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The first word that comes to mind when thinking back about Ryuu Japanese Steakhouse is elegance, or maybe, swankiness.  Located at the Westfield Brandon Mall in Brandon, this modern Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant would feel equally right at home … Read More

Opened in 1997, The Pink Flamingo Cafe managed to become a regular cafe for Davis Islands residents and visitors alike at both its locations in the area throughout the years, but apparently not regular enough. According to TBO.com, the teenage-aged … Read More

Saladworks is a new, fast-casual restaurant in Brandon specializing in an assortment of customizable and speciality salads, soups, panini sandwiches, and more.  It’s a simple concept.  They’re definitely not paving any new trails, but they do what they do well, … Read More

Bahama Breeze has been entertaining Tampa residents and visitors alike for over 15 years with a solid assortment of tropical-inspired food and drink at their original Westshore District location. Now, they’re taking the concept that’s made them so successful and … Read More

Green Iguana, one of the biggest local bar and restaurant chains in the Tampa Bay area, has closed its St. Petersburg location at 8790 Bay Pines Boulevard in the Tyrone area. Green Iguana officials decided not to renew the lease … Read More

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of where you want to take mom to celebrate her day.  No matter your budget, there are a number of Tampa restaurants to choose from that feature Mother’s … Read More

If you’re seeking something along the lines of a small, quaint French restaurant in Downtown Tampa, it’s hard to think of a better choice than L’Eden Restaurant and Bar. Located in the River Arts District, a stone’s throw away from … Read More

Urban Cantina is cool.  Before even walking in, you can tell this Downtown Tampa Mexican restaurant had a team of trendy designers and conceptually minded restaurant officials before it became what it is today.  Cool, cartoon-y like luchador logos line … Read More

Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away.  What better way to show mom your undying love than treating here to an awesome meal from a great restaurant in Tampa?  A handful of Tampa restaurants are  hosting special Mother’s Day … Read More

With a name like Fresh, there are a few things you’re likely to automatically assume about this Downtown Tampa eatery, and they’re probably all, more or less, correct – a leafy green-heavy menu, contemporary, chic décor, and a bustling crowd … Read More

If you’re going to check out a Rockies game at Coors Field or simply want to be amidst the buzz before and after home games in Denver, there are a handful of great bars and restaurants surrounding the stadium to … Read More

Sea Dog Cantina is the newest dining destination in Channelside primed and ready to serve up their unique, west coast flavors and more to the Tampa masses. Located in the retail courtyard Grand Central at Kennedy (alongside Pour House and … Read More

Burgers, booze, and the beach; an excessive, overindulgent, and admittedly awesome combination.  If you find yourself on St. Pete Beach, the prime destination for all of this is Willy’s Burgers & Booze, a year-old burger joint providing locals and visitors … Read More

Walk up to the Strawberry Hut Sandwich Shoppe in Plant City on any given lunch time during the week and it’s easy to tell that that this place has definitely built a local following over its nearly 20 year existence. … Read More

Opened just over a week ago in historic Ybor City, Carne Chophouse is the newest addition to Tampa’s pantheon of carniverous-minded restaurants providing an assortment of prime meat cuts, delicious drinks, live entertainment, and more. Carne Chophouse sits in a … Read More

Conveniently located just off I-4 in Plant City, Grandpa Johnson’s BBQ is definitely worth your attention if you’re looking for a seriously good barbecue restaurant in Tampa and the surrounding area. Open for nearly 60 years in Plant City, Grandpa … Read More

While there’s no doubt that the greater Baltimore area plays host  to a huge, diverse, and delicious assortment of restaurants all throughout the city, many people will bypass glitzy, chain restaurants out of a sheer search for something more authentic … Read More

Located in historic Federal Hill, Spoons Cafe is a premier destination for a huge variety of delectable breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Baltimore that won’t break the bank. Spoons Cafe is a quaint neighborhood bar and grill perfect for families, … Read More

Chef Thai & Sushi might just be one of the best, unassuming Asian restaurants in the Tampa Bay area.  This tiny restaurant, nestled in the confines of an overly-average shopping center in South Tampa is an ideal destination for anyone … Read More

At first glance, it would be hard to tell that Yum’s Asian Bistro on Charles and 25th is in fact a very new restaurant. While the exterior bears many of the markers of some of the less pleasant areas in … Read More