Congratulations go out to Arno and Barbara Schlappig, the new owners of the beautiful Salon Athena, which is located on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., just south of Tampa Palms, in the Oak Ramble Plaza. The Schlappigs celebrated the June 1 purchase with a Grand Opening and New Tampa Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at Salon Athena on August 30.Continue reading
Stacy’s Gluten Free Goodies Making Its Mark In New Tampa!
By Gary Nager
There is no way that I can say, in all honesty, that the new Stacy’s Gluten Free Goodies, the new allergen-free bakery located in the Cory Lake Isles Professional Center on Cross Creek Blvd., is my favorite place to enjoy cookies, cakes or breads.Continue reading
PJ Dolan’s Irish Pub — Beer, Brunch & So Much More!
By Gary Nager
I know, I know. You’ve heard this before. There was the original Remington’s Steak House, which was good, but it’s gone. Then came Cody’s Roadhouse. Also pretty good, but also gone. And then…Bullseye Saloon…also no longer in business.Continue reading
PJ Dolan’s Irish Pub — Beer, Brunch & So Much More!
By Gary Nager
I know, I know. You’ve heard this before. There was the original Remington’s Steak House, which was good, but it’s gone. Then came Cody’s Roadhouse. Also pretty good, but also gone. And then…Bullseye Saloon…also no longer in business.Continue reading
Another Yummy Visit To Sushi Tsu Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi!
By Gary Nager
I have only know Ace “Uncle Bo” Jenkins for a few months, but not only he is a friendly and genuine guy, he also serves some of the best BBQ I’m almost certain you haven’t yet tried…that is, unless you’ve driven by his roadside stand on S.R. 54 less than a half-mile east of the northernmost entrance to Meadow Pointe. It’s a little far away for some New Tampa residents, but if you live north of Cross Creek Blvd. — or anywhere in New Tampa, really — it’s worth the trip!Continue reading