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 Let’s be honest: We love attending parties, but hosting them? That is a different beast entirely. You have the guest list, the music, the cleaning, and then the looming panic of: What is everyone going to eat? If you are in Tampa, specifically around the SoHo area, I am about to give you the ultimate cheat code. We already know Water + Flour (1015 S Howard Ave) is the OG spot for high-energy dining, sushi, and pasta. But did you know their catering game is just as strong? I recently got a look at their full catering menu, and it is a massive game-changer for everything from office lunches to full-blown dinner parties. Here is why you need to put down the spatula and let the pros handle your next event. 1. The "California Bowl" Stations This is not your average "tray of sad lasagna" catering. Water + Flour brings their signature vibrant, California-style bowls to the masses. They offer pans that serve 5 or 10 people , making it super scalable. The Crowd Pleaser: ...

  There is a neon sign at Green Lemon that sums up my entire weekend in Tampa: "I Didn't Call You, Tequila Did." As a New Yorker, I’m used to restaurants that take themselves very seriously. You know the type—the host looks at you like you’ve personally offended their ancestors by asking for a table, and the servers wear monochromatic linen and whisper the specials. It’s chic, but it’s cold. Then I walked into Green Lemon in SoHo , and I realized: Oh, people actually have fun here. The new snippet of info I found on their website says their mission is simple: "We are here to serve great food and have fun doing it... and that starts with our energy!" And you can feel it. Here is why the energy at Green Lemon is the ultimate palate cleanser for a cynical New Yorker. The Anti-Snob Service In NYC, "engaging staff" usually means they deign to make eye contact with you. At Green Lemon, the staff is the heartbeat of the room. They are moving fast, dodging t...