21 dreamy photos of New American tavern Oak & Stone in St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Pete's Oak & Stone was a mixed bag for CL Restaurant Critic Jon Palmer Claridge. His recent visit, however, proved there's much to explore inside the New American tavern, including a gleaming array of 48 DIY craft beer taps that offer samples till your heart's content. What's more, the selection of wood-fired artisan pizza lists an unusually diverse array of toppings if you go the build-your-own route. Check out our review here, but don't forget to peruse Chip Weiner's dreamy photos of what Claridge experienced.

Photos by Chip Weiner https://www.chipshotz.com/
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The burrata caprese with marinated grape tomatoes halves, a bunch of arugula, balsamic syrup, chili oil and a piece of crunchy garlic toast.
The burrata caprese with marinated grape tomatoes halves, a bunch of arugula, balsamic syrup, chili oil and a piece of crunchy garlic toast.
It's a nice dish.
It's a nice dish.
Oak & Stone showcases a gleaming array of 48 DIY craft beer taps.
Oak & Stone showcases a gleaming array of 48 DIY craft beer taps.
This wood-fired artisan pizza arrives with Italian sausage, meatballs, fried mozzarella, sauce and basil.
This wood-fired artisan pizza arrives with Italian sausage, meatballs, fried mozzarella, sauce and basil.
"Classic cheese" is what the tavern calls its version of a margherita pie.
"Classic cheese" is what the tavern calls its version of a margherita pie.
It features the simple combo of sauce, mozzarella and basil, alongside a crisp crust.
It features the simple combo of sauce, mozzarella and basil, alongside a crisp crust.
The chorizo spiced turkey burger comes topped with crushed avocado, smoked Gouda, arugula and spicy mayo.
The chorizo spiced turkey burger comes topped with crushed avocado, smoked Gouda, arugula and spicy mayo.
The handheld is one of four sandwiches on the menu.
The handheld is one of four sandwiches on the menu.
On the dessert side, the key lime pie is tart and pleasing.
On the dessert side, the key lime pie is tart and pleasing.
On the dessert side, the key lime pie is tart and pleasing.
On the dessert side, the key lime pie is tart and pleasing.
In addition to the self-serve beer wall, Oak & Stone offers a full bar to its patrons.
In addition to the self-serve beer wall, Oak & Stone offers a full bar to its patrons.
The Voodoo Chicken Sandwich isn't distinctive, but it is a workable accompaniment to your pint glass.
The Voodoo Chicken Sandwich isn't distinctive, but it is a workable accompaniment to your pint glass.
Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are exactly as they sound.
Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are exactly as they sound.
Shaved ribeye with beer cheese is encased in crispy wrappers.
Shaved ribeye with beer cheese is encased in crispy wrappers.
No. 10 Can Nachos are also straightforward, as they're prepared and served in, well, a No. 10 can.
No. 10 Can Nachos are also straightforward, as they're prepared and served in, well, a No. 10 can.
The chips are covered in firehouse chili, Cheddar sauce, black olives, jalapeños, pickled red onion and lime sour cream.
The chips are covered in firehouse chili, Cheddar sauce, black olives, jalapeños, pickled red onion and lime sour cream.
Soy-sesame tuna, crushed peanuts, sesame slaw, cucumber, soy pearls and sweet chili aioli make up the bowl of tuna poke.
Soy-sesame tuna, crushed peanuts, sesame slaw, cucumber, soy pearls and sweet chili aioli make up the bowl of tuna poke.
The New American tavern's glorious Wall of Beer.
The New American tavern's glorious Wall of Beer.
For the uninitiated, the wall provides some helpful pouring instructions.
For the uninitiated, the wall provides some helpful pouring instructions.
Pork cracklings are light, crisp fried pork rinds with a dash of chili oil and a grilled lime half to add a pop of fresh acidity.
Pork cracklings are light, crisp fried pork rinds with a dash of chili oil and a grilled lime half to add a pop of fresh acidity.
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