We went out for lunch at the St. Petersburg pier today with one of my husband's cousins and her husband. We went to Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grill. My husband had the grilled Grouper sandwich with slaw on the side. I had the white fish soft tacos, with a papaya salsa that I was told was not that spicy. It came with black beans and rice. The cousin and her husband each ordered a green salad and an appetizer of calamari. The restaurant used to have a calamari salad, which they discontinued, so this way, they make their own! The food is great, and we were able to sit on the covered terrace outside, where there were many chattering parrots, which were landing on vacant tables. We could have taken our dog there with us, but she does not care for noise, so she stayed in the car under covered parking, which has solar panels on its roof! I certainly recommend the restaurant, although I had a bit of heartburn, mostly from the beans and rice. Clearly, I should have had some key lime pie!

The restaurant, one of three, were started by a mystery author, and Doc Ford is the protagonist of what I think are 24 books. Apparently, the character hangs out at a couple of restaurants. They sell the books at the restaurant. I may get a couple from the library and give them a try for lighter reading,