Food & Restaurant Reviews

Review: Antonio’s Pasta Grille Tampa

Review: Antonio’s Pasta Grille Tampa

Antonio’s Pasta Grille is one of those places I have frequently drove by, but did not take the time to stop by and investigate until this past Friday when I was looking for a new place to try near my house. The interior is actually what you would expect from a modern casual-dining restaurant and [...]

April 24, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Jubao Palace Noodle Bar @ Hard Rock Hotel Tampa

Jubao Palace Noodle Bar @ Hard Rock Hotel Tampa

Since returning home to the Sunshine State from living abroad in Asia, I haven’t had much interaction with noodles. I don’t frequent the Vietnamese places in town (although I should!) and I think Nissin ramen noodles from the M.D. Oriental Market have made up most of my noodle intake for the last year. Hence my [...]

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Catch Twenty Three Sushi Happy Hour in Westchase

Catch Twenty Three Sushi Happy Hour in Westchase

There are some great businesses in Westchase. My first visit to Burger 21 was in Westchase when they were starting out. Catch Twenty Three invited me to visit for their sushi happy hour a few weeks ago. A Zagat-Rated restaurant, Catch Twenty Three has certainly enjoyed a good amount of buzz written about their business [...]

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Review: PAO Filipino Food Truck

Review: PAO Filipino Food Truck

Every year I get super psyched for the annual PhilFest because it is one of the few chances I get to enjoy tasty Filpino food all year. There are practically no Filipino restaurants in Tampa Bay. My Orlando food blog friend, Droolius, is always uploading photos of tasty Filpino eats and makes my inner Pacquiáo want [...]

February 15, 2013 | By | 3 Replies More

Food Related Events

4th Friday Food Truck Festival at Corey Avenue – St. Pete Beach

4th Friday Food Truck Festival at Corey Avenue – St. Pete Beach

This Friday, May 24th, 2013 is the last 4th Friday Food Truck Festival at 400 Corey Avenue at St. Pete Beach from 5:00-9:00PM. Enjoy live music provided by Dixieland Jazz. The following food trucks will be present at the food truck festival: PAO Truck Smoothin & Shaken Killer Samich Keepn It Reel Tasty Stacy Gone [...]

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Taste of Brandon & 25th Brandon Business Expo

Taste of Brandon & 25th Brandon Business Expo

Today is the Taste of Brandon, showcasing over 25 restaurants and caterers from the Brandon area. It is also the 25th Annual Brandon Expo, showcasing plenty of local businesses in the Brandon area. Last year more than 1,300 attended the expo according the Brandon Chamber’s blog.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the [...]

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Mother’s Day 2013 Dining in Tampa

Mother’s Day 2013 Dining in Tampa

Looking for somewhere to eat on Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 12th? No need to worry, I have you covered. Cafe Ole Tapas and Spanish Bar: Enjoy a FREE glass of house wine at Cafe Ole this Mother’s Day and a 3-course meal for $34.95. Sushi Wave: Receive a FREE drink (Strawberry or Margarita) and [...]

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Generation Food Truck Festival: Citrus Park 04/27

Generation Food Truck Festival: Citrus Park 04/27

Join your favorite local food trucks for the Generation Food Truck Festival in Citrus Park this Saturday! Event name: Generation Food Truck Festival Address: 8134 Colonial Village Drive Tampa, FL Date & Time: Saturday, April 27th, 2013 – 12PM-5PM Phone: (813) 562-9599 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GenerationFoodTruck Twitter: http://twitter.com/GenFoodTruck

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Other Recent Posts

18th Annual PhilFest This Weekend in Tampa!

18th Annual PhilFest This Weekend in Tampa!

The 18th Annual PhilFest will occur this weekend in Tampa at the Bayanihan Center Festival Grounds (14301 9 Eagles Dr.,  Tampa, FL 33626). Come out for delicious Filipino food that you will not find anywhere else in Tampa Bay and even the PAO Filipino Food Truck. There will also be a market selling unique Filipino [...]

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What I Read This Weekend: Restaurant News, Japanese Food, and HK

What I Read This Weekend: Restaurant News, Japanese Food, and HK

I like to keep up with what is happening in the food universe online. Here is what I read this past weekend: The Foodist Doesn’t Like Restaurant Star Ratings For Restaurant Reviews: Completely agree with this one. Stars on a ratings are not a fair way to compare restaurants and that is why I do [...]

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Strawberry Shortcakes and Food Trucks at Parkesdale Market

Strawberry Shortcakes and Food Trucks at Parkesdale Market

Parkesdale Farm Market in Plant City will be hosting food trucks on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 from 11AM to 4PM. Come out and enjoy their world-famous strawberry shortcakes before they are gone and also check out some great local food trucks. This event will be all about local. Parkesdale Farm Market is the largest family-operated Strawberry [...]

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