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Creamy Golden Kiwi Soda

Creamy Golden Kiwi Soda

Bydenalovesfood September 23, 2023October 18, 2023

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I am Dena and I am a HUGE foodie! I love to explore, eat and cook. Come with me on my foodie adventures!

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Checked out Rose Gold Tea Labs for their new goodi

Checked out Rose Gold Tea Labs for their new goodies! Croffles (croissant + waffles) will now be available!! (Weekends only for now) They also have boba ice cream floats!

📍 Rose Gold Tea Labs
St. Petersburg, FL

@rosegoldtealabs

I tried their new Ube Boba Float and it was really good! Super creamy too!

Croffle (croissant + waffles) crispy edges and chewy on the inside will be available and toppings will vary.

I really liked the berries with cream and strawberry syrup! The Nutella with almonds was also pretty good too but I love my fruity sweet and tart flavors.

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#boba #bubbletea #pinkstore #drinks #asianfood #dessert #tea #tampafoodie #tampabay #tampabayeats #tampa #stpeteeats #stpetersburg #foodie #foodcontent #croffle #waffle #croissant #sweets #ube #icecreamfloat #newitems #localbusiness #pink

Checking out the new location they moved into a ye

Checking out the new location they moved into a year ago. They didn’t move far but I love the chill vibes and the mountain decor with good food.

📍 Rocky Mountain Subs & BBQ
Palm Harbor, FL

@rockymountainsubs

• Really love the Colorado Hatch Pork Green Chile - savory and spicy. Love the chunks of meaty pork and the stew is flavorful. I ended up buying a quart to take home with me.
• Smoked wings were really nice. It was juicy and almost reminded me of smoked duck because it was so juicy and fatty.
• I didn’t care for the smoked Mac n Cheese, it was dry but it has flavor
• The Tri Tip Steak and Hickory Smoked Pastrami were both good but I liked the Tri Tip better.
• Banana Pudding. Get it. It’s one of the best ones I’ve had, super thick, creamy & flavorful and I typically dislike banana pudding.

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#subs #sandwich #tampafoodie #foodie #tampabayeats #tampabay #foodinstagram #foodblogger #tampa #wings #chile #soup #smoked #newplace #sandwichshop #rockymountains #themedrestaurant #cheesepull #eatlocal #tampabusiness

Since the day they opened I have never stopped tal

Since the day they opened I have never stopped talking about SUSURU. It’s one of my favorite place for good kushiyaki because they don’t slather on thick sauces and I get to really appreciate the flavor of the skewers. I also love the retro Japanese theme and their sister JUJU is also amazing.

📍 SUSURU
Orlando, FL

@susuruorl

Small menu but a lot of their food is really good. One of my favorite izakaya for bites and drinks near the Disney area but get there early since it can get packed and I have noticed the food is way better at the beginning of service than the end of the night.

The Yaki Onigiri Chazuke really surprised me. I typically get the Susuru Chashu Gohan (sometimes I’ll add ikura or uni) but I was craving something comforting. The onigiri was a really nice size and the crispy bits mixed with the tea broth was really pleasant. The mentaiko gave it a really good salty balance and it really pulled the dish together.

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#japanesefood #asianfood #asianeats #japaneseizakaya #izakaya #drinkingfood #kushiyaki #yakitori #orlandofood #orlandofoodie #orlandoeats #disneyworld #orlando #foodie #foodcontent #foodinstagram #foodblogger #onigiri #barfood #latenight #latenightfood #chazuke #japanese #japanesebar #retrojapanese #themedrestaurant

I’ve always wanted a Gelato Flower Cone and didn

I’ve always wanted a Gelato Flower Cone and didn’t know we had them here! I love any and all cute looking food so I had to get myself one!

📍 Amorino - International Plaza
Tampa, FL

@amorinousa

You can pick a flavor for each petal but I decided on 3. They use a spatula to create each petal and it’s the cutest thing. The gelato was also really good and it’s the perfect treat to walk around with.

We also tried the affogato and you can pick what gelato you want. It’s not bad at all and it’s the perfect after dinner treat.

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#gelato #dessert #icecream #rosegelato #gelatoflower #cutefood #tampa #tampafoodie #tampabayeats #tampabay #internationalmall #foodie #foodcontent #foodinstagram #sweets #affogato #flower #foodblogger #cream #gelati #treat

I usually don’t go for Pan Asian but I did enjoy

I usually don’t go for Pan Asian but I did enjoy a lot of the dishes at Fortu! It’s a really beautiful restaurant and it feels intimate but also fun.

📍 Fortu
St. Petersburg, FL

@forturestaurant

• Sakura Blossom - 10/10 I would definitely get this drink again. It was super light and smooth with a touch of sweetness from the lychee.
• Roaster Pork Belly - 8.5/10 it reminded me of Chinese bbq and it’s covered in a sweet and sticky hoisin sauce. I loved the crispy edges! We def had more meat than lettuce to wrap it in but this would go amazing on a bed of rice.
• Wagyu Fried Rice - 7.5/10 this was a good solid dish, I wasn’t wowed by it but it’s satisfying and comforting.
• Waygu Tartar - 7.5/10 this was super flavorful and maybe a bit too seasoned for my taste. I loved that they changed to the togarashi chips which is more fitting.
• Japanese Sweet Potato - 10/10 this is so silly but this was my favorite thing the whole night. We couldn’t stop talking about it. I’ve never seen a Japanese potato that big but it was cooked all the way! Super creamy and sweet and the cheese on top was the loveliest sweet and salty combo.
• Red Snapper - 4/10 (personally!!) personally I did not enjoy this. The fish was good and cooked well but the fish and spring pea puree was a weird mixture of flavor for me. It just felt heavy and dull.
• Wagyu Coulotte - 7.5/10 I think if you do not eat steak often and wanted to treat yourself this would be a really good steak. I think personally we have cooked a lot of steaks and find it not to be anything special, esp for that price tag. It was cooked well and nothing was wrong with it, we just didn’t find it to be a show stopper.
• Ube Cheesecake - 8.5/10 the cheesecake was really fluffy and the crunch from the crust, chocolate shell and nuts was lovely.

If I were to come back I def would like to do drinks and apps. The dining room did get really loud when it started to get busy so it gets harder to hear each other but it’s a really pretty restaurant.

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#hosted

#panasian #asianfood #tampafoodie #stpeteeats #tampabay #foodie #tampabayeats #stpetersburg #foodcontent #asianeats #elevateddining #foodinstagram #foodblogger

When curiosity wins. We kept driving by Jalapeños

When curiosity wins. We kept driving by Jalapeños Tacos and decided one day to stop (1 min before the turn) to give them a try! They are located almost across from Busch Gardens in a motel’s parking lot. If that doesn’t scream shady idk what does. They looked clean and people kept stopping by to pick up food.

📍 Jalapeños Tacos
2901 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

@jalapenostacostampa

Decently priced for a cheap bite. It’s not the best ever but I do not expect it to be.

• Tacos - 7/10 I liked the crispy tortilla and the meats were decent. They crisp up the meat so it has a nice edge but some pieces can be tougher than others. The flavor was nice and at $3 a taco it was not bad at all.
• Shrimp Tostada - 5/10 the tacos outshined the tostadas, it was very beany but I love crunchy tostadas 😂

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#streettacos #mexicanfood #tampafoodie #foodie #tampabayeats #buschgardens #tampa #foodblogger #roadsidefood #foodtruck #foodcontent #foodinstagram #tostadas #tacos #smallbusiness #eatlocal #randomfood

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