My review is short because I only tried one thing. They were a vendor at the NFL Kickoff Experience…read morein September, so they had a small menu like everyone else. I tried the seafood dirty rice. The rice was cooked well and the seasoned great. They give you a lot of rice, but I wish it had more seafood in it. The people were also very friendly and welcoming. There were a lot of food vendors at the event and they had the most inviting energy which persuaded me to try their food. I will look out for other opportunities to try more of what they offer.

I've had the pleasure of attending two private dining experiences with Chef Ava and her grand…read moreopening of her new location in Lutz,FL. I love supporting local businesses especially when the owner is part of your community. Chef Ava has a remarkable spirit and is a joy to support. She offers a variety of services, private catering, large event catering, weekly meals, kids cooking classes to name a few. Her menu features an eclectic menu with southern and low country influence. I've never had a meal I didn't like! My latest meal that I tried from Chef Ava was fried fish and creamy grits with a banana foster cobbler with vanilla pudding. It was really great! The fish was fried in a cornmeal batter which is my favorite way to eat fried fish. The grits were savory and creamy and paired well with the fried fish. The dessert was a dish I had never tried before but will definitely be requesting it again the next time I get food from Chef Ava. So good! Chef Ava's brick & mortar location is open from 5-10pm on Friday's and Saturday's. Be sure to come out and support!

This place is beautiful and very peaceful. You can even have a business meeting here. My waitress…read morewas very friendly. I ordered the special, which included soup, your choice of pasta, and a drink. I loved this place and would come back many times.

Amazing boutique restaurant in Brandon, a hidden gem! Fantastic service, authentic food and wine,…read moredelicious desserts.

Best chef, great great ... did I say great baking. Everything I've ordered from him has been…read moredelicious. He is also very friendly and proffesional!!

From the owner: We specialize in culinary baking classes, private Chef dinners, and corporate team building eventsread more

You will not be disappointed with this wonderful, professional husband and wife team. They catered…read moreour Christmas party last Saturday and everything came out fantastic. Easy to work with, on point and great reviews from all friends and neighbors that attended.

I highly recommend Tampa Bay Chef Services. I purchased the services over two years ago but never…read moreused it due to Covid. Despite the lapse in time, Chef Christian (owner) honored the purchase. We had Chef Roberto and opted for the Salt Crusted Fish, which ended up being Red Snapper, Caesar Salad, and Gnocchi with homemade San Marzano Tomato Sauce ( absolutely amazing and the best gnocchi ever). The menu options were very expansive. I highly recommend Tampa Bay Chef for all your needs. Check them out!!!

Tampa Bay Personal Chef Services (Chef Cristian) sent Gabriel for our "hands on" experience last…read morenight. (5/10/19). He was fantastic from the get-go. This was a birthday gift for my aspiring chef son so he was involved in the whole process. Gabriel was very patient and low key. (No pressure for perfection) this was the most important part of this evening. The great food was icing on the cake!!! We both learned so much- how to butterfly chicken breasts (albeit need lots more practice), make a Caesar dressing, and. Chicken Carbonara. Also learned the importance of the ingredients- type of oil to use, fresh pasta, etc. Wish I had done this years ago for my sons (and me)!!!

Absolutely wonderful experience! Delicious, reliable, trustworthy , just great . She was on time…read moreand really did a wonderful seated dinner. Next time I'm in the area will use her again. Fabulous

We ordered our Christmas dinner from Avocado, and once again, Chef Kristi didn't just raise the…read morebar--she vaulted over it with a spatula in hand. The food? Incredible. The presentation? So fancy we felt underdressed eating it. Honestly, we're tempted to make up more holidays just for an excuse to order again. Weekly meal prep? It's basically our new normal. 10/10! Bon appétit!

The Kitchen House is a not-for-profit garden and cooking school that focuses on teaching healthy…read moreplant-forward recipes to adults and children. Ever since Publix Aprons Cooking School closed, I've been looking for a cooking school that has fun adult classes. The Kitchen House has just started a monthly "book club" called Plot to Plate where they feature a book that relates to or includes recipes. This month was Lessons in Chemistry so my friends and I decided to attend. We bought our tickets in advance as classes can sell out. The classes are different prices depending on what the class is. The house is in a residential neighborhood in College Park and does not have a dedicated parking lot so I would suggest getting there early as you have to find a spot along the street. When we arrived, we were greeted and given a welcome drink, in this case Cardamom Decaf Coffee because it was cold out. One of the instructors said that normally we would walk the garden at the beginning of class and also eat outdoors but since it was cold, we were going to skip the garden and eat inside. Once everyone arrived (cooking classes can have up to 20 people), we met in the lobby to start talking about different themes of the book. Then it was time to wash up and go to the kitchen. All the ingredients were set out for us and we picked the Veggie Pot Pie table with other attendees. The instructor gave us some knife skills lessons and then we all started cooking, using the recipes at our station. Each station makes one recipe so you don't get to make everything. And, the instructors and volunteers don't show you how to make everything first (like Publix Aprons used to do). But, if you just dig in and start going, it is a lot of fun. We had some questions along the way, like is there a spatula we can use? Or, is this the flour or the cornstarch? The volunteers were great and answered everything in a friendly way. As it said you could do in the welcome email we received before the class, some folks brought their own wine and the Kitchen House provided glasses and would pour for you. I think if we go back, we would definitely bring our own wine. My friends and I made the drop biscuits for the Veggie Pot Pie, which were surprisingly easy to make. We were finished early so we also make the Brownies for dessert that used olive oil and maple syrup instead of butter and sugar. When everyone was done cooking, we gathered in the lobby again while the volunteers cleaned and set up the table for dinner. Then, it was time to eat! Dinner was served buffet style and the Kitchen House split our food for people who had different dietary restrictions. For example, some of the recipes used non-dairy alternatives as some people in the class were lactose intolerant and one person had a mushroom allergy so they got a small spinach gallette instead of the mushroom Gallette for everyone else. As we sat down to eat, we discussed the book more in depth. Everything tasted great and we had a wonderful time. We received all the recipes in an email after the class so we could make the foods at home. I will definitely be looking at other adult classes here.

This is a fun garden space and non-profit that promotes healthy eating habits and hosts cooking…read moreevents. I went with my classmates for medical school and we made 2 different types of spaghetti- one had meat (very good, picture 1) and the other was vegetarian (wasn't terrible, picture 2). The garden is beautiful and the employees are friendly and gave us a tour of the spot.

TNT catered our Fourth of July baby gender reveal cookout for 30 people. DELICIOUS food!! The…read morepulled pork and Tony's famous beans were so yummy! We had the pork, chicken, all beef hot dogs, macaroni & cheese, garlic toast, watermelon salad, spinach artichoke dip and a veggie & dip tray. There was plenty of food and everyone loved it! Tammy & Tony are so sweet-they even cut the watermelon into star shapes to go with our theme! Very professional, very accommodating, very gracious people who make absolutely delicious food at a very reasonable price. Tammy & Tony were very helpful with all planning and worked very hard to ensure everything went very smoothly and it did! I highly recommend TNT catering and will hire them again for our next event!

From the owner: Gourmet BBQ, Weddings, Events, International Cuisines, Personal Chef, and Private Cooking Classes.read more

We hired Chef Bruno for a special family dinner during our vacation in Siesta Key, Florida, and he…read moretruly delivered a gourmet experience. The food was fabulous, the presentation was beautiful, and everything he prepared was absolutely delicious. From the very beginning, Chef Bruno made the entire process effortless. During the planning stages, he asked thoughtful questions about our family -- their likes, dislikes, and what we were in the mood for -- and then crafted a fresh, perfectly balanced menu. His selection of appetizers, salads, mains, and desserts satisfied everyone at the table. He visited Walt's Seafood that morning to pick up the freshest fish for our entrée and ceviche, both of which were huge hits. Every side dish and every sauce complemented the meal beautifully, making each course feel complete and memorable. To top it all off, the kitchen was cleaner when he left than when he arrived. Chef Bruno didn't just cook us dinner -- he created an unforgettable experience for our family.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Bruno Wu cook for us in our home, and it was quite…read morepossibly the best meal I have ever had! Every dish was incredible--from the fried deviled eggs, potstickers, and fried shrimp with goat cheese to the perfectly cooked miso sea bass, wasabi mashed potatoes, and green beans. And to top it all off, a decadent dark chocolate cake with homemade vanilla bean ice cream! Chef Bruno not only prepared everything to perfection, but he also took the time to explain each dish, some of which were his own family recipes. The timing of the meal was flawless, and he left the kitchen even cleaner than when he arrived. If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, I highly recommend Chef Bruno Wu!

I love this store. The employees are always helpful and fun to talk with and the selection is…read moregreat. They have so many cute things and plenty of room to really see everything. It's such a shame the two Hallmarks near me have closed but this store is definitely worth the extra drive. Thank you, Ellen's, for keeping my Hallmark joy going! Can't wait for the ornament preview!

I was in the area to go to a newly opened store in the Wiregrass mall when I passed the sign and…read morerealized that the store was still operational. This was a pleasant surprise because all of the ones that I had known near my home had closed The lady at the register was very kind and pleasant to speak with....as well as being very informative and knowledge about the Wesley Chapel area. (I apologize for not knowing her name, but she was short in stature like myself with dark hair and said that she had been living in the area for about 30 years.) I appreciated the information from her as well as a catalog with upcoming ornaments because I am an avid hallmark ornament collector. It had definitely disappointed me to know that I couldn't just walk into a store and pick out ornaments after the closures. But I was happy to know that I can still order ornaments and that this location is still open. They have a vast selection of cards and gifts! I've always loved Hallmark and I'll definitely return when I'm in the area. Woohoo!