BARBECUE ALEX'S SOUTHERN STYLE BAR-B-Q, 5362 W. Village Drive, Tampa; (813) 269-0050. Available from the pit are ribs, pork, beef, chicken and sausage, which Alex's serves alone, in combinations, by the pound and in family portions. Alex's Big Boy Platter, a sampler plate with more than enough meat for two, had at least a half-pound of tender, moist, shredded pork, along with chicken, ribs and sausage. The sausage was the tastiest of the meats and came in crumbly chunks coated with a sweet sauce. The mound of pork was flavorful, especially mixed with Alex's own barbecue sauce, which offers a good balance of tart and sweet. The sauce comes on everything, so tell 'em if you want it on the side. ($) ...more

November 23, 2007

It seems an odd couple at first, but maybe they're on to something. St. Pete's Cafe Cibo has opened a new Lutz location in conjunction with Uncle Burly's Backyard Grill. The two restaurants operate side-by-side under the same ownership but have separate menus and kitchens. ...more

October 12, 2007