Some changes around South Tampa: Rock N Sport in Ybor is now The Blue Dog Bistro. It features some new menu items including Cajun specialties, but kept local favorites like the famous Cuban sandwich. Tijuana Flats on Platt is closed. Word on the street is something new (and better) is coming to replace it. More details soon... When Tate Brothers left Davis Island a few … [Read more...]
A Love Bug Story
All those who say love is a battlefield... are right. All along Florida's highways, lovers are prematurely departing from one another at a rapid pace. I know this because I found about a hundred of them stuck to my windshield. It is LOVE BUG season. As sweet as they sound, Love Bugs are actually pretty gross, and not to mention, annoying. The only thing worse than one bug … [Read more...]
A Young Approach to Philanthropy and Arts
As young people living in Tampa, we frequently enjoy all of the great art and culture that the City has to offer. Whether it is visiting Museums, enjoying public art or attending free music events, experiencing the arts is Tampa just keeps getting easier and cheaper. And because art is becoming so assessable in Tampa, it can sometimes be easy to forget that all of these … [Read more...]
MJ’s Brewhouse Moves Into Channelside
It may be the last that we have seen of Bennigans. One of the only remaining locations in Channelside has closed. But the waterside spot wasn't empty for long. MJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse has moved in and is set to have its grand opening on February 5, 2011. MJ’s has a menu of typical grill food, burgers and wings, along with salads, flatbread pizzas and main entrees of … [Read more...]
Tampa Farmer’s Markets
In search of some gourmet cooking ingredients? How about a one-of-a-kind gift? Or maybe some super fresh right off the tree (or out of the ground) fruits and vegetables? Or maybe all of those things? Well, there is a place (4 actually) where you can find all of that and more while showing support for Tampa’s local farmers, artisans and craftsmen. In Tampa, four local … [Read more...]