The Cristino's Pizza Question I Forgot To Ask

Pizza is on everyone's mind lately because Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports was recently in Tampa trying different pizza places.  Among the ones he tried was my favorite spot for the best pizza in Florida: Cristino's in Clearwater.  I don't know what score Portnoy gave Cristino's, but it got me in…

The 2024 Florida State Fair Foods Menu

The Florida State Fair opens February 8 and runs through February 19th at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. It’s that time of year when it’s time to finally do away with those New Year’s resolutions. Counting calories is strictly forbidden and carbs are king. This year, there are the usual th…

My first visit to a Kelly's Roast Beef in Florida

Kelly’s Roast Beef is a landmark in the Boston area just as much as the Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party ship. Boston isn’t known for its beaches. And for good reason. They’re nothing like ours. First of all, there are about 3 months of actual beach weather in New England if you’re lucky. The qua…

The New 2024 Florida State Fair and Florida Strawberry Festival Funnel Cakes

“Mama Jane” Harris is a favorite on TV shows like Carnival Eats. There’s always a line for her fair food creations for the Florida State Fair and Florida Strawberry Festival. Today she let me in on her two new creations for Tampa and Plant City next year. The Florida State Fair Head to the Florid…

New Foods To Try at Tampa Bay Lightning Games at Amalie Arena

The Bolts invited me over to Amalie Arena to check out the new stuff you can chow down on between periods during the 2023-2024 season.  From flatbreads to tacos to pork bowls and loaded nachos, there are some creative new items to check out.  If you'd like the visual to go along with this audio, he…

DeCosmo Italian Market Gets Ready For 1 Year Anniversary

Ever had a meatball sub salad?  Sounds interesting but I'm hooked on the Number 5... the Hot Italian sub with the capicola, ham, salami with hot giardiniera and house dressing.  DeCosmo opened their new Italian market in Pinellas Park in September 2022.  But the family already had legions of fans f…

The new foods at Disney Water Parks for H20 Glow Nights

Got to catch up with Brad Scholten from Disney Water Parks as they get ready for another summer of H20 Glow Nights.  It's where you can get back in the Disney parks with smaller crowds, shorter lines and free ice cream and popcorn.  Brad always creates fun colorful options to stick with the neon gl…

Tampa Gets Its First Raising Cane's in Clearwater

Fried chicken fingers, hot buttered Texas Toast, crinkle cut french fries and sweet tea.  That's the magic combo in the South.  Stephanie Wielinski from Raising Cane's joins me to talk about their first location in Tampa Bay.  It's on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater between Home Depot and Sam's…

Best Chicago style, Detroit style, Fast/Cheap, New York style and Overall Best Pizza in Tampa Bay

The people of Tampa have spoken... often.  They LOVE Eddie & Sam's Pizza downtown Tampa.  I've had it.  I like it.  But I have found better.  Another year has gone by... and my list of the best pizzas in Tampa Bay hasn't changed much.  

Bottled Starbucks Alternative in Clearwater

I'm bummed to see this is a "limited time" thing.  Ever since the supply chain issues began, it's been impossible to find the Coffee flavor of those little bottles of Starbucks you see at Publix.  They always have caramel, vanilla and mocha.  But you never see the coffee flavor anymore... EXCEPT if…