After waiting a few months for the hubbub to die down, I visited Busch Gardens to try out their new roller coaster: Tigris. Advertised as "Florida's Tallest Launch Coaster", I couldn't wait to try it out. I've always loved roller coasters and living near world class amusement parks is one of my favorite perks about living in Tampa Bay. The luxury of having an annual pass: you can go to Busch Gardens and only ride one ride without feeling guilty that you're not seeing more attractions. I ...
Reviews
Jerk Hut Southside Cafe – Convenient Jamaican Fare
Review Overview This take-out only location serves awesome jerk pork and red sauce. The sides and service this time, not so much. Pros Great main entreeSpicy red sauce Cons Subpar side dishesGruff service The Good Jerk Hut Southside Cafe. This location is take-out only. Let's get the good part of my visit out of the way, right from the beginning. I love the jerk pork from Jerk Hut. It's perfectly smoked, crusted with the right amount of spices, juicy, tender and ...
Review the Search – “Cuban Food Tampa” 2016 Edition
Welcome to the inaugural edition of "Review the Search", where I review "Cuban Food Tampa" through the lens of Cuban Sandwiches. I had the idea back in 2016 when I started this blog. Enter having to move unexpectedly, some health issues and general life happening around me and 3 years have passed since I did my initial research. So what I have here is a bit of an odd duck. I have the search that I did in 2016, but I just got around to visiting those restaurants today in 2019! On the plus side ...
Oxford Exchange Short Review- Coffee, Dining, Shopping and More in Downtown Tampa
Review Overview A beautiful space in downtown Tampa with coffee, tea, shopping and fine dining. Pros Beautiful and historicEverything is of the highest quality Cons Pricey The place to see and be seen in Tampa. This is where the movers and shakers come to hang out. One of my favorite memories actually took place here. I was working in the cavetnous, beautiful central area on a weekday afternoon, when a friendly voice pulled me away from my laptop, "Excuse me, but ...
The Toasted Monkey – Surprisingly Great Food on St Pete Beach
Review Overview A great spot for grub after a day on the beach. Pros Scenic beach location Creative drinks Hearty beach fare Cons Hot in the summer Middling service I took the day off for my best friend's birthday to go jet skiing and to eat at really good restaurants. We spent an hour on the water courtesy of Woody's Watersports and had worked up a pretty huge appetite. We asked the attendant who helped us bring in our jet skis for a good place to get a fishbowl ...
Anise Global Gastrobar Review – International Bites in Downtown Tampa
Review Overview Downtown dining featuring a classy international menu and clever cocktails. Pros Menu focused on interesting Asian-themed bites Inventive cocktails Hip, upscale ambiance with a late-night DJ Cons Over-tipped because of automatic tipping for large parties I had been to Anise Gastrobar in Downtown Tampa a few times for cocktails, but had never actually been there for dinner. I ended up going for my best friend's birthday last week and I really enjoyed ...
Bizou Brasserie Review – French Inspired Dining in Downtown Tampa
Review Overview Upscale downtown dining that's perfect for a special occasion . Pros Modern takes on French cuisineFriendly attentive staffOriginal takes on classic cocktails Cons Hard to find My girlfriend brought me here to kick off my birthday weekend and we had a fantastic time. The restaurant is located inside Le Méridien Tampa, a beautiful hotel that used to be a federal courthouse in downtown Tampa. Vieux Carre & Bizou Bramble We started with ...