Hi! My name is Jenn. I'm one of Tampa’s OG food and lifestyle influencers, sharing my favorite places to eat and things to do in the Tampa Bay area since 2014. By morning, I'm tackling my full-time career in social media marketing and communications — by evening, you can find me on my latest dining adventure with my husband or at home hanging out with our two rescue dogs.

I’m the daughter of first-generation immigrant parents who instilled in me that a drive is never too far when it comes to good food. I grew up in the Brandon area, and my parents would drive us to Orlando, St. Pete/Clearwater, Sarasota, Tarpon Springs, and Saint Augustine just to enjoy local restaurants. I really love sharing my favorite places to eat — fostering a sense of community and uplifting locally-owned restaurants is the main goal of my platform.

I share all food genres, but you’ll notice Asian cuisine typically tops the list of things I post about. I’m Vietnamese-Chinese, and Asian food is always what my heart (and belly) wants!

*Disclaimer: I don’t get paid to post about local restaurants. Occasionally, places may offer a free meal, but it’s not something I solicit. I don’t accept every free meal I’m offered, and I make it clear that a free meal doesn’t guarantee a post. I only ever write about things that I genuinely enjoy and would recommend, and I’ll always disclose is a visit is hosted. I'm a self-proclaimed foodie, but I'm not a Yelper nor a food critic, so I don’t post reviews or critique restaurants. Simply put: I share what I love. Thank you for your support of This Jenn Girl!