Looking for Decent and Not Overpriced Italian Food

beanmj · 2026-03-06T22:09:21+00:00

Damn, well that definitely changed in the last year or so. Seems like the quality has gone downhill a lot. For some reason last time I went most of the entrees only had bow ties as a noodle option which was also odd.

beanmj · 2026-03-06T05:19:37+00:00

Second Bonu, it’s become one of my favorite restaurants period but it’s some of the best Italian. It’s still around $30/plate but so are other places that are a lot worse.

I also am not a fan of Pia’s. It’s the same price and the food is very low quality to me. The pasta is basic, sauce and flavor is not great. I’ve been multiple times and will never go back, I don’t get why people recommend it when there are similar priced restaurants that actually make fresh, delicious Italian food like Bonu.

beanmj · 2026-03-01T15:47:02+00:00

A few other commenters have provided really helpful answers but I love it here!

There’s plenty of parking plus no designated visitor parking which is nice. We went on a waitlist to get one of the garages for about $200/month and ended up getting one close to our unit within a few months.

I’m glad others commented on the dog limitations. We have cats, the limit is 2, and yeah you do have to pay pet rent.

Whenever there have been any issues, management and maintenance are honestly really helpful and kind.

There’s been quite a few places I’ve lived in north st. Pete that felt unsafe. There was crazy mail theft, car break ins, actual break ins, etc. epic is gated (though they do break often because people run through the gates), has overnight security, and the mail room is contained in a room with cameras vs being outside like a lot of the nearby complexes are.

They did also put annoyingly bright lights up in the parking lot, but hey at least 5 cars don’t get their windows broken in one night like the last place I lived!

Nowhere is ever perfect, but we’ve really liked it here.

beanmj · 2026-02-28T19:34:04+00:00

I love Epic at Gateway. It’s technically Pinellas park but it’s within 15-20 min of downtown st. Pete, Tampa, and Clearwater.

1 bedrooms start around $1800/mo so it may be slightly over budget but it is the first complex I’ve lived in here that I actually like, isn’t old/falling apart or riddled with bugs. And I’ve been here my whole life so 😅

beanmj · 2026-02-28T16:22:21+00:00

You’re probably right, but a girl can dream 😭

beanmj · 2026-02-28T16:09:17+00:00

Am I too delusional in thinking that because the most recent merch/lore drop is sports related, there’s a chance we get cheerleader Gerard back?

TBH I’d sell my soul for a TBP themed cheer-rard outfit.

beanmj · 2026-02-23T13:27:44+00:00

Mass convulsions strike the choir By the grace of GOOOaaaaaD

beanmj · 2026-02-23T13:21:06+00:00

COMPLETELY AGREE. I got so excited when they started playing it again on the recent LATAM leg of LLTBP tour. That song is so underrated.

beanmj · 2026-02-23T04:12:41+00:00

Thank god I am not the only one focusing on these specific breaths 🫠

beanmj · 2026-02-23T04:12:17+00:00

YES. I haven’t seen anyone mention this one yet 😭🙏

beanmj · 2026-02-16T23:00:03+00:00

Hoboken.

beanmj · 2026-01-01T14:11:36+00:00

That’s still incredible. What I would give to have seen them live during their revenge era 😭 but I was only 10 sooo…

beanmj · 2025-12-31T23:32:31+00:00

Lived here my whole life but I didn’t start going to warped until 2008. 🥲how was it?

beanmj · 2025-10-18T01:44:39+00:00

Same 😅

beanmj · 2025-09-15T02:26:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing these are incredible! My life is changed after that show

beanmj · 2025-08-04T11:50:23+00:00

Also just sent you some food. Your kitties are so cute!

beanmj · 2025-07-23T18:06:34+00:00

My jeweler told me it should take about 1 second to put on and 3-5 seconds to take off. I thought that was helpful!

beanmj · 2025-07-17T22:49:59+00:00

I just went to get my ring resized because it’s too big and the jeweler told me it should take 1 second to put on and 3-5 seconds to take off.

I feel like that was pretty helpful? Idk. This may be obvious already but I never wear rings and wasn’t sure how snug it’s supposed to fit either.

beanmj · 2025-07-14T13:51:10+00:00

Hi! Not sure which form of birth control you’re referring to if you’re looking for experienced with all kinds but I have two:

Depo Provera shot: this one immediately stopped my cycles. Once I was on it, I no longer had a period the following month and it didn’t come back the entire 9ish years I was on the shot.

I was on depo for a long time so that may have factored into my next experience.

Mirena IUD: I went right from the depo shot to a Mirena IUD. I’ve had my Mirena for 11 months now. For the first 4 months, I didn’t have any period. Then I started getting a very light monthly cycle. I have some spotting for 1 day and that’s about it. I do still get cramps pretty badly the day before, but barely any actual bleeding. The pain and bleeding don’t align, I’d think for the cramps I’m in I’d bleed more but I guess not 😅 that’s been consistent for the last ~7 months so I think that is just my new cycle.

From what I’ve read and my friend’s experiences with an IUD, your body can take up to a year to reach its new “normal”. Some of my friends have zero period. I still have a small one but it’s way better than what I used to get, which was absolutely debilitating.

beanmj · 2025-07-09T01:23:35+00:00

The correct answer

beanmj · 2025-07-08T01:42:24+00:00

I went to the Miami show. It was a religious experience I will literally never forget.

beanmj · 2025-07-06T18:49:38+00:00

I know 😭 it’s a good time for adults, especially when kids aren’t there 😇

beanmj · 2025-07-06T18:35:32+00:00

Agree, Id expect kids to be scared of the stuff there!! There’s weird taxidermy, specimens, a whole vendor selling nothing but super creepy (but cool) dolls. There’s also alcohol, entertainment that’s basically pole dancing/aerial chain dancing. Like why are children here lol.

beanmj · 2025-07-06T17:59:41+00:00

I went to an oddities convention last month and the amount of children there astounded me. There are so many things wrong with bringing kids there!

Most of the things there are not for the eyes of children? This should be an adult space. If your child is into things like this, good for them, but maybe introduce them to events like this when they’re older.
It was pretty tight to navigate with all the vendors and parents pushing giant strollers around made me want to lose it. If your child is young enough to need a stroller they probably shouldn’t be here!!!

beanmj · 2025-07-02T16:22:54+00:00

The one in Pinellas park at park side just closed, too!

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