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Eating the American Dream at Square One Burgers

By Eating the American Dream at Square One Burgers

Square One Burger is nestled in a little corner of Henderson Ave. just past the intersection with Swann in South Tampa. So nestled, in fact, that it would be easy to miss. But missing it ...

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American Organic Cuisine

By American Organic Cuisine

Café Dufrain sits across from the St. Pete Times Forum, resting quietly on an unobtrusive corner of Harbour Island. Much acclaim has been showered on its waterside patio dining, and for good reason. The Café’s ...

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Estela’s May Leave You Unsatisfied

By Estela’s May Leave You Unsatisfied

Estela’s website claims that they are “The Mexican Restaurant our competition doesn’t want you to discover.” I don’t think the competition will mind. A small franchise in the area, they have locations in Tampa, Brandon, ...

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‘For Good Food,’ Pach’s Place Meets Expectations

By ‘For Good Food,’ Pach’s Place Meets Expectations

Pach’s Place, located in the bottom corner of an office building, is not at all what it may first appear to be. The awning above the door states the name and the simple words, “For ...

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Mangroves: A Quiet Evening in Loud SoHo

By Mangroves: A Quiet Evening in Loud SoHo

Mangroves sits nestled in a quiet corner of typically noisy South Howard, neighboring popular drinking destinations like The Drynk, Cheap and MacDinton’s. It is not, however, the same sort of destination as the rest of ...

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Rockers R.E.M. Returns With Fifteenth LP

R.E.M. Cements Their Place as One of Rock’s Most Prolific

By Rockers R.E.M. Returns With Fifteenth LP

Through 30 years and 15 albums, R.E.M. has proven to be one of the most prolific bands of the twentieth century. With the addition of their latest compilation, Collapse Into Now, released March 8, the ...

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Good Eats

Moriah Parrish taste tests a trio of lasagna entrées in the South Tampa Area

By Good Eats

No iconic Italian dish creates a feeling of such warmth or home-made goodness as the classic lasagna. The universal recipe is deceptively simple: one layer of wide-noodle pasta; one layer of ricotta cheese; another layer ...

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Sake It To Me: Koto Japanese Impresses

By Sake It To Me: Koto Japanese Impresses

On Super Bowl Sunday nearly everything was closed. The streets were as bare as those of a ghost town and all was quiet, save for the muted cheering and yelling of fans holing up in ...

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Mad Dogs brings ‘Quintessentially British’ to Tampa

By Mad Dogs brings ‘Quintessentially British’ to Tampa

Black and white portraits peer from the walls of Mad Dogs and Englishmen, the “quintessentially British” restaurant on South MacDill. Paul McCartney and John Lennon join the likes of Michael Cain as ambassadors from the ...

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Circles Eclectic Menu Underwhelms

By Circles Eclectic Menu Underwhelms

Strolling down the boardwalk leading to Circles Restaurant, I was already excited. The small retention pond underneath the planks leading to the door gave the establishment the appearance of “Key West style.” Windows were illuminated ...

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Tampa Bay Bagel Company Toasted to Perfection

By Tampa Bay Bagel Company Toasted to Perfection

Searching for the perfect breakfast spot to start the semester off right? Look no further than the Tampa Bay Bagel Company (TBBC), located on South Macdill Ave., just past the Academy of the Holy Names. ...

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Sally O’Neal’s Gourmet Pizza is Weak Sauce

By Sally O’Neal’s Gourmet Pizza is Weak Sauce

I entered Sally O’Neal’s on South Howard week expecting a great slice of pizza. Their sign claims, after all, that they have served gourmet pizzas since 1985. The sign read, “Please sit anywhere.” I parked ...

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Experience the Taste of Texas at Smoke Barbeque

By Experience the Taste of Texas at Smoke Barbeque

I drive past Smoke Barbecue and Grill everyday on the way to the University of Tampa. It sits on the corner of Platt Street and South Boulevard. The luring scent of smoked something has been ...

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Authentic Italian Meals Abound at Vino E Pasta

By Authentic Italian Meals Abound at Vino E Pasta

Vino E Pasta sits on a dark little corner of Gandy Blvd. and Himes in South Tampa. To be honest, from the outside, it doesn’t look like much. It’s a small, rectangular block building, standing ...

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