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Lauren
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Don Taco
In Spanish, the title of Don is used to show respect. Although usually followed by a first name, the owners of a small restaurant in...
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Lauren
Jan 28, 20213 min read
The Jolly Trolley
Cover image from https://clearwaterjolleytrolley.com/
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Lauren
Dec 30, 20201 min read
Breakfast at Johnny Grits
We took some time off from work during the holidays and decided to try out a new breakfast place, Johnny Grits. The atmosphere is pretty...
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Lauren
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Hidden Gem: Copenhagen Cafe
In an unassuming strip center on Pinellas Avenue in Tarpon Springs, under a sign bearing the words "Copenhagen Café," you'll find a row...
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Lauren
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Jimmy's Neighborhood Restaurant
Jimmy's Neighborhood Restaurant could not have been better named. As soon as you walk in, you're as comfortable as if you were in your...
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Lauren
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Mid-Week Lunch at Olive the World Bistro
Tarpon Springs, FL, is full of gems of every kind: museums, restaurants, breweries, bars, and more. This wonderful, small city surprises...
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Lauren
Sep 21, 20202 min read
Hella's
Perhaps the most well-known restaurant in Tarpon Springs, FL, is Hella's Restaurant and Bakery. The food and décor are overwhelmingly...
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Lauren
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Daybreak Cafe
It's been 3 months to the day since we closed on our property in Tarpon Springs, but it won't take you that long to realize there is a...
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Lauren
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Miss Vicki's on the River
Our neighbor recently learned of my affinity for soup, and he immediately recommended the she crab soup from Miss Vicki's, which is about...
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Lauren
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Whiskey Wings
As usual, at the end of the work day, we felt like getting out of the house. We had driven by Whiskey Wings (which is on US-19) a bunch...
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Lauren
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Stilt House Brewery and Michigans Hot Dogs
Let me preface this post by saying: yes, I know this site's name is Vacation Tarpon Springs, and Stilt House Brewery is in Palm Harbor....
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Lauren
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Winos for Wine Society
One of the main reasons my husband, Aric, and I moved from Feather Sound to Tarpon Springs was because we both started working from home....
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Lauren
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Where can I eat on Monday in Tarpon Springs, FL?
If you find yourself in Tarpon Springs (especially downtown Tarpon Springs) on a Monday, you might be wondering where you can eat.
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Lauren
Jul 12, 20202 min read
Meals on the Water: Davidson's and Dimitri's
Saturday started with a bike ride and breakfast at Clyde's, which was similar to a day I wrote about here. For lunch, we wanted to try...
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Lauren
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Lunch on Lake Tarpon
We finally made it to the Tarpon Turtle Grill on Sunday for lunch. We sat outside and as you can imagine, the view was incredible. Given...
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Lauren
Jun 28, 20201 min read
Chestnut Park and Breakfast Along the Trail
Aric decided to take the morning off fishing to join me on the Pinellas Trail for a bike ride. We went north (right on the trail) from...
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Lauren
Jun 28, 20201 min read
Rusty Bellies for a Saturday Sunset
The first restaurant we ate at that made us truly feel like we wanted to live in Tarpon Springs was Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill....
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Lauren
Jun 28, 20201 min read
H'ours and a Walk
Friday night, a couple of friends came to visit and see our new place before we do too much work on it. We walked over to H'ours Creole...
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Lauren
Jun 21, 20201 min read
A Tale of Two Breakfasts
This past weekend, Aric and I went out to breakfast both days. I like to think this is because we don't have the supplies we need in the...
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Lauren
Jun 21, 20202 min read
Newbies: JoJo's and PaPa T's
We spent another wonderful weekend in Tarpon Springs. On Friday night, we decided to go to a place that's almost as new to the area as we...
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