Long-time readers of this publication know how much I try to do to help new local restaurants, especially ones I truly like. Yes, you folks know I do everything I can to promote everyone in these pages, but you also know the difference between a lukewarm, just-OK review and a rave. Well, folks, this oneâs a rave. Continue reading
Neighborhood News Pirates 'Plunder' Way To Rotary Spelling Bee Victory (Slideshow)

By Gary Nager
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Just seeing if youâre paying attention. I know we still have spelling mistakes in pretty much every issue of this publication, but itâs not because I canât spell or because I donât have spell-check on my computer.Continue reading
Patty Wolf Golf Tourney To Be Held Apr. 26 At PCGC
Golfers and anyone who appreciates the delicious food at the Wolfâs Den â An Authentic American Diner (at 27607 S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel, in front of Samâs Club) â should be excited to participate in the second annual Patty Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club (10550 Regents Park Dr., off BBD).Continue reading
Pinchers Crab Shack Coming To Wiregrass Mall
With nine extremely popular locations already open in Florida, but none further north than Cape Coral (and most in the Naples/Ft. Myers area), the Shops at Wiregrass mall in Wesley Chapel has announced (with some small signs) that the first Tampa Bay-area Pinchers Crab Shack will open in the mall, although we have not yet heard about an expected opening date for the fresh seafood eatery specializing in fresh Maryland-style blue (above) and the delicacy of Florida stone crabs (when theyâre in season, which is Oct.-May).
Pinchers also features everything from grouper, mahi-mahi, scallops and shrimp to BBQ ribs, fried clams and oysters and more.
Weâll keep you posted as to when Pinchers is expected to open.
DâAlessio Is The First Authentic Italian Ristorante In Wesley Chapel!

By Gary Nager
As a native New Yorker, itâs tough not having great, authentic Italian food nearby. And, even though we have several good-to-excellent NY-style pizza places in Wesley Chapel, weâve never had a delicious, genuine Italian âristoranteâ in our area.Continue reading


