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

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.

Spring/Summer 2020 New Food Finds

As we welcome the first day of fall, I figured I’d take a look back at the delicious eats that spring and summer allowed me to discover.

Standout Takeout Food in Tampa

Sharing my favorite spots in Tampa that we continuously order takeout from, who’ve offered us incredible dining experiences from the comfort and safety of our home.

Make-Your-Own Poke Bowls at U Poke Spot

I miss the Temple Terrace area - driving down Fowler and Fletcher Avenues always brings me back to the days when I was a student at USF.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiJanuary 27, 2018lifestyle, food, foodie, restaurant, blog, blogger, Tampa, Florida, Temple Terrace, USF, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, U Poke Spot, poke, sushi

Local Bites: Thai Lanna & Sushi Bar

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiMarch 2, 2016Thai Lanna, Sushi Bar, Thai food, Thai, foodie, food, Tampa, New Tampa, Florida, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, lifestyle, Thai tea, University of South Florida, Bulls for Kids, Pad Thai, sushi, Po Tak, seaweed salad, Cross Creek

Rock 'N Raw Asian Restaurant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiJanuary 29, 2016Tampa, Florida, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Seminole Hard Rock, Hard Rock, Rock 'N Raw, sushi, Asian, food, foodie, blog, blogger, lifestyle, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, Vietnamese, Malaysian, dumplings, Chinese, egg rolls, Japanese, Wagyu beef, vegetarian, beef, tenderloin, Szechuan, jalapeno, habanero, pickled, pork belly, thit kho, nuoc cham, prawns

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