Tuesday potpourri
In September I favorably reviewed a vegetarian/vegan/raw restaurant in North Redington Beach. Alas, Leafy Greens had a dispute with the landlord and is out on its ear. According to owner Denise Becknell, she will find a new home at the site of the defunct Kitchen in downtown St. Petersburg, 409 Central Avenue. A destination for vegetarians will be a nice addition to the downtown dining scene.
Nicolas Paloma wrote me to tell me about her new project, Lakeview Grill, located at 1510 Lakeview Road in Clearwater; (727) 564-1517. The menu is a mix of Mexican and American dishes, from chile rellenos and enchiladas to pork chops and burgers. Looking forward to checking it out.
The Polished Palate and Island Way Grill are putting on a tequila tasting and dinner to benefit the Abilities Foundation on October 29. It's a three-course tequila dinner paired or infused with tequila and other Mexican spirits. Patrons will learn about the history, culture, and production of Tequila, sample a wide assortment of brands, and learn to taste and judge from an Academia Mexicana del Tequila ‘Tequilier Ambassadeur.’ Reservations cost $95 all-inclusive, and can be made online here or by calling Dori Bryant at (727) 947-3522.
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise." 
Denise Becknell is crazy and is not an expert on green nor raw food. She is just an opportunities that will attack anyone that gets in her way.
Posted by: Elizabeth Montgomery | November 03, 2008 at 01:15 PM