While I agree that Chuy’s Tex-Mex, which opened on April 24 on the north side of S.R. 56 (across from the Tampa Premium Outlets) is a cool-looking, fun place, following my first two visits to the Tex-Mex favorite of many of our readers (who previously had to go as far as Orlando to enjoy it), I’m still searching for my favorite dish at Chuy’s. The bar area is a little … [Read more...]
Going Green
Green Grocers Are All The Rage & Just One In Wesley Chapel/New Tampa May Not Be Enough. North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce (NTBC) CEO Hope Allen gets asked about a lot of things about our area. People want to know what is being built and where, what new businesses are coming and what roads are getting fixed. But, the question she gets asked the most? When is Whole … [Read more...]
Gary’s 2017 Dining Favorites — More Than Just The Year Of The Chain!
Because we shook up our annual Reader Dining Survey & Contest and it had so many new categories, and it took a little longer for us to tabulate those results, the release of my 2017 Dining Favorites in New Tampa & Wesley Chapel was delayed by an issue. The only thing that hasn’t changed is just how much I disagree with our readers when it comes to dining in our … [Read more...]
‘A Bottle Of Red…A Bottle Of White’ & Veal Parmigiana Come To Little Italy’s!
Those of you who have been reading this publication since the opening of Little Italy’s Family Restaurant & Catering on S.R. 54 in Lutz a couple of years ago know that not only do I love Little Italy’s food, but also owners Jessica and Carl Meyers. So, I was thrilled when Jessica — aka “The Boss” — and Chef Carl said they were finally getting a beer and wine license. Not … [Read more...]
Have You Tried Oggi Italian?
I’m not the kind of guy to take it lightly when a delicious new restaurant opens anywhere near our area, but with limited “real” Italian food options in New Tampa or Wesley Chapel, I was really excited to find a great, new classic Italian restaurant located, of all places, at 214 E. Bearss Ave. at N. Florida Ave., not exactly a hub for sit-down restaurants. But, the new, … [Read more...]
