Barbecue Joint Strays From Ordinary

TAMPA - Kim Feazell is bullish about Smoke Barbecue and Grill, which she and three partners opened a few weeks ago at 901 W. Platt St.

"It's hard to say we are just another barbecue joint," Feazell said. "We have a great, unique concept."

The restaurant offers kebabs, Texas brisket and a Hawaiian-style rotisserie chicken called Huli Huli, or "round and round." Another dish called Creole Love features shrimp, sausage, bacon, onions and pepper.

Feazell said Smoke's barbecue sauce is special because of an "out of this world seasoning" called "passion pepper."

Smoke also offers sides that are not the usual fare, including crispy lemon kugal, Italian grilled grit cake, orzo salad and multi-bean barbecue beans.

Prices range from $4 for a kebab to $18 for a full slab of ribs.

The restaurant seats 30 and plans an outdoor deck at the renovated building, formerly Hyde Park Detail and the Blvd. Sandwich Shop.

Feazell's partners are Tony Bruno, Rick Knapik and Gordon Davis.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. For information, call (813) 254-7070.

Raydiance Tanning Re-Emerging In SoHo

Raydiance Tanning and Wellness Center is re-emerging in SoHo after an absence of nearly a year. The new location, 122 S. Howard Ave., is expected to open this month.

"It's not your typical tanning salon," operations director Marilyn Bray said. "It's larger than the previous location and has more spa services."

Spa features include a photo facial, or lumiere, which uses infrared rays to stimulate skin cells to reduce lines and wrinkles. The cost is $35 a session.

Premium tanning service is $28 a session.

Sessions are by appointment.

The previous location closed in July because of a property sale. Raydiance has two locations in Brandon.

The Tampa spa can be reached at (813) 251-8121.

Camp Bow Wow Opens Near Airport

Camp Bow Wow Tampa Airport is the area's newest doggy day care and overnight boarding facility.

It's at 4624 N. Grady Ave., a block west of the Sam Selzer's Steakhouse on North Dale Mabry Highway.

"Whether you are working in town or hopping on a flight, we are conveniently located and ready to take good care of your loved ones," owner Barbara Cardin said in a release.

The business will offer tours during a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Camp Bow Wow has three indoor and three outdoor play areas. There are 75 boarding "cabins" with cots and fleece bedding. Dog owners can view their pet from remote locations via the live "camper cams."

Daily rates are $27, with the first day free if dogs are accepted after a required 20-minute screening. Ten-day packages are $250; overnight stays are $40.

This is the first Tampa location for the Colorado-based Camp Bow Wow franchise. Another location is expected to open in Riverview this year.

The Tampa Airport facility is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, with varying hours on weekends and holidays.

Call (813) 870-2267 for information.