I can’t even tell you how upset I am that Sushi Tsu Japanese Steak & Sushi in the Shoppes at Amberly plaza in Tampa Palms has closed. Although the delicious hibachi grill and sushi place was a local favorite of mine and yours, owners A.J. and Tawnya Jewell couldn’t come to an agreement on a new lease at the plaza and the restaurant closed on March 11. A.J. did tell me that he plans to reopen in our area at another location as soon as possible.Continue reading
Making Some Out-Of-New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Dining Suggestions
By Gary Nager
OK, first of all, I’m not saying there are no longer any good restaurants in New Tampa, but with the recent closings of Lee Roy Selmon’s, Ciccio’s Lodge and Sushi Tsu (among others), there’s no doubt we have fewer great eateries in our area than we did a year ago.Continue reading
Making Some Out-Of-New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Dining Suggestions
By Gary Nager
OK, first of all, I’m not saying there are no longer any good restaurants in New Tampa, but with the recent closings of Lee Roy Selmon’s, Ciccio’s Lodge and Sushi Tsu (among others), there’s no doubt we have fewer great eateries in our area than we did a year ago.Continue reading
Do Not Miss The 20th Annual ‘Taste of New Tampa!’ Sunday, March 24, Noon-6 p.m., in Primrose Park, Tampa Palms
By Gary Nager
As this issue arrives in your mailbox, the 20th annual Taste of New TampaTM is only about three weeks away. The New Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host the 2013 Taste on Sunday, March 24, noon-6 p.m., in Primrose Park, across from Freedom High and Liberty Middle School off Commerce Park Blvd. in Tampa Palms.Continue reading
Winners Grill — Finally, A ‘Sports Grill’ With Great Food!
By Gary Nager
For those of you who are long-time New Tampa residents, you probably remember the old Winners Sports Grill locations in Wesley Chapel and in the same space as Ciccio’s Lodge in the City Plaza at Tampa Palms shopping center. You may even have tried the Winners in the Wesley Chapel Village Market, on S.R. 54 near the intersection of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., since the Tampa Palms location closed.Continue reading