There is a shopping area on the south side of Lakeland that has several little local restaurants. This is where I found Thai Oishi. They are a fairly small inside, so they fill up quickly. They have an extensive menu that offers Thai dishes as well as sushi options. I started off with two appetizers. They were small so it allowed everyone at the table to enjoy the taste. The coconut shrimp came out first. They were slightly butterflied. They were covered in coconut flakes that fried up very crispy. There was a nice sweet taste to the coconut. The…
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I love going to wineries when I travel. It gives me a chance to try something new. When I was visiting the beautiful city of St. Augustine I came across the San Sebastian Winery. I had arrived just in time for their winery tour, and to my surprise this tour and the tasting that followed was free. The tour started off with a video talking about the history of the winery and how they were able to get a hybrid grape to grow in the Florida climate. I also learned that there is a native grape in Florida called the…
Leave a CommentSome friends of mine told me that I had to go eat at The Conch House when I was visiting St. Augustine. They said I would not be disappointed. The restaurant is pretty big. They have tons indoor and outdoor seating. They also have these tiki hut tables that you can sit at for a better view of the water. When I visited it was really cold and windy outside, so I got a table inside. To start out with I ordered a Bloody Mary. They had a basic one and then some specialty ones that almost put an entire…
Leave a CommentDowntown Lakeland is seeing growth of so many new bars and restaurants. Nineteen Sixty-One is one of the newest openings. They were originally located in a smaller location in Lakeland, but popularity has allowed them to expand and open downtown. They offer up a wonderful selection of Latin influenced dishes. I visited them on a Sunday so that I could enjoy their brunch. And what goes best with brunch, bottomless mimosas. They offer a few different flavors. I enjoyed the traditional orange juice and then a few pineapple juices. I started off with an order of the Croquetas de Jamon.…
Leave a CommentThere is a hole in the wall Mexican restaurant on Boca Raton called Senor Burrito. They have been serving up authentic Mexican food for over 20 years. As soon as I was seated the waitress brought over a basket of tortilla chips and two fresh made salsas. The red salsa had a smoky, sweet taste to it. It was very finely blended so there we only a few chunks of tomatoes throughout. The green salsa was spicy. It tasted like they used some green chilies and jalapeno to create that heat. This salsa was blended very smooth so there were…
Leave a CommentI found a brewery in Boca Raton, Florida buried in the back of an industrial complex. You would have never known Barrel of Monks was back there if it wasn’t for Google Maps. They are pretty big on the inside. They have a huge bar guests can sit at plus they also have tables, chairs, and couches. I sat on one of the couches. It was comfortable and a great way to relax at the end of the day. They are pretty big on the inside. They have a huge bar guests can sit at plus they also have tables,…
Leave a CommentAfter a long day visiting family in Lake Worth, Florida, it was time to grab something for lunch. Alabama Joe’s (or AJ’s) seemed like a good spot. It is a sports bar that has an eclectic menu. They have the typical bar munchies plus burgers, flatbreads, meats and seafood. We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip. This was the perfect blend of fresh spinach, chopped up with artichokes and creamy cheese. They served colorful tortilla chips on the side to eat the dip. The dip was very savory and creamy. The cheese was my favorite part. It was…
Leave a CommentIf you heard there was a deli that served up freshly made bagels, cannoli, and pork roll sandwiches, where would you expect to find this place? In New York or New Jersey perhaps? Well I found this deli in Lakeland, Florida. Uncle Nick’s is owned by a family that is originally from New York. It is a great neighborhood place that sells everything from sausages and cold cuts to pastries. They bring in cookies from an Italian bakery in New Jersey. They even have cheesecake from Juniors in New York City. Since I have been to the actual Juniors location…
Leave a CommentDowntown Sarasota has a ton of restaurants that I was not aware of. When I was invited out to dinner I had to decide about where to go. After looking at several menu’s online I narrowed it down to Boca Kitchen. It is a small restaurant inside but with the lighting and high ceilings it felt much larger. They had a full bar and a large wine selection. I kept it simple and just went for a vodka tonic. It was refreshing while I looked over the menu. The table started off with the cheese and charcuterie board. It was…
Leave a CommentI went with a group of friends to a local brewery after a long day of meetings. This brewery goes by the name 3 Keys Brewing. They had a nice assortment of beers on tap. I went for one of their sour beers called Fruit Flayer. This beer was aged with raspberries in a wine barrel. Even though it was aged with raspberries it was not as sweet or tart as a Framboise Belgian beer. It was not overly sour either. It was refreshing on a hot Florida afternoon. For my lunch I ordered something I have never seen before,…
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