With the novel coronavirus pandemic cutting a swath of destruction through virtually every country on Earth, what was once the fear of the complete unknown has been replaced by the fear of not knowing how long we’re all going to have to deal with it. Publisher Gary Nager And of course, the virus itself is scary, because it’s been affecting and killing more than just the … [Read more...]
Gary’s Favorite New Tampa Restaurants!
Stonewood Grill and Tavern once again tops publisher Gary Nager's Top 25 list of restaurants in New Tampa. Every year, after we report the results of our annual Reader Dining Survey & Contest, I always feel compelled to give you my dining favorites, including all of the restaurants that opened in (or very near) New Tampa and Wesley Chapel the previous year. Some of you … [Read more...]
Gary’s Top 25 Wesley Chapel Favorites!
Every year, after we report the results of our annual Reader Dining Survey & Contest, I always feel compelled to give you my dining favorites, including all of the restaurants that opened in (or very near) New Tampa and Wesley Chapel the previous year. Some of you love my opinions; others...not so much. Even so, most people I meet out in our neck of the woods tell me … [Read more...]
Wesley Chapel’s Favorite Bars!
Based on the results of our 2019 Reader Survey: There’s no doubt that Bahama Breeze Island Grille is popular, but considering the selection of bars and restaurants now located in Wesley Chapel, it was a bit of a surprise to see the popular Darden Restaurants brand take home both our readers’ Favorite Bar in WC and Favorite Restaurant. It probably shouldn’t be so … [Read more...]
Nibbles and Bytes
More Italian, Honest! Oronzo Honest Italian is expected to open in late-April in the old Men’s Wearhouse store in the Walk at Highwoods Preserve on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Dan Bavaro, who founded Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in downtown Tampa in 2009, is teaming up with the Front Burner Brands restaurant group on the fast-casual Italian concept. “Oronzo … [Read more...]
