Tampa Bay Food Monster

...eating food since 1985.

Kaleisia Tea Lounge

tea is fucking awesome. i love tea. and this is coming from a dude who enjoys beverages. though it may not be well represented in this blog, i could be called a ‘soda fiend’. i love all different types of sodas, and i love trying new types. i was pretty much raised on the stuff. instead of milk, my baby bottles were filled with coke. i enjoy the fact that.. Read More

Liang’s Bistro

every saturday night, a group of friends and i go out to see a movie, after which we go someplace to eat and hangout. we often end up going to chili’s, which i enjoy, but i would prefer to go to more interesting places. the problem is, not many places are open around 10 when the movie gets out. but this last weekend, we scrambled across the street in hopes.. Read More

Pipo’s: The Original Cuban Cafe

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

Salem’s Gyros and Subs

OH MY GOD DELICIOUS GYROS salem’s gyros and subs (this one is on fletcher and 23rd street) is a small chain localized around tampa bay that sells gyros. and subs. yeah, they were serious about that. they also sell wings and burgers and other fried delights. they typically have a drive through, which makes it really convenient when you want to pick up something normal fast food places don’t usually.. 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