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4 Pieces of Tampa Bay Food News You Should Know
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4 Pieces of Tampa Bay Food News You Should Know

It’s funny I haven’t done one of these blog posts in a couple years since the pandemic started. The food news hasn’t stopped in Tampa

April 24, 2022April 26, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
6 Easy Spring Cocktail Ideas For Your Next Sunday Brunch
Food

6 Easy Spring Cocktail Ideas For Your Next Sunday Brunch

What’s great about new seasons is the chance to taste seasonal drink concoctions to really get in the spirit. Now that the sun is out

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
How to Do a Weekend Getaway to Mexico
Food, The Frugalista Life

How to Do a Weekend Getaway to Mexico

The last time I traveled somewhere international was Europe back in 2019 and it feels like so long ago; those 3 years flew by fast!

April 11, 2022April 10, 2022 by Alexandria Jones4 Min Reading
Hotel Haya now offering lunch, appoints new exec chef and director of food and beverage
Food

Hotel Haya now offering lunch, appoints new exec chef and director of food and beverage

I don’t live far from Ybor City so it’s always a cool time whenever I find myself down in that area. I’m always imagining how

April 10, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
The Best Dressed at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Fashion, Recent Posts

The Best Dressed at the 2022 Grammy Awards

I used to love watching the Grammys at as a wee tot because I got to watch my faves perform their hits live. I’d get

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
Best Dressed at the 2022 Academy Awards: The Best Looks of the Night
Fashion

Best Dressed at the 2022 Academy Awards: The Best Looks of the Night

This year’s Academy Awards aired last night and the best part of the night, above the show itself, is the red carpet fashions. All the

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
5 Cocktails to Make for National Cocktail Day 2022
Food

5 Cocktails to Make for National Cocktail Day 2022

National Cocktail Day 2022 is March 24 so cheers to everyone like me who can’t resist having a cute, Instagrammable cocktail anytime they’re at a

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams dropping their Everything Bagel flavor for a limited time
Food

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams dropping their Everything Bagel flavor for a limited time

It’s getting warmer and you know what that means…ice cream on deck for everyone! Tampa has lots of choices when it comes to getting a

March 17, 2022March 15, 2022 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
WUSF Public Media opens tickets for “Longest Table” Epicurean Gala
Food

WUSF Public Media opens tickets for “Longest Table” Epicurean Gala

Tickets opened to the public earlier this week for WUSF Public Media’s “Longest Table” gala, where guests can get scenic and social media-worthy views of

March 9, 2022 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
5 Zacapa Rum cocktails inspired by their “Mujeres Fuertes” campaign
Food

5 Zacapa Rum cocktails inspired by their “Mujeres Fuertes” campaign

This Women’s History Month, Zacapa Rum highlights women around the globe with a curated cocktail collection. Their “Mujeres Fuertes” campaign is inspired by women in

March 9, 2022March 8, 2022 by Alexandria Jones4 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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