Favorite place to take my pet:
Hyde Park Village is so dog friendly. My fur baby and I love Piquant, where the doggies have food as delicious as their owners do.
Favorite spot to take guests from out of town:
Oxford Exchange to have a lavender or jasmine tea at TeBella Tea Company, then to the Columbia Restaurant with an Adelita chardonnay, 1905 salad and ropa vieja for a yummy dinner.
Favorite place for special occasions:
Ulele – love the okra fries and Florida pompano.
Favorite local store:
Mavilo. Pink diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and they know how to satisfy a girl’s needs.
Favorite waterfront restaurant:
Hula Bay Club – the grouper is fabulous!
Favorite burger joint:
Square 1 – love a good Toga Party burger! I’m ready to try Goody Goody soon.
Favorite place for a healthy meal:
Fresh Kitchen – the buffalo cauliflower is amazing!
Favorite sports bar:
Ducky’s, since I am a sports lover and a big kid. I can play mini bowling, have a cocktail and watch sports all at the same time!
Favorite breakfast:
First Watch. The kale tonic and avocado toast are to die for!
Favorite Mexican restaurant:
Miguel’s. Try the fresh guacamole with a smooth Patron Anejo margarita!
Favorite Asian food:
The Hyde Out – the volcano roll rocks!
Favorite gym:
Tampa Sports Academy and Rock Bottom Fitness. Work hard, workout harder and play hard.
Favorite barbecue:
The Smoke Shack. They have yummy Carolina sauce and truffle mac-n-cheese!
Favorite Italian food:
I love the chopped salad from Bella’s Italian Café and the piccata al limone from Donatello.
