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Taste Café was a concept dreamed up
the day Robin Hirschberger and his daughters Debbie and Renee
purchased the downtown Safety Harbor cafe from his nephew Dan
Gerson and his wife Larri. The concept was of a cool, relaxed
atmosphere that would welcome newcomers and neighborhood friends
alike; an atmosphere that would keep the tradition of comfort that
the Gersons had founded.
Renovations created a look that has amazed
both regulars and new customers, Renee said. "We kept the heart of
the Tech Cafe that everyone in Safety Harbor loves, and gave it a
new 'Tasty' body!"
The café's tradition of displaying
artwork created by Florida artists remains an eye-catching feature
and complements the new colorful interior. The current exhibit
presents a selection of original paintings by two artists:
watercolorist Ross Caputo and pastelist Karen Baker.
Celery colored walls, tangerine chairs and
grass green couches add special punch, without being over the top,
she added. A new counter extends into the previous seating area,
but somehow makes the cafe seem twice the size.
Robin creates amazing and unique
sandwiches that cater to everyone, vegan, vegetarian, lactose
intolerant or just hungry. New additions to the menu include the
Garden of Edam, a toasty combination of edam cheese, apricot
preserves and apple slices. Or Gilligan's Dream, a scrumptious mix
of ground ginger, mayo, chopped onion and roasted red pepper spread
on a baguette of roast beef. For less adventurous "tasters," the
café still offers favorites such as the Wasabi Tuna and The
Happy Greek. Everything at Taste is made fresh, so it does take a
few minutes to get it ready.
"You can have it fast, or you can have it
good," Robin laughingly said. Homemade soups also are on the menu
with a daily variety, always including Robin's Famous Chicken
Noodle and Almost Minestrone.
Also available are Desserts By Michelle,
which provides all of Taste's desserts, baked fresh
in-house.Desserts are available for pre-ordering and, of course, to
go. Try a Taste gelato outside while enjoying the new courtyard
furniture.
The café caters all size events and
also delivers lunch orders to Safety Harbor.
Taste also is continuing the Tech
Café tradition of live music on Fridays and Saturdays, but
now has added live music on Thursdays. The café showcases
musical talent from the community.
Hours are 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.;
7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.; and, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.
Taste is located in Suite E, 500 Main St.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-723-1116.
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