sandwiches kick ass. we all know it. portable food is THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE (and/or the neolithic era, according to that liar wikipedia). so when i heard about a place that sold BOTH reubens and cubans, i was PUMPED to check it out. and i was even more pumped when i found out what a creative name this place had been given: yeah, that’s right: ruben’s cuban cafe. this.. Read More
My friend Phil just turned 21. And that means booze. Lots and lots of totally legal booze (which is, debatably, less fun than totally illegal booze). So we needed to get our friend some quality beer to drink in a public forum. Now, there is, no doubt, something to be said for the charm found in a dive bar, but we were looking for variety, and quality. We needed look.. Read More
Greek food kicks ass. Specifically, gyros kick ass. What is it about these bundles of strange mystery meats that is so good? The wacky yogurt sauce, the slowly rotating logs of meat, the phatty pita bread… everything about them contributes to their wonder. And it is that very wonder that I often seek out; luckily for me, the University area hosts quite a few different options for your Greek restaurant.. Read More
OH SNAP. It’s Skipper’s Smokehouse. Okay, well right off the bat, I’m gonna say this place pretty much kicks ass. Truth be told, it’s more venue than restaurant, but that doesn’t stop them from selling delicious food at pretty awesome prices. Add to that a couple well stocked bars, and you’ve got one of the most unique locations in Tampa Bay, and one that captures the essence of all the.. Read More
this is something that i’ve intended to try since i saw the commercials… oh boy! new food from shitto bell… and this time… it’s personal. annnd by personal i mean ‘authentic’, or in this case, ‘faux authentic’. but let’s not get ahead of ourselves! i went through the drive-through, and was greeted happily by the employee – “how are you doing?!” i chuckled and replied “well”. and that was the.. Read More