By Kelly Rouse
CLEAN EATZ
Looking for healthy, tasty and well-priced dining and to-go options? Clean Eatz is located in Market Place Plaza across from the Tyrone Square Mall. Their café menu features flatbreadz, meltz, saladz, wrapz, sidez, burgerz, bowlz, and smoothiez (noticing “z” trend?) The Hammerhead wrap was a standout, with salmon, spinach, bacon, and the Clean Eatz “Goddess sauce.”
Clean Eatz offers catering for your next corporate event or family reunion, as well as a meal plan service that is extremely affordable for the quality of food. Meal plans start at $6.52/meal up to $8.20/meal, depending on how many meals you order each week. Simply place your order online between Tuesday-Sunday and then pick up your weekly meals Sunday-Tuesday at your Clean Eatz location. They accept special requests for needs like low carb or extra protein and can even accommodate custom meal plans for other dietary restrictions. They also have a loyalty program for members. Clean Eatz has five locations in Florida, including the St. Pete location and one in nearby Belleair Bluffs. The St. Pete location is open Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm and Sat.-Sun. 11am-3pm.
Clean Eatz, which launched in 2013 and began franchising in 2015, was co-founded by husband and wife duo Don and Evonne Varady. Their mission is to change lives through clean, balanced food and educate people about wellness. You can read more about their story at www.cleaneatz.com.
BAYOU MARKET & CAFÉ
Cravin’ Cajun? Look no further than David Bilyeu’s Bayou Market and Café, across from Earth Origins on Central Ave. The business launched in 2009 and quickly found a following. While they specialize in cajun cooking, their food also has a Caribbean and coastal influence. Their menu changes weekly, but always has delicious staples like Shrimp Etouffee, Bourbon Chicken, Seafood Gumbo and Chicken Sausage Jambalaya (as well as yummy sides such as collard greens, mac & cheese, and spinach madeleine). Don’t forget to sample the Bourbon Bread Pudding and beignets are cooked fresh on Saturday mornings – yum! They also feature weekly specials. The menu is reasonably priced and the cuisine is excellent with terrific portions. They no longer offer dine-in, but stop in to grab your food to go. And if you are throwing a Cajun cookout, Bayou Market will take care of you with tons of catering options. Laissez les bon temps rouler! Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm and Sat. 12-4pm. Closed Sundays. www.bayoucatering.com www.bayoumarketandcafe.com
MIO’S GRILL & CAFÉ
Mio’s Grill & Café ranked 12th on Yelp’s prestigious list of the best 100 restaurants across the entire United States and ranked 3rd in Yelp’s Best 50 Restaurants of Tampa Bay!!
A tasty Mediterranean restaurant that has a variety of home made fresh Turkish and Greek foods freshly prepared – both authentic and healthy. The popular falafel wrap is a must try! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
25 years ago, Bora, owner/executive chef, had a dream of opening his own small restaurant to serve delicious Mediterranean dishes to his guests. He traveled to different regions of Turkey, Greece and Italy to experience traditional cuisines and taste all kinds of local spices that are specific to those cultures. During his journey to the Mediterranean, he discovered the food only gets better with a special blend of love, passion and sharing. Dine outdoors with your pet or inside with friends and family. Reservations are recommended. A pick-up menu is available on their website. Two locations to serve you in Sand Key Clearwater and downtown St. Petersburg. www.miosgrill.com
