DIA DE LOS DUNEDIN

Pyra’s extremely laid back, late entry because that attitude reflects the small-town feel of Dunedin, FL. It was Dia De Los Muertos— a Mexican celebration to honor the dead– and Casa Tina’s Mexican Restaurant had pulled me into the town of Dunedin through its annual outdoor festival. Local businesses not only participated by building altars…

FOOD TRUCK RALLY: TAMPA TAKE TWO

When will the hype end… another food truck rally?   NO! I refuse to be one of those squealing foodie-wannabes who react to Food Trucks in the same way a middle school cheerleader faints upon seeing the Biebs. I shouldn’t… I shouldn’t… Wait… Dena is going too? Suddenly the image of me spending a Saturday…

ASIAN PRIDE AT AN ASIAN EXPO

Why do most Asians seem to run away from “Asian expos?” Does it seem stereotypical to be seen at one? I was disappointed no one asked me to make a “V” sign with my fingers and demonstrate my limited Tae Kwon Do skills that kills.     Asia Trend Magazine hosted its second annual Asian…

CRUNCH ME ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

  Ode to the chocolate of my lust. M&Ms hide inside a shell. Snickers are nothing more than nuts. And Hershey Kisses… I yearn for more than those little pecks. But now I hold a real chocolate close to me. Carts and sidewalks pass in a blur. My car. Finally. We are alone. Barely has…