19 Reasons to Try 18 Bagels Co.
With a little tweaking it will rock

Look at that sandwich! Stacked Corned beef on marble rye.

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It's National French Fry Day
​and Dunkin' Donuts gives it a shot

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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!

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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

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Relax! Get Urban Comforted

Opened in a former gas station, Urban Comfort has retained some of the original feel

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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

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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 The delivery services may be outdated though...

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Cheezy's Bistro and Speakeasy
​The $64 question answered (not in a good way)

$64 for this meal? Questionable!

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Byblos for Brunch? Interested!
Check out their Med take on mid-day eating

The newly remodeled eatery no offers brunch. Should you go?

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Cooper's Hawk  
Wine for the masses, not so much for the refined

Cooper's Hawk offers a host of wine products

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We Ate Their Words
Local authors serve up dishes inspired by their books

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Que auténtico!
Acapulco Taqueria ​is the real deal

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Shula Burger comes to Soho
​Put me in coach!

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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

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​Photog-Foodie Best and Worst of 2017

It was a great year for Tampa Bay food. Here's why.

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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

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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.

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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!

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​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

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Oh Mana Mana That's Good

A new Mediterranean place opens in SOHO featuring Israeli influenced food.

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Piccola Italia Bistro- Don't tell anyone!

The food is so good let's not tell too many people....

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Yummy House Opens YHS (Yummy House South) 
It will take months to try everything!

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Upcoming Food and Drink Events

July

July 27, 2018- TPepin's Hospitality Centre Sample margaritas created by more than 15 of the Tampa Bay area's best mixologists

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August

August 23, 2018-This fabulous food fest draws more than 1,000 hungry people each year who enjoy signature dishes from Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Yes, it’s a foodie heaven

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September

What better way to celebrate Labor Day weekend at the 2018 Summer of Rum Festival! Drink a variety of rum drinks from a variety of rum brands. Whether its a Frozen Daiquiri, Pina Colada, Rum Runner, Cuba Libre, Dark & Stormy, or a Rum-a-Rita; the Summer of Rum Festival will have all your favorite summer time drinks!

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Ongoing

​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

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Here's what's wrong. Everything... including standing in the light and casting a shadow on the dish. Just NO! Photo from Yelp

​Stop taking bad food photos!

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!