The Official Unofficial Seminole Heights Blog

From an email:
This week Nani’s opened for business. My Wife and I enjoyed breakfast there. The breakfast sandwiches are very good and the cafe con leches is one of the best I have had. They are open from 7am-5pm and have daily lunch specials that start at 11am. Today’s special is Chicken fricassee white [...]

The remaining two Seminole Heights BBQ eateries were both knocked out of competition in the second round. While both had thousands of votes, they did not receive enough to hold onto their narrow leads. Smokin’ A’s held a respectable lead to the very end! Hopefully, the positive press and write ups will help bring attention [...]

Finally, we see more than a few days above freezing. For me, this seems to be one of the worse winters in memory. All I know is whoever created the Snuggie was a genius and deserves every penny from that invention! This weekend is the first day of spring. I am already getting excited as [...]

With voting ending yesterday for the first round, two of Seminole Heights’ BBQ restaurants advance to the next rounds of the Creative Loafing “Rib Off”. Both Sooo Good and Smokin’ A’s BBQ easily advanced to the next round. If you have not tried these BBQ Restaurants, they are both delicious. While Sooo Good does have [...]

Seminole Heights is represented! Three of our dining establishments are included in the upcoming Creative Loafing Rib Off. Voters will be able to vote for the first round from NOW until 10 am March 15th. For the first rounds we have.
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe facing off against Lupton’s Fat Man BBQ. (Winners [...]

I want to let the neighborhood folks know that this sale is open for anyone who would like to set up and sell. All are welcome to sell just about anything – rummage sale style! Call the shop at 231-2020 to reserve a spot. These sales are always a fun time with [...]

I just received an email that the Front Porch Grill will begin serving lunch
Beginning next week The Front Porch will be open for lunch! 11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tues.- Sat.
A very full lunch menu, with some of the great fare we love from the dinner menu at lunchtime prices.
Coming soon: Sunday Brunch!

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: RESERVATIONS GOURMET TO GO
For those who have not had the joy to experience Reservations Gourmet to go, you are missing out. Not only is the food some of the best in the city, the service is top notch. From the minute you walk through the door, you feel as if you are stepping [...]

This came in from an email. Maybe we not only have a new restaurant but possibly a new food critic as well. Hmmmm, made me want to try the new place out!
El Sevillano – 6828 N. Florida Ave., Corner of Florida & Sligh 298-0293
Yes, they’re Spanish….as in Spain….very different from Cuban or Mexican [...]

The much awaited Grand Opening of Ella’s is tonight at 5pm. While the restaurant has been the topic of many conversations, it has finally come to fruition. This week, they have hosted a few successful dry run dinners. So far, the review are good. Good food, good prices, and most importantly good service. To start, [...]