A while back I wrote about an Italian market called Felice’s Deli. They have amazing dishes and desserts that can be eaten there or taken home to enjoy. Well it turns out they have a sister location called A & N Italian Deli. It is in Clearwater, Florida. I was excited to check them out. They are a little smaller inside, but they still carry all the desserts, deli meats and cheeses, and prepared Italian specialties, like meatballs and eggplant. For my visit I wanted to get a nice, big Italian sandwich. I figured I would not go wrong with…
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During the crazy time of the virus shutdown, being able to write about restaurants was impossible. But food trucks were open and rolling all around town. I was excited that I got to try Got Dessert two different times. The first time I enjoyed them was when I visited a local blueberry farm. They were offering a few blueberry themed desserts. The blueberry mini pie was delicious. It was both sweet and tart. It was slightly warm, which made the filling even better. The crust was crispy which went well with the soft filling. But I could not settle for…
Leave a CommentThe pandemic that we have all been facing has affected every single person in one way or another. One area hit hardest has been restaurants. I have been trying to do my part by getting take out from local establishments. La Imperial Bakery is one of those local places. This Puerto Rican restaurant was having a “Hard Times” menu with specials that I thought I would check out. One of the items on the menu was a chicken and rice soup. The chicken broth had a great salty taste. It was filled with fresh carrots and onions, plus a ton…
Leave a CommentIn the wake of the country’s new social distancing reality, it has been a challenge for a food blogger to write about restaurants. Fortunately, there are a few places open for take-out that I have been able to visit. Stasio’s Italian Market in Orlando, Florida is one of those places. This is an Italian market that offers meats, cheeses, and homemade dishes that you can take home and enjoy. They also have a little market area where you can get sauces, pastas, cookies, and some everyday cooking essentials. I got a container of anti-pasta salad. This was a blend of…
Leave a CommentWell I made it back to Rum Fish Grill sooner than I expected. I really enjoyed my last visit, so I figured I would go back and try some other dishes. Plus, I needed to see the fish in the tanks again. I really enjoyed the Banana Colada I got last time, so I ordered it again. I love the creamy texture and the sweet taste of banana and coconut. They are a great flavor combination. I was looking forward to trying some new dishes. I ordered the crab cakes first. They use fresh blue crab meat and mixed it…
Leave a CommentNear the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach is a seafood restaurant called Rum Fish. Inside the restaurant are these great fish tanks that are filled with an array of tropical fish. They were all different sizes and I even saw an eel hiding under some rocks. I could sit there all day just watching the fish swim back and forth. The tanks were built by the show TANKED on Animal Planet. I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered my first happy hour cocktail, the Mango Rum Runner. This was mango rum, blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, orange and…
Leave a CommentI was told by a friend if I was ever visiting St. Pete Beach in Florida, I had to go to Boulevard Burgers because they had the best burgers on the beach. So when I was there a few weeks ago I made sure to stop in. That weekend I actually visited two different times. The restaurant and bar were pretty busy both times I was there. I grabbed a seat at the bar. The staff was amazing. They waited on me right away and were attentive the entire time. The first night I ordered The Boulevard, which is a…
Leave a CommentSt. Petersburg has many fun beach bars to check out. Toasted Monkey is one of those. Thy have the main bar in the front and the actual beach bar in the back. The day I visited it was cold, so sitting outside at the beach bar was out of the question. Yes, it does get cold in Florida. I stayed nice and warm inside enjoying a cocktail. While there I also ordered a few starters to snack on. The calamari was a given to me. We were so close to the water I knew it would be fresh. The calamari…
Leave a CommentLa Segunda is an institution in Tampa. The bakery has been operating since 1915, making fresh breads and pastries. I went to visit their restaurant and grab something to eat. There was a lot to choose from. They had pastry cases full of pure happiness. I did get three desserts to go so that I could enjoy them at home later. They had so many things to choose from it was a hard choice for me. I finally decided on the carrot cake, the cheese danish, and the guava cheese turnover. The carrot cake was extremely moist. The spice in…
Leave a CommentDowntown Lakeland does a fun food truck rally the second Thursday of every month. They close the main streets down and different food trucks line the streets around Munn Park. It is a fun way to get to experience all the local food trucks in one spot. So over the course of a few months I have made my way to downtown to experience a few of those trucks. I thought this would be a great write up to talk about each truck I tried. The Lakeland food truck rally is a fun time for the whole family. Enjoy! T…
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