Category Archives: Tampa Bay Treasures
Robert’s Christmas Wonderland – Year-round Christmas in Florida
In case you haven’t notice, it’s December and there are only 19 shopping days left before Christmas. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are gone. If you haven’t decorated yet, have found that most of your holiday lights don’t work or … Continue reading
Dunedin Highland Games 50th Anniversary
Every year for one weekend in the spring a wee bit of Scotland comes to the west coast of Florida – the annual Dunedin Highland Games. The mournful cry of the bagpipes call to all whether ye be Scottish in blood … Continue reading
Spring Training Baseball a Big Hit For Florida Tourism
It’s spring here in Florida and many a young man’s (and older men as well) fancy turns to romance. The romance of baseball spring training, that is. If there weren’t already enough reasons to come to Florida in March – … Continue reading
Thank You, Tom Pritchard
On this national day set aside for giving thanks in our country, it is a sad day for foodies here in Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Times announced the loss of Tom Pritchard, one of the “most inventive and influential executive … Continue reading
Have Your Cupcakes …..and Eat Them Too!
I have a serious obsession about cupcakes. I especially like mini cupcakes – so much flavor packed into one little cake and less icing (don’t care for the sweet sugary stuff and have been known to scrap it off a … Continue reading
Get on Board the Taco Bus For Good Cheap Eats
There are a lot of restaurant choices these days along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, with a variety of food types and price ranges. One day I spotted the bright yellow Taco Bus food truck across from Haslam’s Books. I … Continue reading
Bern’s Steakhouse – A Classic
TBT – This is a reprint (with updates) of a review I wrote for the web site IGOUGO.com on June 12, 2007. Make reservations, dress up in your Sunday best and prepare to enjoy one of Tampa Bay’s best known … Continue reading
Lobster Haven is Lobster Heaven
Over the years one finds that some of the best places to eat are not fancy; sometimes border lining on being considered a dump. One such hidden gem is tucked away in a strip mall on Hillsborough Avenue right before … Continue reading
A Day with the Fishes at The Florida Aquarium
Living in Florida definitely has its advantages, one of the best being that almost the entire state is wrapped in a wonderful mantle of beautiful sand beaches that fan out into gorgeous ocean views. There is easy access for divers and … Continue reading
It’s All Greek To Me – Hellas Restaurant and Bakery
Hellas means ‘Greece’ in Greek. By the crowd waiting outside to get in, it should also mean “there is a good reason to try out our restaurant”. Open since 1970, this is one popular place. Be aware that Hellas is … Continue reading
Eat, Stay, See, Experience! 