Last week, we were down in the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area sampling Bloody Marys.
Our first stop, based on a lunch recommendation and not necessarily a beverage, was Z-Grille.
When we pulled up to the restaurant, I was a little skeptical. It is on the first floor of what appeared to be an office building; however, inside, the place was funky and eclectic, with a definite skater-culture vibe. Skateboards hang as decor and one of the main walls is essentially a skateboard ramp.
The menu is also a little eclectic, but excellent. I had the seafood salad and it was divine.
As for the Bloody Marys… when I inquired as to their Bloody, the waiter was kind enough to allow me to sample the mix. It was quite spicy and had a bit of a stronger texture than most–almost like a salsa.
Mix: Homemade
Chaser: No
Fixin’s: Two olives, lime
Price: $?
I give them bonus points for the mason jar (love that!) and the salted rim. This drink was probably my favorite in the Tampa area.
Definitely check them out!
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