I am an old fashioned kind of guy. After 75 years of chomping on pizza, from New England, to New York and New Jersey, and on to Florida, I am rather set in my ways. Pizza is supposed to have red sauce, pepperoni, cheese, perhaps some limited veggies (green peppers, onions) and not much more. [...]
Continue reading about Tampa’s Gourmet Pizza Company: non-traditional and great
A few weeks ago, Joan and I ventured to the east side of Florida to meet with friends, Lida and Roy Kaplan. The four of us were to board the Noordam the following day on a ten-day cruise to the southern end of the Caribbean. Although we were aware that the Holland America line had [...]
It seems that people, unlike Gaul, are divided into two groups when it comes to the red sauce on pasta at local establishments. Our very close friends choose a sweeter version of the ubiquitous red sauce; Joan and I prefer one that is less sweet. The Tampa area has fine examples of both varieties and, [...]
Continue reading about San’s Italian restaurant is a neighborhood treat.
OK, you have been on Atkins or South Beach for a while and your carb hunger has taken over your life. I can think of no better way to make up for a carbohydrate deficiency than an order of fries at Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries on Fletcher Avenue just east of North Dale [...]
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A northern New York staple has come to Tampa, the “beef on weck” sandwich; the area is better with the sloppy, messy and oh so delicious treat. The new venue is Honey’s on North Dale Mabry Highway and it is very welcome. I was born, raised and went to school in New England, mostly in [...]
