Aqua Bar and Grille 813.675.8700 7627 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, Florida 33607 THE WESTIN TAMPA BAY aquabarandgrille.com Primarily a seafood restaurant, the name speaks for itself. Set inside the Westin Hotel on the water of Tampa Bay, Aqua has beautiful scenery both inside and outside of the restaurant. Walking in the first thing you notice is the low green lighting which slowly changes to a clear marine blue. The color change adds the necessary ambiance to impress a first date, as well as the fun lighting for happy hour with your coworkers. The service at Aqua is very good when you are sitting in the dining room. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about the wine list. All three times I visited they were able to help me select a perfect wine with my meal choices. The food is divine down to the bread and honey butter they serve with every meal. I recommend… [Read more]

Rule #51 (No cameras at The Bachelor Party): Sometimes we suffer a lapse in judgment and become blind to the effect that a cause brings especially when that cause involves a camera, a few half naked women and alcohol. As with sending images of one’s privates to a woman that will dump you and share the pictures with her Twitter, it is better to just say no to “lasting memories”. Leave the camera at home, a bachelor party is a private send-off for your male friends. Violating this sacred tradition is violating a man law. Rule #52 (Sweet Etiquette): When you’re out with another man at a restaurant be sure to pass on dessert. Two men have no business ordering dessert together at the end of a meal. Even if one of you gets a dessert the waitress will still bring 2 spoons. Rule #53 (Fruity Drinks): Men don’t tell other men what to drink… [Read more]

Eggstyle 3980 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677 813-855-EGGS(3447) www.eggstlyeusa.com Eggstyle is located just west of the Tampa city limits in Oldsmar Florida.  The dining room serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. The atmosphere is casual and friendly with an err of sophistication.  The décor is warm and upbeat.  The dining area is very open with comfortable booth seating just far enough apart that you are not bothered by other conversations.  I immediately felt good as soon as I walked through the door, as we were greeted with a friendly smile and a genuine feeling of being welcomed.  Aside from being a breakfast restaurant, there is also a separate juice bar area where they prepare smoothies made to order with fresh fruit, honey, yogurt and fruit juices, which is a great for those just passing through for a healthy fix. Side note: I usually do not comment, but I find it imperative to mention this.. I did… [Read more]

As an avid restaurant goer and a woman who loves her food and wine, I’ve had my share of good and bad encounters when dining out.  The staff, chef, location, cost, menu and feel of a restaurant all can truly make or break your assessment of the place, not exactly in that order.  First impressions are everything and I will be giving you my honest opinions as I continue my eating and drinking adventures. Beauty Recommends (5 Star Reviews):   The Latest Reviews by Title: View the Beauty and The Eats Archive