It's a culmination of recipes sourced from restaurants around St. Pete—with a healthy twist on some of your local favorites.

Now you can make local dishes you love in your own kitchen, allowing you to spice up your daily routine or wow guests at your next get-together with family or friends. St. Pete Eats: A Cookbook is stocked with creations from St. Pete local staples like Red Mesa Restaurant to celebrity chefs like Ray Lampe, aka Dr. BBQ. Every recipe gives you access to flavor combinations that can only be found in St. Pete.

After all, health is much more than a fair-weather state of mind—it’s a mission. At least that’s the case for City of St. Petersburg Deputy Mayor and City Administrator Dr. Kanika Tomalin. A health advocate for the City of St. Petersburg and her family, Dr. Tomalin has made strides to make community health a priority for thousands of St. Pete residents. In 2015, she launched her signature initiative, Healthy St. Pete, which focuses on creating access to healthy food options, implementing free fitness zones in city parks and adding resources for individuals and families to make healthy living easier. This cookbook echoes Healthy St. Pete’s initiative for a sustainable lifestyle for the current residents of the St. Pete and generations to come.