The newest guides and recent stories from My Other City By The Bay.
A practical introduction to Tampa Bay food, from Cuban sandwiches and deviled crab to grouper, bakery classics and the city’s neighborhood dining culture.
What goes into a Tampa-style Cuban sandwich, why salami matters, how pressing changes the texture, and what to look for in a great one.
A no-fuss guide to ordering Florida seafood in Tampa Bay, with practical tips for grouper, snapper, shrimp and simple Gulf Coast preparations.
Choose the right Tampa brunch by menu style, neighborhood, wait time and atmosphere instead of chasing a single “best brunch” list.
A seasonal approach to Tampa Bay produce shopping, with tips for strawberries, citrus, tomatoes, greens and planning a farm-market visit.
When I heard that Dough was now offering mini doughnuts, I think I did a few celebratory back flips. As a lover of doughnuts, mini versions of the classic fried cake ring are even better as…
Days like today are just another reason to love living in the Tampa Bay Area. With the temperature in the 80’s today, I hopped in my car and made a 30 minute drive to Green Bench Brewing Co…
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend with friends and family. I had to take a break from everything yesterday so instead of ending my #31DaysOfLove on 12/31, I will extend…
I know that everyone is super busy with family and friends for Christmas, so today’s post is short and sweet. Today I am featuring a few gift boxes filled with some of my favorite local…
Happy Christmas Eve Eve. As if you could not tell by now, I am a tad obsessed with doughnuts, especially this time of the year. The holidays are a time when anything goes and having…
I first spotted some of Rosemary’s Southern Cakes at one of my favorite local spots for produce, South Tampa Fresh Market , about eight months ago. As I was picking up fresh peaches for a…
I was feeling silly today, so don’t judge, but then again, I always feel giddy when I think about Datz . I know you will too with a $25 gift card to indulge at Datz. To enter click on the…
I will never forget the first day I met Liz Kieffer. It was late 2009 and I was a bartender at a local Irish Pub. Every time she would come in, her smile would light up the room and her…
Sometimes I get the Monday Blues and want to drown my sorrows in a piping hot, freshly made doughnut. Today was not the day, as I drove past that intriguing pink truck on South Dale Mabry…
I love kicking off the week with a burger post and today I have something that is unique for my blog. After participating with Tampa Bay Bloggers on a Twitter chat last month featuring…
I am sure most of you are watching the Bucs game but I have nothing but holiday sweets on my mind. Now that my insanely busy last few weeks have drawn to a close, I am ready to enjoy the…
I can’t believe there are only eight days until Christmas. Have I done any shopping? Nope. Work has been kicking my booty and I apologize that today’s post for #31DaysOfLove is about 10…
One of the things I love about living in Florida, aside from the weather, is the abundance of seafood, especially grouper. I am so lucky to live walking distance from what I consider to be…
Happy Thursday! I am going a tad crazy today as I am swamped with work and catering holiday events. Today’s post is short and sweet, like me. 🙂 As you know, I am a big supporter of…
I love to eat and break the ROUXles. This year, I have something different planned for Christmas Eve and it involves lots of food and wine. I will be dining at Roux in South Tampa for a…
I still remember the first time I dined at Catrinas in South Tampa about four years ago. After driving by and seeing their bright decor, I was intrigued. A friend and I met for lunch and it…
Today I am featuring something different for #31DaysOfLove. As I was going through my list of all the places I will be featuring over the month of December, I realized that almost…
Happy Monday! I am super excited to share my new weekly feature with you called #MeatyMonday. If you love burgers, you are going to love this series, as every Monday I will be showcasing my…
It is no secret that I am a coffee fanatic. I drink coffee morning, noon and night and can’t go a day without it. Back in my younger days, I used to get excited about discovering new…
Happy Saturday! Today I am sharing another hidden gem in our wonderful city, Toffee Tradition . My friend Jennifer is the talented toffee maker behind this sweet brand and I have been lucky…
I can’t believe I have never written about Mini Doughnut Factory . It must be because every single time I go there, I am so excited to enjoy my doughnuts that I almost forget to take…
I seem to be falling deeper and deeper in love with Westfield Shopping Centers this holiday season. Not only is it my go-to for holiday shopping, there are things everywhere to get my…
I seem to be falling deeper and deeper in love with Westfield Shopping Centers this holiday season. Not only is it my go-to for holiday shopping, there are things everywhere to get my…
I am really excited about today’s feature and am sorry it is so late in the day. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking a ride on the OMG Trolley for a wine night in Tampa. If you…
I can’t stop smiling after my visit to Parkesdale Farm Market yesterday. Believe it or not, it was only my third visit and my first visit was actually this year. I tried a few times to go…
