Did you know that Tampa has a bakery that is over 100 years old? La Segunda Bakery has been baking fresh breads, pastries, and sandwiches for generations.
Expect a line when you walk in. But don’t worry, you can make use of that wait by looking over their menu and gazing at all the beautiful desserts.
There’s nowhere to sit so you’re getting your food to go. If you are like me, you will dig into your food as soon as you get in the car.
If you are in downtown Melbourne, Florida, and looking for a great Irish pub, head to Meg O’Malley’s. They offer all the traditional Irish dishes, plus a few extra if you’re there for St. Patrick’s Day.
Start with their famous Irish Parliament Bean Soup. This homemade soup is the same recipe that is served in the Irish parliament, and they keep the price at $0.18. The soup is very savory and has a creamy texture.
If you like cabbage, then definitely order the Cabbage Wraps. They take ground corned beef and wrap it in tender cabbage. It’s served with fresh ground mustard on the side. The corned beef is juicy and full of flavor. The cabbage has a sweet taste that complements the salty corned beef.
The Irish Stew was amazing. Their beef is extremely tender and rich. The flavor of the broth is savory and full of potatoes and root vegetables. This is a very filling stew that has such a comforting feeling.
The Shepherd’s Pie is prepared perfectly and looked so beautiful when it came out. The tender ground beef was tossed in a savory brown gravy, along with root vegetables and sweet peas. Then it was smothered with mashed potatoes and baked until the potatoes get crispy. The beef and vegetable mixture was bursting with flavor. The potatoes were creamy and helped soak up the extra gravy.
If you’re having a hard time selecting something off the menu then I suggest you order the Pub Trinity. This is smaller portions of the Irish classics: Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, and Bangers and Mash. You can’t go wrong with trying a little bit of everything.
Along with all the dishes came a side of Buttered Cabbage and a roll. The cabbage was tender and had a sweet taste. It’s a very classic Irish dish.
If you love Irish comfort food or just want to get a pint of Guinness, then Meg O’Malley’s is the place to be.
If you were in the Tampa area and want a great place to go for brunch, then American Social is the place for you. It is right there on the water, the perfect place for fresh air and a cool breeze.
Brunch calls for cocktails. This brunch we went for mimosas, cosmos, and martinis.
We decided to get a few small dishes to share. The Soft Baked Pretzels were perfect. They were hot when they came out. They had a light salty taste on the outside. I love dipping them in beer cheese. They also served a honey mustard on the side.
Deviled Eggs are perfect for sharing. These eggs came out with candied bacon on top. The sweetness of the bacon was delicious. It paired well with the creamy flavor of the eggs.
The Hot Chicken Sliders were the last thing out. They made fluffy buttermilk biscuits and placed Nashville hot chicken pieces in the middle. They used Mike’s hot honey and drizzled all over. It was a double dose of heat, but the honey also added sweetness.
If you want a relaxing place to enjoy the afternoon, then check out American Social.
