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10 Tampa Taco Restaurants to eat for National Taco Day
Food, Recent Posts

10 Tampa Taco Restaurants to eat for National Taco Day

Living here in Tampa, not only are there hella Cuban sandwiches spots, but throw a coin and you’ll hit a taco spot, whether it’s a

September 29, 2022September 30, 2022 by Alexandria Jones4 Min Reading
9 Barbiecore Outfits To Inspire Your Inner Doll
Fashion

9 Barbiecore Outfits To Inspire Your Inner Doll

Barbie has been a huge influence over the years for a lot of us so it’s not surprise (kinda) that the color pink has been

September 29, 2022October 2, 2022 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
Next Level Brands announce Chef Hab Hamde as Boulon Brasserie executive chef
Food

Next Level Brands announce Chef Hab Hamde as Boulon Brasserie executive chef

Next Level Brands, the partnership between restaurateur Jeff Gigante and real estate entrepreneur Andrew Wright announced recently Chef Habteab “Hab” Hamde as executive chef of

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
Better Than Sex-A Dessert Restaurant launches a reimagined old fave Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake
Food

Better Than Sex-A Dessert Restaurant launches a reimagined old fave Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake

Better Than Sex-A Dessert Restaurant launched an updated version of their Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake last week that’s available at all six Better

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes appoints new chef de cuisine of Knife & Spoon
Food

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes appoints new chef de cuisine of Knife & Spoon

More good news for The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes! After its one-Michelin star win and Food & Wine feature, Knife & Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton

September 14, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen announces two new Tampa Bay locations
Food

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen announces two new Tampa Bay locations

Acclaimed restaurant brand Mandola’s Italian Kitchen will further expand their Tampa Bay takeover with two upcoming locations in Oldsmar and Odessa, both of which are

September 13, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
Miami’s World Famous House of Mac is bringing their popular comfort food to Orlando soon
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Miami’s World Famous House of Mac is bringing their popular comfort food to Orlando soon

The first time I heard about World Famous House of Mac was back in 2019 when Robert told me about it. We went to Miami

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by Alexandria Jones4 Min Reading
A Guide to Labor Day Events in Tampa Bay
Food, Recent Posts

A Guide to Labor Day Events in Tampa Bay

The ending of summer is here (can you believe it?!) and non-humid weather is slowly starting to trickle in. Wanna get your last few moments

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by Alexandria Jones5 Min Reading
Tampa Bay Foodie News You Should Know About
Food, Recent Posts

Tampa Bay Foodie News You Should Know About

Yes, it is Labor Day weekend but there’s other Tampa Bay foodie news to know about: Charley’s Philly Steaks  Receive a free Kids Meal with

August 31, 2022September 5, 2022 by Alexandria Jones4 Min Reading
RITHM@Uptown opens student housing Hub Tampa, more developments to follow
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RITHM@Uptown opens student housing Hub Tampa, more developments to follow

I remember starting my freshman year at USF Tampa and my world didn’t extend past Fowler Ave. for the longest until I got my first

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
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Finally made it out to @thehallontheyard and the l Finally made it out to @thehallontheyard and the lamb chops at Spice Affair was bussin’. 
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #orlando #orlandoblogger #orlandofoodie #foodphotography #foodstyling #yelporlando
Listen, when I heard Aunt @iamtabithabrown was com Listen, when I heard Aunt @iamtabithabrown was coming out with a line at @target, I was too hype. The moment the collection dropped, I was ON IT at 3am filling up my cart. I’m glad I was able to get every piece I wanted. 

Were y’all able to get anything from the collection? What did you get?
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#blackinfluencers #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #blackgirlstyle #blackwomenwithstyle #blackfashionbloggers #blkgirldaily #tabithabrownxtarget #targetwhileblack #targetstyle #stylediary #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa #tabithabrown
I felt like a Disney Princess when this @christoph I felt like a Disney Princess when this @christopherjohnrogers x @target dress caught a little bit of air. It’s one of my favorite dresses at the moment because it’s so bright, which is one of the few trends this summer. Also, shoes are @zara and purse is @brandonblackwoodnyc of course.

To see what other trends are out here for the season, click the link in my bio and read more. 
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#blackinfluencers #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #blackgirlstyle #blackwomenwithstyle #blackfashionbloggers #blkgirldaily #stylediary #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa #target #targetstyle #brandonblackwood #ootdblackwomen #ootdblackgirls
Tried a Matcha Latte for the first time at @ladyan Tried a Matcha Latte for the first time at @ladyandthemug …yea I get the hype of the drink. 

What’s your go-to coffee or other caffeinated drank order?
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
Like my fellow Tampa Bay food influencers, I had t Like my fellow Tampa Bay food influencers, I had to check out the new iteration of @timpanohydepark. My server Amber was awesome plus the Frozen Blood Orange Negroni and Baked Lemon Ricotta Cakes were insane. Next time I go back, I’ll have to copy my brunch date @outdoorsydiva and get the Tiramisu French Toast ☺️
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #blackfoodie #blackfoodblogger #blackfoodbloggers
The Bucs Blend Packed Bowl at @rawsmoothieco reall The Bucs Blend Packed Bowl at @rawsmoothieco really is a thing of beauty. 
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#breakfastidea #breakfastclub #breakfastfood #breakfastlover #healthybreakfast #breakfastblogger #brunch #brunchidea #brunchgoals #easybrunch #brunchspot #brunchlover #brunchvibes #brunchaddict #brunchinspo #buzzfeast #foodblog #fooddiary #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
I took my inner child on a field trip last week to I took my inner child on a field trip last week to see the Backstreet Boys and we both got our entire lives. It was surreal singing at the tops of our lungs with a thousand other people reliving the good ole days before we had responsibilities haha 😂 

What’s your top Backstreet Boys song? 
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#backstreetboys #dnaworldtour #midfloridacreditunionamphitheatre #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #innerchild #innerchildhealing
Hadn’t been to @theravenouspig since I was blond Hadn’t been to @theravenouspig since I was blonde but I’m glad I got to take my dad here for Father’s Day. Steak and eggs is such a classic combo; you can’t ever go wrong. 

What did y’all do for Father’s Day this year?
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #orlando #orlandoblogger #orlandofoodie #orlandofood #foodphotography #foodstyling #orlandofoodphotographer #yelporlando #brunch #brunchidea #brunchgoals #brunchspot #brunchlover #brunchvibes
@walkons is now open! @bobbybronz and I went by la @walkons is now open! @bobbybronz and I went by last week for a little sneak peek #hosted trip and it didn’t disappoint. My Tuscan Chicken was bomb.com, the Fried Alligator was so juicy, and the Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding is a sweet tooth’s dream. 
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#tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #walkons
Why is it that the most simple outfits take foreve Why is it that the most simple outfits take forever to put together? Fortunately @bobbybronz helped me out 💕

Blazer: Men’s @balmain 
Bodysuit and belt: @target @targetstyle 
Skirt: @missguided 
Shoes: @ferragamo via @therealreal 
Everything else: @avalonexchangetampa, vintage, @herffjones, and @jamesallenrings 
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#target #targetstyle #missguided #babesofmissguided #therealreal #balmainarmy #ferragamo  #stylediary #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa
Publix has some competition with @pdqfreshfood for Publix has some competition with @pdqfreshfood for the lunch crowd. @bobbybronz and I got to sample their new chicken subs…I may have to add them to my rotation of things I eat for lunch at work (and my off days). 
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #pdq #pdqlife #pdqfreshfood #hosted
I’m trying to be at everybody and their mama’s I’m trying to be at everybody and their mama’s rooftop bar this summer and @salymarrooftop is the first stop. 

What are y’all plans for this year’s Hot Girl Summer?
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#rooftopbar #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #tampabayfoodies
Y’all these fries at @rome_and_fig were bomb.com Y’all these fries at @rome_and_fig were bomb.com *chefs kiss*

When it’s a gorgeous day out, do you like to brunch inside or outside?
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#breakfastidea #breakfastclub #breakfastfood #breakfastlover #healthybreakfast #breakfastblogger #brunch #brunchidea #brunchgoals #easybrunch #brunchspot #brunchlover #brunchvibes #brunchaddict #brunchinspo #buzzfeast #foodblog #fooddiary #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #tampafoodie
The sweetness of doing nothing but eating gelato o The sweetness of doing nothing but eating gelato on a hot Florida day. 

Flavors: Raspberry, Mango, and Citrus Verbena
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#internationalplaza #amorino #amorinogelato #lovefl #gelato #vegandesserts #vegansweets #healthyveganfood #veganfood #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed
When Bae helps you channel the ICONS @juneambrose When Bae helps you channel the ICONS @juneambrose and @traceeellisross. 

Denim Shirt: @rafsimons borrowed from @bobbybronz (pro tip: shop y’all’s man’s closet girlies!)
Bodysuit: @target @targetstyle 
Skirt: @tjmaxx in 2004
Sandals: @lulus 
Bag: @brandonblackwoodnyc 
Sunnies: @rayban
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#target #targetrun #targetmyway #targetstyle #lovelulus #tjmaxxfinds #tjmaxx #tjmaxxstyle #maxxinista #brandonblackwood #brandonblackwoodnyc #rayban #ootdblackwomen #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa
Act like y’all know how much breakfast dates are Act like y’all know how much breakfast dates are hella awesome yet underrated. Right @tampafoodplug?! 

Do y’all enjoy breakfast dates or do y’all do that regular degular evening dates? 
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#breakfastidea #breakfastclub #breakfastfood #breakfastlover #healthybreakfast #breakfastblogger #brunch #brunchidea #brunchgoals #easybrunch #brunchspot #brunchlover #brunchvibes #brunchaddict #brunchinspo #buzzfeast #foodblog #fooddiary #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
@driftlighttampa is going to be a great date night @driftlighttampa is going to be a great date night spot for real for reals. I went to a preview of their new last week and it was fantastic.
📸: @eatlocalflorida 
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #jwmarriotttampa #waterstreettampa #letyourmindtravel #travelmakesus #marriottbonvoy
Listen, we all know how we get when our hair is fr Listen, we all know how we get when our hair is freshly laid. Y’all already know! 
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#naturalhaircommunity #naturalhairjourney #naturalhair #naturalhairgoals #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare #naturalhairsistas #naturalhairblogger #teamnaturalhair #naturalhairtips #naturalhairinfluencer #naturalhairgoals
Took a #hosted trip to @rustypelicantampa a couple Took a #hosted trip to @rustypelicantampa a couple weeks ago and boy we had a time! The funny part was when management somehow read my mind and send over their new Belle cocktail. The seafood tasted like it was fresh out the water and I was like a little kid looking out the window and watching the fish jump out the water. Y’all, realizing people vacation where we have these views still blows my mind. 

What seafood could you eat for the rest of your life? I think it’s shrimp and salmon for me ☺️
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #datenight #datenightidea
I mean who can resist a half dozen of some 🔥🔥🔥🔥 donuts unlike anything you’ve ever had? I know I couldn’t. Anywho, @mojodonuts when are y’all coming to Tampa? Holla at me. 

What’s y’all’s favorite donut flavor?
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #yelpmiami #mojodonuts #breakfastidea #breakfastclub #breakfastfood #breakfastlover
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