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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…
There was no way that I could not include EATS! American Grill in my #31DaysOfLove project for December. Let’s just say that I have a very “close” relationship with them. 😉 Since opening in…
I love Instagram. It connects me with so many wonderful people and places in Tampa Bay. Recently I began following Caffé Fresco and all of their pictures were literally making my mouth…
The holidays would not be the same without wine and cheese and I am very lucky to live walking distance from one of the best wine shops in Tampa. Craft & Curd is located at 2908 W. Gandy…
Every time I drive by that familiar green building on Bay to Bay in South Tampa, my mouth begins to water for the indescribable and decadent taste of hand-made toffee from the Tampa icon…
During the holiday season, having festive nails is a must for me. Throughout the year, I do not get to go to the nail salon as often as I would like but once Thanksgiving arrives, nails are…
Can you believe it is December already? This is my absolute favorite time of the year. Not only is everyone in a festive and giving mood, delicious food seems to be the center of…
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! I hope you are all enjoying time with family and friends. I have many things to be thankful for and one of my many blessings of being a part of Tampa Bay…
There is nothing more that I love than exploring new dining establishments in Tampa Bay. When I first started this blog back in the spring of 2010, I set out to celebrate places that I love…
I can’t believe another year is coming to a close, as it seems it was just yesterday that I was making a list of New Year’s Resolutions that I was sure to break. As the saying goes, time…
One of my favorite things about my weekly wing feature is getting the opportunity to try different places based on suggestions from my wing-loving friends. A guy that I know has been raving…
It is no secret that wings and football are two of my favorite things and they are one of the reasons I chose to feature a weekly wings post. Chicken wings are an essential part of NFL…
After only a few weeks into my weekly wing feature, I came across some wings that are going to be tough to beat. They have everything I look for in a wing….flavor, texture, spice…
It is no secret that one of my favorite places in South Tampa is Big Ray’s Fish Camp. Their grouper sandwich has had me hooked since my first visit and I have yet to find a better grouper…
On the NFL kick-off eve, all I can think about are football Sundays spent with the Pittsburgh Steelers and chicken wings. I mean, what is better than football, a cold beverage and crispy…
Carrollwood has so many great dining destinations and Black Rock Bar + Grill is the latest addition to the neighborhood. Last week I was invited there for dinner and a week later, I am…
Howdy folks. Can I just say that I really miss blogging? I started this site six years ago to cure my homesickness for California by celebrating my favorite spots in Tampa. I miss those…
Howdy folks. Can I just say that I really miss blogging? I started this site six years ago to cure my homesickness for California by celebrating my favorite spots in Tampa. I miss those…
Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but after my crazy week I am looking forward to the weekend. Although I am currently working Sundays due to being short staffed, (gotta love the…
I am so blessed to live in what is becoming a mecca for craft beer. Tampa Bay has really put itself on the map with fantastic breweries such as Coppertail, 3 Daughters, Big Storm, Big Top…
Datz has always been my favorite cheat day destination and not many know this but they inspired me to become a blogger waaaaay back in April of 2010. After dining with them on a regular…
Easter Sunday is one of my favorite brunch days of the year. Aside from the decadent Easter candy that always finds its way into my kitchen, I love splurging on brunch whether it is going…
Next month marks the 6th anniversary of this blog and while I am super elated, I must say, I am also sad that the last two years this blog has been neglected. I have been over extended with…
While most people go meatless on Mondays or aim to get back on track with healthy eating after a weekend of indulging, I do the opposite. Mondays, for me, are the start of a new week of…
Burgers are my guilty pleasure and I am excited to share this week’s #MeatyMonday special. I am a bit biased on this one because it is the featured burger of the week at my place of…
Happy Monday! This post is super late but I have been dealing with computer issues/viruses over the past two weeks, but enough of that. Now, who doesn’t love a good burger? I, for one, find…
I can’t say how good it feels to back to blogging. This site, which has been very near and dear to my heart, is turning 6 in April. After almost a two year hiatus, I am celebrating this…
I will find any excuse to drink champagne before noon and brunch is the perfect reason. Last weekend I made it back to Roux to try their new brunch menu and was, once again, blown away by…
I am still thinking about my night attending Brews with Attitude at Pepin Hospitality Center. Truly a magical evening, I had the distinct pleasure of trying so many beers from breweries…
Can you think of a better way to spend a Tuesday night, or any night for that matter, sampling some of the best craft beers on the market? I certainly can’t and that is why I am counting…
I am sure some of you might have been wondering where in the heck I have been. It has been ages since I have written and I have missed it more than anything. Truth be told, I work in the…
****This is a post by my son, Rocco, who is in the 3rd grade. He wrote this on his own and took all the photos. I only helped him upload the pictures and he did the rest. Enjoy! This…
