Old school barbeque shacks are becoming harder to find these days, but Big Tim's in south St. Pete is doing its best to keep the tradition alive. Featuring ribs and tangy chopped-pork and beef sandwiches, this Pinellas County institution has been satisfying the area's craving for barbeque since the early '70s.
The Lee Garden starts delivering the wow effect as you pull up in the parking lot. A huge replica of a Chinese temple or palace with a traditional New York Chinese ambiance, this St. Pete institution might be taken as a tourist destination by the little ones. The menu is an exhaustive offering of traditional Chinese fare, with an emphasis on seafood and fresh vegetables. Specialty combinations of "Goba" mix scallops, shrimp, fish and lobster in soups, stews and dry dishes.