A great place for dogs ~ hot ones and furry ones! Kings Street Food Counter

Trying to pick a place to eat that satisfies four different tastes can be difficult.  We finally decided on Kings Street Food Counter in downtown St. Petersburg.

I already loved it before I even went inside!   

 

 

 Sorry this picture is a little blurry! Love the lunch counter ~ reminds me of old days at McCrory's ! (oops, showing my age!)

We decided to sit outside since the weather was fabulous! 

 

 As usual, I wanted everything on the menu.  From all-day breakfasts to poutiness to dogs and salads, there was something I wanted in every category! 

A decision was made to start with a poutine.  Crinkle cut fries, classic brown gravy and Wisconsin cheese curds.  Yes, cheese curds! ($7.50) 

There are several variations of poutine. I will work my way to try all three!

Although the salads looked great, I wanted a hot dog or grilled cheese!  The names of the grilled cheese sandwiches are fabulous: teacher's pet - brie, carmelized onion, green apples and butter toasted almonds ($9); Pear-fect - gorgonzola, carmelized onions, pear and applewood bacon ($9.50); blue pig - aged Vermont cheddar, black pepper bacon and blueberry jam ($9.50). Since my friend was having the teacher's pet, I decided to go with one of the 100% Vienna all beef hot dogs.

 

All grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dogs come with a choice of side. Sides include coleslaw, crinkle cut fries, bacon and bleu mac salad, funnel cake fries, tomato bisque and local beer chili.

Since the decision was made to have a hot dog, it came down to --- which one?  There is a note on the bottom of the menu "Add a second dog for just $5"  OK then! Let's do that!  Again, the names are great! Harry Caray - green relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, chopped onion, celery salt, steamed poppy seed bun ($8); 3 Amigos - chili, shredded cheddar, chopped onions and fritos ($8); Escobar - hard boiled egg, coleslaw, bacon, crinkle cut fries and King Street sauce ($8.50).  I decided on the Speedy Gonzalez - coca cola pork carnitas and picked red onion ($8.50) and the Good Fella - a spicy Italian sausage with sautéed onions and green pepper.

And now for the star of the show!  The funnel cake fries. I really did not need to know that these things exist. I will not be able to drive down Central Avenue without stopping in for an order of these treats from Heaven! Just thinking about it and posting this picture makes me want to get in my car and go there... NOW!

Back to the furry dogs! Wednesday's feature a Yappy Hour with complimentary fresh baked treats (with your food or beverage order.) Proceeds from Woof Wednesday benefit the Fix is in, a low cost spay/neuter program that is co-sponsored by the New Barker Dog Magazine and Rescue Pink, an animal advocacy organization.

I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Black and white, spic and span. 

Kings Street Food is located at 931 Central Avenue. Dine in or take out service is available.  Call 727-914-2111 with questions. Tell 'em Afternoon Delight sent you!  Oh, one more thing - FREE WIFI!

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It's Time for Spring Training! Check out the ballpark food at Charlotte Sports Park - Home of the Rays.

To me, there is nothing better than opening day of Spring Training! I look forward to it from the day the regular season ends.  Most Spring Training games are during the day, which often means lunch at the stadium. 

I must admit that I was very surprised at the variety of food available at the Rays Complex. Of course there is standard ballpark fare of hotdogs and sausages, but wait until you see what else you can eat during the game!

 

The first food area that I came upon was this booth offering gyros, chicken pita wraps, fish sandwiches and fish & chips. [prices ranging from $8 to $9.50)

 

I was amazed when I saw the size of this fish sandwich!! WOW!!!

Continuing around the ballpark to explore the other aromas, I happened upon this:

 Cheesesteak sandwiches are $9.50 and curly fries are $5.00

 I asked this man if I could take a picture of his sandwich and he said, "as long as you don't bite it!" As tempted as I was, I didn't bite it!  The people in line said that the sandwiches are delicious, but I had to continue my trek to see ALL of the food that is available.

The stadium is not lacking of places to get a cold beverage! Stands, kiosks and bars are all along the walkway around the stadium.

                             It wouldn't be Spring Training without icecream and pretzels!

 

 

 This stand definitely piqued my interest. Stir fried chicken and rice served in a fresh pineapple. Really?!? Steamed jasmine rice with chicken, peppers, pineapple chunks, Thai spices and sauce served in a fresh half pineapple. [$9.00]

 

 

 I was very intrigued and had to hang around and watch this process!

                                                                    This is fun!

Continuing on around the stadium, the next stop is pizza by the slice.  $3.50 for a slice or you can buy the whole pizza for $21.

 

 

 Of course there is fresh squeezed lemonade and the ballpark favorites at the Hot Corner Grill.

 

 Homestand Concessions is located around the corner.

 

 

 

 

 The longest line that I witnessed was at the grill! These guys were working hard.

 Hotdogs, $5.50; burgers, $6 and either a sausage or bratwurst with onions and peppers for $8.

And yes, there is fresh popped kettle korn! [small $4.50 large $7]

 Ready for an ice cold treat? $4 for a cup or $6 and get a helmet!

Keep walking! There is more to see - and eat!! Wraps and sandwiches are available at the Metro Deli.

And there ya have it! Everything that you can eat at the Rays Ballpark in Port Charlotte!

Thank you, Mrs. Baseball Fan for letting me take your picture enjoying your hot dog!!  That is and always will be the most traditional baseball food!