I’m so happy to write that we now have a late-night izakaya with no frills sushi and Japanese small plates in Tampa! The owners of the much-loved Izakaya Tori in South Tampa have opened Tori Bar in Hyde Park.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiNovember 15, 2023Tampa, Hyde Park, Tori Bar, Izakaya Tori, izakaya, Japanese, sushi, hand roll, temaki, cocktails, skewers, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, blog, blogger, food

Couple's Day at the Salamander Spa at Innisbrook Resort

pH and I don’t take for granted the opportunities we get to relax and unwind as a couple—I think it’s such an important thing to make time for, whether it’s a date night out at a favorite restaurant or a trip to explore another city.

Tampa, BeautyJennifer ThaiOctober 25, 2022Tampa, Palm Harbor, Tampa Bay, spa, Innisbrook Resort, Salamander Spa, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, blog, blogger, Florida, massage, facial

Noble Rice Japanese Restaurant Reopens in Tampa's Channelside Area

I was so excited to learn that Noble Rice was reopening its doors in the Channelside area, and patiently waited for the initial buzz to subside before we made our reservations to check out the new space and refreshed, modern Japanese menu.

Dang Dude Showcases Asian Street Food at Sparkman Wharf in Tampa

If you haven’t stopped by Sparkman Wharf recently, let the newly opened Dang Dude be your reason to. This latest concept from Chef Ferrell Alvarez and Proper House Group features delicious takes on Asian street fare.

True Food Kitchen Comes to Tampa, Opens in Midtown

The popular health-focused, fast casual chain restaurant True Food Kitchen has made its way to Tampa and is officially open in Midtown.

A Shucking Good Time with Lost Coast Oyster Co.

If you’re like me, you adore a good oyster. Raw on the half shell, fried, chargrilled, you name it. Unless you’ve got a go-to restaurant for fresh oysters, they can be a real miss sometimes, especially when you just don’t know how fresh they are, whether they’ve been stored properly, etc.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiOctober 4, 2021food, oysters, Tampa Bay, Tampa, St. Pete, St. Petersburg, Florida, blog, blogger, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, Lost Coast Oyster Co

Recipe: Mama Thai's Spicy Radish Kimchi

I’ve always struggled with finding kimchi at the store that is flavorful and doesn’t get overly fermented over time. Then, my mom shared her recipe for homemade radish kimchi with me, and I will never go back to buying store-bought kimchi.

FoodJennifer ThaiJuly 27, 2021food, blog, blogger, Tampa, Florida, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, recipe, Korean, radish, kimchi, gochujang

Savory Dishes at Willa's Neighborhood Restaurant in Tampa

For one of our first back-to-dining-out experiences, we had the pleasure of being hosted at Willa’s, a new restaurant in North Hyde Park that I’ve heard and seen nothing but great things about.

Tacos Las Californias: Best Quesabirria Tacos in Tampa

While I haven’t tried all of the spots offering quesabirria tacos just yet, I have tried most of them, and can confidently say that Tacos Las Californias offers the best quesabirria tacos you’ll find.

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