Tampa Bay Food Monster

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Seasons 52 Fall Menu 2012

as the summer ends and we bury those loved ones we’ve lost to the intense florida heat, the leaves turn slightly less green, the temperature drops to a brisk 82 degrees, and stars enter their ominous autumnal positions. thus begins fall, and along with the seasonal change comes the change of menus at seasons 52. finally, we can embrace the cozy food stylings of pumpkins and apples, cinnamon and cinna.. Read More

Seasons 52 Summer Menu 2012

the seasons are changing! all 52 of them. they have now changed over to “summer mode”, also known as “nightmare mode” in florida. out with the free love and other hippie ideals of spring, and in with the scorching heat and stifling humidity of summer. not to mention, delicious summer foods! yes, summer is filled with distinct flavors. much as the pumpkin serves fall as its special bitch-fruit, summer has.. Read More

Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Riesling Wines

ohhhhhohohohohohoh HO now! send me wine! PLEASE DO SEND ME WINE. what an amazing gift! chateau ste. michelle contacted me and asked if i’d be interested in trying some of their fine wines. why yes. yes, i think i would enjoy that. to come home to a box containing three (3) bottles of different types of riesling, the most beautiful of the white wines… this is happiness. but then LOATH.. Read More

Fleming’s Steakhouse Small Plates, Big Pours

ohhhohoho fleming’s… fool you once, shame on me. fool you twice… HOW DID YOU NOT REMEMBER THISSSSSSS? well, truth be told, that particular event did not end in puking, so it could have gone worse, but still. come on. this place is fancy! am i fancy? ***SPOILERS:*** i am not fancy. so they had me come to a delightful little group event, at which we previewed their new “small plates,.. Read More

Seasons 52

every once in a while, some legitimate establishment, a classy joint, will get in contact with me and invite me to their place for something nice to eat. or drink. it is always very pleasant, but i tend to get the suspicion that perhaps they meant to message scallywag journeys, not me. and then when i show up, with scraps of my last meal still sitting in my full, luxurious.. Read More