There is nothing more enjoyable than a relaxing Sunday brunch in a beautiful setting. Living in Tampa, I have become quite spoiled with our gorgeous weather and numerous culinary gems with outdoor seating. This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to  have brunch at one of my favorite South Tampa spots, Cru Cellars. Nestled in [...]

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is like a Chanel suit, it never goes out of style. With new restaurants opening all over Tampa Bay, Fleming’s remains on top with their timeless classics and innovative new dishes. I am thrilled to share their latest pairing menu which will dazzle your taste buds and satisfy your [...]

There is nothing I enjoy more than a glass of wine in a relaxed environment and Catch Twenty-Three in Westchase is the perfect place. Nestled in the cozy Westpark Village on Montague, Catch Twenty-Three is, in my opinion, the epitome of a Floridian restaurant. With island music, airy decor and the scent of  fresh seafood along with Caribbean [...]

Sometimes my busy schedule prevents me from going events that I really want to attend and I have to live vicariously through my fellow bloggers.  Recently Napa Flair in West Chase hosted an exclusive holiday wine tasting for bloggers and sadly, I had a schedule conflict and could not be a part of this magical evening. [...]

There is nothing I enjoy more than eating and tweeting, especially when vino is involved. I mean, think about it, I can share my delicious experiences with the twitterverse and introduce my friends and followers to some new culinary delights. I can’t tell you how many times I have discovered a new restaurant, a new [...]

Ahoy! I love a nice glass o’ grog and have recently discovered some wines from California that are perfect for Tampa Bay. Being the California girl that I am, I have always been a huge fan of California wines and am blessed to have grown up so close to Napa, Sonoma and Calistoga.  No trip home is ever [...]

“Wine is one of the agreeable and essential ingredients of life”.  -JULIA CHILD Can you believe I have lived in Tampa for nine years and just ate at Fleming’s for the first time last month?  I have been wanting to go there since my arrival in 2003 and have always heard such rave reviews about the food, wine [...]

With tax day just around the corner, many of us are scrambling to gather receipts and get our returns filed.  If you are like me, I am sure you could use a day or evening of fun and relaxation.  There are many exciting events going on in Tampa Bay this month and I want to [...]

Cheese, wine and stilettos are three of my favorite things and I found all of them at a cozy little gourmet cheese shop in South Tampa.  I have driven past Cheese Please  many times while rushing to or from work and it has been on my list of places to visit for months. Last week [...]

My two favorite ways to relax are facials and a glass of wine. Last week, the two came together as Aguiar Plastic Surgery and Essentials Med Spa celebrated with a customer appreciation event at Napa Flair in Westchase.  I was delighted to attend, as I became a client of Essentials Med Spa after meeting Jennifer Aguiar at [...]