I'm thinking about what's to come in the next weeks and months. Here are some of the new and/or interesting restaurants that have come to my attention. If anyone has strong feelings--as in, "absolutely not, this place is revolting" or "run, don't walk to this one"--I'd love to hear them. Some of these are reader recommendations, some my own thoughts.

Pinellas County:

Saimira European Grill, 38501 US 19 N. in Palm Harbor, (727) 939-4700, Italian

Fuji Yama in Seminole, right on the corner of Park & Starkey

Matchstick Grill, 10500 Ulmerton Road Suite 476, Largo, 727-585-1816

Hammerheads, where Julian's at the Heritage was in St. Petersburg

Taste, Safety Harbor on Main St., sandwiches

Sneaky Pete’s, 4300 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, 727-541-6356, family-friendly, darts, pool

Brunos Italian Restaurant, 432 75Th Ave., St. Pete Beach. 727-367-4420

Hillsborough County:

Chez Bryce on Davis Island

Cafe Kita 1155 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, (813) 286-8187, Indo-fusion Cuisine, breakfast and lunch

Ceviche Fresco, Hillsborough/Memorial in a Home Depot shopping ctr., Tampa, Peruvian 

Sabor Sensations, 4020 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, (813) 286-2434, Colombian crepes

Pho Brandon Asian Cuisine, 109 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, 813.643.5165

Chateau SoHo where Chateau France was in South Tampa

Elsewhere:

Bare Bones Fish & Steak House, 3192 Shole Line Blvd., Hernando Beach (Spring Hill), fine dining