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.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiSeptember 21, 2020food, restaurant, takeout, COVID-19, pandemic, Tampa, Florida, local, blog, blogger, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, bagels, lifestyle, burgers, cheesecake, soul food, pastries, waffles, food truck, pasta, seafood, sushi, tacos, quesabirria, birria, barbecue

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.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiJuly 11, 2020food, lifestyle, restaurant, takeout, COVID-19, Tampa, Florida, blog, blogger, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, South Tampa, Tampa Heights, Hyde Park, sushi, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, charcuterie, cheese

Southern Comfort at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa's The Rez Grill

The Rez Grill is one of my favorite restaurants at the Hard Rock Tampa, featuring a sophisticated, but comfortable atmosphere and a menu filled with delicious Southern-inspired comfort dishes. We stopped in recently to check out some new additions to the menu, and they didn’t disappoint.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiMarch 1, 2020food, lifestyle, restaurant, blog, blogger, Tampa, Florida, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Seminole Hard Rock, Hard Rock Tampa, The Rez Grill, dinner

Bonding Over a Love for Food at Abandon's Chef's Table

I’ve always believed that people, with otherwise no common interests or similarities, could bond simply over a love for food. Over the past six years of chronicling my food adventures, it’s only proven more and more true.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiFebruary 26, 2020food, lifestyle, blog, blogger, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, Tampa, Florida, Seminole, chef's table, Abandon's Chef's Table, Chanse

Housemade Pasta & Delicious Italian at Tampa's OLIVIA

Oh, Tampa. This wonderful city of ours has not ceased to amaze me with its incredible food culture and the number of new restaurants that keep popping up around the area. One of the latest? OLIVIA, an Italian restaurant helmed by Chef Chris Ponte and named after his daughter.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiFebruary 10, 2020food, restaurant, Italian, lifestyle, blog, blogger, Tampa, Florida, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, OLIVIA, Chris Ponte, Chef Ponte, burrata, pasta, crudo, dessert

Authentic Asian Buns & Pastries at Sweet Buns Bakery

Owned and managed by the same company as my beloved Yummy House, Sweet Buns Bakery boasts large, fluffy Asian buns, pastries and cakes, along with an array of soup, rice and congee dishes.

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiDecember 17, 2019food, restaurant, bakery, Asian, lifestyle, blog, blogger, Tampa, Florida, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, USF, University of South Florida, buns, pastries, cakes, Yummy House

Brunch with Tampa Cart Crewe {+ 10% off Custom Apparel}

Ever since my sister and brother-in-law moved to Seminole Heights, they’ve quickly adjusted to the new neighborhood and lifestyle - with so many delicious food spots being in such close proximity, they’ve joined their friends in purchasing a golf cart, and now, Tampa Cart Crewe has come to life, thanks to Custom Ink.

Food, Style, TampaJennifer ThaiOctober 28, 2019food, style, lifestyle, apparel, custom, T-shirts, insulated bottles, Tampa Cart Crewe, Custom Ink, Tampa, Florida, blogger, blog, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, brunch, The C House, Seminole Heights, golf carts

Elevated Italian Fare at Rocca Tampa

Rocca, the newest Italian concept to join the Tampa Bay area, situated across from Armature Works in Tampa Heights, is finally open to the public!

Food, TampaJennifer ThaiOctober 8, 2019Rocca, Italian, Rocca Tampa, Bryce Bonsack, food, restaurant, lifestyle, blog, blogger, Tampa, Florida, Tampa Heights, This Jenn Girl, thisjenngirl, Jenn Thai, pasta, mozzarella

Big Ray's Fish Camp Opens at The Sail Plaza

With this next week being graced with nothing but beautiful weather, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, and explore the newly-renovated Sail Plaza near the Tampa Convention Center.

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