***Ragin' Grill is now closed.*** WHERE: 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd. WHAT: Everything that is good about barbecue. So many restaurants claim to be the king of barbeque – but have no meat to back it up. At Ragin’, it’s real. And there’s a method to this delicious madness. All of the baby back ribs, beef spareribs and St. Louis-style spareribs are seasoned with dry rub, smoked … [Read more...]
The Green Lemon (The Lime)
WHERE: 915 S. Howard WHAT: Mexican food without all the gimmicky hoopla and cheesy mariachi band. By keeping authentic ingredients and flavors, losing nacho cheese drenched food fillers, and adding the flashy flair of night out on the town, The Green Lemon has succeeded in modernizing Mexican without losing what makes the masses move toward the border. WHEN (To Go): Taco … [Read more...]
Stacked Burgers
**Stacked Burgers is now closed.** WHERE: 1617 W. Platt Street. WHAT: An achievement in Burger engineering. The kitchen of Stacked Burgers is a culinary construction zone where chefs amazingly stack two quarter-pound steak burgers, cheese, and extra toppings that include choices of lettuce, tomato, onion, sautéed onions, chili, sauerkraut, mushrooms, and salsa between a … [Read more...]
Datz Delicatessen
WHERE: 2616 South MacDill Ave. WHAT: A field day for culinary arts. Indulging in a fine brunch, lunch or dinner at Datz is just the beginning. You can also enjoy an array of top shelf liquors, wines and craft beers; buy high-quality cooking ingredients and imported cheeses; and enjoy a deep selection of desserts, gelatos, cakes, cookies and cupcakes. WHEN (To Go): Well, … [Read more...]
Monstah Lobstah
WHERE: Hyde Park – Platt Street (Next to the Rack) WHAT: A little slice of the New England life. Monstah Lobstah could have very well been air lifted off of the New England seaboard and dropped in Hyde Park. This quaint little food hut, serving quality seafood in a simple way, and its abundance of outdoor seating make it feel just like a fisherman’s dock spot serving the … [Read more...]