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🍽️ NOW OPEN in Land O' Lakes! 🥃, a longtime downtown St. Petersburg favorite, has officially opened its second location ...
06/09/2026

🍽️ NOW OPEN in Land O' Lakes! 🥃

, a longtime downtown St. Petersburg favorite, has officially opened its second location at Bexley. Open since 2014, the restaurant has built a reputation for scratch-made food, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere. Now, they've chosen Pasco County for their second location.

🥨 While you'll find familiar tavern favorites like fish & chips, pretzels, and a great bourbon selection, the menu also features standout dishes like cedar plank salmon, crispy pork belly, and their Goliath Tomahawk Short Rib.

One of the unique touches is their complimentary flavored popcorn. Instead of the traditional bread basket, guests are welcomed with seasoned popcorn featuring rotating flavors.🍿

🍽️ The dining experience was just as impressive as the food, from the beautiful interior and spacious patio to the attentive service and polished atmosphere. ✨ Special shoutout to our server Kyle O. for the wonderful recommendations and service!

They take pride in their bar program, which features an impressive variety of bourbon, house-made simple syrups, and a menu of numbered signature drinks.

✨ What we tried and loved: ✨
🥃 No. 1 with Maker's Mark
🍸 No. 3 with St. Petersburg Distillery Banyan Reserve Vodka

🐖 Crispy Pork Belly
🐄 Smoked Beef Knockwurst

🐟 Cedar Plank Salmon - Bourbon glaze, toasted pecans, whipped potatoes, and maple bacon Brussels sprouts
🍖 Goliath Tomahawk Short Rib - Slow beer braise, blackberry demi, whipped potatoes, and sautéed haricot verts

🍨🍰 Gooey Butter Cake
Served with seasonal fruit 🍎

We're fortunate to see restaurant groups like 2B Hospitality investing in our community with concepts like this. In an area where many new restaurant openings are national chains, it's refreshing to see a locally owned concept bringing something a little different to the table.

📍 16729 Focus Loop, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638

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⛳🎾 New Restaurant with a Wagyu Smash Burger and Girl Dinner! 🍔🍸✨GOAT Kitchen and Bar at is the newest addition to their...
06/05/2026

⛳🎾 New Restaurant with a Wagyu Smash Burger and Girl Dinner! 🍔🍸✨

GOAT Kitchen and Bar at is the newest addition to their $92 million renovation, bringing together elevated sports bar favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and a completely refreshed atmosphere. 🐐

✅ GOAT is open to the public
🚘 Valet parking is complimentary

Known worldwide for its legendary tennis academy and championship golf courses, Saddlebrook has welcomed some of the biggest names in tennis over the years, including Andy Roddick and Jennifer Capriati. 🏆🎾 Golf legend Arnold Palmer also helped shape Saddlebrook's golf legacy through his involvement in the resort's courses.⛳️

Today, GOAT blends that history with a modern sports bar atmosphere featuring beautiful natural light, memorabilia celebrating Saddlebrook's past, plenty of TVs, and comfortable spaces to gather with friends and family.

Whether you're watching tennis, golf, football, baseball, or the upcoming World Cup, GOAT was designed to be a place where people come together. ⚽🏈⚾️

What we tried & loved:
💜🍸 Lavender at the 19th
🐐🥃 GOAT Old Fashioned
🍋🍹 PGA Golf Azalea
⛳️🥃 Sand Trap

🐷 Hall of Fame Short Rib Nachos
🍗 Buffalo Chicken Wings
🍕 BBQ Chicken Ranch Flatbread

🧅 French Onion Soup
🍔 Wagyu Smash Burger

🍌🍰 Bananas Foster Cheesecake

The Hall of Fame Short Rib Nachos and the Wagyu Smash Burger absolutely stole the show for me. The burger was the best smash burger I've *ever* had, and the cocktails were fantastic. GOAT has all the sports bar favorites you'd expect, along with elevated dishes including Florida grouper and filet tips.

🥂 Wednesdays are for the girls! 💃🏻
GOAT Girl Dinner $19 | Wednesdays 6–9 PM:
✨ Caesar Salad
✨ Fries
✨ Martini
🥂 Complimentary bubbles for ladies
🎶 Music & dance floor vibes

📍 GOAT Kitchen & Bar 
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel

Thank you for having me. ☺️

Whether you're finishing a round of golf, coming from tennis or pickleball, meeting friends for drinks, or simply looking for a new restaurant experience in Wesley Chapel, GOAT is worth the visit. 🐐

05/31/2026

⛳🎾 New Restaurant at Saddlebrook with a Wagyu Smash Burger! 🍔🍺 ✨

After a $92 million transformation, Saddlebrook Resort is looking better than ever, and one of its newest additions is GOAT Kitchen & Bar. 🐐

GOAT is open to the public, and valet parking is complimentary. 🙌🏻

🎾🏆 Known worldwide for its legendary tennis academy and championship golf courses, Saddlebrook has welcomed some of the biggest names in tennis over the years, including Andy Roddick and Jennifer Capriati. ⛳️ Golf legend Arnold Palmer also helped shape Saddlebrook's golf legacy through his involvement in the resort's courses.

Today, GOAT blends that history with a modern sports bar atmosphere featuring beautiful natural light, memorabilia celebrating Saddlebrook's past, plenty of TVs, and comfortable spaces to gather with friends and family.

Whether you're watching tennis, golf, football, baseball, or the upcoming World Cup, GOAT was designed to be a place where people come together. ⚽🏈⚾️

What we tried & loved:
💜🍸 Lavender at the 19th
🐐🥃 GOAT Old Fashioned
🍋🍹 PGA Golf Azalea
⛳️🥃 Sand Trap

🐷 Hall of Fame Short Rib Nachos
🍗 Buffalo Chicken Wings
🍕 BBQ Chicken Ranch Flatbread

🧅 French Onion Soup
🍔 Wagyu Smash Burger

🍌🍰 Bananas Foster Cheesecake

The Hall of Fame Short Rib Nachos and the Wagyu Smash Burger absolutely stole the show for me. The burger was the best smash burger I've *ever* had, and the cocktails were fantastic. GOAT has all the sports bar favorites you'd expect, along with elevated dishes including Florida grouper and filet tips.

🥂 Wednesdays are for the girls! 💃🏻
GOAT Girl Dinner takes place every Wednesday from 6–9 PM and includes:
✨ Caesar Salad
✨ Fries
✨ Martini
🥂 Complimentary bubbles for ladies
🎶 Music & dance floor vibes

📍 GOAT Kitchen & Bar at Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel

Thank you for having me. ☺️

Whether you're finishing a round of golf, coming from tennis or pickleball, meeting friends for drinks, or simply looking for a new restaurant experience in Wesley Chapel, GOAT is worth the visit. 🐐

Have you seen the refresh at Raining Berries in Lutz yet? 🌸 I love it a latte!😉 The café got a beautiful update earlier ...
05/25/2026

Have you seen the refresh at Raining Berries in Lutz yet? 🌸 I love it a latte!😉

The café got a beautiful update earlier this year with refreshed seating, updated interiors, and a gelato counter that makes the space feel even sweeter. 🍨

The sea salt caramel gelato is my favorite!🌊🤎

✨ It’s such a cute spot to grab coffee, catch up with friends, get some work done, or just hang out for a bit.

Plus, they still have their private conference room available for meetings or study sessions! 📝

Did you know this Tampa Bay-based scratch kitchen has been serving Wesley Chapel for nearly 20 years? 🔥 first opened in ...
05/22/2026

Did you know this Tampa Bay-based scratch kitchen has been serving Wesley Chapel for nearly 20 years? 🔥

first opened in 2004 in Tampa Bay and has been a Wesley Chapel staple since 2008, known for its scratch-made menu, craft cocktails, and wood-fired flavors.

We visit again last week, and the standout for me was EASILY the ahi tuna. 🤤 It was *the best* ahi tuna dish I’ve ever had and I cannot stop thinking about it.

The jalapeño mac & cheese was also REALLY great as always. Such a good side dish and something that would pair perfectly with so many of the entrées on the menu.

What we tried:

Craft Cocktails:
💨🥃 Smoked Old Fashioned
🩷🍸 Spring Fling
🍉🥥 Watermelon Coconut Refresher - Mocktail

Soup & Salad:
🦀 Caribbean Pumpkin Crab Bisque
🥗 Napa Valley Salad

Appetizers & Sides:
🍣 Crunchy Ahi Tuna
🥢 Filet Tip Egg Rolls
🍗 Wings - Asian Style
🧀🌶️ Jalapeño Mac & Cheese

Entrées:
🥩 Skirt Steak Chimichurri
🌮 GrillSmith Grouper Tacos
🍝 Cajun Chicken Pasta

Desserts:
🍍🍰 Pineapple Upside Down Cake
🍫🍰 Chocolate Decadence

As for dessert… my husband and I are STILL debating which one was better. 😂 He’s fighting hard for the Chocolate Decadence while I’m team Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I still think I'm right! 🍍

His personal favorite overall? The Filet Tip Egg Rolls and the Cajun pasta, which is always his go-to.

✨ And if you didn’t know… their “Mondays @ The Smith” special is actually a really good deal. 🙌🏻 Every Monday, guests can enjoy a 3-course dinner starting at $23 with a soup or salad, entrée, and dessert included.

Whether you’re planning a date night, grabbing cocktails at the bar with friends, or hosting a party, continues to be an iconic Wesley Chapel staple people keep coming back to. ✨

New skincare studio now open in Land O’ Lakes! ✨🤍 celebrated its grand opening this weekend, bringing a fresh, elevated ...
05/19/2026

New skincare studio now open in Land O’ Lakes! ✨🤍

celebrated its grand opening this weekend, bringing a fresh, elevated approach to skincare to the area.

🤎 Founded by Mayah, a Latina aesthetician and Tampa native of Puerto Rican and Colombian descent, the studio specializes in acne-focused and corrective skincare treatments in a soft, welcoming setting designed to help clients feel comfortable and cared for.

Before launching her own business, Mayah worked in dermatology as a medical assistant before becoming a licensed medical aesthetician, certified laser technician, licensed laser safety officer, and Face Reality Acne Specialist.

Balanced Aesthetics takes a skin-focused, results-driven approach while also emphasizing genuine client care, education, and trust, creating treatments that feel personalized rather than one-size-fits-all.

✨ The grand opening itself was absolutely beautiful, with so much attention to detail throughout the space, from the soft neutral tones to the welcoming atmosphere, and you could truly feel the love and support from everyone in attendance.

I’m fortunate to work with Mayah’s mother, Sandra, which made it especially meaningful to witness firsthand just how proud she is of her daughter and the hard work and dedication that led up to this moment.🫶🏻

Guests enjoyed light bites, raffles, a champagne toast, drinks from ☕️, and a first look at the new studio while celebrating this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations, Mayah! 🥂 Wishing you so much success.

📍23049 Tabak Ln, Land O’ Lakes

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