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The recently opened restaurant has a comprehensive menu featuring a variety of authentic Thai dishes bursting with the aromas and lightness of Asian cuisine. There is plenty to choose from for anyone seeking a great tasting lunch that will satisfy their hunger without leaving them overfed all afternoon, or a sumptuous dinner to exceed all expectations.

At Bua Thai the emphasis is on the food; quality ingredients – and no MSG – are used to create traditional recipes that will tantalize your taste-buds and delight your senses.

The décor is subtle with a hint of ambient Thai music complementing the spacious dining area, leaving you to relax and enjoy the best Asian cuisine anywhere in downtown.

I ordered the New York Style with sausage and mushrooms and couldn’t have been happier to find it was simple and delicious – exactly how NY style pizza should be!  But don’t just take my word for it. For more detail please read Elizabeth's blog post at http://blog.elizabethdougherty.com/ because she’s a much better writer that I am :) I hope everyone enjoys this pizza as much as my wife and I did, and at our unbeatable daily deal price of just $1 I’m sure you all will.

Mangia,

Chad Jaquays
CEO, Groupocity

We're talking about bowling – everyone always has fun bowling, especially at Pin Chasers! 

Forget your Xbox or Wii; this is the real thing! And as you stand in front of a gleaming 60-foot lane, the sense of expectation and excitement comes flooding back just like when you were 10-years old. Seeing the light bounce off the polished synthetic floor, adding your name into a pristine score-chart, and again feeling the true weight of the ball as you adjust it in your hand – you can’t replicate this at home, and the magic is timeless.

Established nearly 50 years ago and family run ever since, Pin Chasers have drawn upon their unparalleled experience to re-imagine the bowling experience and revitalize all the fun and excitement to bring a new level of entertainment for those of us who’ve played before, and win over an entirely new generation of players.

At Pin Chasers you can request a personal server to help you get started, offer tutorials, bowling tips and walk you through everything you might need to know or have forgotten since last you hit the lanes. They’ll also be on hand to take your orders and bring you whatever you wish throughout your game – delicious hot and cold food (burgers, fries, salads, subs and more), sodas, ice-cold beers, or even cocktails!

Once you’re settled into your lane you can customize your bowling experience with the user-friendly, animated Bowler Entertainment System that helps you keep track of your games in a fun and imaginative way. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a first timer, or haven’t played for 10 years, the fun-filled experience at Pin Chasers brings your group together like nowhere else and you’ll instantly be enjoying the time of your life.

Pin Chasers have also brought the booking system into the 21^stcentury, with simple online booking allowing you to easily select the best price and package you want, to best fit the times you wish to play and number of players in your group.

With 3 locations throughout the bay area, Pin Chasers also has game rooms and pool tables offering you the most amount of fun under one roof anywhere in Tampa! So dress casual, bring your kids, bring your friends, or bring both – relax and enjoy a truly classic American night out.

The Crab Shack really is Tampa/St Pete’s original, laid-back seafood joint, where countless customers have been stuffed to the gills (no pun intended, well maybe a little) with the best seafood selection around.

Located by the water on the St Pete side of the Gandy bridge, at first glance the Crab Shack certainly lives up to its name – resembling a beachcomber’s driftwood shack like something out of Robinson Crusoe or Lost. And the dress code isn’t much different – no suit and tie required here! Casual is very much the order of the day.

The fact that the Crab Shack isn’t one of those frou-frou restaurants reason enough to head there, but the menu is second to none for local and seafood. Shrimp, crab (including stone, blue, king, snow, Dungeness and soft shell), scallops, oysters, mussels – and that’s just the shellfish! Smoked mullet, snapper, coho salmon, whole fish corvina; the list goes on and on.

Each meal is cooked to order by an expert team that have been preparing the best seafood meals for years, and everything leaving the Crab Shack’s kitchen has been cooked to absolute perfection.

The laid-back atmosphere is reflected in the prices too, so your wallet will be just as satisfied as your stomach – and equally as full! Add in a daily happy hour and all-you-can-eat specials on Mondays and Tuesdays, it’s no wonder that the Crab Shack has remained one of the most popular seafood eateries throughout the bay.

Like a decadent gin palace from a bygone age, Blue Martini is a dazzling display of exquisite décor, exotic lighting and gorgeous interior design. Sleek tables and serpentine bars sweep around the interior in a languid, fluid layout that befits the aura perfectly.

The first priority during any visit to Blue Martini is to get acquainted with on of their 40 signature martinis, each blending the very finest ingredients and liquor brands to create a masterpiece in a glass. An extensive wine and champagne list and selection of beers ensures that every taste and occasion is fully catered to.

For many the martinis alone are worth the visit, but there is an excellent tapas menu to tantalize the taste-buds and compliment the drinks. Seared ahi tuna on seaweed, light caprese salads and miniature martini lamb chops are all superb; tasting every bit as good as they look.

Open from late afternoon everyday (and early afternoon Friday through Sunday) Blue Martini is excellent as a place to spend a relaxing early evening, or to gather for a post-work happy hour celebration. However, its crowning success has been built on its unrivalled popularity as Tampa’s premiere nighttime venue – the elevated stage features the best live music and DJ’s every night, and the dance room is always awash with people getting lost in the spirit of the party.

If dancing isn’t your thing, instead try the casual outdoor patio bar, and soak up the joyful ambiance of the Blue Martini while basking in the beautiful Florida weather. However you spend your time there, it soon becomes obvious why Blue Martini is one of the town’s most talked about venues.

From the moment you walk into the friendly sports bar it just feels right. The brick clad walls give the place an old-school and homely ambiance, with Andy Warhol prints of Marilyn adding to the sense of Americana. Massive-screen HD’s abound, offering great views of the game from everywhere – the extensive bar, cozy booths, or open dining area.

The first thing you’ll want to get is a drink, and Champps’ island bar serves a multitude of domestic and import beers, a great selection of wines, and a host of signature cocktails to get your evening started just right.

If you’ve brought your appetite with you then you’re in for a treat! Champps pride themselves on their hand-crafted, Angus beef burgers; each freshly made to order and piled high with all the trimmings. Then there are the slow-basted baby back ribs which are fall-off-the-bone-tender, or seasonal specials like the grilled thyme pork tenderloin, and shrimp in white wine clam sauce over summer squash. Soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, appetizers and entrees; there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Situated in International Plaza, Champps is ideal for a family chow-down after the stresses and strains of an afternoon at the mall, and makes the perfect rendezvous for friends to have a grand night out.

CoreHealth of Clearwater is dedicated to helping people achieve their optimum wellness through chiropractic heath care. Chiropractic medicine emphasizes diagnosis and prevention of disorders as well as treatments with focus on the musculoskeletal system.

Ordinarily a chiropractic evaluation, examination, adjustment session and 30-minute hydrotherapy session would cost $231, but Groupocity.com are offering you all of this for just $39 – an unbelievable 86% savings that makes caring for your health affordable again!

Specializing in nonsurgical spine care, chiropractic health care can dramatically enhance health and wellbeing through corrective manipulation of the spine, joints and soft tissues to optimize the nervous system and promote overall health and vitality.

Utilizing a spectrum of chiropractic treatments, including chiropractic care, nutritional and exercise counseling, standard process supplements and biofreeze, CoreHealth of Clearwater’s practices and treatments are designed to bring you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.

Combining traditional Spanish tapas with new world ingredients and culinary styles, Spice serves up a menu best described as ‘fusion cuisine’. Although taking direction from various culinary sources, the food is still tapas in nature – simple ingredients crafted into elegant dishes.

The emphasis is on lightness and taste; foods to be shared and enjoyed as opposed to cumbersome, heavy entrees. Lunch at Spice will pick you up and keep you running, but it won’t leave you lethargic or bloated.

Where Spice really scores over its rivals is as an after-work social oasis. The elegantly appointed bistro area and subtly lit bar provide comfortable surroundings to gently slip into after a day’s hard graft in the office. Offering the ultimate in happy-hour hospitality, Spice has an open bar with complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 5pm – 7pm for only $20 per person.

With live music including acoustic and jazz, and DJ’s at the weekend, let happy hour drift seamlessly into a late night adventure – perhaps making new friends at the bar, or relaxing over drinks in the upstairs lounge area.

Mang’s has elevated teppanyaki to an art form – their expert chefs taking the finest steak, tender chicken, freshest seafood and verdant vegetables, and creating mouthwatering masterpieces on hibachi grills; thrilling diners with their outstanding culinary skills.

Traditionalists needn’t feel left out either. Mang’s master sushi chefs are renowned for their dazzling array of sushi, sashimi, makimono, and termakimono dishes, each lovingly hand-prepared to order. And for the young ones who idea of a volcano is something in science class and not a chef’s special roll, there’s even the ‘Teppanyakid’s Menu’ to ensure everyone in the family can find something they want on the menu.

Located at the Gandy end of 4^thStreetin St. Petersburg, Mang Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse is ideally situated to cater to St. Pete, Pinellas, Clearwater and South Tampa.

The modern décor, comfortable surroundings (including inside seating, barstools, lounge chairs and a covered patio outside), eclectic music, Wi-Fi, and a 42” HDTV make Dishtopia the perfect urban oasis – a casual hideaway to escape the city and hook-up with friends, family, or perhaps just relax into your own little reverie.

With over 110 loose-leaf teas on offer – Greens, Whites, Oolongs, Blacks, and Herbals – all of which can be served hot, iced, or as lattes, there’s something for everyone, and in addition each is available to purchase as loose-leaf to take home and brew yourself.

Of course when it comes to tea it’s always nice to have an accompaniment and Dishtopia don’t disappoint here either. Traditionalists will revel in the scones with Devonshire cream, but the menu also features sandwiches, quiches, soup of the day, cake of the day, tarts, muffins, and much more.

Forget café society, it’s time you discovered Dishtopian Society!

Situated next to Tropicana Field, Ferg’s Sports Bar is the ideal watering hole for any sports fan. The Devil Rays might be in their off season, but the Lightning are doing well and there is no better place to enjoy the game with your buddies. So get a group together and cheer them on over a few suds and any one of Ferg’s signature burgers.

For the ardent baseball fan, this deal’s voucher is good for 6 months, so buy it now and you can still use it when your Rays are back swinging on home turf.

Ferg’s was founded in 1992 by St. Pete native and baseball freak Mark Ferguson. Some questioned the idea but Mark’s ‘If you build it, they will come’ vision was justified and his eponymous bar has become a downtown institution.

Serving traditional pub grub and a wide variety of beers, as Ferg himself says; “It’s what a sports bar was meant to be!”

Sweetwater Kayaks Outdoor Center was established almost 20 years ago by some of the sport’s pioneering figures, since then they have enabled thousands of people to sample, first-hand, the delights of Florida’s beautiful wildlife, fauna, and stunning geographical attractions.

Specializing in offering qualified guides and full training for beginners and the more experienced paddlers alike, Sweetwater Kayaks will quickly have you skimming serenely through the unspoiled local backwaters.

Usually the word ‘healthy’ is unrelated to ‘fun’, but kayaking combines both to offer the perfect alternative weekend activity for the family; providing hours of entertainment in Florida’s great outdoors. And for those without kids? As the seasonal temperatures dip into the soothing 70’s, a tranquil afternoon’s kayaking also presents a peaceful and perfect day out with that special someone.

At the Urban Cantina you won’t find terracotta ornaments, or folk art covering the walls. Instead there’s an expression of the upwardly mobile youthful Mexican culture; represented by skateboards, garish crucifixes, a steel-top bar, and a plethora of wrestling masks adorning the spacious open-plan restaurant.

Why the décor? That’s easy – owners Jose and Chris are both former competitors on the Mexican wrestling circuit. Now having hung up their masks (quite literally – on the walls!) the only thing they fight today is hunger.

Their recently opened restaurant has been an instant hit with the downtown set; offering a wide selection of piquant Mexican dishes ideal for the lunch crowd, as well as providing a chic new venue for anyone wanting somewhere to catch some great food after work.

Tacos, fajitas, tamales, burritos, chimichangas, and of course the best rice and beans in town, enjoy your world class Mexican meal with friends in the comfortable dining area, make new acquaintances at the bar over lunch, or take your fare across the street to the central Lykes Gaslight Square Park and dine al fresco.

If you’re wrestling with the question of where to eat downtown, the answer is simple – Urban Cantina, call them at 221-TACO.

Biblically referenced as early as 493 BC and acknowledged by the Greek Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, in 460 BC, massage is one of the oldest, most respected sources of physical, physiological, and psychological treatment.

That tradition is proudly practiced today at the Aquastone Well Spa in St. Petersburg, where they specialize in redefining health as personal growth, balance and wellness.

Offering a full schedule of spa treatments, Aquastone’s ‘Waterfall’ massage remains one of the most popular. The full-body treatment is tailored to your own personal needs or choice, from deep touch through to relaxation pressure, each promoting a reduction of tension and a heightened sense of well being.

This ancient art of healing has been proven to bring a multitude of benefits including; stress management to help you relax and decompress; improved circulation and reduced blood pressure; improved sleep patterns; increased self esteem and confidence through an improved body awareness and image; and numerous emotional and psychological benefits associated with therapeutic touch.

It might be seen as pampering yourself – and there’s nothing wrong with that! – but a massage offers so much more. Your body, your mind and your spirit will thank you for visiting Aquastone Well Spa for a long time to come.

Simple the list of ingredients may be, but perfecting the art of blending these flavors and aromas to create authentic Italian dishes is the work of an artisan adhering to recipes passed down through generations.

South Tampa’s Vino E Pasta restaurant has become renowned for taking these simple staples of Italian cuisine; namely exquisite pastas, fresh Italian sauces and sumptuous wines, and creating beautifully subtle Italian dishes bursting with tantalizing Mediterranean flavors.

At Vino E Pasta you even get to join in on the culinary process: Choose the style of the hand-made pastas (long strand capellini, fettuccine, spaghetti, etc. and short pasta rigatoni, penne, ravioli, etc.) you wish, and match it to one of the many delicious sauces to create your own personalized dish.

If the selection and choices are all a bit too daunting, Vino E Pasta’s extensive menu has a range of mouthwatering entrees and daily specials, such as Veal Piccata, Filet Mignon in Cacciatori Sauce, Chicken Marsala, and Snapper Livornese.

As the Italians say, “Dinner without wine is like a day without sunshine” and to complete your perfect Italian dinner there are 50 wines to provide the perfect accompaniment to your dinner. Luscious Sangiovese’s, lively Chianti’s, subtle Valpolicella’s and bright Pinot Grigio’s – you’re guaranteed to find the ideal bottle or glass to bring out the best in your meal.

For a country renowned for exotic ingredients – mint, olives, lemons, saffron, dates, pomegranates and nuts – you’d expect the nation’s culinary arts to reflect these, and with one look at the Marrakech’s varied and encompassing menu you aren’t disappointed.

From the Harira Soup consisting of tomato, onion, cilantro, garbanzo’s, lentils, pasta, diced beef, and finished with eggs and a myriad of spices, to the Beet Charmola Salad with cold beets tossed in lemon juice, garlic and sprinkled with cumin, every scent holds a new aroma, each bite a revelation.

Most popular of all are the Tagine’s – rich stews cooked and served in heavy clay pots. Standouts include the Menara Tagine of tender lamb shanks braised with onions and dried prunes, served with toasted almonds, sesame seeds and hard-boiled eggs, and the Kenitra Tagine with Cornish hen, caramelized onions, dry raisins, and toasted almonds.

The restaurant itself is impeccably presented in full Moroccan décor, replete with banquet seating and traditional Moroccan tables and stools, custom built and imported from Casablanca – it really is one of Tampa’s most exotic and inspiring restaurants.

The Press Box is Tampa’s original sports bar, and with this reputation comes a few perks – which other bar can boast a meet ‘n’ greet with a different Buccaneer player each Tuesday from 6 to 9pm?

Sports come first at the Press Box, with the beer and good cheer running a close second. Thanks to 5 big screens and 18 smaller screens you can see all NFL games and never miss a match, and then there are the beer and drink specials, great giveaways and hot prizes on game-days to satisfy every fan.

With access to NFL Ticket, ESPN Game Plan NHL Center Ice, NBA League Pass, ESPN Full Court Press, MLS/ESPN Shootout, and all the major fights and WWF matches; if you want to watch any major sporting event in North America, you can watch it at the Pres Box.

Add in a complete menu with all the pub grub you could ever need – wings, ribs, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and pizza – and the Press Box really is Tampa’s favorite place to be with your friends, watch the game, and party. And you never know who you might meet – Tampa's top sports personalities have been going to The Press Box for years.

Ostensibly a good-old smokehouse and BBQ joint, Smoke is oh so much more; infusing elements of Hawaiian, Argentinean and German cuisine to the more traditional Creole, Texan and Carolinian BBQ methods. Smoke themselves refer to their diverse menu as ‘New World Barbeque’, with dishes ranging from the signature favorite Montreal Smoked Corned Beef which is a cured corn beef brisket, brown sugar glazed and wood smoked, to the excellent Huli Huli Hawaiian Rotisserie Chicken which is also smoked to perfection before being finished on the grill with hoisin and plum pepper glaze.

The ribs and wings are the 100% genuine BBQ article – not to mention being huge! – and are all lovingly wood smoked, but for the pinnacle of BBQ authenticity Smoke hold a monthly Whole Pig Roast, during which (as the name implies) a whole suckling pig is carefully smoked to absolute, melt-in-the-mouth perfection. All the sides are freshly made to order, with nothing sitting pre-mixed in a chiller or upon a hotplate.

To wash all this down Smoke have distinctive microbrewery beers on tap, domestic and import longnecks, a good selection of fine wines, and a signature sangria that wouldn’t be out of place in the heart of Spain.

The atmosphere is – as you’d expect at a BBQ joint – friendly and laid back. Bob Dylan floats through the audio system, the game is on the TV in the bar area, and the patio has a relaxed outdoor-Florida atmosphere.

Winner of Florida Trend Magazine’s Golden Spoon Award as one of the 100 Best New Restaurants in Florida, and the Best of the Bay Award from St Petersburg Times, Smoke is also the recipient of regular praise and kudos from Creative Loafing, TBT, The Tampa Tribune and a host of bay area radio and TV shows.

From the burnished bar to the friendly atmosphere, the city center’s newest watering hole is checking all the right boxes – this is a proper pub you want to hang out at, not some shouty ‘look at me’ bar full of poseurs and black lights.

With the recent rise in popularity for good old, down-to-earth pubs where the emphasis is on the quality of the beer and food, and less on the tinsel and window-dressing, The Summit fits squarely within this category.

The sandwiches are prepared with a variety of daily baked breads, and the ingredients fresh and prepared to order, making the pub an ideal spot for the downtown crowd to grab a bit of lunch. But The Summit comes into its own when the work day’s done and it’s time to unwind. Located in the heart of downtown, it is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy one of the myriad of beers available.

With happy hour specials every day and live music on Thursdays and Fridays there’s even more reason (as if any more were needed) to make The Summit an essential port of call after a hectic day, or the pre-game staging post for anyone heading to the St. Pete Times Forum, which is just up the street.

Following a suitably modest opening during the otherwise gaudy hoopla of Gasparilla, The Summit is set to become downtown’s best pub – for all the right reasons.

Their extensive selection of imported and domestic beers is cheaper than at most of the neighboring pubs, and with an open bar (10-12pm Fri-Sat) and live entertainment, the newest bar in town certainly delivers a lot more bang (or should that be beer) for your buck. And not just beer, there’s a selection of wines and a special house sangria of ‘Pomegranate Red & Pear White’.

Then there’s the food. The Mateo’s menu is packed with fresh Mexican fare including tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, salads and sides to satisfy the hungry dinner squad, as well as cater to the late night pub crawlers. Of course having their own bar and a large, attractive outdoor patio to relax on, you really don’t need to go on a pub crawl – Mateo’s has it all under one roof.

Sit and watch the sunset over a chilled cerveza, with chips and guacamole, or party the night away with a group of friends, bucketfuls of longnecks and spicy burritos. However you find your fun, you’ll find it at Mateo’s Fresh Mex Bar & Grill.

Now in its 13^th year, Xtreme Juice have been helping people maintain a healthy and nutritional diet by serving the bay area’s freshest and highest quality smoothies, fresh juices and wheatgrass shots.

From the simply delicious Berry and Tropical Smoothie ranges to the high-octane Power Smoothies, Xtreme Juice combines low-fat yogurts and sherbets with fresh fruits, berries, fruit juices and other delicious ingredients such as chocolate, peanut butter, honey, coconut and coffee to make the finest range of smoothies in Tampa.

With a legion of faithful followers, Xtreme Juice continues to win over new converts all the time thanks to the diversity – not to mention fabulous taste – of its menu. Their Berry, Citrus and Tropical Smoothies all make for calorie-conscious but delicious alternatives to mid-morning snacks or fattening fast-food lunches. The Smooth and Old School Smoothies are delicious treats that won’t ruin your waistline, and the Power Smoothies are protein-packed to keep your exercise program well on track.

Centrally located on the corner of Dale Mabry and Swann Ave, Xtreme Juice’s friendly and helpful staff are always on-hand to help you get the smoothie that’s right for you. You can call ahead if you’re in a hurry so your smoothie will be ready for you when you arrive, and you can even have your smoothies delivered – no wonder it has become South Tampa's favorite smoothie shop.

The Deck has become the pizza-joint of choice for families throughout the South Tampa area; it’s a popular place to chill over a beer ‘n’ slice for the USF and UT crowd; is an essential pre- and post-bar stopover for the Howard Ave bar-hopping socialites; and being open ‘til 3am on weekends, it is equally in favor with the area’s nigh-club denizens. The Deck really is all things to all people.

Of course the Deck’s hand-tossed, thin crust, NY-style pizza with home-made sauce and as many toppings as you care to add is the backbone of the menu, but there are also a mass of pub-grub favorites including wings, subs, wraps, salads, and quesadillas, not to mention a special kids menu for the young ‘uns.

Then there are the specials. The Deck is always serving up something tempting; such as $1 drafts and $1 cheese slices every Wednesday, $2 domestic longnecks on Thursday’s, and the Friday Happy Hour offering $5 pitchers and games of beer-pong.

Success may be its own reward, but the Deck has also been voted #1 at Citysearch.com and #1 at AOL’s City’s Best.com for two straight years.

Get the best of both worlds at the Deck – relax in true Florida fashion on the spacious deck, while enjoying the finest New York pizzas and subs this side of the Hudson River.

The luxurious 20,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility features a host of spa services to soothe your soul, renew your spirit, and restore the essential connections between mind and body. 12 beautifully appointed treatment rooms with private outdoor terraces await you, as do the outdoor courtyard, meditation labyrinth and fire pit.

As a very special offer as part of the Indaba Spa’s inauguration, Groupocity.com’s customers are being given the opportunity to purchase a unique package comprising a Swedish Massage and Classic Manicure for the unbelievable price of just $59.

The groupocity voucher is good for 6-months, making this the perfect gift for the rapidly approaching Valentine’s Day, for an upcoming birthday, or simply to save as a little treat for yourself later in the year.

Considered the most universal of all massages, utilizing smooth, long strokes with light to moderate pressure, Indaba’s highly skilled therapists will usher you through your blissful, 50-minute Swedish Massage session, helping to reduce tension, increase circulation and induce relaxation.

The manicure is the swift route to ultimate hand relaxation including an invigorating soak in Indabo's signature citrus wash and followed by a focused hand massage using sweet citrus lotion.

Of course the Indaba Spa offer a plethora of additional spa services including personalized massage treatments, body and skincare treatments, scrubs and wraps, alongside a full service salon offering hair, nail, facials, waxing and makeup artistry.

Indaba is part inspiration and all indulgence.

If the great beers, great food and sexy staff weren’t reason enough to make Philthy Phil’s your bar of choice, they are now offering $30 worth of food and/or drinks for only $15 through groupocity.com – now that’s a deal too good to miss!

No matter what you’re into, Philthy Phil’s will have something going on that’s for you – from daily drinks specials and giveaways to great live music and the ever-popular Tuesday night karaoke. Upstairs is the open-air rooftop bar offering a great atmosphere and fabulous views, downstairs there are plenty of TV’s around to keep the sports fans happy, and then there are the bountiful barmaids to keep everyone happy.

Don’t forget the food either, Philthy Phil’s menu boasts the freshest local seafood, melt-in-the-mouth pork chops, finest angus beef to name but three, as well as a ton of good-old pub grub like wings, burgers, soups and salads.

Watch the sunset over a relaxing beer, eat out in style but at unbeatable pub prices, or grab some pitchers, stay up late and enjoy the music into the small hours. Whatever it is you want to do, Philthy Phil’s is the place for you.

Early birds are greeted with an array of bagels and croissants and everything you could possibly want to top them, including ham, eggs, bacon, cream cheese, pastrami, and of course that essential bagel companion – lox.

So popular is the breakfast menu that at West Park Bagel & Deli you can order from it anytime, but as the day progresses there’s a host of other delicious deli dishes to try. The lunch menu features perennial sandwich favorites (each available in bread, bagel or croissant variants) such as corned beef, tuna BLT, salami and egg salad. Then there’s WPBD’s very own Main Street Melts and Belly Buster Classics. Tuck into a BBQ beef and cheddar melt, or a Monte Kristen Belly Buster – that’s ham, turkey, melted swiss, tomato, onion and honey mustard to you – and you won’t be disappointed. If the belly buster seems a bit much, there are also a superb set of salad platters to choose from.

Being conveniently located next to downtown, WPBD is the perfect place to get out of the office and enjoy a relaxed lunch away from the daily grind. With Wi-Fi service and 4 large LCD TV’s you can still keep up with the news, but with food this good it’s unlikely you’ll be interested in anything but what’s on your plate!

Celebrating its 40^th anniversary this year, Jazzercise has become a worldwide dance-exercise phenomenon, providing a fun but highly effective fitness program for people of all ages.

The Jazzercise dance fitness program has been carefully crafted to bring a multitude of benefits including increased cardiovascular endurance, enhanced strength and stamina, and improved flexibility. In addition to these tangible physical gains, there is also the overall ‘feel good’ aura that comes with the knowledge that you’re treating yourself well – indeed many people have said they feel an improved emotional balance after joining the Jazzercise fitness program.

Jazzercise combines elements of pilates, yoga, jazz dance, resistance training and kickboxing movements in a fun and friendly environment designed to improve your well-being and provide the enthusiasm and motivation to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Recent converts include Cheryl Burke, the two-time Champion of Dancing With the Stars, who says “Jazzercise is my kind of fitness! It provides a unique, fun and effective total body workout.”

You don’t have to be a star, and you don’t have to dance like one either, but you can easily achieve a healthy, feel good lifestyle and have fun while you’re doing so with Jazzercise.

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Founded in 1999, the OGS’s mission was simple – Great Food, Quick Service. Targeting the downtown office set, they put together a simple but delicious menu centered around founder Philip’s very own Bourbon Chicken recipe, and the rest would have been history – if anyone had stopped to remember the restaurant’s name!

Instead they were too busy enjoying the delicious dishes Philip and his friendly staff prepare from scratch every day. And so OGS has become affectionately known by many as “the chicken place” – the homely restaurant where they get their daily lunch.

Knowing how busy Tampa’s downtowners are, the Original Grill Station puts a premium on efficiency. The ‘plain and simple’ menu features just 6 entrees and a handful of sides (various veggies, rice and beans) but although it might be simple, it is anything but plain. The Salisbury Steak melts in the mouth, the BBQ Chicken is finger lickin’ good, and the signature Bourbon Chicken is a must.

For the ultimate in fast food, call ahead and OGS will have your order ready for immediate pick up, or take 20 and enjoy a Honey Chicken Platter in their comfortable little restaurant. Either way you’ll be heading back to “the chicken place.”

Teppanyaki is very much the new wave in Japanese cuisine, coming to prominence in the 1960’s and really gaining momentum since the turn of the century. Well represented in many major cities across the US, Tampa finally got in on the act with the 2009 opening of Koto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi.

While offering traditional sushi and tempura Asian cuisine, Koto is the only Japanese restaurant in town to offer teppanyaki – the culinary art of combining western staples (steak, chicken) and cooking them on a hibachi griddle. Coming from the Japanese words ‘Teppan’ meaning steel grill, and ‘Yaki’ meaning grilled or broiled, teppanyaki perfectly blends the western love of such delicacies as fillet mignon, with the subtlety of eastern aromas and spices.

The truly authentic way of preparing teppanyaki involves the master chef at his hibachi surrounded by the diners themselves – each sitting mesmerized by the chef’s culinary acrobatics. Koto has no fewer than 8 hibachi’s with ample seating for 20 people around each – come as a group, or sidle up with others and make new friends over a spectacular Japanese meal.

For those preferring the more traditional, Koto’s sushi and sashimi is absolutely exquisite, and you can choose to sit at the sushi bar as the sushi chefs hand craft the individual dishes. Alternatively, relax in the Japanese post-modern dining area under the paper lantern mood lighting, and enjoy mouthwatering entrees, such as Thai Crispy Red Snapper, Mango Chicken, and Miso Chilean Sea Bass.

Koto also has a well appointed bar area, at which you can try one of their signature martinis, sample any of their 7 sake’s, or chat over a glass of wine.

It can be tough finding anything that tastes sweet while trying to stick to a healthy diet, but at Berryism the yogurts are all-natural, as well as being fat and gluten free, and they taste just as good as – if not better than – sugar-loaded ice cream.

At Berryism you call the shots – selecting the flavors and toppings you want to create your very own signature sundaes to best reflect your yearnings.

Starting with one of the delicious yogurts as a base, you then get to embellish it with a variety of fruits and assorted dry toppings, either recreating a perennial favorite or trying something new and exciting every time.

In keeping with their focus on healthy eating, all the fruit at Berryism is freshly cut that day (you’ll find no canned or frozen produce here) including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mango, pineapple and kiwi.

The toppings also steer clear of the high-fructose/sugar-saturated/tooth-rotting variety (such as syrups and marshmallows) without sacrificing sweetness and flavor. Choose from almonds, walnuts, pretzels, gummy bears, fruity pebbles, chocolate chips, yogurt chips, carob chips and everyone’s favorite – peanut butter.

Berryism – it could become a colloquialism for giving your diet a bit of favoritism!

But this is no ordinary breakfast/lunch venue. The menu alone has over 100 dishes ranging from French toast, waffles and pancakes, crepes, quiches, omelets and benedicts through to sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads. Needless to say each is prepared in-house, daily from the finest local ingredients.

Established in 1985 by renowned caterer Greg Elliot, The Brunchery rapidly established itself as one of the best morning/early afternoon eateries in town winning multiple awards over the years, including the most recent; the 'AOL City’s Best – #1 Best Brunch in Tampa Bay’ accolade.

In fact, so far has the legend of The Brunchery spread that during a Presidential trip to Tampa, the White House called on Greg and his expert team to provide 1000 lunches for the President and his entire entourage.

Award winning food, feeding Presidents, and menus more elaborate than many restaurants maybe, but don’t think that The Brunchery is a snooty elitist venue – everything on the menu is under $10 and these aren’t small portions either! How does a 3-egg Italian Omelet with sausage, onion, provolone, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms and green peppers served with a side of home fries sound? Or the Signature French Toast with cream cheese sauce, fresh bananas and strawberries, powdered sugar, and almonds – both of which are less than $8.00!

Add in our fantastic deal of the day – $10 for $20 worth of food from the Brunchery – and you won’t be eating like a President, you’ll be eating like an Emperor!

Serving the finest seafood direct from the shores of New England, Monstah Lobstah has become a Tampa institution since its founding 12 years ago, specializing in providing the freshest lobster, crab, chowder and New England seafood in town.

The eatery is laid-back and casual, just like its New England counterparts. No jacket and tie needed here! But that’s just as well because once you’ve chosen your live Lobster and it arrives pink and steaming at your table, it’s shirtsleeves up and fingers in for the best Maine Lobster you’ve ever had!

Another unique feature at Monstah Lobstah is the free beer. Yes you did hear that right – free beer! Every eat-in customer can have as much beer as they want for free, no strings attached. This has become a popular attraction at Monstah Lobstah’s ‘All You Can Eat Snow Crab’ evenings held every Tuesday, and Friday’s ‘All You Can Eat Fish ‘n’ Chips’ nights.

The menu includes a signature ‘Chowdah’ and ‘Lobstah Salad’, alongside traditional New England fare such as crab cakes, scallops, steamers (steamed clams), and is equally popular with the eat-in crowd or those needing a quick-stop take-out venue.

Drop in and get acquainted with the staff Allen and Katie (both Maine natives) who will introduce you to a real New England dining experience.

American Beauty Florist’s owner, Terry McNeely, has been creating floral masterpieces for his clientele for 48 years now, and his full-service retail florist store has become a byword for stunning floral arrangements and beautifully appointed gifts.

From the moment American Beauty Florist select the very freshest, highest quality flowers, their friendly and highly creative staff work wonders to craft the most beautiful floral arrangements and gifts. The knowledgeable staff are adept at helping you choose all the flowers and accoutrements to best personalize your floral requirements.

From a simple bouquet to elegant floral, fruit and gourmet gift baskets, American Beauty Florist will create the ideal gift that will enable you to express yourself perfectly. They also deliver throughout the bay area, specializing in beautiful presentations, each of which is personalized with your message.

Backing everything with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, American Beauty Florist is the prefect one-stop shop for the finest in floral gifts, and if you are unable to visit their south Tampa store, their expert staff are only too willing to discuss your needs on the phone and create that special arrangement without you having to take time out of your busy schedule.

And guys, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and as we all know; he who forgets the flowers on Valentine’s Day, will never be allowed to forget that little lapse.

Airborne pollutants such as dust, mould, chemicals and smoke all carry detrimental effects to our health, and for allergy sufferers the air delivers all manner of pollens and dander that can make life a misery. Thankfully the Goodsphere Air Revitalizing System has been designed to optimize the very air we breathe and promote healthier, happier lives for us all.

Comprising Swiss-designed technology, the Goodsphere System is a multifunctional system delivering several major benefits. Firstly the system purifies the air; cleaning it of dust and allergens, enhancing the quality of the air we breathe, reducing our exposure to harmful materials, and relieving symptoms for allergy sufferers. As it purifies the air the system also neutralizes odors such as cooking, pets and tobacco smoke, creating a more pleasant environment for everyone. Included with the system are 5 luxury French essences, each containing natural essential oils that release beautiful aromas and will transform any room into a beautifully fragranced living space.

In addition the system acts as an ionizer; converting positive ions into negative ions, which offer a host of great benefits. Negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, increased energy levels, and more mental energy. Air conditioning depletes the atmosphere of negative ions, but an ionizer negates these bad effects.

Lastly The Goodsphere System acts as a humidifier – replacing precious moisture lost through the use of A/C’s. Arid air dries the skin and inhibits sleep patterns, but in a well balanced environment you’ll sleep better and your skin with feel better too.

Because the Goodsphere System is designed to create a cleaner environment, it has also been designed to be incredibly energy efficient and eco-friendly, using a fraction of the electricity than a standard light-bulb needs to run and it comes with a full warranty.

Founded and still run by George and Zan Fuller, they took the best bits from the most popular eateries around the Boston Suburbs they grew up in and created Chubby’s as an Tampa gateway to the old-fashioned, hearty eatin’ of the northeast.

From the house specialty – the Steak Bomb Cheesesteak boasting thick steak, sautéed onions and mushrooms, green peppers and lashings of melted American cheese – to the handmade pizzas, pastas and subs, Chubby’s take great pride in everything on their menu. Accordingly, they make their pizza dough on site, the pasta and pizza sauces are recipes created freshly from scratch in-house, their bread is baked daily, and all their ingredients are bought at a local farmers market.

As you’d expect of such an unassuming place the prices are unassuming too; with virtually everything on the menu at well under $10. You won’t hurt your wallet and if you are worried that you’re hurting your waistline – and as the restaurant’s name implies, they do feed you good! – then fear not. Being situated on the end of Bayshore means you can enjoy a meandering stroll along the boulevard to burn off any excess calories when you’re done.

One of life’s true pleasures is stepping into a gleaming automobile – the coachwork bright as a mirror, the interior glowing and with that unique ‘new car’ scent. Today we spend so much time in our vehicles (we do our shopping in them, do our banking in them, pick up our food in them and sometimes even eat in them too) who wouldn’t want this environment we spend such a large percentage of our lives in looking and feeling fantastic?

Ride N’ Shine Auto Detailing have been the leaders in keeping vehicles in pristine order for over 11 years, earning themselves the title “Best Detailing Shop in St. Pete” for their unstinting efforts to maintain their clients’ cars to showroom standards throughout their working lives.

Florida’s harsh sunlight is notorious for burning away the nutrients that preserve automobile paint’s color and shine, and our modern lifestyles don’t do much for our cars’ interiors – all that in-car snacking leading to spills on seats, sticky fingers on the panels and windows, and a real mess of the carpets. However, Ride N’ Shine have become synonymous with restoring and preserving the appearance and durability of vehicles throughout the Bay area to the highest standards.

With a range of auto detailing packages to suit your every need, Ride N’ Shine will bring out the beauty of your car and ensure the investment you made when you walked onto the sales lot will continue to hold its value.

Surrounded by century old brick walls, high ceilings and imported tile, the interior is comfy and distinctly Mediterranean, however the centerpiece is assuredly the genuine, hand crafted Neapolitan brick oven that was imported form Italy to ensure Pizzaiolo Bavaro’s cuisine is as authentic as any you’ll find in Naples itself.

The restaurant’s founder and head chef Dan Bavaro spent 3 years travelling Italy and the US in his quest to fully understand the craft of pizza Napoletana, culminating in his being mentored in Italy by 5^th generation Neapolitan families teaching him the true secrets of perfect brick oven and pizza Napoletana techniques.

The wood-fired oven’s heart reaches a dizzying 900 degrees F and cooks the most beautiful pizza Napoletana’s in just 90 seconds! Dan also uses the oven to bake the restaurant’s rustic selection of breads, each prepared using artisan methods handed down by generations of Italian bakers.

The menu – like Italian cuisine itself – is simple and uncluttered. The ingredients are organic and either locally grown or imported form Italy to ensure the highest quality and freshest of flavors. Beautiful Verde salads with arugula, cherry tomato, shaved parmigiano reggiano, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil; an exquisite Bruschetta with wood-fired bread, plum tomatoes, oregano, garlic and basil; or any of Pizzaiolo Bavaro’s outstanding pizzas.

In addition there is a fabulous wine selection and to-die-for gelatos, including the truly spectacular wood-fired waffle with choice of gelato – impossible to refuse!

Dine al fresco and watch the world go by, or soak up the interior ambiance while watching Chef Bavaro create his masterpieces in the wood-fire oven. Whatever you choose, you’ll soon succumb to the old world charm while being treated to the very the finest authentic Italian cuisine.

Now in its second year, their sweet little gourmet cupcake boutique on South Howard Ave has become a favorite of cupcake lovers in South Tampa. You may think that a cupcake is just a cupcake, but take one bite of a cupcake from Frostings Etc. and your mind will be changed forever – these are no ordinary cupcakes! Everything in the bakery is made from scratch each morning with love and dedication; nothing is frozen overnight and there's no such thing as pre-mixes used at Frostings etc! Each recipe has been created exclusively by Sharon so you won't find these treats anywhere else!

The menu has different delicious offerings, with temptations including the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cupcake made with chocolate chips studded into a vanilla cake, smothered with cookie dough frosting and sprinkled with semi-sweet mini chocolate chips. Their Death by Chocolate is a chocoholics dream consisting of a moist, rich chocolate cake baked with a Hershey Kiss inside and garnished with a classic chocolate butter cream frosting, an additional Hershey Kiss is added on top and then the confection is finished with a drizzle of chocolate ganache. However, the signature cupcake has to be the Champagne Pear Bellini – a luscious white cake infused with pink champagne, slices of pears draped in a light champagne cream cheese frosting and crowned with an edible organic flower. These cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat!

Frostings Etc. is also a great place for late night snacks – they are open until 10.00pm Monday through Thursday and 12:30am on Friday and Saturdays.

One of the most exotic and historical countries in the world, Ethiopia has long held a place as a land of allure and adventure. With a dynasty dating back 3,000 years (it is even name-checked as early as Book 2 of Genesis), it is cited as the home of Adam and Eve, and is home to many natural wonders including spectacular waterfalls, volcanic hot springs, epic mountain ranges, and hottest regions on Earth.

Ethiopia is also the country where the Coffee Bean originated and to accompany this culinary milestone boasts some of the world’s most exotic foods. However, unlike the adventurers and traders of centuries past, you don’t have to travel the planet to experience the joy of Ethiopian cuisine; the Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant has been wowing South Tampa diners with its delicious and authentic Ethiopian cuisine.

The comprehensive menu features an array of vegetable, meat and fish dishes, many served as a ‘wat’ – a spicy, thick stew – served atop ‘injera’ – a large sourdough flatbread. If it all sounds a bit daunting, remember that as one of the earliest countries known to man, Ethiopia’s culinary heritage has long influenced European, Asian and Latin American cooking through thousands of years of trading and migration.

The wat has obviously been incorporated into Spanish cooking throughout the centuries and today is evident in all those thick and fiery Latin stews, and the injera plays grandfather to Mediterranean style flatbreads and pitas. Even the way we eat much of our food today (wings, fries, ribs) reflects the traditional Ethiopian way of eating – by hand.

So instead of boring old hot wings, why not take a culinary adventure and enjoy some spicy, succulent Queen’s Lamb Tibs (that’s delicious boneless leg of lamb sautéed with Ethiopian spices, rosemary and green peppers to you) and take yourself and your taste buds on a 3,000 year old journey into deepest Africa.

37 years ago Steve Kuhnau sold the first drink under the title ‘smoothie’, since when his Smoothie King franchise has grown to one of the Nation’s most popular nutrition and health product providers; equally appealing to families and fitness enthusiasts alike.

Although it could be categorized as fast food, Smoothie King refer to themselves as Nutritional Lifestyle Centers, offering over 70 delicious smoothies grouped into 7 categories to satisfy the taste buds and lifestyle goals of everyone: Stay Healthy, Trim Down, Get Energy, Build Up, Snack Right, Indulge and Kid’s Kups.

Combining real fruit, vitamins, minerals, proteins and nutrients, Smoothie King smoothies are all specially formulated to not just taste good, but to do you good as well. For example the Trim Down smoothies contain the mineral chromium which regulates blood sugar levels, thus helping to contain sugar cravings and enhancing your quest to lose weight.

Every smoothie is made fresh to order, and you can add or remove ingredients to create a smoothie that’s perfect for your taste and your health. Just like your body; what you get out of it all depends on what you put in.

As the Bay Area’s premiere venues for authentic island cuisine and entertainment, the Jerk Hut Jamaican Grille and Rhum Bar and the Jerk Hut Downtown Café have been serving a taste of Jamaica for 20 years.

The Jerk style of cooking is indigenous to Jamaica and consists of meats and fish rubbed in special marinades (featuring allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and garlic) before being slow cooked over coals.

The results include mouthwatering Jerk Chicken that falls off the bone, piquant Curry Shrimp with the subtlety of the ocean and the explosiveness of an undersea fissure, and sultry Jamaican Beef with a languid smokiness.

The Jerk Hut Downtown Café is situated – as its name suggests – in the heart of the city center and is hugely popular with the downtown lunch-bunch; offering the full jerk menu alongside an assortment of the Caribbean’s natural juices, fruit punches, teas and home-grown sodas, including ginger beer, soursop and Kola Champagne. There is also a happy hour party – with buffet – every Friday night where you can let your hair down (or should that be dreadlocks?) with live reggae and plenty of Red Stripe beer.

The flagship however, is the Jerk Hut Jamaican Grille and Rhum Bar located by USF on Fowler Ave. Here you will encounter tropical dining in an idyllic island setting, a full liquor bar, and of course that cornerstone of island life – live entertainment; be it karaoke on Thursdays, live reggae on Fridays and Saturdays, and a full-blown Caribbean Sunday brunch buffet with reggae ‘n’ steel drums.

If you can’t get to Jamaica this winter, hit the Jerk Hut and let Jamaica come to you.

As you’d expect from a place called Gilligan’s, this friendly bar has something special to offer for everyone: By day Gilligan’s is a popular spot for lunch and a pleasant change of scene for the downtown work crowd; during the evening it is a great place to unwind thanks to the 4-7pm happy hour; and after dark it transforms into a great hangout for night owls.

Located a couple of blocks from the St. Pete Times Forum, Gilligan’s has become an essential pre and post-game watering hole for sports fans and concert goers, catering to every taste with a wide selection of draft beers, liquors and cocktails (try their ‘Gator Hater’ signature drink – Red Bull, Absolut Mandarin and Blue Curacao).

Aside from the full-length bar, there is a large dining area where you can enjoy excellent pub grub including nachos, chicken wings, burgers, wraps, salads, sandwiches, fajitas, oysters, grouper and much, much more. If you want to be active there’s a pool table on the inside, and if you prefer to be lazy there is an outside patio with fabulous night views of the downtown skyline. Of course there are also TV screens aplenty so you can keep tabs on your favorite team.

CBT specialize in renting the hottest lines in urban street bikes, beach cruisers, mountain bikes, road racing bikes, children's bicycles and other recreational equipment from their central downtown location.

Cycling offers the perfect opportunity to get out into the fresh air and to rediscover the Tampa you know and discover a Tampa you’ll love – and do all this while getting healthy and feeling great.

Guide books and maps come free with your bike rentals, but CBT also offer guided bike tours, revealing fascinating insights dating back to the 1500’s throughout historic Ybor City, Tampa’s Channel District, Old Hyde Park Village and the University of Tampa. The trained guides are knowledgeable and highly entertaining, and are more than happy to provide the scoop on local hotspots for dining, entertainment and shopping.

If you prefer to take things at your own pace, Tampa provides a plethora of natural wonders you can catch from the seat of a bike – in the past few months alone, this writer, while cycling along Bayshore Blvd. has witnessed a mother dolphin teaching its calf to hunt fish against the seawall, gently pedaled for a mile beside a grazing manatee, and sped in pursuit and awe as a 5’ spotted eagle ray skimmed the bay.

When friends or relatives are in from out of town, City Bike Tampa offer free delivery of their equipment to local hotels, so everyone can get out and enjoy an al fresco view of Tampa, and with our amazing offer of a 2-bike, 8-hour rental for only $25, not only will you be saving up to 60%, but you’ll be able to plan truly memorable days out for the whole family!

Owners and 16-year veterans of the deli business Jim and Sandy Venetes guarantee that everything they serve is the very freshest available, and at Moxie’s Café they deliver on their promise. Their coffee beans are roasted on the day of delivery and all beans unused within 48 hours are donated locally.

It’s a similar story with their breads too – all of which are baked in-house for use that day and that day only, and their top quality deli meats and farm fresh vegetables are delivered daily and hand inspected to ensure the utmost in quality.

What they then do with these prime ingredients is create the best sandwiches, salads, soups and wraps in Tampa, and the results speak for themselves – just look what people are writing online about Moxie’s Café: “One of the best salads I've ever had”, “The sandwiches are so good!”, “Will make you want to go there every day”, “By far my first choice for lunch during the week!”, “Cookies to die for and huge hearty salads – very affordable!”

The mission statement at Moxie’s Café says they are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and great tasting food at great prices, but thanks to our deal of the day you can now get $15 of sandwiches, soups, wraps, salads, or anything from the espresso bar for just $7.50 – that’s a 50% savings to you. The freshest food in town just got the freshest deal!

Founded 14 years ago, the Dogwater Café has built a legendary status as the dog-themed sports bar of choice. The traditional pub décor features hand-crafted wood tables and booths, and a richly polished wood bar, but look around you and you’re confronted by hundreds of framed pictures of dogs – from magazine covers and advertisements, to pictures of celebrity dogs, celebrities with their dogs, and much more.

However, in between the doggy images are over 60 television monitors (linked to 10 satellite receivers) carrying every game from every sport you care to mention. And for those who want their action in the first-person, there’s a wide selection of pool tables, dart boards and video games.

Then there’s the food. The Dogwater Café’s lays claim to the best wings, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads, to compliment the best sports coverage in Tampa – but as its name suggests, at the Dogwater the food is served in giant colorful dog bowls!

The Dogwater Café has one of the best family atmospheres in town; kids love the dog food bowls, dads love the skimpily attired waitresses! It really is one of Tampa Bay’s most popular places to eat, drink, socialize, and watch the big game – and with our fabulous deal you can now enjoy $30 worth of pub grub and drinks from their full service bar for just $15!

Serving tasty, nutritious food for over 10 years, The Pita Pit has been providing a healthy alternative for those of us facing the fast food blues. Utilizing pita bread as a lower carb alternative to the heavy breads and buns found in most fast food chains The Pita Pit proves that ‘fast food’ doesn’t have to be ‘fat food’: A popular feature on their menu is the “5 under 500” list – five delicious pitas each under 500 calories per item!

But don't worry, you won't sacrifice flavor for ‘healthy’. The Pita Pit’s menu is created around delicious lean meats, unique cheeses, fresh vegetables and exotic toppings and signature sauces that give every pita an abundance of taste and character. With their large-sized pitas, generous portions, and delicious toppings, you can create something unique each time you visit.

Alongside the excellent pitas are a mouthwatering range of soups, salads and frozen yogurt fruit smoothies, so The Pita Pit menu has something for everyone; meat eaters, vegetarians, even the kids!

If you need your fast food really fast, you can call in or order online in advance so your Pita Pit order is ready to go when you are.

The Pita Pit serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night appetites from 9:30am until midnight Sunday through Monday, and 9:30am-4:00am Tuesday through Saturday. So the next time you need something on the go and are burned out on burgers and bottomed out on subs – head to The Pita Pit!

Since first opening its doors in 1972 Billy’s has become a St Pete Beach institution – consistently voted “#1 Stone Crab and Seafood” venue year after year – thanks to its excellent selection of the very freshest local fish, crab and shellfish.

The waterfront restaurant is the perfect setting for a leisurely lunch or affable evening meal. Constructed entirely from native cypress and pine, Billy’s affords diners spectacular views of the surrounding natural harbor.

But the best thing about Billy’s is the food. Locally caught grouper and lobster have become menu staples; such as the Grouper Oscar and Whole Crab Stuffed Lobster. However, as the restaurant’s name suggests, its true fame comes from its beautifully prepared stone crab – which luckily for us just so happens to be in the height of season right now!

Not content with being the best seafood joint in town, Billy’s is also renowned for serving award winning steaks; selecting only prime beef before carefully ageing it to absolute tender perfection.

Despite all the accolades and awards, the restaurant remains true to its roots – you’ll never need a tie to dine at Billy’s! and the prices remain extremely reasonable. Now, thanks to our deal saving you 60% on anything from Billy’s menu and bar (up to $50 total value) there’s no better time to check out St Pete Beach’s premiere seafood restaurant.

The Simple Graces Artisan Jewelry Boutique was founded by Daphne in 1992 and since then has been the creational nexus from which her dazzling array of jewelry has sprung.

Taking inspiration from her modeling and acting career, Daphne fashions unique pieces from semi-precious gemstones, pearls, sterling silver and a plethora of other natural elements. The results are truly beautiful, each combining the perfect blend of colors, form, and elegance to work perfectly as stand alone piece or as an accompaniment to any outfit.

There are thousands of designs on display at the Simple Graces boutique in south Tampa, each ready to purchase, and the friendly staff is always on hand to act as Personal Shoppers to help you select the pieces that are tailor made for you, or to find the right piece for a gift.

Daphne also specializes in custom jewelry, designing bespoke pieces for any occasion from wedding parties, to prom nights, or simply to create something truly unique for you that you will treasure.

Situated next to Tropicana Field, Ferg’s Sports Bar is the ideal watering hole for any sports fan. The Devil Rays might be in their off season, but the Lightning are doing well and there is no better place to enjoy the game with your buddies. So get a group together and cheer them on over a few suds and any one of Ferg’s signature burgers.

For the ardent baseball fan, this deal’s voucher is good for 6 months, so buy it now and you can still use it when your Rays are back swinging on home turf.

Ferg’s was founded in 1992 by St. Pete native and baseball freak Mark Ferguson. Some questioned the idea but Mark’s ‘If you build it, they will come’ vision was justified and his eponymous bar has become a downtown institution.

Serving traditional pub grub and a wide variety of beers, as Ferg himself says; “It’s what a sports bar was meant to be!”

Massage has been proven to reduce blood pressure, decrease stress, anxiety and tension, alleviate prenatal discomfort, improve injury recovery times, and enhance athletic performance.

The brainchild of licensed Massage Therapist Larry Hodge (license # ma24194), Tranquility Massage is an ‘outcall’ service, eliminating the hassle of having to take time out of your busy day to travel to a clinic. Instead they come to you; be it at your home, work, or wherever best suits the individual.

Larry has been providing massage therapy for over 12 years, providing services to numerous chiropractic offices across Tampa, as well as his portfolio of private clients. Offering a full range of therapies including deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, Swedish massage and sports massage, Tranquility Massage are available to you 7 days a week, and although 1 day’s notice is normal, same-day services can often be arranged.

Get rid of that end-of year stress or simply pamper yourself with a soothing massage. Tranquility Massage is offering you a full hour’s massage for just $35 compared to the usual $80 – a savings of $45! Your body and your mind will thank you.

SOLEIL Tanning in south Tampa has been keeping the locals looking great for some 7 years now. Their pristine facility boasts the latest and most innovative tanning beds and their friendly staff provide an expert knowledge-base to help you select the correct products to help promote your individual tanning needs.

Now, thanks to our unbelievable package deal, you can keep your healthy glowing tan this winter with a whole month’s unlimited use of all SOLEIL Tanning’s high performance UV beds plus an additional $30 in certificates – a package usually priced at $130 – for just $50, that’s an $80 savings!

You’ll look fantastic, feel fantastic, and at this price, it is fantastic!

Explore a culinary world ripe with dishes that will appeal to any palate, each bursting with aromas and flavors - Lemongrass Beef, Sesame Pork, Chile Garlic Chicken and Kaffir Prawn - each accompanied with succulent vegetables and adorned with exotic spices and tantalizing herbs.

Like an oasis in the frenetic surge of downtown Tampa, the Bamboozle Café offers an island of tranquility and escape from the busy working day. Located in the heart of downtown, this friendly restaurant is the perfect lunch destination for anyone working in or around our city's central business district, and makes an idyllic spot for an après work cocktail or evening dinner.

Hiro's Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in St. Petersburg is the fifth and newest location for the rapidly growing, local gastro-phenomenon. Combining traditional sushi with the more recent teppanyaki style of dining, Hiro’s caters (literally!) to both the sushi aficionado and those preferring a menu utilizing meats and ingredients found in a more western kitchen.

First the teppanyaki. Originated by the Misono restaurants in the ‘40’s and made famous by the Benihana chain in the ‘60’s onwards, now Hiro’s has taken up the torch. Teppanyaki involves western ingredients such as steak and chicken that are cooked on an iron griddle atop a hibachi. The preparation and cooking is done in front of the diners, with Hiro’s chefs creating a mesmerizing floor-show of their own; expertly fashioning exquisite dishes while engaging with the audience/diners. The results, needles to say, are the freshest and tastiest you are likely to find.

On to the sushi. Now a staple in the US restaurant world, sushi has perhaps become somewhat homogenized. Hiro’s brings such an authenticity back to its sushi that it is almost a new experience tasting it; such is the vitality in taste of their sushi creations.

Now you can experience the Bay’s newest Japanese sensation at a sensational price with Groupocity.com’s $30 of exquisite cuisine for only $15 at Hiro’s deal. On top of the Lunch, Dinner, and Late Night specials already on offer from Hiro's Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, this really is a mouthwatering offer – in every sense!

Since it opened 2 years ago, B'szene Boutique has established itself as an essential oasis for anyone looking for cool clothes with a touch of edge and bohemian flair. Featuring a selection of renowned designers including Trinity, JW LA, Second Clothing, XCVI, and local T-shirt designer Eleven O Twelve, B'szene Boutique also carries many one-off T’s so you aren’t just one of the crowd.

Although boasting such an impressive list of top design names, there is nothing upscale about the clothing prices, and in addition to the apparel, B'szene Boutique carries an array of fine accessories, including the popular and eco-friendly Big Buddha handbag line and many unique gift items, such as bespoke jewelry and embellished sandals.

B'szene Boutique is open 7 days a week and can be found in Hyde Park Village’s Snow Circle Shops. Their facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tampa-FL/Bszene-Boutique/186727764709?ref=ss

This means that most of the mouthwatering sandwiches – such as Fresh Roasted Turkey with apple-cranberry relish and goat cheese on ciabatta, and Toasted Pecan-Grape Curried Chicken Salad on honey whole wheat – signature salads, soups du Jour and Bistro Fare – including Three Cheese Baked Macaroni, and Wild Mushroom-Swiss Dip with crispy crostini – on the lunch menu can be yours for only $1.

Anyone preferring a night out can get an appetizer – Lump Crab Cakes with ancho mayonnaise and baby greens, and Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with herbed goat cheese, pancetta, apple cider vinaigrette and hazelnuts – or dessert – Poached Seckle Pear with cinnamon custard and walnut shortbread, and Mini Rustic Apple Tartlets with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce – from the dinner menu for the same unbeatable price.

The NoHo Bistro is a cozy European bistro with a friendly ambiance; trendy enough to take a date, intimate enough to celebrate a special occasion, or perfect for a family get together.

The menu constantly changes to provide diners created around the best quality ingredients depending on seasonal availability. There are some amazing entrees that showcase The NoHo Bistro's creative style, each prepared simply, yet with a balanced elegance.

The NoHo Bistro has been serving Tampa diners for over five years in the true tradition of a neighborhood bistro. Dinner is offered 4 days a week, showcasing Provincial Bistro entrees, handmade desserts, and a unique wine and beer selection. Delicious soups, bison burgers, sandwiches, salads and specials are available for lunch Monday - Friday. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the service is impeccable.

The NoHo Bistro is open for dinner 4 nights a week, Wednesday - Saturday 5pm - 9pm, and reservations are recommended.

The Noho Bistro also serves lunch Monday - Friday 11am- 2pm.

Call for additional information on private parties, special events and catering.

Enter GolfTEC, a revolutionary instructional system that has dramatically benefited over 200,000 golfers since its creation in 1995, and thanks to this excellent offer of a 1-hours evaluation session worth $165 for just $75, there isn’t a better opportunity to achieve your shot-making and score-reduction goals.

Utilizing high-tech patented technology, the GolfTEC program combines motion capture, club tracking and two-camera video interlock to analyze physical movement and convert this into essential fact-based feedback. This analysis is overseen by GolfTEC’s certified personal coaches, each a PGA Professional in their own right, who provide practical and sequential insight.

In-depth details of the system are available at the GolfTEC website, but with a performance enhancement success rate of 92% – the highest throughout the industry – a GolfTEC evaluation is a compulsory improvement tool for both beginners and seasoned players alike.

GolfTEC is available at 4 locations throughout the Tampa and Sarasota area.

To the business world it might be executives travelling to the airport, or transferring VIP’s to that all-important meeting or event. Away from the boardroom it could be a group of friends enjoying a night out; perhaps a concert, perhaps dinner, or perhaps just seeing where the spirit takes them.

Ambassador Limousine & Sedan offer a fleet of impeccably appointed vehicles to suit every need and occasion. For those requiring the pinnacle of panache their stable boasts a 1965 Silver Cloud and 2008 Phantom from Rolls Royce, and includes elegant stretch limousines, Cadillac SUV’s and sedans. Now Ambassador Limousine & Sedan are offering everyone the opportunity to travel in style with an unbeatable One-hour of Limousine services for just $50 instead of $100.

Once purchased, this deal is valid for an entire year, so you have plenty of time to plan in advance and take full advantage of it for a truly memorable occasion: Save it for the trip to the airport for that long-awaited island vacation, paint the town red at Gasparilla, or celebrate a birthday you’ll never forget.

Operated by former corporate executives, each with 20+ year’s business travel experience, Ambassador Limousine & Sedan has pooled this expertise to create the finest levels of quality throughout their fleet. Treat yourself, your family, or your friends to a journey of outstanding luxury.

The 23rd annual Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am promises to be an essential fixture for all golf fans, and with the unparalleled access to well known professional players and A-list Hollywood celebrities such as 2009 participants Bill Murray, Michael J. Fox and Mark Wahlberg it is a must-see event for everyone.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services, and is receiving 100% of the proceeds of this offering.

This incredible VIP group package deal through Groupocity.com includes:

• 4 Weekly Badges, tournament admittance entire week
• 10 One Day Passes, tournament admittance any one day
• 2 preferred parking passes
• 1 weekday foursome of golf at TPC Tampa Bay (Space available basis, May 3 – September 23. Monday – Thursday Cart fee approx $30 + tax)
• 1 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am lapel pin
• 2 One Day Green-Hopper Party Passes

The Green-Hopper Party Passes grant admission into 3 individual hospitality areas, each offering VIP golf viewing and spectacular hospitality facilities.

• Michelob Ultra Watering Hole: This venue on 17th green features complimentary Anheuser-Busch drafts, Coca-Cola products, wine, featured drinks and light snacks. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
• Coke Zero Soda Shack: This venue on the 11th green features complimentary Coca-Cola products, Anheuser-Busch drafts, premium specialty cocktails, wine, and light snacks. Open Friday through Sunday.
• 16th Green Hospitality: This venue on the 16th green features complimentary, premium specialty cocktails, Coca Cola products, Anheuser-Busch drafts, wine and light snacks. Open Friday through Sunday.
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According to Webster, “Art is the quality, production, or expression of creativity, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.” Featuring a palette of colors, the custom made bracelets are a work of art!

The artistically designed bracelets are painted just for you. Whether a Collegiate theme, Gasparilla creation, Sorority design or a unique motif, these hand-painted bracelets make the perfect gift for any occasion or just because.

Peruse the website for great ideas or let the artist create an exclusive bracelet. The designer, Valorie Bauer, welcomes a challenge and enjoys creating the distinctive piece. Each bracelet is hand-painted on wood with a polyurethane gloss finish and is embellished with Swarovski crystals.

From children’s names to pirates, to team mascots and more, the hand-painted bracelet by VALORIE art & accessories is a matchless deal.

]]>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/valorie-artEnter the new decade felling better than you have for ages by taking advantage of this excellent offer of $100 worth of wellness for only $50 at A Natural Approach to Wellness in North Tampa.

Although undeniably enjoyable, the holiday season is a stressful time what with the Christmas shopping, overindulging in fine foods, those extra glasses of alcohol here and there, and the stream of parties and family gatherings. Each year it feels as if you need a vacation just to recover from all the festivities.

A Natural Approach to Wellness is dedicated to providing holistic healing and rejuvenation to ensure a healthy, balanced and enhanced quality of life. Offering tailor-made therapies from a vast array of services to cater to each individual’s needs – be it stress relief, behavioral management or merely a relaxing massage. For a comprehensive menu of the many services available, visit A Natural Approach to Wellness' website.

If you want help in losing those extra pounds gained during the holidays, or perhaps you’re finally taking up that New Year’s resolution of quitting smoking, the practitioners at A Natural Approach will assess your needs and help you choose the treatments that will bring you a renewed quality of life and peace of mind.

]]>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/anaturalapproachtowellnessLook your absolute best this holiday season and express the joys of Christmas spirit and New Year’s optimism with a dazzling new smile, courtesy of Smiles By Design.

Everything seems that bit more attractive during the festive season – wreathes are hung, trees decorated, and little lights warm the evenings, so why not allow yourself to look equally as fresh and bright with this truly amazing deal.

Respected dental practitioner Dr. Harold Kirksey is offering a savings of over $180 to all Groupocity.com users to ensure their smiles will be as white as snow this Christmas.

Of course it isn’t just about looking great, the deal is comprised of a full oral examination (including cleaning & X-rays) and personal consultation with Dr. Kirksey at his Smiles By Design practice in South Tampa.

With a holistic approach to dentistry, Dr, Kirksey says that unhealthy teeth and gums can commonly be linked to or even cause other chronic diseases, and he advocates comprehensive preventative treatment solutions rather than reactive symptomatic treatments.

And if all that wasn’t enough, this fabulous deal is not dependent upon, or even linked to dental insurance; it is a standalone offer. So it is not only ideal for you, but would make a truly remarkable gift.

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A mouthwatering meal for a mouthwatering deal!

One of Tampa's most renowned steakhouses, Gallagher's in Channelside is offering Groupocity.com customers $75 worth of fine dining for only $30, so while you might stretch your waistline a bit, you won't be slimming down your wallet.

Established as a New York speakeasy in 1927 at the height of prohibition, Gallagher's became Broadway's first steakhouse when Roosevelt finally abolished prohibition in 1933.

Today Gallagher's in Channelside is more relaxed and casual than those heady days of the roaring twenties speakeasy, with beautiful waterfront views and panoramic vistas of Downtown Tampa.

Gallagher's claim to being one of the Nation's premiere steakhouses is borne out by the fact it was the first steakhouse to ever serve a New York Strip - a true signature cut- and a tradition it continues to this day with its tender and succulent USDA Prime dry aged steaks.

For those who prefer the surf and turf, Gallagher's pride themselves on offering the finest seafood in the bay area, and with a plethora of salads and sides to choose from, Groupocity.com invites you to enjoy the perfect meal at an incredible price.

And if you're planning on having a glass of wine with your meal, raise a toast to FDR, who repealed prohibition and you to do so, fittingly, on the 5th of December.

]]>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/gallaghers-steakhouseIt’s easy to forget that there is an abundance of wildlife and miles of unspoiled natural habitat in Tampa Bay’s very own backyard, but with a great deal from Sweetwater Kayaks, offering half-day kayak rentals for 50% off, this wonderful world of nature is yours to rediscover.

Sweetwater Kayaks Outdoor Center was established almost 20 years ago by some of the sport’s pioneering figures, since then they have enabled thousands of people to sample, first-hand, the delights of Florida’s beautiful wildlife, fauna, and stunning geographical attractions.

Specializing in offering qualified guides and full training for beginners and the more experienced paddlers alike, Sweetwater Kayaks will quickly have you skimming serenely through the unspoiled local backwaters.

Usually the word ‘healthy’ is unrelated to ‘fun’, but kayaking combines both to offer the perfect alternative weekend activity for the family; providing hours of entertainment in Florida’s great outdoors. And for those without kids? As the seasonal temperatures dip into the soothing 70’s, a tranquil afternoon’s kayaking also presents a peaceful and perfect day out with that special someone.

]]>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/sweetwater-kayaksHealthy, balanced living begins with giving the right kind of attention to your body and mind! Stress builds up in our lives, manifesting itself in many ways. For total relaxation and rejuvenation, pamper yourself from head to toe at Roma Day Spa & Salon.

Today's awesome deal, a non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure known as Microdermabrasion, clears away those old skin cells and stimulates the production of new fresh, young skin cells to help you look your best. It is the ultimate skin treatment to deal with those unwanted blemishes.

Skin care, however, is just one of a large variety of body care treatments available at Roma Day Spa and Salon including spa treatments, make-up, waxing, massage, manicures & pedicures, and even electronic acupuncture.

The staff at Roma Day Spa and Salon are always professional, courteous and are looking forward to exceeding your expectations on your upcoming treatment.

]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/roma-day-spaThe Grand Beauty Spa has a sincere understanding and passion for beauty, wellness and luxury pampering providing inspiration for a lifestyle change,” said Carmen Lee-Sargeant, Founder and President of The Grand Beauty Spa. “Our signature Spa Therapies have been devised to address guests increasing desire for simple, effective and authentic spa experiences. Our highly trained therapist are committed to excellence and take pride in delivering personalized dedicated service to meet the needs of each individual.”

Of course, you could travel the world and find out for yourself new spa therapies being practiced in Europe and Asia. But here’s a secret. The Grand Beauty Spa, Medi-Spa and Salon travels the world for you to bring you the latest in Spa Therapies and maintains an Anti-aging Medical Center on premises with renowned Dr. Anne Hermann making for unforgettable, relaxing wellness experience you won’t find anywhere else in Florida. So before you call your travel agent, look into some of most exclusive treatments in Tampa Bay at the area’s most luxurious Spa, Medi-Spa and Salon – The Grand Beauty Spa.

In addition, Carmen and her stylists travel the country for training from celebrity stylists like Kattia Solano at Studio Butterfly, Shu Uemura atelier specialists, and makeup artists training by True Cosmetics among many others. Carmen and her stylist’s education includes SOHO Academy NYC, Redken 5th Ave. NYC, and Martin Parsons in Canada to maintain the highest standards in the industry as well as offer their Tampa Bay guests the latest in fashion and beauty trends. As a result, The Grand Beauty Spa, Medi-Spa and Salon makeup artists and stylist understand balance, symmetry and beauty, but most importantly, mastering the art of hair.

The Grand Beauty Spa is recognized for maintaining the highest spa and service industry standard for the benefit of their guests through exceptional products, cutting-edge technology, and first rate professionals in a five-star atmosphere.

]]>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/the-grandAnyone who feels the aches and pains of everyday life wishes for comforting soothing relief. Service at Serenity IHM is provided by a professional Licensed Massage Therapist with over 15 years experience in massage therapy. Having studied massage techniques and treatments all over the world, they are certified in several different types of massage. Serenity IHM offers both deep tissue and Swedish/relaxation massage as well as hot stone therapy, pregnancy & infant massage, and couples massage. At Serenity IHM, they use the body cushion system which aids in alignment of the spinal column and a much more comfortable experience. Every massage is as unique as every individual client's needs are unique.

Licensed Massage Therapist Liz Whitlock, has worked on the Baltimore Ravens (when they won the Super Bowl) and has traveled the world with singer Nina Simone (as her personal Licensed Massage Therapist); so you know you're in good hands. Serenity IHM is located on Busch Blvd only a few blocks away from Busch Gardens. Open 7 days a week, Monday - Friday 10am- 10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am- 8pm. Appointments can be made for either in-call at the facility or out-call for house appointments.

]]>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/serenity-ihmHave you ever had the opportunity of being a part of a professional photo session? A photograph captures the essence, the real moment that encompasses the phrase: "A picture is worth a thousand words".

studiolano is located in historic Ybor City. Furnished with hundreds of props and costumes there's something for every person and every occasion waiting to inspire creativity. Owner and photographer April Catalano's motto is "My passion to create has no limits". She takes great pride in approaching each photography session in a unique, creative, and professional manner. With over 20 years of experience, studiolano will treat you like the star you are, while being professional, courteous, and patient. studiolano brings the knowledge of how to create, not just a good shot, but a great shot; one that tells a story, and captures the moment! The team at studiolano has experience in every type of photo shoot from children's sessions, weddings, family portraits, or something more artistic and cutting edge. Whether you have a studio session or go on location (for an additional fee), studiolano will listen to all of your ideas and help create the perfect photographing experience for you, personally. So when you're wanting new professional photos skip those "photo mart" sessions and do something that is tailored to your vision and expectations. Let studiolano capture you.

studiolano offers an array of professional creative services: studio & location photography, portfolios & comp cards, image editing & restoration, graphic design & printing, marketing solutions, hair & makeup, studio rental & training.

]]>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/studiolanoHealthy Being Wellness Boutique is a full service, natural health and wellness business providing gentle healing therapies, high quality wellness products and natural health education headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Founded in the summer of 2007, Owner Melissa Gallagher opened the Healthy Being Wellness Boutique earlier this year. With a Masters in Holistic Nutrition and a Doctorate of Naturopathy, the study of Natural Health & Natural Medicine, Melissa considers herself to be "The Wellness Diva".

There are three main areas of focus at Healthy Being Wellness Boutique: Natural Health Services, Natural Products for Humans, Pets & Green Homes and Wellness Education. During Melissa's studies she realized the body is always seeking balance and just needs guidance and the right nutrition to set itself back in alignment. That's exactly what she focuses on with each client.

]]>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/healthy-being-wellness Friendly, fresh and – best of all – healthy is what we think of when eating at The Pita Pit. If you're looking for a health-conscious and nourishing alternative to fast food but don’t want to spend restaurant prices, then The Pita Pit hits the spot!

 

Serving tasty, nutritious food for over 10 years, The Pita Pit has been providing a healthy alternative for those of us facing the fast food blues. Utilizing pita bread as a lower carb alternative to the heavy breads and buns found in most fast food chains The Pita Pit proves that ‘fast food’ doesn’t have to be ‘fat food’: A popular feature on their menu is the “5 under 500” list – five delicious pitas each under 500 calories per item!

 

But don't worry, you won't sacrifice flavor for ‘healthy’. The Pita Pit’s menu is created around delicious lean meats, unique cheeses, fresh vegetables and exotic toppings and signature sauces that give every pita an abundance of taste and character. With their large-sized pitas, generous portions, and delicious toppings, you can create something unique each time you visit.

 

Alongside the excellent pitas are a mouthwatering range of soups, salads and frozen yogurt fruit smoothies, so The Pita Pit menu has something for everyone; meat eaters, vegetarians, even the kids!

 

If you need your fast food really fast, you can call in or order online in advance so your Pita Pit order is ready to go when you are.

 

The Pita Pit serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night appetites from 9:30am until midnight Sunday through Monday, and 9:30am-4:00am Tuesday through Saturday. So the next time you need something on the go and are burned out on burgers and bottomed out on subs – head to The Pita Pit!

]]>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/pita-pitPersonal, Original, Stylish, and Hip, Posh is Your Personal Salon Spa, tucked away in the heart of old Palma Ceia and designed with your utmost comfort in mind. Newly reopened after a spectacular renovation, there is no better place to rejuvenate your body and clear your mind.

GET YOUR POSH PERFECT MASSAGE: For the Ultimate Posh Experience a highly skilled massage therapist will customize the perfect massage blending combinations of Swedish, deep tissue and shiatsu, concentrating on tense sore muscles bringing both balance and relaxation to your body and mind.

Indulge yourself. Whether you spend an hour or a day, the staff at Posh will attend to all of your needs.

]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/posh-salon-spa The NoHo Bistro and its excellent selection of rustic, European-style food won over Groupocity.com’s customers during their last deal, and now is you chance to sample the delicious fare for just $1 with a new offer of $8 worth of their excellent ‘comfort food’ for a dollar.

 

This means that most of the mouthwatering sandwiches – such as Fresh Roasted Turkey with apple-cranberry relish and goat cheese on ciabatta, and Toasted Pecan-Grape Curried Chicken Salad on honey whole wheat – signature salads, soups du Jour and Bistro Fare – including Three Cheese Baked Macaroni, and Wild Mushroom-Swiss Dip with crispy crostini – on the lunch menu can be yours for only $1.

 

Anyone preferring a night out can get an appetizer – Lump Crab Cakes with ancho mayonnaise and baby greens, and Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with herbed goat cheese, pancetta, apple cider vinaigrette and hazelnuts – or dessert – Poached Seckle Pear with cinnamon custard and walnut shortbread, and Mini Rustic Apple Tartlets with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce – from the dinner menu for the same unbeatable price.

 

The NoHo Bistro is a cozy European bistro with a friendly ambiance; trendy enough to take a date, intimate enough to celebrate a special occasion, or perfect for a family get together.

 

The menu constantly changes to provide diners created around the best quality ingredients depending on seasonal availability. There are some amazing entrees that showcase The NoHo Bistro's creative style, each prepared simply, yet with a balanced elegance.

 

The NoHo Bistro has been serving Tampa diners for over five years in the true tradition of a neighborhood bistro. Dinner is offered 4 days a week, showcasing Provincial Bistro entrees, handmade desserts, and a unique wine and beer selection. Delicious soups, bison burgers, sandwiches, salads and specials are available for lunch Monday - Friday. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the service is impeccable.

 

The NoHo Bistro is open for dinner 4 nights a week, Wednesday - Saturday 5pm - 9pm, and reservations are recommended.

 

The Noho Bistro also serves lunch Monday - Friday 11am- 2pm.

Call for additional information on private parties, special events and catering.

]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/the-noho-bistro He wants an Asian Inspired dish; she wants Italian style comfort food. Where the two old worlds meet together and join hands at the table, is how we describe Michael's 717 South Restaurant. Located on the prominent strip of South Howard Avenue, 717 South is a definite place to be. Theirs is an innovative menu that provides so many great choices that decisions are difficult to make on an empty stomach. Complimented with an impressive wine list and cocktail menu, everything sounds classy and delicious.

Service is friendly, and the wait staff are knowledgeable and they really seem to love the menu. And although this location seems pretty swank with it's modern twist on the 1920's décor, you can arrive casual without a second glance. A great way to start your meal is with the house rolled Pesto Bread served with 717's home made marinara with an island of their three cheese blend of Parmesan, Romano and mascarpone cheeses. Some of our menu favorites are the miso and sake cured Tilapia served with a buerr'e blanc sauce with kaffir lime leaves, wasabi infused mashed potatoes and a confetti of soy beans, and the 717 Lasagna made with Italian sausage, ground beef, ricotta, mascarpone, Romano & Parmigiano cheeses. Complete your meal with the Key lime pie with a graham cracker crust or the Chocolate torte. Like we said, something for him and something for her!

...717 South serves authentic Italian dishes from the “Kitchens of Italy” to exotic seafood from the pacific rim, including their famous miso and sake cured catch of the day. It boasts an extensive wine list (over 200 wines by the bottle), martini's, and specialty drinks from all parts of the world. Michael Stewart, a local native, is the owner, and Korean-born chef Robert Masson displays a sure mastery of all ports and parts of the world. Set with 1920's art deco paintings, wood trim, high ceilings, and an open kitchen, it welcomes each patron with an energetic, yet soothing atmosphere where they can enjoy a great meal.

]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/717-south-restuarant Want something sweet to liven up your day? Then Frostings Etc. is just what you need. The brainchild of Joe Barbato and Sharon Tabasco, Sharon first had the idea while watching one of Bobby Flay’s Food TV ‘Throwdown’ episodes on cupcakes. Baking has always been a passion for Sharon and with some additional encouragement and enthusiasm from family and friends she and Joe set out to do what they love, and open their own bakery offering over 30 different varieties of cupcakes.

 

Now in its second year, their sweet little gourmet cupcake boutique on South Howard Ave has become a favorite of cupcake lovers in South Tampa. You may think that a cupcake is just a cupcake, but take one bite of a cupcake from Frostings Etc. and your mind will be changed forever – these are no ordinary cupcakes! Everything in the bakery is made from scratch each morning with love and dedication; nothing is frozen overnight and there's no such thing as pre-mixes used at Frostings etc! Each recipe has been created exclusively by Sharon so you won't find these treats anywhere else!

 

The menu has different delicious offerings, with temptations including the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cupcake made with chocolate chips studded into a vanilla cake, smothered with cookie dough frosting and sprinkled with semi-sweet mini chocolate chips. Their Death by Chocolate is a chocoholics dream consisting of a moist, rich chocolate cake baked with a Hershey Kiss inside and garnished with a classic chocolate butter cream frosting, an additional Hershey Kiss is added on top and then the confection is finished with a drizzle of chocolate ganache. However, the signature cupcake has to be the Champagne Pear Bellini – a luscious white cake infused with pink champagne, slices of pears draped in a light champagne cream cheese frosting and crowned with an edible organic flower. These cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat!

 

Frostings Etc. is also a great place for late night snacks – they are open until 10.00pm Monday through Thursday and 12:30am on Friday and Saturdays.

]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500http://www.groupocity.com/tampa/frostings The saying goes that ‘you can’t please all the people all the time’ but the Deck Pizza and Pub has been doing just that for five years now – serving up the best NY-style pizza and ice-cold beer to all-comers at it’s SoHo based eatery.

 

The Deck has become the pizza-joint of choice for families throughout the South Tampa area; it’s a popular place to chill over a beer ‘n’ slice for the USF and UT crowd; is an essential pre- and post-bar stopover for the Howard Ave bar-hopping socialites; and being open ‘til 3am on weekends, it is equally in favor with the area’s nigh-club denizens. The Deck really is all things to all people.

 

Of course the Deck’s hand-tossed, thin crust, NY-style pizza with home-made sauce and as many toppings as you care to add is the backbone of the menu, but there are also a mass of pub-grub favorites including wings, subs, wraps, salads, and quesadillas, not to mention a special kids menu for the young ‘uns.

 

Then there are the specials. The Deck is always serving up something tempting; such as $1 drafts and $1 cheese slices every Wednesday, $2 domestic longnecks on Thursday’s, and the Friday Happy Hour offering $5 pitchers and games of beer-pong.

 

Success may be its own reward, but the Deck has also been voted #1 at Citysearch.com and #1 at AOL’s City’s Best.com for two straight years.

 

Get the best of both worlds at the Deck – relax in true Florida fashion on the spacious deck, while enjoying the finest New York pizzas and subs this side of the Hudson River.

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