Enjoying National Shrimp Day at Texas Cattle Company. I ordered the Dang Bang Shrimp. This is crispy shrimp in a sweet and spicy cream sauce. Check them out at www.texascattlecompany.net Enjoy! T
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Florida has a lot of small towns that offer unique experiences. One of those towns is Webster, Florida. They have a large farmers market and a huge flea market. I have driven through Webster many times but never stopped because I was always driving somewhere else. This time I decided to stop and check out a little, local shop called Dough J’s Chicken and Donuts. They open really early in the morning, which means they sell out quickly on their donuts and pastries. By the time I got there, that is what happened. They only had a few donut choices…
Leave a CommentInside the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida is an Italian restaurant called Siro. They call it Urban Italian because they take classic dishes and put an updated spin on it. I was there for a large group dinner, so the restaurant put together a fixed menu for us to choose from. They did offer a good number of choices. There were a few appetizers that came out to all the tables. The Charcuterie Board was well put together. The presentation was beautiful and made my mouth water. They offered three meats: salami, prosciutto, and soppressata. They offered three cheeses…
Leave a CommentThe Terrace Hotel is a historic hotel in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Inside the hotel there is a restaurant that I visited many years ago. Since that visit, the restaurant and part of the hotel have been remodeled. I was able to check them out for Sunday brunch. The lobby is beautiful when you walk in. There is so much natural light. The restaurant as also beautiful. With the tall ceiling, the restaurant seems much larger than it is. They did update their brunch menu and they now offer a bottomless Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. It is a great setup;…
1 CommentEnjoying National Beer Day at Swan Brewing. They have a great assortment of local craft beers to choose from. Check them out at www.swanbrewing.com Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentI love freshly made donuts. There is something special about biting into a warm don’t and having it just melt in your mouth. These are the types of donuts that Hole in One Donuts makes daily. They open super early each day, before the sun even rises. They do close early in the afternoon, so it is important to get there early so they do not run out. I got there a few hours after they opened. They will had a decent amount of donuts to choose from. Plus, they had a few other items too. I tired one of…
Leave a CommentThe St. Petersburg Pier is a wonderful place to visit. The offer great views of Tampa Bay. You can watch boats float around and people fishing from the pier. There are several places to eat around the pier. I headed to Doc Fords for some fresh Florida seafood. Doc Fords offers lots of seating options. You can sit inside or outside. There is a huge aquarium right at the door when you walk in. If you are lucky, you can say hello to Nemo and Dory. I sat outside on the patio to enjoy the fresh sea air. I…
Leave a CommentThere is a cute old house in Lakeland that has been converted into a restaurant called Chef T’s Garden Grill. When you walk in, each room of the house has tables set up for an intimate dining experience. I was there with a small group of friends, and we had a room all to ourselves. We had a special dinner that was set up with a wine paring. Each wine was selected to go with the foods we were eating. It was a great combination of reds and whites, along with some sweet wines for dessert. The menu that was…
Leave a CommentIn the late 1930s there was an area in Tampa that was loaded with Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes. This area became known as Rattlesnake, Florida. Today tis is the area of Old Tampa Bay and the Gandy Bridge. This is where you will find Salt Shack on the Bay. This restaurant, right on the water, has beautiful views. The inside area has fire pits, tables and is complete with an old boat. There is an open-air bar that you can grab a drink and sit at one of the many Adirondack chairs. It is a great place to just chill out.…
Leave a CommentI love eating at restaurants that are on the water. It instantaneously makes me feel like I am on vacation, even though I might not be. Hula Bay Club is one of those places. They are located next to a marina, right off of Old Tampa Bay. The views are spectacular from the back patio. There are tons of tables so that you can eat outside. The day I was there I even got to see a Manatee swim by. That was the coolest thing. To enjoy the view, I ordered the Conch Fritters. It came with a spicy Caribbean…
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