Tag: USF
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NEWS: Hot Pot BBQ is now open on Fowler Avenue and serving unlimited hot pot and Korean BBQ
The rumor mill has been swirling for quite some time, but now Hot Pot BBQ is now open to the public.
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NEWS: Sweet Buns Bakery opens by USF in Tampa’s Uptown
Sweet Buns Bakery is now open by USF in Tampa’s Uptown. The Asian bakery is originally from Gainesville and has the same ownership as Yummy House.
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RUMOR: Nine Spices Hot Pot expanding to Tampa’s Uptown near USF (UPDATED)
Update: The owners from Nine Spices Hot Pot in St. Petersburg have reached out to say they are not affiliated with the new HotPot BBQ on Fowler Avenue. The license for the business says 9 Spices Hot Pot, but the location in St. Petersburg is actually “Nine Spices Hot Pot“. It is a very bizarre…
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Dining Guide: Where to eat in Tampa’s Uptown (University Area)
I spent quite some time at USF in my late teens and early 20s. One of the interesting things about that side of Tampa, now called Uptown, is that many people seem to be unaware how multicultural the area is. You can find food from most cuisines within a few miles of each other and…
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Prost Kitchen is Tampa’s best new restaurant
After a few visits to Prost, I am happy to say that Prost Kitchen + Bar is Tampa’s best new restaurant. The owners of Prost have shown a true dedication to quality food and drinks. Out of all the restaurants in Tampa, Prost is showing strong promise and dedication to providing a great experience for…
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U Poke Spot: Quality poke bowls arrive in Tampa near USF
Full disclosure: I was invited to try the menu at U Poke Spot in exchange for my opinion about their food. These opinions are my own and do not reflect U Poke Spot. U Poke Spot opened recently just a block away from USF across from MOSI by Einstein’s and Qdoba. It’s a fast-casual Hawaiian-style…
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NEW: H20℃ Boba Shop & Thai-Rolled Ice Cream opens near USF
USF has no shortage of dessert shops and cafes. There has to be over 10 cafes and shops near the USF campus. Last year Ice Smile was one of the shops in Tampa to popularize Thai-Rolled Ice Cream and people went nuts for it. We’re talking over an hour wait for Thai-Rolled Ice Cream. Now…
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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Opens January 26th in Temple Terrace
Fast-casual restaurant chain concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is expanding into Temple Terrace and opening doors to the public on Thursday, January 26th. The restaurant is 4,100 square ft. The first Tampa Bay restaurant, built in February 2016, is located in Brandon and is located off Causeway Boulevard and Providence Lakes Road. The University of South Florida…
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USF Homecoming XX Food Truck Rally
Full disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally. I have been compensated for my time and writing. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally works with more than 100 food trucks and books them for events, corporate and private catering, among other services. Opinions posted are my own and do not represent…
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Gyro Zone serves up excellent, affordable Lebanese food
There is this is hole-in-the-wall restaurant I have been frequenting by USF and the University Mall called Gyro Zone. It fits every definition of the phrase “hidden gem”. The prices are fair and trend under $10 with student deals and combos that can appeal to the college students. The hours are also college-friendly with Gyro…
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