clearwater Morsani Hall, 1010 N.W.C. Macinnes Place, all-female creative team, this irresistible new Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater: Broadway Beach Walk, 301 S. Gulfview Tampa. Tickets and info: 813-229-7827; musical hit celebrates friendship, motherhood star Daniel Nordic and the Master Chorale May 12 Blvd, Clearwater Beach. Info: strazcenter.org. and the magic of a well-made pie. Takes place ofTampa Bay perform Broadway showstoppers Family Concerts: From Rags to Mozart clearwaterbeachrestaurantweek.com. at the Straz Center’s Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 from Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Clearwater: These interactive, casual chamber April 21 N.W.C. Macinnes Place, Tampa. Tickets and Camelot and more. Takes place on Fri, April concerts introduce young children (PreK - 2nd May 17 Hogtown Craft Beer Festival info: 813-229-7827; strazcenter.org. 27 at the Straz Center in Tampa; on Sat, grade) to classical music and help them Special Concerts: Inside The Gainesville: Enjoy some amazing local and April 28 at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete; develop focus, creativity and critical thinking Music regional small batch brews, food and craft beer April 26 and on Sun, April 28 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in skills. They’re also just plain fun. Showtimes St Petersburg: Learn to listen deeper pairings, educational seminars, home brewing Coffee Concerts: The Golden Age Clearwater. Info and tickets: 727-892-3337; 10am and 11:15am at SPC Clearwater as Michael Francis combines a demos and more during this annual event that St Petersburg: Send off TFO’s 50th season with floridaorchestra.org. Arts Auditorium, 2465 Drew St, Clearwater. talk with musical demos before celebrates a passion for brewing, beer science music written by history’s greatest composers Admission is “pay what you can” at the door. a performance of Beethoven’s and all things craft beer. Takes place from 1 - at age 50. Showtime: 11am at the Mahaffey May 4 Advance reservations and info: 727-892-3337; Symphony No. 6. Showtime: 5pm at Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE Theater, 400 First St. S, St. Pete. Info and tickets: Clearwater Beach Taste Fest floridaorchestra.org. 7:30pm at the Palladium 39th Ave. in Gainesville. Info: 352-331-4000; 727-892-3337; floridaorchestra.org. Clearwater: Taste samples from over Theater, 253 Fifth Ave, St. Pete. hogtownbeerfest.com. 30 participating restaurants along with May 13 Tickets and Info: 727-892-3337; April 26 fabulous wines and craft beer. Takes place Park Concerts: Free Pops In The Park floridaorchestra.org. greatest popular composers: from John Philip April 21-22 Happy Hour Concerts: 50! from 6 - 9pm on Clearwater’s Beach Wall Tampa: Pack a picnic and head to the park for a Sousa to John Williams. Takes place at 8pm on Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival Tampa: This special sendoff of The Florida’s Promenade, S. Gulfview Blvd. and Beachwalk free, lively symphonic concert in a beautiful outdoor May 25-26 May 25 at at the Straz Center in Tampa and Tampa: Savor delectable delicacies from the Orchestra’s 50th season with music that stands between 1st and 5th St. Info: 727-447-7600; setting. Takes place at 7:30pm at Curtis Hixon Raymond James Pops: Patriotic Salute at 8pm on May 26 at the Mahaffey Theater deep accompanied by visual art, live music, the test of time, from Vivaldi’s “Goldfinch” Flute ClearwaterBeachRestaurantWeek.com. Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. Info: Tampa/St Pete: The Florida Orchestra salutes in St. Pete. Tickets and info: 727-892-3337; and a festival marketplace for crafts or unique Concerto to John Williams’ Raiders March. Bar 727-892-3337; floridaorchestra.org. Memorial Day with music from America’s floridaorchestra.org.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum May 1 7- 20 200 Greene Street 4 Days Key West of Florida www.melfisher.org Music for all ages and tastes BOOK, LYRICS & MUSIC BY BEN HARRISON 305.294.2633 Fabulous waterfront locations RICHARD GRUSIN, DIRECTOR LARRY BAEDER, MUSICAL DIRECTOR Multiple venues & stages KEY WEST, 1930 - An eccentric doctor named Carl Hit songwriters from von Cosel so loved his beautiful, dying patient Ele- na, he was driven to morbid lengths to do things all over the world that made tabloid headlines around the world.
KEY WEST, 2018 - Beloved musician and writer Ben Harrison resurrects von Cosel’s stranger-than-fiction tale of obsessive love, demented behavior and tropi- cal mystery for the stage... and sets it to music. New Exhibition “Flashpoint” PREMIERING VALENTINE’S DAY 2018 Shows through March 3 (Thu - Sat nights, 8pm)
made possible in part by a grant from More Info/Schedule: 533 EATON ST 305-296-0458 www.tskw.org keylargooriginalmusicfest.com
14 DESTINATION FLORIDA SPRING 2018 15 A K al ey West Music What’s Up May 26 June 3 Monthly 6th Annual Tampa Bay Margarita Taste Of Gainesville Art Walk XPLORE Festival Gainesville: Sample signature dishes from North Fort Myers: On the first Friday of each month Tampa: Enjoy over 50 kinds of margaritas, live Central Florida’s best restaurants during this from 6-10pm and the following Saturday from TAMPA AREA bands, games, pop-up food concepts, a tequila special annual event that benefits local charities. 11am to 4pm, local art galleries invite you tasting, a margarita run and a grand fireworks Takes place from 5 - 9pm at the UF Hilton Hotel, to take a self-guided walking tour throughout AMALIE ARENA finale. Takes place from Noon - 10pm at Curtis 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville. Info: 352-372- Fort Myers Downtown River District core and 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr, 5854; tasteofgainesville.com. Gardner’s Park area. You can also “Meet the 813-301-6500; amaliearena.com Tampa. Info: tampamargaritafest.com. Artists” at most of the art galleries and enjoy live World-Class Experience At Every Game OTHER FLORIDA HAPPENINGS art demos. Info: fortmeyersartwalk. The Tampa Bay Times Forum recently May 26 - 27 com. reinvented itself with over $40 million in Sunset Music Festival Monthly improvements that have clearly revolutionized Tampa: This electronica concert series Climb to the Moon May 17 - May 20 the industry. Come enjoy Florida’s premier showcases some of the biggest names in at Ponce de Leon Lighthouse Key Largo Original entertainment venue, home of the 2004 the EDM world including Hardwell, Jack Ü, Daytona: Toast the setting sun Music Fest Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning Galantis, The Chainsmokers and 3LAU. Takes and rising of the full moon with Key Largo: and Tampa Bay Storm - five-time Arena place from 2pm - midnight at Raymond James a sparkling beverage and light Four days of Football Champion. Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. hors d’oeuvres, at the top of multiple musical Info: smftampa.com. Florida’s tallest lighthouse. Once happenings set the CRUISE PORT TAMPA BAY a lunar month, when the moon is stage, during this 1101 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 May 26 - 27 at its fullest, you can climb the 203 eclectic music festival 800-741-2297; porttb.com St. Armand’s Seafood & Music Festival steps to the top of the 175’ tower which showcases hit Year ‘Round and Seasonal Cruises Sarasota: Enjoy the catch of the day prepared and enjoy magnificent views of Daytona songwriters from Nashville Embark on a cruise from downtown Tampa by local chefs using sustainable coastal Beach - the World’s Most Famous Beach, and beyond, as well as an to exotic locations in the Western Caribbean resources with live music, local and regional Ponce Inlet, and surrounding inland waterways elite group of local and national singers such as Belize, Honduras, Grand Cayman artisans and luxury lifestyle brands. Takes from the gallery deck of the Ponce de Leon and bands who perform everything from and Mexico. Select an itinerary from 4 to Come see why it is ranked as one of the Top lakes and wetlands. The tough par three holes place from 11am - 8pm at St. Armand’s Circle Lighthouse. Find it at 4931 South Peninsula Rock to Country to Blues and more. For a 14 days that meets your schedule on one 10 Aquariums in the country by Trip Advisor and great finishing holes gives this course its Park, St. Armand’s Circle, Sarasota. Info: Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL. FYI: Reservations a MUST! full schedule of events call 305-394-37; of the top cruise lines in the world. Enhance as well as one of the Top 5 “Kid-Friendly hole-in-one character. A great course for every paragonartevents.com. Call 386-761-1821, ext. 10. keylargooriginalmusicfest.com. your stay in Tampa Bay with a cruise that will Aquariums” by Parents Magazine! level of player. Enjoy the beautiful club house create a lifetime memory. Give Tampa a try and restaurant. and see what the area has for you! FOX HOLLOW GOLF CLUB 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY EBOATS TAMPA Trinity, FL 34655 (MOSI) 333 South Franklin St Call For Hours 4801 E Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 727-376-6333; golfthefox.com Tampa, FL 33617 M-Su 8am - 10pm Tampa’s Finest Semi-Private Golf Country Club M-F 10am - 5pm; Sa-Su 10am - 6pm 813-767-2245; eboatstampa.com Designed by the world-famous golf course 813-987-6000; mosi.org Relaxing And Eco-Friendly architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. Fox Hollow Golf Museum For All Virtually silent, easy to operate, Club has hosted local qualifiers for the US Open MOSI is a non-profit, community-based environmentally friendly, comfortable and a as well as qualifying for the PGA Tour’s Valspar institution and educational resource that unique way to enjoy Tampa. Rent one of our Championship. The par 71 championship is dedicated to advancing public interest, electric boats today and experience Tampa in layout winds through gently rolling terrain, knowledge and understanding of science, a whole new way. Our boats are very easy large oaks and many lakes. Excellent course industry and technology. MOSI’s core to operate and we provide a brief orientation conditions, competitive prices and friendly ideology is to make a difference in people’s to make sure you are comfortable. service. lives by making science real for people of Our guests have described it all ages and backgrounds. MOSI seeks to “like driving a golf cart on LEXINGTON OAKS meet the needs of a growing and vibrant the water.” We also offer 26133 Lexington Oaks community. Captains at $30.00 an Blvd. hour. Wesley Chapel, FL STRAZ CENTER FOR PERFORMING 34747 ARTS THE FLORIDA Call For Hours 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, AQUARIUM 813-907-7270; Tampa, FL 33602 701 Channelside Dr., lexoaks.com 813-229-7827; strazcenter.org Tampa, FL 33602 Best Golf Value in Anything Can Happen! M-Su 9:30am - 5pm Tampa Bay The STRAZ Center inspires audiences and 813-273-4000; Located just artists to dream and discover, to create and flaquarium.org 25 minutes from celebrate. The beauty and importance of the Getting Involved downtown Tampa in STRAZ Center has been that it’s bigger than Accredited by the Association of Wesley Chapel, Lexington any one performance or genre. It’s a stunning Zoos & Aquariums. this large scale Oaks is known for its great community destination that offers a gamut of 250,000 square foot aquarium is publicly course conditions and reasonable prices. live performances. operated as a 501 not-for-profit organization. The challenging layout includes a multitude of 16 DESTINATION FLORIDA SPRING 2018 17 XPLORE Golf Tampa TAMPA BAY DOWNS 11225 Race Track Road A Little Slice Of Paradise Tampa, FL 33626 Call For Hours ited by the Tampa Tribune as one FYI: Central Florida Magazine says the 813-855-4401; tampabaydowns.com Live Racing - Simulcast Action - of the top three public -- access 18th hole, with its forced carry off the tee Poker - Golf courses in west central Florida, Fox and water running the entire length of the A Premier multi-entertainment destination on C Florida’s West Coast for thoroughbred racing. Hollow holds the enviable distinction of hole on both sides of the fairway, is simply Visit The Silks Poker Room with high stakes being designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, the “Best Par 4 in Florida.” action to test out your real “poker face.” one of the most prolific and innovative golf A must play while you’re here! 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20 DESTINATION FLORIDA XPLORE FLORIDA The Florida Aquarium HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Go from tree level to sea level while being entertained and educated Open Daily 10am - 5pm 727-820-0100 flholocaustmuseum.org ith thousands of animals new rainforest-themed family play zone Remember. Educate. Empower. The Florida Holocaust Museum honors the including sharks, alligators, featuring larger-than-life lily pads, frogs memory of millions of innocent men, women seahorses and more, and other creatures, kids of all ages can and children who suffered or died in the W you’re sure to have an amazing aquatic climb, slide and navigate through their Holocaust. The Museum is dedicated to teaching the members of all races & cultures the inherent experience at The Florida Aquarium. leafy homes and get drenched by dump worth & dignity of human life in order to prevent Begin your adventure on the Florida buckets, showers and waterworks at the future genocides. Many of the Museum’s public programs, exhibition openings & events take Wetlands Trail. Winding through a vast nearby splash zone. And you can enjoy a place in Kane’s Furniture Hall. ST. PETE-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL ST. PETERSBURG CITY THEATER mangrove forest, you’ll discover stingrays, bite at Sandy’s Snack Shack while relaxing AIRPORT 4025 31st Street South reef fishes, sea turtles and massive Sand under shaded pergolas! MOREAN ARTS CENTER 14700 Terminal Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33762 St. Petersburg, FL 33704 and seabirds in their natural habitat 400 Beach Dr. St., Petersburg, FL 33701 M-Sa Call For Hours Call For Dates And Times Tiger Sharks! Looking for an even more Ever see a penguin up close? With the (additional charge and reservations 10am - 5pm; Su Noon - 5pm 727-453-7800; fly2pie.com 727-866-1973; spcitytheatre.org immersive Aquarium experience? Aquarium’s Backstage Pass (additional 727-896-4527-7872; moreanartscenter.org The Bright Side of Flight More Than Community Theatre required). It’s A Gallery, Gift shop and Classroom. Founded It was originally called the Pinellas International This “Classic Icon of Community Theatre” is the Take the plunge to swim or dive with charge), you can visit with a colony of The Florida Aquarium is open daily in 1917, this 35,000 square foot art center Airport and given the airport call letters, PIE. the oldest, continuously operating community the Sand Tiger Sharks or with thousands of African Black-footed penguins and have a provides opportunities to all, irrespective of age When you fly to PIE, you’re right in the heart theatre in the state of Florida. We have from 9:30am – 5pm and is conveniently colorful fish in the Aquarium’s “Swim with rare opportunity to touch them and watch and cultural background and offers six galleries of Tampa Bay-just a quick drive whether been providing quality entertainment since located right in downtown Tampa. Find it of art space. Many award-winning artists like you’re headed to Tampa, St. Petersburg, or 1925 and we’re still setting the bar for live Fishes Program.” (FYI: Children must be six them swim and play. Dale Chihuly, Arturo Rodriguez, Luis Vega, at 701 Channelside Drive. Clearwater. The airport is a breeze for coming community theater excellence! We provide years old or older to swim with the fish and Hop aboard the 72’ Dolphin Cruise Thomas Murray and more have been a part of and going, for travel that truly feels like part of top entertainment while developing and Info: 813-273-4000; flaquarium.org. this non-profit organization. Featuring paintings, your vacation. The St. Pete-Clearwater area is encouraging local non-professional talent. 15 years or older to swim with the sharks.) Catamaran for a 75-minute excursion drawings, ceramics, photography and lots more. the perfect place to escape to for fun in the sun. At “The Splash Pad,” the Aquarium’s around Tampa Bay to see wild dolphins
To all Veterans, Make your next event, a “Vineyard Event” Whispering Oaks Winery is not short on charm. “Thank You” Backdropped by a panorama of blueberry fields, massive oak trees, for your rustic barns and gorgeous sunsets, this 58-acre working “farm winery” is a gem of a venue for all kinds of special events: from weddings, 5 x 3.5 service. bridal showers and rehearsal dinners to private parties, corporate events and everything in between. “Thank You” The vineyard blossomed a few years ago when it began creating 5 x 3.5 unique, all-natural wines with the freshest local blueberries. for our Each bottle contains a whopping 2.2 pounds which are harvested, freedom. fermented and bottled right on premises. On weekends from noon to 5pm, you can sample flights of the various blueberry vino in the winery’s rustic tasting room. Free 20 minute tours take place every hour on the hour. The winery also has a full commercial kitchen and is well renowned for the week-end steak night dinners where you can feast on wood fire redcross.org grilled Porterhouse and Ribeye Steaks or fresh Salmon Filets accompanied 1-800-RED CROSS by some tasty side dishes and terrific live music. Your donation enables the redcross.org RedHELP Cross PEOPLE to prepareAFFECTED for, 1-800-RED CROSS respondBYHELP DISASTERS to PEOPLEand help AFFECTED BIG people Whispering Oaks Winery recover ANDBYfrom DISASTERS SMALL these disasters BIG Blueberry wine tastes delicious, is anioxidant rich and is also healthy for you! and so many others. Find Whispering Oaks Winery at 10934 N. County Rd 475 in Oxford, Florida. AND SMALL For more info or to make your next event a “Vineyard Event,” 149626 9/17 call 352-748-0449 or go winesofflorida.com. www.winenesosof orfloridida.ca.com
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Absolutely Delish! Grilled Butterflied Leg Of Lamb With Herbs One of our favorite recipes for the grill is this barbecued leg of lamb with herbs and garlic. It’s always a big hit and great for Easter. Hint: Have your butcher butterfly the leg for you (remove the center bone so it will lay flat on the gill.)
Ingredients: temperature before cooking. Pre-heat gas or Remove from heat and swirl in butter and parsley. 1-8 Pound Leg of Lamb boned, butterflied and well- charcoal grill. Transfer the lamb to the marinade pan, cover loosely trimmed of fat Remove lamb from marinade and reserve with foil and keep warm. Let the meat rest 10 to Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper to taste marinade. Place the lamb flat on the grill and cook 15 minutes before serving. Slice thinly and serve 1/4 Cup Olive Oil uncovered for about 15 minutes. Turn and cook 10 with the pan gravy. Yields 8-10 servings. For 6-8 3 Tbl. Mustard Seed to 15 minutes on the other side. (For medium or servings, use 1/2 of an 8 lb. leg of lamb. 1 Tsp. Ground Cumin well done meat, cook longer) 1 Tbl. Finely Chopped Garlic Meanwhile, bring the reserved 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme or 1 Tsp, Dried marinade to a boil in a baking 1 Tsp. Fennel Seeds pan large enough to hold MINUTES FROM THE GATE. MILES FROM THE ORDINARY. 2 Tbl. Fresh Chopped Rosemary or 1 Tbl. Dried the lamb, stirring. Located in the main terminal of the Tampa International Airport, the Tampa Airport Marriott® offers 2 Bay Leaves, crumbled 4 Tbl. Fresh Lemon Juice easy access the fantastic shopping, dining, entertainment, and some of the world’s finest beaches. 2 Tbl. Butter, melted Indulge at Skyye Bar & Grille with an eclectic sushi menu, local craft brews, and a plethora of barrel- 4 Tbl. Finely Chopped Parsley aged bourbons. Tampa Airport Marriott is the perfect place to unwind after a full day of travel, Preparation: meetings or sightseeing. Lay the lamb out flat and sprinkle with salt and pepper on all sides. Put the oil in a large baking dish. Add the lamb FOR RATES & RESERVATIONS, CALL 813.879.5151 and sprinkle both sides with mustard seed, cumin, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, rosemary, bay leaves OR VISIT TAMPAAIRPORTMARRIOTT.COM and lemon juice. Turn and rub the lamb so that its evenly coated with 4200 GEORGE J. BEAN PARKWAY, TAMPA, FL 33607 the ingredients. Marinate it in a cool place for one © 2016 Marriott International, Inc. or two hours or up to six hours in the refrigerator. If refrigerated, let the lamb return to room 32 DESTINATION FLORIDA SPRING 2018 33 TPAAP Travelhost Ad 0416.indd 1 4/8/16 3:25 PM Surprising St. Pete One of the World’s 52 Must See Places!”
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34 DESTINATION FLORIDA bite Wild Boar Bolognaise From St. Pete’s Acclaimed Castille Restaurant ill Artley, Executive Chef for The Hotel Zamora’s Whighly acclaimed Castille Restaurant, brings a taste of the globe to St. Pete Beach. As a top contestant on the Food Network’s nationally syndicated show “Chopped,” Artley masterfully creates extraordinary Latin and Mediterranean inspired plates that will simply blow you away. Here’s his signature recipe for one of our favorite pasta dishes.
Ingredients: (Yields 4 Servings) 6 Tbs Unsalted Butter 1.5 Cup Minced Onion 1 Cup Minced Carrot ¼ Cup Chopped Garlic 1 Cup Minced Celery 2 Lb Ground Boar/Pork 1 Lb 80/20 Angus Ground Beef 2 Cups of Chopped Smoked Mushrooms 16 Oz Can Tomato Paste 1.5 Cup Ham-Hock Broth Preperation: MODERN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE AND (or beef stock) 1. Heat the butter over medium-high heat in a large, heavy pot . Add the onion, RELAXING ROOFTOP VIBES IN ST. PETE BEACH 1.5 Cup Red or White wine celery, garlic and carrots and cook gently for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often. Do 1 Cup Milk not brown them. Sprinkle a little salt. HOTEL | ROOFTOP | BRUNCH | HAPPY HOUR | DINNER | SPECIAL EVENTS 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg 2. When the vegetables are soft, stir in the mushrooms and tomato paste and Salt & Black Pepper to taste allow everything to cook for 3 or 4 minutes, When the tomato paste begins to Fresh Pasta (I prefer pappardelle) turn the color of brick, add the ground meats and slowly begin to render the fat. Grated Cheese for garnish When all the meat becomes a light brown color add your wine. Cook the wine ¼ Cup Chopped Parsley, down until its reduced by half and then add the tomatoes. Reduce until a ragout Rosemary & Thyme consistency. 12 Oz D.O.P canned tomato 3. Add pasta and finish with fresh grated cheese. Enjoy!
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