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The Table (535 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, 727-823-6372), which closed rather quickly the day they won our Reader's Poll award for Best New Restaurant, has re-opened. Former manager Joe Moledo teamed with the building's owners and Michael Stewart of 717 South in Tampa to re-open the doors with food from former Table co-owner and chef Pedro Flores. I gave Flores a nod as Best Chef in Sarasota this year, so the food should be at least as good as before -- maybe better, since Flores spent most of his time at the Sarasota location after the St. Pete spot opened. According to Moledo, prices are a little lower, but the same Atlantic-rim cuisine will be represented on the new menu. No lunch, but The Table opens at 3 p.m. for happy hour.

Elements Global Cuisine in Gulfport has closed, but the doors are still open thanks to new tenant Le Moulin Jaune (3121 Beach Blvd., Gulfport, 727-343-9894). That makes two French joints in this thriving bay-side dining district. Owner Alex Hambert also got the keys to the space next door just today, and plans to have a full bakery open there within two months. For now, the restaurant is open for continental breakfast, and lunch and dinner. When the bakery opens, the main space will be closed during breakfast.

Bella Brava has re-opened for lunch, and Roy's opened for lunch for the first time starting last week (take a sneak peek at Bella Brava's lunche menu after the break).

Abol Bunna (3644 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-964-6889), a new Ethiopian/Italian restaurant, opened a few weeks ago in South Tampa, just a few blocks away from Queen of Sheba. Hopefully, that'll drum up extra business for both places.

In case you missed it, the new Z Grille is open. Just found out that it's only open for dinner, but they plan on adding lunch, then breakfast, hopefully by the beginning of the year. All-day dining, seven days a week? Nice.

India Grill, in downtown St. Petersburg, has lost its lease. May re-open elsewhere. May not.

Merino's Deli in Seminole Heights has closed due to the economy.

Bella Brava lunch menu after this break:

Bella Brava Lunch Menu

PANINI

Served on our Artisanal House-made Ciabatta bread

Served with Your Choice of Tuscan Parmesan Fries or a Side Salad

Prociutto Cotto Panini with Fontina, Arugula & Stone Ground Mustard Aioli – 9

Grilled Chicken Panini with Smoked Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Moroccan Olive Pesto & Ricotta on Rosemary Foccacia – 9

Marinated Portabella Panini with Fontina, Heirloom Tomato & Moroccan Olive Pesto – 8

Tomato & Mozzarella Panini with Basil Pesto – 7

Trattoria Burger with Wine Braised Onion Jam, Roasted Garlic Aioli and Fontina Cheese – 10

PIADINA

Folded Flatbread Sandwiches from our Woodstone Oven

Goat Cheese Piadina with House-roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic tossed Mixed Greens – 7

Herb-grilled Chicken Piadina with Smoked Pancetta, House-made Mozzarella, Pesto Aioli & Fresh Tomato – 9

Albacore Tuna Piadina with Artichokes, Capers, Red Onion & Romaine – 9

Braised Porchetta Piadina Tuscan Style Pulled Pork with Apple Fennel Slaw – 9

BAKED PASTAS

Freshly baked in our Woodstone Oven. Served with Grilled Foccacia & Your Choice of a Small Mixed Greens or Caesar Salad

Lasagna Bolognese with House-made Pasta, Bolognese, Béchamel, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & Parmesan – 10

Baked Ziti Pasta in San Marzano Tomato Sauce with House-made Mozzarella – 9

Baked Strozzapretti Quattro Formaggi Strozzapretti Pasta with Four Cheeses: Gorgonzola, White Cheddar, Fontina & Parmesan – 10

PRANZO

FLATBREADS

Freshly Baked in our Woodstone Oven. Served with Your Choice of a Small Mixed Greens or Caesar Salad

Wild Mushroom Flatbread with our San Marzano Pizza Sauce, Goat Cheese, Smoked Mozzarella & White Truffle Oil – 10

Roasted Chicken Flatbread with Feta, Red Onion, Salsa Rosa, Fresh Mozzarella and Black Olive – 10

Artichoke and Eggplant Flatbread with Basil Pesto and Fresh Goat Cheese – 10

Tuscan Sausage Flatbread with our San Marzano Pizza Sauce, Caramelized Onions and Smoked Mozzarella – 10

Spicy Calabrese Flatbread with our San Marzano Pizza Sauce, Smoked Pancetta and Fresh Mozzarella – 10

Margherita Flatbread with our San Marzano Pizza Sauce, House Made Mozzarella, Basil - 10

SALADS

Served with Grilled Foccacia

Add Grilled Shrimp – 5

Friseé Salad with Globe Artichokes, Local Pink Grapefruit, Pecorino Toscano, Fresh Lemon Juice & Honey – 9

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Sliced Red Onion, Heirloom Tomato, Smoked Pancetta & Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing – 8

Tuscan Spinach and Arugula Salad with Shaved Prosciutto, Sliced Mushrooms, Oranges, Toasted Walnuts, Asiago and Citrus-White Balsamic Vinaigrette – 9

Romaine Hearts with Caesar Dressing with Fresh Parmesan and Bagna Cauda Crostini – 8

Mixed Greens Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella & Balsamic Vinaigrette – 8

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