the delicious dough food by rocco
My son Rocco is a huge fan of both Datz and Dough and wanted to write a guest post on Dough. He is 8 years old and loves to write. I went to dough on Friday May 9th with my mother and sister. My mother...
View ArticleEat Creative at Roy’s
This California girl has fond memories of my first time eating at Roy’s on Pebble Beach. Although I was young, I was awestruck by the decor and ambiance. While I do not remember what I ate, the...
View ArticleCure the Monday Blues with a $5 Burger at EATS! American Grill
The quaint little spot on South Dale Mabry where every body knows your name now has a big sister in Riverview. Located in the Winthrop Town Centre, EATS! American Grill Riverview offers the same...
View ArticleRoux (Orleans)
Life sometimes has a funny way of reminding us what is really important. In the last two weeks, I have had a huge “wake-up” call and realized that I have completely lost myself in the grueling life of...
View ArticlePerk Up Your Morning at Perk’s Donut Bar
Is there anything better than a donut? As a little girl, my favorite Saturday morning ritual was heading to the local donut shop with my dad to pick up donuts for the family. Those warm glazed donuts...
View Articlethe beautiful bakery DOUGH
****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 picture was when...
View ArticleCraft & Curd…An Elegegant Addition to South Tampa
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 restaurant...
View ArticleBrews With Attidude 2015
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 down the hours...
View ArticleA Night to Remember at Brews with Attitude
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 that are now on...
View ArticleMy Favorite Weekend Roux-tine
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 not only the...
View ArticleBig Ray’s Fish Camp #SogEats
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 milestone with...
View ArticleWorld Champ Cheeseburger at El Cap #MeatyMonday
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 great joy...
View ArticleKansas City BBQ Burger #MeatyMonday
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 employment, EATS!...
View ArticleWagyu Patty Melt at Del Frisco’s #MeatyMonday
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 culinary finds...
View ArticleBlissful BBQ at 4 Rivers Smokehouse
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 work and...
View ArticleEaster Brunch at Roy’s
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 out or...
View ArticleCheat Day Heaven at Datz #MeatyMonday
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 basis since...
View ArticleI’ve Got a Brew Attitude
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, Darwin,...
View ArticleSunday Funday at Marlow’s Tavern (plus a giveaway!!!)
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 restaurant...
View ArticleJohnson BBQ #Wingsday
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 days and it...
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