One of the top places I can be found during the apocalypse and I would leave a trail of shells in my path. If I were to eat like there is no tomorrow, I'd choose here and gaze out at the last sunset. The un-oaked Chardonnay is delightful with a steady line of various oysters from around around the map.
As one of the Foodbuzz: 24 X 24 Gulf Coast Ambassadors, last night it was my privilege to participate and showcase the cuisine of the Gulf Coast region. This event was held in St Pete, Florida at my friend Jennie's house with the proceeds going to the Greater New Orleans Foundation thanks to Foodbuzz with the focus on helping fishermen and their families in the area who have been subjected to the fallout from the BP oil disaster since April 20, 2010.
The stakes have been devastating to every single state along the Gulf Of Mexico and nobody knows if there will be much of a future for inhabitants or residents of the area. There is a darkness that looms in our offshore waters and the oil invasion is currently taking a heavy toll on all of us living in the coastal regions.
In Tampa, eating with views of the city along the many waterfront options is ideal. In fact, it is one of the reasons I live here. With fresh seafood abundant and boats bobbing in the channel, I'm reminded to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. The chefs at Cafe Dufrain have taken the local specialties and turned them into elegant dishes perfect for lingering over. Tuna TarTar is my favorite appetizer that tastes incredibly fresh and whets my appetite for a glass of wine.
January log - 20 miles and no pain. On the weekends I find myself gravitating towards the bike and logging time and miles. Yoga seems to be giving me the edge for enjoying being on such a device that normally makes my back stiff and shoulders sore. There are many paths to take but with wind and sun I choose the shade route. Naturally, I brought the iphone application Every Trail along to log my progress. The app lists all kinds of trail specific activities for outdoor enthusiasts and it's free.
This also points to a list of trails for Tampa bicycle riding.
The Tampa and Pinellas area have some of the best eating establishments to enjoy a casual seaside meal whether soaking up the rooftop in the afternoon or watching sunsets on the deck. Grouper sandwiches are one of the specialties of the area. Here is a list of some of the best places to find local grouper sandwiches.
