Exploring the local food culture of the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Lakeland area
March / April 2021
Florida’s New White Strawberry Takes The Cake
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New Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Brings Chimaek
Korean-style eatery in Seminole Heights is newest concept from Ichicoro’s Noel Cruz
Florida’s New White Strawberry Takes The Cake
These white strawberries could be a white knight for Florida growers. Photos by Kathryn Brass-Piper; Cake by The Girl With The Whisk Tattoo
Tampa Craft Brewery Magnanimous Generates Buzz
The brewery’s decision to produce canned beers from the start has helped them weather the pandemic.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest, With Its Feasting And Drinking, Is Rescheduled
UPDATE: Tampa’s raucous outdoor festival is cancelled for 2021. Photo: A Gasparilla postcard from the 1940s; Florida State archive.
Two New Restaurants Open In Tampa’s Water Street Neighborhood
Restaurants at the new JW Marriott in Tampa’s Water Street hope to attract locals as well as visitors.
BarrieHaus Celebrates Anniversary After An Uncertain Year
Owners of the year-old brewery talk about surviving the pandemic.
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Children’s Gasparilla festival
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Recipe: Pretty Boy Cocktail
The new restaurant Jotoro’s bar menu will be highlighted by tequila flights, craft-batched margaritas, and what Chef Joe Isidori calls “current, colorful, big-flavor cocktails” like this Pretty Boy.
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Classic Brandy Milk Punch from the Tampa Yacht & Country Club
A Gasparilla Brunch Favorite
Recipe: “There Will Be Chocolate” Cocktail
The “There Will Be Chocolate” cocktail from Ciro’s is an indulgent libation for Florida fall and winter weather.
Recipe: Dole Whip
Dole Whip is arguably the number one cult-classic favorite treat of all time at Disney Parks.
Recipe: Pretty Boy Cocktail
The new restaurant Jotoro’s bar menu will be highlighted by tequila flights, craft-batched margaritas, and what Chef Joe Isidori calls “current, colorful, big-flavor cocktails” like this Pretty Boy.
Recipe: Roselle Jelly
This recipe is reproduced in its original form from a 1937 US Department of Agriculture leaflet titled “Production of Roselle”
Recipe: JOTORO “Mexico City” Grilled Street Corn
“It’s Mexican done in my style, so I can give you a little piece of me.” – Joe Isidori; Chef, Jotoro
