Can anything stay open on Platt Street in South Tampa? Between Urban Cantina, Monsta Lobsta, The Rack, and Stacked Burgers (not to mention the old SoHo Pizza), Platt Street between Armenia and the Crosstown is starting to look like a ghost town. And it just got a little worse. This is now what it looks like inside the late-night pizza favorite --- The Deck. The sign is … [Read more...]
Dinner at The Vinoy Renasissance
When considering dining options in downtown St. Pete, one of the spots that rarely crossed my mind was the Vinoy Renasissance. The posh, historic hotel, resort, and golf club was a place that always felt too much like a weekend destination to be a considered a casual dinning spot. But I was wrong. The Renaissance Marriott property may be a well-known gleaming gem along … [Read more...]
The Best of Clearwater Beach Uncorked
Rain couldn't stop the 3rd annual Clearwater Beach Uncorked. Fans of fine foods and spirits came out in droves to mingle under two tents filled with world-class food, wine, and mircobrews. For two days (February 8th and 9th), the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa hosted hundreds of foodies looking for sand, sun, and something to eat. (Those who attended Sunday … [Read more...]
Clearwater Beach Uncorked
While the rest of the country is stuck in the snow, Clearwater is about to get live on the sand. Clearwater Beach Uncorked, a Food and Wine Adventure is coming! For two days (February 8th and 9th from 1-5pm) Clearwater Beach is going to be turned into a wine-enthusiast and foodie paradise. The 3rd annual event will feature a Grand Tasting Village with unlimited … [Read more...]
15 Movies to Watch Over the Holiday Break
The holidays are finally here. For most people that means time to eat, shop, and be merry. And for a few of us, it means packing our bags and heading home for the holidays. Many Floridians travel back to their much colder home states during the holiday season. And since most of us have lost our ability to withstand the cold, we might be spending a few extra nights cooped up … [Read more...]