Last issue, I told you that Mochinut โ which says on its website that its unique donuts are Hawaiian-inspired combinations of American donuts and Japanese mochi โ was getting ready to open two locations in our area. The Lutz/Wesley Chapel Mochinut is located on the north side of S.R. 56 (in the former location of Pho 54, next to Astro Craft Ice Cream and Mellow Mushroom; right photo), while the New Tampa location is in the space previously occupied by Mahana Fresh on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., just north of I-75.ย
Well, both Mochinut locations are now open and yes, the donuts โ which are now served at more than 130 locations around the country, and are available in a rotating variety of flavors (see left photo for just a few of them), from biscoff creme to ube (purple sweet potato) frosted โ are light, airy and definitely taste nothing like Krispy Kreme or Dunkinโ Donuts.
I still havenโt sampled Mochinutโs rice flour hot dogs, but definitely plan to soon. All Mochinut locations also serve a variety of boba teas.
The two locations are different from each other inside, to suit their individual spaces.
For more information, visit or call the Lutz/Wesley Chapel location (25704 Sierra Center Blvd.), call (813) 949-5877. We could not find a phone number for the New Tampa location (17512 Doรฑa Michelle Dr.), but you can visit Mochinut.com for more info about all of the Mochinut locations. โ GNย
Playa Bowls Is Open On BBD
We first told you about it months ago when it was โOpening Soon.โ And we updated the story when that original opening date didnโt happen (as happens so often here in Pasco County.
Well, Wesley Chapelโs Playa Bowls has finally opened, at 2653 BBD Blvd. (in the same plaza as The Hungry Greek). It offers a large variety of healthy bowls. The concept was born at the Jersey Shore but is called โPineapplelandโ because of its founders Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylorโs love of the acai and pitaya bowls they encountered during their surfing trips to Hawaii and California.
Today, the foundersโ shared vision has grown to more than 200 locations nationwide, including 15 here in the Sunshine State.
In addition to healthy plant-based bowls (including oatmeal and chia pudding bowls), Playa Bowls features fresh juices, smoothies and cold brews. For more information, visit PlayaBowls.com. โ GNย