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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThe popular health-focused, fast casual chain restaurant True Food Kitchen has made its way to Tampa and is officially open in Midtown.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreI whipped up these low-carb, keto-friendly crispy avocado wedges in our air fryer, and paired them with a spicy cumin aioli for dipping. They were super crispy, and absolutely delicious!
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