Is a $280 Meal in Tampa Worth It?
We capitalize on an opportunity to eat at one of Tampa's premier foodie spots. Worth it?
Free* Instagram food photography class being offered on April 13, 2019
Hanging with @thisbabeeats for a Foodie Photo Tour is a blast!
Finger Licking Good Soul Food in Tampa? Yep!
Al's does it again, parlaying its experience in barbecue and opening a soul food restaurant
Chef Ferrell Alvarez and Ty Rodriguez of Rooster and the Till, who took the top spot for this years best, pose with food critic Laura Reiley
Pokin' the Bull (Market)
The newly opened market on Himes Avenue is a cross between a market and a restaurant.
California Dreamin' At Cali South Tampa
Another restaurant in the Ciccio portfolio opens on Dale Mabry
Elvis lives on at the Chop Chop Shop
The new location for this Seminal Heights favorite has a lot of history-including Elvis!
Farmtable Cucina is a gem in downtown St. Pete
It's all good here at Locale Market
Eating Breakfast in The Nest. Do it!
After months of waiting the new breakfast eatery opens its doors
Giant little biscuits Debut in South Tampa
The biscuits are little but they are big!
Mad Dogs and Englishmen-
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Really? This is hospital food?
National Cheeseburger Day at BurgerFi- There's a trick to it..
Nebraska Mini Mart- a foodie playground!
Nueva Cantina-¡Intentalo! (try it!)
Clean Up at Taco Dirty
Sociale Italian Tapas- It's a good concept...but
Rooster & the Till- A Foodies Paradise
Pork belly on cornbread with clove infused honey is a menu standard and also part of the chef's tasting menu
Healthy N' Fresh Cafe. It's All That!
Ichicoro Hits The Bricks for One Night of Awesome
Chef Anthony Carbone and James Maldonado work the Ichicoro side of the house
This Poke Ain't Hokey
Sushi in a bowl sounds like a great idea
Lunch with Gengiz Khan.. Wanna?
The menu includes vegetarian and protein items. There were no barbarians present....
19 Reasons to Try 18 Bagels Co.
With a little tweaking it will rock
Look at that sandwich! Stacked Corned beef on marble rye.
It's National French Fry Day
and Dunkin' Donuts gives it a shot
The Local - Country in the Neighborhood
This kitchen mixes country cooking with highfalutin skill
The Devil's Eggs are a delicious variation of this traditional southern dish!
Rocco's Didn't Rock
Disappointment reigns at new taqueria
Choosing this popular taqueria may take an hour and a half out of your day
Relax! Get Urban Comforted
Opened in a former gas station, Urban Comfort has retained some of the original feel
Old Is New at Petite Piquant
With its new location Petit Piquant continues to deliver deliciousness!
Bianchi's Entoteca- Bring Your Friends!
Expertly curated wine list and excellent food make Bianchi's a go-to
doormet-Sit a spell. But if you order delivery, you better tip your driver well!
doormet's food is decent but expensive. The delivery services may be outdated though...
Cheezy's Bistro and Speakeasy
The $64 question answered (not in a good way)
$64 for this meal? Questionable!
Byblos for Brunch? Interested!
Check out their Med take on mid-day eating
The newly remodeled eatery no offers brunch. Should you go?
Cooper's Hawk
Wine for the masses, not so much for the refined
Cooper's Hawk offers a host of wine products
We Ate Their Words
Local authors serve up dishes inspired by their books
Que auténtico!
Acapulco Taqueria is the real deal
Shula Burger Comes to Soho
Put me in coach!
2018 Florida State Fair Food
It' fried and elusive!
This is a Bacon Bomb. It's 6 pounds of ground chuck mixed with bacon and seasoning and smoked for three hours
Photog-Foodie Best and Worst of 2017
It was a great year for Tampa Bay food. Here's why.
Locale Market Rocks it's Low Country Boil
This ain't your Grandma's clam bake!
Here's what it's all about- Gulf shrimp, craw fish, local 2 Docs clams, Prince Edward Island mussels, house-made alligator andouille sausage, corn on-the-cob and new potatoes
Michelle Faedo's is Tampeño
Inside Michelle Faedo's Tampeño Cuisine a friendly atmosphere with pop music, and and everybody-knows-your-name feel welcome you.
The Original Grilled Cheese Fest Returns
Food trucks offer ridiculously good options on an American standard
The best looking dish of the day was by far the Fried Cheezit from Empamamas. It’s made with American cheese, white cheddar, provolone, smeared with Tampa Girl sauce then battered and breaded in Cheezit cracker crumbles and DEEP FRIED. Are you kidding me? It’s then served with kettle chips and ranch dressing. A gazillion fat grams later…wow!
Dessert Hits the Spot at Toffee to Go in South Tampa
Coffee Toffee cake is just one of the dishes at the new Dessert Spot
Oh Mana Mana That's Good
A new Mediterranean place opens in SOHO featuring Israeli influenced food.
Piccola Italia Bistro- Don't tell anyone!
The food is so good let's not tell too many people....
Yummy House Opens YHS (Yummy House South)
It will take months to try everything!
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Food and Drink Events
March 2019
Centennial Park, Ybor City
April 2019
May 2019
Ongoing
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Red curry is just one of the great dishes served every week at the St Pete Saturday Morning Market
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Help for Your Food Photography
Here's what's wrong. Everything... including standing in the light and casting a shadow on the dish. Just NO!
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You've seen them, and maybe even taken them. Those really bad food photos uploaded everyday don't have to happen. With a little practice and some simple tips you will get better food photos in no time!
Tips for Taking Better Restaurant Food Photos (click here) |
This shot was taken in a restaurant with no special lighting using several of these tips. They're free and they work. C'mon people! No more bad food photos!