Being from Oklahoma, I am all about comfort food. Give me some fried okra and grits, and I will be set for life. When I first ate at Datz with a few of my friends, ...

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If you are looking for a place with a little more character the next time you get pizza, give Cappy’s Pizzeria a try. This sit-down restaurant has a vintage vibe with all sorts of fun ...

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Before we know it, the Class of 2012 will have their names prominently announced, walk the stage of the Tampa Bay Times Forum, shake hands and turn tassels to show that, indeed, they graduated from ...

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A tartine by definition is a French open-faced sandwich smothered in a fancy spread, but anyone who has indulged knows that Sophie’s French Café & Bakery puts this eight-word vindication to shame. Just beyond the ...

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Nutella is one of the most heavenly confections in the world, in my opinion. This chocolate and hazelnut spread tastes like the lovechild of Godiva and Ryan Gosling. Not only is it delicious as a ...

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Attention University of Tampa students: when en route to campus, have you ever wondered if you took the road veering right in front of the Vaughn center, down Grand Central Avenue, where it would take ...

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Put your “O” face on if your appetite aches for organic cuisine and prepare to have your mind blown. Whether you’re simply struggling to kill a caffeine craving or attempting to quiet a grumbling stomach, ...

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Guys Night Out: Four Sports Bars To Put on Your List South Tampa has a large sports following… sports bar following that is. The Tampa Bay area is a melting pot of college students and ...

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As college students, we are categorized educationally by interest, socially by choice and theoretically by class status, but we all have one thing in common: early mornings. Let’s face it. It’s rare to find a ...

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Organic white, multi-grain or gluten-free crust? An option Dave Burton, owner of Pizza Fusion, feels every pizza lover should have. Pizza Fusion is an organic franchise on a mission to make a positive contribution to ...

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Love’s Artifacts Bar and Grill invites you to sit down, relax and take your coat off… if there’s not already an unfamiliar men’s suit jacket (assigned by the restaurant to give off an antique feel) ...

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“Strozzapreti is a funny word because it means priest choker,” said Spartaco Giolito, with a reminiscent grin. For all the non-Italians scratching their heads, Strozzapreti is actually homemade corkscrew pasta consisting of only flour and ...

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Vibrant red Japanese lamps and hit-list instrumentals underlay the sound of sizzling rice and vegetables on the hibachi grill. As an onion volcano erupts and the fire illuminates your face, you think to yourself, “I’m ...

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“How spicy you like?” said an elder Thai woman from behind the Phat Thai counter, a phrase visitors appreciate when visiting the Sunday Market at the Wat Mongkolratanaram Temple. Located on the Palm River, the ...

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