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Food Fight: St. Petersburg Woman Faces Justice for Going Burrito Loco

Taco Bell International Menu Tasting shows a burrito like the one thrown in St. Petersburg

Only in St. Petersburg, Florida, where burritos can become an unexpected weapons of... well, not exactly mass destruction, but certainly mass confusion. According to the Smoking Gun, a 46-year-old woman, let's call her the Burrito Bandit, found herself in a heated argument at Rick's Reef, a fine dining establishment where the food fights back.

In a fit of frustration, she decided to launch her burrito at her adversary like a cannonball of flavor. Unfortunately, she missed the target entirely, and her burrito found a new home on some poor unsuspecting soul's face. Ouch! If only this person had just opened their mouth, boom... free dinner.

Now, our Burrito Bandit has a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend, who happens to be 66 years old. That's a 20-year age difference, in case you're wondering. Just last month, she was arrested for giving her boyfriend a good ol' punch in the face. However, those charges mysteriously vanished into thin air, like a burrito if it were to land in the hands of this hungry Dj.

Now, after the burrito incident, our culinary combatant made a swift exit from the scene of the burrito crime. But life has a funny way of catching up to you, especially when you live just down the street. The local law enforcement didn't have to search far and wide to find our violent burrito enthusiast.

When the St. Petersburg police finally caught up with her, they described her as "not cooperative."

Well, who would have thought? Someone who throws burritos at people and gets into relationship fisticuffs isn't exactly Miss Congeniality. So now she's facing charges for disorderly conduct, adding a sprinkle of legal trouble to her already colorful life.

17 Florida Restaurants Make List Of Best For Outdoor Dining

When it comes to doing things outside, we're lucky here in Florida that we can do those things year-round and 17 restaurants in The Sunshine State have made a list of the best for outdoor dining.

Unless it's 87,000 degrees outside like it has been the last week, I will always choose to sit outside. Especially if it's waterfront, I'll never skip out on a good view. When it comes to outdoor dining in Florida, the sky truly is the limit. From cute sidewalk cafes in Naples to breathtaking rooftop restaurants in Miami, the options are endless. Nothing better than sipping a cocktail under the hot sun or a romantic dinner under the stars.

It seems that most places that serve food have an outdoor dining option. So it makes perfect sense that restaurants here in Florida have made OpenTable's list of the best restaurants for outdoor dining in the country. In fact, a few right here in Southwest Florida have made the list! So if you're looking for a new spot to enjoy as a local, or somewhere to take family & friends when they come to visit, you have plenty of options.

You can check out the full list here, but below are the Florida restaurants that have made the list.

Alberto's on Fifth- Naples

Chef Alberto Varetto serves up Northern Italian cuisine with dishes like Agnolotti di Ricotta e Spinaci con la Salsa di Mascarpone e Parmigiano, Risotto, allo Zafferano con Ossobuco Brasato and Chilean Sea Bass con Funghi Selvatici, Polenta e Vincotto.

Campiello- Naples

Not only does Campiello offer Italian cuisine inspired by traditional Tuscan country cooking, but also pizza from a wood-burning oven. Good for outdoor dining and special occasions.

Connors Steak & Seafood- Fort Myers

Located in Gulf Coast Town Center, Connors Fort Myers location is a AAA three-diamond rated restaurant. Enjoy fresh seafood, premium aged steaks, gourmet salads and pastas.

Del Mar- Naples

Located on Fifth Avenue South, chefs at Del Mar use flavors from Greece, Southern Spain, Morocco, France, Italy & Turkey. Happy Hour runs Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm with half-off Turkish Flatbreads, Dips & Spreads and specially priced cocktails, beer & wine.

The Claw Bar- Naples

The Claw Bar is inside Bellasera Resort in downtown Naples. Popular dishes include miso-glazed sea bass, shrimp & grits and brunch beignets. 

The Rosemary & Thyme- Sarasota

Located in downtown Sarasota, enjoy made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from Florida farms. Popular dishes include sea scallops and pork osso buco.

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill- Longboat Key

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a beautiful spot overlooking Sarasota Bay and known for local fresh grouper and red snapper.

Louie Bossi Ristorante- Fort Lauderdale

Louie Bossi's Ristorante is located on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Everything on the menu is made from scratch like house made pastas, wood-burning pizzas and home cooked Sicilian comfort food.

Takato Restaurant- Fort Lauderdale

Takato is a Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant located oceanfront at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach. Popular dishes include grilled branzino, Wagyu skirt steak and shrimp fried rice.

DOYA- Miami

DOYA is an Aegean Meze + Bar restaurant located in the Wynwood neighborhood offering plates to share with outdoor seating set in a garden oasis.

Ulele- Tampa

Ulele is located on the Hillsborough River offering outdoor waterfront dining. Popular dishes include seafood risotto, charbroiled oysters and coconut ice cream.

Ocean Prime- Tampa

Located at International Plaza, Ocean Prime features an impressive menu of seafood & steaks. Popular dishes include Chilean sea bass, lobster bisque and lobster linguine.

Raglan Road Irish Pub- Lake Buena Vista

Located at Disney Springs, Raglan Road offers the very best Irish cuisine, beers and spirits. Enjoy live Irish entertainment 7 nights a week.

Columbia Restaurant- Celebration

Columbia has been family-owned and operated for more than 116 years. Popular dishes include Paella a la Valenciana, Roast Pork a la Cubana and their famous 1905 salad.

Latitudes- Key West

Latitudes is located on the private island of Sunset Key. Popular dishes include grouper, Key West fish tacos and lobster benedict.

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach- Pensacola

The Grand Marlin Restaurant overlooks the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound and features the freshest local seafood featured. Popular restaurants include TGM grouper piccata, baked oysters rockefeller and BBQ baked oysters.

Kyle G's Prime Seafood- Stuart

Kyle G’s Prime Seafood is all bout "Eat Local, Be Coastal" with a seafood-centric menu. Kyle G’s Prime Seafood is open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

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