Excellent Oxtails and Boiled Peanuts at this local sidewalk vendor....just a quick pit stop on the…read moreway to/from Tampa International Airport! We passed a small pop up tent with signs advertising Oxtail along the side of the road. My eyes lit up when I saw oxtail mentioned as I went without breakfast this morning..take a chance on this sidewalk vendor, or eat trash food at the airport before our flight? The choice was easy! Thankfully, a generous portion of food piled high presented itself, at fair prices too ($21 for the Oxtail plate with can soda.) Not only visually welcoming, the smell was enticing and the taste was outstanding! Plastic fork tender oxtails, the fat was rendered well and the yellow rice was drenched in the delicious Oxtail Stew. Collard Greens with plenty of vinegar tang accompanied along with a solid Mac n Cheese shell. Chef reps Louisiana heritage and it shows. He only serves Oxtail on Sunday's, so save the date if your local or visiting like us on a Sunday....might just be the highlight of your trip ;) On the corner of North 22nd & East Emma Street. Enjoy!

I'm giving four stars for the cajun boiled peanuts and the brownie blocks. The cornbread is tasty…read moretoo. But I need to try this man's cran shill (chilau)!!! It's a classic casserole of garlicky oil sauce and seafood or crab over pasta. Name is believed to be a short form of "enchilado", not enchilada, but ENCHILADO, a spicy sauce with chilis. It's a traditional Tampa dish like cuban sandiwches and deviled crabs but I can't seem to get my hands on any. Next week he told me..

Was here for a networking event. Legit some of the best wings and Mac and Cheese I've had in a…read morewhile! Already looking forward to our next visit! you can taste the love in their food!

Had been dying to try this place forever so when I saw the food truck posted up from afar I HAD to…read morego out of my way to go grab something (even though I had just ate lunch). Got the side of mac n cheese to keep it light but it was such an amazing portion and I was so glad about it because it was BOMBBB. I need to come back and try everything on the menu. I'm going to the actual restaurant location as soon as I'm back from the holidays to try out their new lunch menu. As a huge wings person, I am so hype to try the entire menu in general. Service is also top notch - Aikeem slays and is clearly very community oriented which speaks volumes!

Chicago Paulie's is the kind of dive that's absolutely worth stopping at for authentic Chicago…read moredogs, Polish sausages, and Italian beefs. Paulie is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. As a first time customer, he treats you like you've been coming in for years. I ordered a Chicago Dog and a Polish Sausage, both served on perfectly steamed poppy seed buns with Vienna Beef franks and sausages loaded with super fresh toppings. I also had to try the Italian Beef, served on a fresh French roll piled with tender, juicy beef and hot giardiniera. I spent six years working in Chicago, and Paulie is turning out Chicago classics that rival some of the best I had there. He's ranked #6 on Yelp's Top 100 Sandwich Shops for a reason. Stop by, grab some incredible food, and take a few minutes to chat with Paulie. You'll be glad you did.

I've only been to Chicago once, so I am certainly no expert on their local cuisine, but this food…read moretruck situated in a gas station parking lot made the Yelp list of top sandwich spots in the country, so I knew I had to stop by. The first time I came was right after that article, and there were about 50 people in line, so I left. This Saturday I stopped by at around noon, and I was third in line. WARNING: do not be in a rush! Your food is not coming out quickly. Paulie is a sweetheart, but he is a one-man show, and he likes to chat and get to know all his customers. They currently do not carry the full menu they show online, so I went with a Chicago hot dog, and the Italian beef sandwich. Paulie educated me a bit on the sandwich; if I wanted it juicy (with the sauce already on it) or on the side to dip into (yes, please, I'm a dipper), and how spicy I wanted it (more peppers, less peppers). After a nice chat with Paulie about politics, I headed home and dug in. The Chicago hot dog was perfect, although I had to remove the hot peppers. The sandwich was outstanding; the beef so tender, the peppers and onions adding depth, and the roll was so soft-I could only eat half, but the other half heated up nicely for dinner. Can't wait to go back!

Turkey leg in Tampa? Yes turkey leg!!!!…read more The name show the food stand major product in the name. Best turkey leg with affordable price. This place always have a line. The owner probably name Ice Cream. But the name is attractive. This is a meat ice cream. The turkey leg is smoke to perfect and fall off the bone. Definitely a good thing to have. The food truck only open Thursday to Saturday. Start at noon till the food last. We got the BBQ rib sandwich with 4 bones. It is delicious. The meat have good marinated spice. The BBQ sauce is homemade with good tangy sweet. Finally I have clear my 10 years bookmark and paid them a visit.

Usually, I bought turkey leg at the theme park, the fair and festival. This food truck got the best…read moreturkey leg I have ever tried. The meaty, smoky, juicy, fall of the bone turkey meat was as so delicious! The ribs were also very good- smokey and good flavor. The sweet BBQ sauce was perfect to dip the meat in. This is a one man operation. When there's a line, a bit of wait time is expected. Friendly service, affordable price and the most delicious BBQ, it's worth the drive and wait time.

Food truck that's near a gas station but the tacos were so authentic and very good. The el pastor…read moretaco was seasoned so good and the carne asada too. Small little spot but what a gem.

Food was amazing & the prices are great for a completely authentic Mexican taste. Will definitely…read morebe coming back! The Lady who makes the food is really nice and totally willing to adjust to your food needs! Fresh made salsa, fresh veggies, and delicious horchata! You seriously can't beat it!

I'm from LA, a place where you can find folks cookin' spectacular tacos and pupusas and empanadas…read moreearly into the morning. I find myself up at 2 AM and not yet properly dinnered and what to my wondering eyes does appear? Well, a whole bunch of police activity, a sketchy little strip club and a gal off to the side cookin'. I don't know what she's makin' but whatever it is I'm buyin'. Turns out it's sausage, potatoes and beefy Rice a Roni. I opted for a potato and Mama hands me a small football covered in what has to be 12 ounces of butter and sour creme and a few other things. There are no criteria by which this could EVER be considered health food. And a quick look at Mama confirms that she digs her own cookin'. But it was hot and generously portioned and I was grateful for an option besides a diner at 2 in the morning.

This is a GREAT place!! Down home feel and food just like my mom used to cook. It is a bit on the…read morepricey side and my only issue is that they don't give you nearly enough barbecue sauce. I still don't know what the barbecue sauce tastes like even when I asked for extra. Other than that super, freakin' awesome place!

Vegg'd Out Vegan Kitchen is a Black owned, completely vegan, mail-order/catering business. They…read moremake appearances in the community (farmer's markets) and have also recently moved to mail ordering and/or delivering from their website (cleanereatin.com). I have had the privilege to order from them a few times recently. First I experienced their famous Nattiez Pattiez. These are basically like "hot pockets for adults". They are garlic butter infused dough that is stuffed with pasta, sauce, vegan cheese and lentil crumbles. These have to be shipped overnight, so I set up a delivery time instead of paying the overnight shipping cost. It was easy to arrange a time and they were delivered right on schedule by one of the owners. Taste wise.... incredible! I loved each and ever one of the ten I ate. My next order came through the mail and featured four of their cakes in a jar. I ordered a pumpkin, carrot, Oreo and Snickerdoodle. I was blown away by the carrot and pumpkin. The others were really good too but I preferred the veggie cakes. Through their website, Vegg'd Out also offers other sweets, cookies and specials based on the season. Like right now you can get a tin of holiday cookies. All their items are vegan and some, if not all, come with the option of being infused. Looking for some great vegan items made locally by Black entrepreneurs? Give Vegg'd Out a chance.

Vegg'd Out Vegan kitchen is not only compassionate about the environment, it's people, and it's…read morespiritual survival. They also make kick @ss, delicious, flavorful vegan food. Try the Ziondilla and you will know the truth. Lucky to have found them at a vegan food truck rally and I have happily followed them ever since. The hibiscus ginger tea is tasty, truly refreshing and pure flavor. They are honest with the ingredients list and use locally sourced organic when possible. The garlic butter mac n cheese is not what you expect it to be if you can try it DO! I have had every variation of Nattiez Pattiez and loved them all. Chef can eek out so much intense flavor! Do yourself a favor and also get a cupcake while you have the chance.

Seminole Heights Sunday Farmers Market is cool cool. But then again, all of the Tampa Bay Markets…read moreare pretty cool and unique in their own special way. They all have a different set up, or atmosphere to me. Many of the vendors that I came across here are not at all of the markets, so it is great to come here and see different vendors than at other markets. Some of my favorite vendors are the lady that sells the home made jam. She has a strawberry mango jam, and a ginger pear jam, and a mango habanero jam just to name a few of her selections. You can sample everything, and then pick out your favorite for $8. There is also a vendor that sells bird baths that are shaped like flowers, and made of plates. There are jewelry vendors, plants and flowers like orchids, boiled peanuts that sit in beer, different types of breads, fruit and veggie vendors and food vendors. My favorite vendor is Maine-iacs, the vendor that sells the Lobster Rolls, Lobster Bisque, and Whoopie Pies. I also want to try the Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. I have tried the strawberry and regular lemonade which are really good from Simply Lemonade. Often there is music playing, and there are a lot of people just strolling around on their Sunday. It's a great place to hang out for a bit, and then maybe go to a nearby place for brunch such as Ella's American Art Café, or get some coffee, or a beer at Independent. There are lots of options around you. You do have to drive but everything is all pretty close. This is a nice family and pet friendly hang out spot on a Sunday, so definitely check it out. All of the Tampa Bay markets can be found at tampabaymarkets.com. I can easily say that I have been to all of them, and they are all just a fun, carefree vibe.

This is a great smaller local market. If you truly want to purchase items from local sellers, this…read moreis the place to go. I have come home with plants, candles, purses, jewelry, and jam, all made from craftspeople located in the Tampa Bay area. There usually seems to be about 25-30 booths of crafts and food, a produce stand, and about 10 food/drink trucks on any given 2nd Sunday of the month. There are also local interest booths - this past weekend there was a Seminole Height's booth, advertising the Seminole Height's Home Tour and selling t-shirts. If you do want to eat something you've purchased here, find the shady section of grass in front of the stage area, which usually has local musicians performing for your listening pleasure. There is a great children's section, too, with crafts, play area, and specialty booths geared towards kids. Also not to be missed is the opportunity to take a tour of historic Hillsborough High School, which is the oldest high school in Hillsborough County, dating back to 1928. They have student ambassadors giving guided tours, and it was pretty cool to see the inside of this massive structure. There is usually a sign stuck in the ground near the front entrance of the school giving more details about when the tours start. The market only operates from October through May because it is too darn hot the rest of the year. Make sure you wear your sunscreen/hat too, because there is minimal shade to be had.