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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
After hanging with my parents for a drink at Lee Roy Selmon’s yesterday, my Mom told us she wanted to go on an adventure. We weren’t sure what she meant, but after scrolling down my Facebook feed I saw that the PAO Filipino Food Truck was at First Baptist Church of Brandon just a few [...]
The Odessa Food Truck Festival will occur on March 8th, 2013 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at 8701 Gunn Highway. The event will be in support of Odessa’s Organic Farmers Market. Live music will also be provided by Josh Higgins and The Higgins Brothers and Travis Bourguignon and Justin Thomas Brown of The Groves. Food trucks at the event: 3 Suns [...]
There have been numerous times in the years that I have visited International Plaza in the Westshore area and walked by Gallery Bistro. Normally an employee attempts to court me into trying a sample, but I am either on my way to the mall or visiting another restaurant in the area. The free samples are [...]
Join Dishcrawl for a taste tour of Palma Ceia on February 5th, 2013 with local food blog, My Other City By The Bay. Palma Ceia is a well-known dining destination for local foodies and always a safe bet when you are hungry. The taste tour will consist of 4 mystery restaurants in the area. Dining [...]
Prepare to be wowed because tomorrow is The Taste of North Pinellas at The Centre in Palm Harbor. 25 local eateries will show off their delicious eats with samples of appetizers, entrees, desserts and wine. Vendors at the event include Henry’s, Positano’s Ristorante Italiano, Beso Del Sol, Tarpon Turtle, Lee Roy Selmon’s, Dimitri’s on the Water, Joey’s Italian Ice, Tiffany’s [...]
Being that today is National Fried Chicken Day (didn’t you see it trend on Twitter?), I decided it was the perfect day to head to Tampa Luv Chicken and try their chicken and waffles. I have some friends who check-in to Tampa Luv Chicken regularly and sparked my interest. Chicken and waffles have been buzzing [...]
My family trekked west to Dunedin for Father’s Day Sunday. Reservations were made at Mezze On Main, a local Mediterranean restaurant and our table was promptly ready upon arrival. We sat outside so we could enjoy the live music (family favorite Cleo Heart was in the house) and the beautiful blue skies that Florida was [...]
Salmon is one of my favorite fish. Salmon roll? Salmon sashimi? Tempura salmon? Smoked salmon? I love them all and was recently invited to Seasons 52 at the WestShore Plaza in Tampa for a tasting of their new Alaska Copper River Salmon. Available for a limited time at Seasons 52 starting May 29th and for 7 [...]
For 27 years, The Straz Center has hosted its annual fundraiser: Taste the Best of Tampa Bay sponsored by Raymond James. I was lucky enough to attend the fundraiser this year and try some new restaurants. The event promised to “tantalize” taste buds and it certainly delivered with a crazy delicious array of over 40 restaurants [...]
One of the cuisines that Brandon residents are highly deprived of is Mexican food. Head north and you’ll find plenty of great Mexican restaurants in Tampa. Head east and Plant City is a haven of Mexican cuisine. Head south to Wimauma or Ruskin and you will find several Mexican restaurants and shacks filled with delicious [...]
If you’re a resident in Brandon, there is plenty to be excited about this summer. The Westfield Brandon Shopping Center will be adding Bahama Breeze and Red Robin to their vast list of restaurants. Now you can the gas from driving all the way to Clearwater for Bahama Breeze’s fantastic Ultimate Pina Colada and burger [...]
State Road 60, also known as Adamo Drive, is an essential part of every Brandon-area resident and I frequently find myself stopping at the M.D. Oriental Market on this road for some Asian snacks and drinks. Saigon Cafe arrived shortly after this M.D. Oriental Market came to Brandon (also neighbors with Tokai Sushi) and serves [...]
The first Yelp Elite event at Samurai Blue in Ybor City under the new Tampa Bay Community Manager, Brett Nehls, was a smashing success. I already had a good feeling after my last great experience at Samurai Blue after a David Choi concert during my food blog beginnings. The menu was extensive and full of [...]
I had the great opportunity to attend the Real Food Real Joel farm-to-table event at the Roosevelt 2.0 in Ybor City on April 19th. Chipotle and the Tampa Urban Food Forum invited me to the event (normal tickets were at least $100 and it was sold out as well) which starred farming celebrity Joel Salatin [...]
My interest in wine has grown greatly since the beginning of Carlos Eats. Wine is such an important part of the food industry and learning about the pairing throughout many events has increased my appreciation for sommeliers and wine culture. Last Wednesday I dined at Cru Cellars for a blogger dinner they invited me to. It was not [...]
This Thursday, April 26th, will be the first food truck pod at USF at 5:30PM. Exciting stuff for students who love the food truck action, but haven’t been able to visit one because of the lack of proximity to campus. The event will take place at Felicitous, a local coffee shop on 51st Street which is [...]
The 29th Annual Celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage called Asia Fest will occur on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at 11:00 AM inside Cotanchobee Park located in the Channelside District. Entrance is FREE and there will be a number of performances and cultural shows at the event. Local Asian food vendors normally set up shop around the [...]
During my visit to St. Armand’s Circle this past weekend, my parents and I were surprised to spot a new Mexican restaurant in the area. Interested, we decided to give it a shot a few hours after visiting Tommy Bahama. The outside of the restaurant only says Mexican restaurant, we learned the name of the [...]
My Aunt celebrated her 39th birthday dinner at Tommy Bahama in St. Armand’s Circle this past weekend. It’s been a few years since my last visit to Tommy Bahama and from what I could remember the buzz about it was the mixed beverages that my family adored. This time around no one was drinking, they [...]
I spent many days in South Korea dreaming of the delicious chicken sandwiches at Cuenelli’s. I even visited a Peruvian restaurant in Seoul hoping for a similar dining experience, but failed to find anything like it. Now I’m back in Tampa and can enjoy Cuenelli’s once again! I ran into the owner a few weeks [...]
Flicks and Food Trucks is next Thursday, April 19th, 2012 from 6PM-10PM at The Grand Central at Kennedy (1208 E. Kennedy Blvd 33602). Parking is available at the parking garage located at the Grand Central at Kennedy. The event is sponsored by Tampa Bay Markets. Make sure to bring cash in case some food trucks are cash-only. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
Follow Carlos Eats!