When in Tampa, a stop at the Taco Bus (which is actually a converted school bus) for authentic Mexican food is a must. What started out as just a food truck has grown into 5 different locations around the Tampa area. Their menu is quiet large and includes gluten -free and vegan options. You can choose from classics like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas or try a torta (which is beans, filling, veggies, and cheese on fresh bread) or a tostada (a crunchy flat tortilla loaded with beans, filling, veggies, and cheese). When you know what you want, just walk up…
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Nothing tastes better than fresh seafood, and what better place to enjoy it than within walking distance to the beach. This is where Whale’s Rib is located. I had driven by this restaurant for years and never stopped in. What a mistake that was. When I finally went in I realized I had been missing out on some great dishes for years. Let’s start with the lobster bisque; most places I’ve had bisque at only offer a slight presence of lobster – but not here. This bisque had large chunks of lobster meat mixed in the creamy broth. I…
1 CommentBefore heading south to Gainesville, I stopped off for breakfast at Metro Diner. It was another restaurant that was featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. It’s a great local place that is tucked away in a neighborhood. It was packed for a Friday morning – with a line all the way out the door, spilling onto the sidewalk. I was hungry for French toast and they offered several options to choose from, it was a difficult decision: Cinnamon Raisin Pecan French toast Croissant French toast Pound Cake French toast Yo Hala on the Square French toast (challah…
1 CommentHomecoming is always a special event during the fall. To be able to enjoy it with my sisters is even better. Rather than going out to eat, we decided to tailgate and cook up some hotdogs on the grill. Plus we got to enjoy it with chips and queso, macaroni salad, and of course beer. Sometimes taking it easy and just relaxing is the best thing. Enjoy! T
1 CommentSo there I was walking down University Avenue and I smell of BBQ was in the air. Across the street in a parking lot, I saw the jumbo smoker. They were serving freshly smoked pulled pork. I knew I had to get some before they ran out. They started so early in the morning in order to get the bark on the pork just perfect. I wish I could have just had the pieces of bark. The sandwich I got was great and went so well with my beer before the game. Enjoy! T
1 CommentTailgating the a fun thing to do during college football season. But every now and then it’s fun to go out and have someone else do the cooking. When I am visiting Gainesville for a football game at my alma-mater I always have fun when I got to The Swamp Restaurant. Getting there early is a must in order to get a table, otherwise it is standing room only. This applies to before the game as well as after. While you are waiting to go over to the stadium, you can catch up on all the other college football games…
2 CommentsI was passing through Jacksonville, Florida and wanted to check out Culhane’s Irish Pub. I had heard about them on the Food Network’s show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. One of my favorite Irish foods is Scotch Eggs, which is a hard boiled egg wrapped in a thin layer of sausage and then fried. It’s a great appetizer and not all Irish pubs have them on the menu. So when I heard that Culhane’s did have it on the menu, I knew I had to go try them. I was not disappointed – the sausage had great flavor and was just the…
1 CommentAs you know I love going out and trying new foods. However, I also love cooking myself. My favorite time of year is scallop season in Florida, usually July thru September. Every year I go out with family and friends to gather up fresh scallops and have a cookout. They can be hard to find in the water, they like to hide between all the sea grass. You definitely have to work for them, but it is worth all the work when you are eating them. They are super easy to cook – just a little butter and garlic helps…
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