If you couldn’t tell, we love St. Pete. With 727 Day right around the corner, the I Love the ‘Burg staff wanted to highlight our favorite places and things about St. Pete, Florida. Dexter Fabian, co-founder of I Love the ‘Burg, is first up spilling the tea on his personal favorites in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Fun fact: Dexter and his partner Brian founded this site back in 2009 and the original office was situated in Historic Roser Park.

a person enjoy a cup of iced kahwa coffee and a croisannt at an outdoor dining area on a sunny day. They're wearing a baseball hat and a tank top a person enjoy a cup of iced kahwa coffee and a croisannt at an outdoor dining area on a sunny day. They're wearing a baseball hat and a tank top

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Morning fuel in St. Pete

You just saw the most beautiful sunrise at Vinoy Park, and now it’s time to fuel up. Where are you grabbing coffee or breakfast to start your day?

I’m visiting my favorite local coffee shop, Kahwa Coffee. A cappuccino with a ham, egg, and cheese croissant is my go-to.

Visit Kahwa in downtown St. Pete:

200 6th Avenue S – USF Campus

204 2nd Avenue S

475 2nd St N

People in Vinoy Park during the day in St. Petersburg, Florida. a hammock is set up between two palm treesPeople in Vinoy Park during the day in St. Petersburg, Florida. a hammock is set up between two palm treesPhoto courtesy City of St. Pete

Enjoying a morning in the Sunshine City

So what are you doing after coffee?

We get spoiled by the most stunning sunrises on the Bay while walking along the magnificent stretch of the downtown waterfront parks. It never gets old. Bonus if you see a dolphin bobbing in the water!

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The best lunch/brunch spot

What’s your local lunch/brunch go-to?

It’s always been Alesia for their pork bun on a bed of rice (substituting noodles) and a side of bok choy and glass of rosé if it’s a casual Saturday brunch. Maybe add a small lobster bisque soup with that in cooler weather.

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Afternoon adventures

How are you spending the rest of the day?

For summer, it means a show at Studio@620 or American Stage, art walking between galleries and museum exhibitions, or catching an indie at Green Light Cinema. Support local Arts!

White building with arches and outdoor couches.White building with arches and outdoor couches.Photo by Karen Culp Photography

Dinner and drinks

Where are you heading once the sun starts to set?

I love a watering hole that’s cool, cozy, and beautifully designed, transporting you to a different place. That’s The Scott (try the espresso martini) In Between Days or Pluma. For dinner, you can never go wrong with Lolita’s. Kelly and Chef Alex’s charming space is creative, inspired, and leaves you craving for more. Always leave room for dessert–it’s the Mexican chocolate pot de creme for me! 

The ideal day in a few simple words

Describe your ideal St. Pete day in just 3 words.

Creative, walkable and delicious.

Learn more about the big 727 Day celebrations happening across Pinellas County with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater here.