Canyon Burger And Western Art
St Petersburg, Florida USA
Cuisine Style: Southwestern American
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 4/5
Dined in: August 2018
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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The Canyon is a cafe and bar attached to the gift shop of the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in downtown St Petersburg and is part of the Datz Restaurant Group Concept. The James Museum opened in April 2018 and transports visitors through the rich and diverse heritage of the American West. With more than five hundred works of art dedicated to the wide-open frontier and the beauty of life in the wild. The museum co-founders Tom and Mary James have created a place for artists and living legends filled with tribal tradition and classical backdrop. My wife and I went on a date and discovered The Canyon and had a late lunch before touring this magnificent hidden gem of a museum.
Menu:
- Shareable
- Bowls and Salads
- Soups
- Sandwiches
- Sides
- The Trails End
- Weekend Brunch
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| The Canyon / James Museum, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse |
My wife started with a glass of Gotham Sabine Rosè from the Coteaux a’Aix-en-Provence AOC which is a blending of 41% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 19% Cinsault, and 5% Rolle. According to the winemakers’ notes, the 2017 Sabine delivers the classic Provence Rosé profile with notes of raspberry, cherry, peach, herbal, citrus and mineral core. A creamy concentration from the small yields and concentrated fruit adds tremendous length on the palate. To ensure maximum complexity, there were over 30 small fermentations using dozens of different yeasts, creating a symphony of flavor. I stuck to my local favorite of the Cigar City Brewing Company Indian Pale Ale called Jai Alai.
A few days before our visit, we were listening to some music from an Austin, Texas station as they mentioned the annual hatch chili festival, and I mentioned how I had never tried one before. So when we saw the hatched chili burger on the menu, we went for it. The burger was made with a blend of brisket, short rib, and chuck with queso and a side of fresh potato fried wedges. The burger was filled with flavor, perfectly cooked, filled with juice, wonderful spice, and tender.
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| The Canyon / hatch chile burger |
My wife ordered a wine to take with her as we toured the museum, but they did not allow beverages inside, so be warned on that when you dine at The Canyon to finish all beverages first. The museum was beyond words to describe. Fantastic only hits the surface of the collection. This is a true dedication and education to the American West, reflecting on history, culture, art, and understanding to a time long past, but never long forgotten.
Dessert:
We did not have dessert on this visit, however, some of their more interesting selections include a tres leches cake, Sarsaparilla Float, and a red rock donut bread pudding.
Please see these guidelines for Tipping in Restaurants and on following proper etiquette, customs, cultures, and avoiding assumptions when you dine out.
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| The Canyon / Andy Warhol Indian Painting |
Wine regulatory’s for the tastings in this article:
“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is the strength, in the water there are bacteria.” - David Auerbach
European Union:
France:
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The cuisine of the Southwestern United States is food styled after the rustic cooking of the area. It comprises a fusion of recipes for things that might have been eaten by Spanish colonial settlers, cowboys, Native Americans, and Mexicans throughout the post-Columbian era; there is, however, a great diversity in this kind of cuisine throughout the Southwestern states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Southwestern cuisine is similar to Mexican cuisine but often involves larger cuts of meat.
Jack Allen’s Kitchen Farm-to-fork upscale local chain for Southwestern cuisine in Austin, Texas
Texas Chili Parlor Local eatery for Tex-Mex, chili, and American cuisine in Austin, Texas
Zinc Bistro and Bar Southwestern-inspired new American fare in San Antonio, Texas
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Final notes, review basics, observations, and more pictures:
Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambiance, food quality, and wow factor. To see more details of this rating list, read this article:
Overall from this experience and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and rating, I give The Canyon a 4 out of 5 stars, meaning that they not only exceeded my expectations and were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants, but they just outstanding.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings for The Canyon
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Max Points Possible:
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Total Points Awarded:
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Total Points deducted:
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Ambiance
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11
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11
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0
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Food quality
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11
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8
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3
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Plate presentation
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10
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8
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2
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Customer service
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10
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10
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0
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Alcohol and other beverages
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9
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7
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2
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Total regular points awarded
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51
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44
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7
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.862745098039216
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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1
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0.0196078431372549
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.882352941176471
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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0 - 5
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4
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**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating:
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4 of 5 Stars:
88% Rating with a 1? point “wow” bonus
An Outstanding Dining Experience
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The Canyon Wine rating:
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4 of 10
Old World selections:
France, Italy
New World selections:
Argentina, California, Washington State
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Corkage fees:
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The Canyon does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge $25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant style:
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Casual to Conservative dining
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Cuisine Style at The Canyon:
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Southwestern
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Gluten-free choices, Low Carb Choices, Pescatarian, Sustainable, Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
It’s Florida, everybody wear’s flip-flops!
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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The Canyon Experiences:
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Place for foodies, Contemporary, Great bar, Beautiful décor, Intimate, Classy, and a Neighborhood Gem.
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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The Canyon has street meter parking
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Low
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Smoking:
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The Canyon is a non-smoking restaurant
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Patio or terrace:
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No
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| The Canyon / James Museum Navaho Code Talkers |
Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€€
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Alcohol prices:
$24.00 USD
The Canyon:
Inside The James Museum
150 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg
Florida 33701, USA
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Maître d or host:
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+1 727-892-4200
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Email Us:
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Serving hours:
Eastern Standard Time
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 5:00)
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Mon-Sun
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Social Media
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Accolades for
The Canyon:
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Other Canyon And James Museum Pictures:
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| The Canyon / James Museum Downtown St Petersburg |
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| The Canyon / The James Museum |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Western Actors |
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| The Canyon / James Museum War Dance Art |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Sculpture |
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| The Canyon / James Museum warrior sculpture |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Indian Chief Sculpture |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Cowboy Sculpture |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Western Art |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Owners |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Ancient Village Art |
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| The Canyon / James Museum Mother and Child Art |
“Culinary perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things,
But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
-Angelique Arnauld (1591-1661)
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TTFN
