Tampa Bay Food Monster

...eating food since 1985.

Chicken McRib Flatbread Sandwich

remember that movie the perfect storm? there was this boat in the center of the ocean, and all of a sudden a hurricane, a tornado, a monsoon, a tsunami, an earthquake, and el niño all struck at once. everybody started puking and dying. yeah, that’s pretty much what this is here. get yo ass ready. recently, i noticed that taco bell was featuring their delightful chicken flatbread sandwiches at the.. Read More

Tampa Food Challenge 2: Big Belly Burger Challenge

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsKGyXNwIdI] my friend corey and i foolishly take on the big belly burger challenge at big belly burgers. this consists of one pound of beef, one pound of toppings, and one pound of fries. that’s THREE POUNDS OF FOOD. watch us struggle. my review of big belly burgers can be read here. thanks goes out to scott lindsey for helping make this possible. [vodpod id=Video.5810725&w=425&h=350&fv=offsite%3Dtrue%26amp%3Blang%3Den-us%26amp%3Bflickr_notracking%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bflickr_target%3D_self%26amp%3Bnsid%3D33233883%40N05%26amp%3BtextV%3D66488%26amp%3Bispro%3D1%26amp%3B%26amp%3Bset_id%3D72157626191026027%26amp%3Bpage_show_back_url%3D%2Fphotos%2Frusteford%2Fsets%2F72157626191026027%2F%26amp%3Bpage_show_url%3D%2Fphotos%2Frusteford%2Fsets%2F72157626191026027%2Fshow%2F%26amp%3BminH%3D100%26amp%3BminW%3D100] 

Tampa Food Challenge 1: Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin’ Challenge

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPExlIhHgKk] this is the first entry in my new series of food challenges. watch in awe and fear as i take on the fiery blazin’ hot wings from buffalo wild wings. the sauce has been rated between 200,000 and 350,000 scoville units, or 70 times hotter than a jalapeño. you can read my review of buffalo wild wings here. and a HUGE thanks goes out to erik christenson for making.. Read More

Burger Monger

PREPARE TO HAVE YOUR MIND BLOWN by savory delicious burger goodness. in a world where fast food dominates the hamburger landscape, and the concept of the burger is mired in economy and uniformity, burger monger represents all that a burger can be, if we are willing to let it. if we are willing to accept the fact that a hamburger can be more than a mere food; it can be.. Read More

Taco Bell’s XXL Chalupa & New Salsas

i am like a SLAVE to taco bell. god it’s like the lowest quality “mexican” food i’ve ever eaten… but for some reason i get it just about every week. i’d say i’m pretty bad off, but then again a certain friend of mine eats taco bell practically daily. he’s… he’s not well. taco bell does a pretty good job of coming out with new items. they do this all.. Read More