Can anything stay open on Platt Street in South Tampa? Between Urban Cantina, Monsta Lobsta, The Rack, and Stacked Burgers (not to mention the old SoHo Pizza), Platt Street between Armenia and the Crosstown is starting to look like a ghost town. And it just got a little worse. This is now what it looks like inside the late-night pizza favorite --- The Deck. The sign is … [Read more...]
The Best of Clearwater Beach Uncorked
Rain couldn't stop the 3rd annual Clearwater Beach Uncorked. Fans of fine foods and spirits came out in droves to mingle under two tents filled with world-class food, wine, and mircobrews. For two days (February 8th and 9th), the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa hosted hundreds of foodies looking for sand, sun, and something to eat. (Those who attended Sunday … [Read more...]
Fleming’s Steak Experience Takes It Up a Notch
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar launched a new menu this October, and it features a unique way to personalize steak preferences and allow diners to customize their dining experience. You start the process by selecting a cut of meat. The Prime New York Strip and the Prime Dry Aged Ribeye are the only two steaks available in all preparation methods so start there for … [Read more...]
The Rack in Hyde Park Closes Its Doors
A South Tampa staple shut its doors this week when The Rack in Hyde Park closed down. On Friday October 11, the marque facing the traffic coming east on Platt Street was removed --- no more messages about all you can drink happy hours or half off sushi specials. After noticing that the signage was removed, we called The Rack and received no answer. The Facebook page and … [Read more...]
Things Your Loved Ones Should Pack Before Visiting You in Tampa
Many Floridians enjoy inviting their family and friends to visit regularly, and relish in the excitement of showing their beautiful home state off. And for those of us who live in Tampa Bay, we look forward to traveling to the beaches with our visitors, or taking off from work to hit Busch Gardens on a weekday. If you have loved ones arriving in town soon, be sure to send them … [Read more...]