the original? that’s a bold claim, pipo! a boooold claim. man, tampa is clamoring with awesome cuban places. i love it. I LOVE IT! D:< seriously it’s pretty awesome. but that usually means you’re up against stiff competition. so saying you’re “the original” when you were established in 1979 is kinda ridiculous. but i’ll let it slide, pipo! alrighty. pipo’s cuban cafe, located on dale mabry just north of hudson.. Read More
Bearss Sandwiches
when i first heard that there was a place that made sandwiches out of bears, i knew i had to check this place out! …later i was informed that my food was not made of bears. needless to say, i was upset. however, despite not including delicious bear meat on their menu, bearss sandwiches, on florida and wildwood street, still managed to provide a delightful atmosphere and a whole slew.. Read More
CDB Pizza Italian Restaurant
it’s a fine italian restaurant! CDB’s pizza/italian restaurant has been around since forever. when my parents went to usf, they went to cdb’s. i’m pretty sure the original owner of cdb’s was this guy. so it’s a place with some history. and a restaurant that’s been around for that long has to be doing something right. and yes. yes they are. they do it all right. alright. cdb’s looks like.. Read More
Philthy Phil’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
PHILTHY PHIL’S. haha philthy! that’s a fun ohgodnowiseewhytheycallitphilthy….. no. no that’s not right. philthy phil’s is not actually all that philthy. or filthy, for that matter. maybe the upstairs portion where the “cool” kids hang out gets a little filthy every now and then, but the main dining area on the bottom floor was actually pretty clean. FALSE ADVERTISING! strike one, phil… so philthy phil’s, in st. pete on the.. Read More
Copper Top Pub
after a particularly grueling day at the office yesterday, i found myself in need of escape. i found that escape in the form of alcohol. and there was food involved too. the copper top pub, by the university on fowler and 51st street, is a nice little bar conveniently located right next to CDB pizza and italian restaurant (no official review yet, but they have awesome pizza) and a japanese.. Read More