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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Greater Temple Terrace Chamber‘s 24th Annual Business Expo and Taste of Terrace will occur on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre. Local restaurants will be providing tastes from their menus accompanied by samples of Budweiser beer products provided by the TPepin’s Hospitality Centre. The event is sponsored by The [...]
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Shopapalooza may be the perfect event for you. 100 local businesses and organizations will have items for sales with huge deals of up to 70% off items. Get a full list of the discounts here. Some exciting food vendors include Pipo’s Cafe, Intensity Academy Gourmet & Hot [...]
On Saturday, November 17th, Carrollwood is holding its 10th annual Carrollwood VillageFest celebration. The event will feature live music, food, games, arts/crafts, and the event boasts 109 vendors. Some interesting vendors include Alex’s Southern BBQ and Red Elephant Pizza and Grill. Kids can enjoy Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as [...]
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 [...]
Do you love Madonna? The superstar has made of a bit of a comeback with her return at the Superbowl earlier this year. Timpano Italian Chophouse will celebrate her birthday for the 2nd year in a row on Tuesday, August 14th from 6 p.m. to midnight (Madonna’s actual birthday is August 16th). Mix 100.7 will [...]
June 7th is Bar Louie’s annual tater tot eating contest at the International Plaza. This year they will have a single competitor and 4 man relay team! They will also be giving away prizes for the most creative costume and the contestant that has the most groupies! The Solo winner receives a $250.00 Bar Louie gift [...]
This Friday is Kaleisia Tea Lounge’s 7th Anniversary Celebration from 6:30-9:30PM. I have been visiting since about 2008 and have always had a great time there and been treated well by their employees. There will be live music, raffles, a slideshow, and FREE cake! Special music performances will be made by Algorhythm Sky (more here). Here [...]
Looking for a restaurant to spend New Years Eve with friends and family in Tampa Bay? I have you covered. :] Look below for some recommendations. The Columbia – Ybor City: 3 dinner menu options for New Years Eve: Limited Ala Carte Menu, Dinner with Flamenco Dance Show, or New Years Celebration in the Ybor [...]
The Grand Hilton Seoul will host their annual Oktoberfest festival this weekend on September 23rd and September 24th. There is much history behind Oktoberfest festivalsand they have been held since 1810 in Munich and eventually spread around the world through various other festivals based on the original. There will be beer, traditional German food, games, and the German [...]
Over the summer I visited Miami and had the pleasure of the attending the Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup. Over 30 trucks meet by FIU in Miami and for someone who loves food it is simply paradise. The trucks range from Asian cuisine to grilled cheese sandwiches. I am happy to announce that the same food [...]
In case you haven’t heard, 50 million Americans are expected to dine out for Father’s Day this weekend. Trying to figure out where to take Dad to eat on Father’s Day? I have you covered. Here are some suggestions of dining deals happening around Tampa on Father’s Day (Sunday June 19, 2011 for those of [...]
Review: Caffé Nove serves fresh organic coffee and delicious Korean food
Across the world in South Korea, coffee shops are all the buzz. You’ll find dozens of themed shops, in addition to the usual chains like Starbucks or Tom N Toms stacked on top of each other on almost every block. Most shops are 24-hours there as well. Recently, I found a new coffee shop called [...]
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 [...]
Father’s Day 2013 Dining Guide – Tampa Bay
Wondering where to take Dad this Father’s Day holiday? I have you covered. Here is a list of deals and specials happening around town at local restaurants and businesses in Tampa Bay. There’s plenty of options for you to get out of the house and explore some of the best Tampa has to offer. Anise [...]
Sate Southeast Asian Grill adds Banh Mi to menu choices
Sate Southeast Asian Grill, located near the University of South Florida in the Fowler Sweetbay Plaza has added new Vietnamese banh mi sub sandwich menu items to their Southeast Asian menu line-up. The baguette was introduced by the French during the Colonial Period of Vietnam and has influenced Vietnamese cuisine ever since. The Traditional Banh [...]
Ker’s WingHouse Opens New Wesley Chapel Location
Ker’s WingHouse Bar and Grill is opening a new location today in Wesley Chapel. The Largo-based sports bar and restaurant, which was founded in 1994 and now boasts 22 locations, will be giving away coupon books with free boneless wings for an entire year to the first 100 guests who enter the restaurant at 11 [...]
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