Tag: Foodie

  • Brio Tuscan Grille @ International Plaza Disappoints

    My first experience at Brio Tuscan Grille was one of fine excellence. My friend had a birthday dinner and we were all treated like kings. My glass would be refilled before it was even half-empty, my meal came out with great timing, and that waiters were so friendly it almost felt surreal. Impressed with their…

  • Wasabi Food Challenge @ Yamato Japanese Steakhouse Wiregrass

    T.B. tackled the Level 10 Wasabi Oil with Fish Eggs Food Challenge at Yamato Japanese Steakhouse at Wiregrass this week. People can tackle this challenge at the sushi bar, but be warned that Level 10 is just the beginning. Restaurant Name: Yamato Japanese Steakhouse Cuisine: Japanese Address: 28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Neighborhood: New Tampa Phone Number: (813)…

  • Lee House Chinese Restaurant

    Lee House Chinese Restaurant has re-opened on Brandon Boulevard after closing off Bloomingdale Avenue in March. I first read about Lee House online and was intrigued at the positive reception. The first thing we noticed upon pulling up to the restaurant was that it smelled great outside the restaurant (a good sign). Once we entered…

  • Yamato: June 1/2 Off Wine Promotion

    Yamato Japanese Steakhouse located in the Wiregrass Mall in Wesley Chapel is currently offering a wine promotion for the month of June. Everything is $5 a glass, half-off their normal price. Some of the red wines available include: Swanson Merlot Penfolds “Thomas Hyland” Shiraz Four Vines “Maverick” Zinfandel Some of the white wines available include:…

  • The Rack (Brandon)

    The Rack has been in Brandon for quite some time now and although I live near it, I haven’t made it a point to stop here…visiting the location in South Tampa more often. Before visiting I grew a little concerned when I read online that The Rack in Brandon was more like the Blue Martini…

  • Recipe: Mom’s Stovetop Barbeque Chicken

    My Mom and I randomly decided to make a video of her recipe to her signature stovetop barbeque chicken. I thought I’d share it on here with you guys. It’s delicious so I hope you get a chance to make it yourself. There aren’t exact measurements for the ingredients because my Mom tends to alter…

  • PhilFest 2011 & After-Party at Grille 54

    —– PhilFest 2011 was a great adventure into Filipino food and culture. USF’s very own Association of Filipino Students (AFS) came out victorious winning 1st place in the annual Revolution dance competition. The theme this year was “tinikling” my favorite dance and the national dance of the Philippines. There was lots of food at PhilFest,…

  • Tampa Restaurant Featured Tonight in Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives

    A Tampa restaurant will be featured tonight in Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives at 9:00PM EST on Food Network. On the list is California Tacos To-Go. Make sure you tune-in and watch as Guy Fieri explores some of the most popular places to have tacos and burritos in town. Read my California Tacos To-Go review

  • Tia Cori’s Tacos (Daytona Beach)

    My friends I took a trip out to Daytona Beach some time ago to relax and get away from the day to day. When we arrived in town after a 2 1/2 hour trip we were all hungry and I was a little disappointed when I saw nothing but chains and fast food on International…

  • La Guaguita – Puerto Rican Cuisine Food Truck

    A friend and I went on a ethnic market hunt and just as I started complaining that there are basically no Puerto Rican food spots in Tampa, I turned around and saw a food truck called La Guaguita waving a Puerto Rican flag. My friend and I decided to investigate. Click the photo for a…