It's nice that that they served the tray of crabs that were already cleaned, this way the seasoning gets to the meat and not just on the shell. Years ago when my husband and I went crabbing, it was my job to clean the crabs as he cleaned our crabbing boat and engine. I would clean the crabs and hose out all of the innards out of the crabs, they were as clean as can be. I made all kinds of dishes with these crabs, the sauteed crabs were especially good. My husband is gone now, and so is the good times we went crabbing in the creeks and bay.....I miss those days. :(
@ndb_1982
2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@Ronin7410
2 жыл бұрын
The innards are the best part :(
@TheworldiseffdUP
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ronin7410 No for me, but more power to ya!
@Ronin7410
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheworldiseffdUP Yea it is an acquired taste
@TheworldiseffdUP
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ronin7410 It's more of a mental thing for me.:)
@brianmattice5822
2 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure meeting you Mike Chen when I bumped into you in Tampa. Thanks for taking a picture with my wife and I. It was crazy to run into you at the blue crab fish market, glad to hear you enjoyed the jumbo blue crabs, I agree they’re the best!
@koikraft
2 жыл бұрын
Finally a food review of Tampa, I've been waiting for one :D
@Nothin2see_
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍
@OnMyMindEntertainment
2 жыл бұрын
Went to Big Ray's last week while I was in Tampa for work. The Lobster Corn Dog is next level! The grouper sandwich was amazing. 2nd time I've had a chance to actually try something Mike has had. He doesn't miss with his recommendations!
@amywenditz7626
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm a long time fan and native of Tampa, Fl. It's so exciting to see you in my hometown and to hear positive things about the city I love! Thank you for all the good times with your videos!
@MatthewBaran
2 жыл бұрын
So exciting to see mikey in our neck of the woods!!! 😁
@onlywei
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who moved to Tampa 6 months ago, I’ve been despairing at how bad the restaurants here are. Mike to the rescue!
@kwonsmommy
2 жыл бұрын
@@onlywei come over to St Pete we have so many better restaurants and Gulfport is so good too
@jermaineevans6910
2 жыл бұрын
@@onlywei It is a struggle here, but I do have some spots that I can count on here depending on what kind of cuisine I'm in the mood for. Usually Beijing House or Flaming Mountain for Chinese. Viet Kitchen for Vietnamese. Mangos Cafe for Soul Food. Izakaya Tori for Japanese. Mangonadas or Ranchero Tacos for tacos.
@vikiwalters8767
2 жыл бұрын
Right?? I'm watching in my office and my coworker laughed at me cause I spazzed a little when he went to Parkesdale!
@Tartiitastic
2 жыл бұрын
Never did I expect one of my all time favorite food bloggers would visit my town!! Welcome to Tampa! It looks like you really enjoyed your visit and our food! It tickled me that you visited La Segunda, I've been going there since I was little! They are a treasure! Parksdale is another place my family visit so often, so it's wild to see it like this on your channel! Hope you visit again soon! :D
@thehalloweenchannel
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Tampa! You’re so right about La Sagunda bakery, the bread is amazing and it was originally an Italian bakery! Omg I live 2 minutes from Parksdale! Strawberry shakes are to die for and the Dole whip ❤️
@jrisley69
2 жыл бұрын
If you come back down to Tampa, gotta try Brocato's Sandwich Shop. Another iconic spot we have. Their deviled crab is twice as big as the one you had and like 3/4's full of crab meat. Also the stuffed potato balls are like the size of a softball with piccadillo beef inside. So good.
@andrewchoe2036
2 жыл бұрын
crazy how I was watching the intro and thought that looks a lot like my home town.. and it was!! awesome of you to stop by Tampa.
@tiffiniprather5384
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike!I’m glad you enjoyed your seafood tour!I live right here in Tampa and have never tried these places,I will definitely be going!I wish I had the chance to meet you,you’re one of my favorite you tubers!😊
@Nothin2see_
2 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t tried La Segunda you must try it. The Ybor city location is the original and the best.
@Sithfire30Creations
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you reviewing some of the awesome food here in Tampa!!! Love your channel!
@503945158
2 жыл бұрын
Mike, the way you describe your food. You're a poet.
@Froggyz2495
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been dying for a Florida video! I am always hungry watching these so now I can go to these places and try! Finally! Yessss!
@jeffreytaddeo6245
2 жыл бұрын
The lobster corndog looks AMAZING!
@BlackJesus8463
2 жыл бұрын
It kinda did.
@bukkeadnoi2377
2 жыл бұрын
*Brilliant!!♥♥The most satisfying part is when you think about what it tastes like!!*
@capriceg7042
2 жыл бұрын
(#89) When I go to Tampa this coming year I can't wait to go to the Italian store Cacciatore and Sons... I'm so very excited!!! Thank you, Mikey!!!
@truthfuljones4557
2 жыл бұрын
The best garlic crab is in Sanford, Florida at Nina’s seafood. The seasoning is so good that’s all you need. While working in Jacksonville my friends and I drove to Sanford just to get some crabs. The owner Nina thought we were there to visit Disneyland but she was so surprised when we told her we drove 3 hrs to see her. My son is in Orlando now and I told him to stop by there on his way home to Columbus, Ga.
@buttercup9794
2 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to watch in a minute, just wanted to get a comment in to say Mike your amazing and Thanking you for doing what you do. I cannot believe you were in london recently I'm only 30 minutes away. I hope you had an amazing time. Take care Mr and Mrs Chen, Thanking you again for making us all smile through your enjoyment for food. xXx
@JMGaming32
2 жыл бұрын
Was literally just thinking Of Mike and how he hasn’t posted. And suddenly this notification pops up!
@sethadams3464
2 жыл бұрын
Same😅
@karymartinez2343
2 жыл бұрын
He has posted a lot of videos lol
@JMGaming32
2 жыл бұрын
@@karymartinez2343 I know haha, for me 1 or 2 days without a video is a while 😂😂
@deversftw1160
2 жыл бұрын
It's every 4days so you know for again
@samantha-lamae
2 жыл бұрын
Literally same.
@emilymurphy30
2 жыл бұрын
You hit all my favorites 💗💗💗💗😘 Thank you for spotlighting Tampa
@Usiris23
2 жыл бұрын
Seriously how ironic. Just said to my girlfriend yesterday “why hasn’t Mikey come to Tampa yet?”
@pipercherokee5770
2 жыл бұрын
With all of the nonsense going on in our nation. Sometimes it’s just nice to watch something joyful. Thank you Mikey!
@Omega65713
2 жыл бұрын
More nonsense stuffs keep on coming...soon...even worsted..
@shadowlover889
2 жыл бұрын
I live like an hour or so away from Tampa so it's very interesting and oddly exciting to see some of my favorite restaurants on being visited by Mike. Taking my friend with me to eat
@MrSoupyPoopies
2 жыл бұрын
Next time you are in Tampa, make sure to check out dunderbaks and babushkas. A couple of hidden gems that really show some of the diversity the tampa food scene has to offer
@jermaineevans6910
2 жыл бұрын
I love Babushkas! The Temple Terrace location is the one I go to.
@MrSoupyPoopies
2 жыл бұрын
@@jermaineevans6910 same, tho they recently opened a second location downtown as well. Glad to see them running strong through the pandemic and invasion.
@jameslynphillips5629
2 жыл бұрын
Everytime Mike took a bite of the lobster corn dog I took a bite in my mind.😂😂😂😂 Looks AMAZING
@heidimarchant5438
2 жыл бұрын
Blue crab is awesome, they're even in the canals, we used to catch them all the time when we lived down there. We were always told that the "fins" on the inside of the body was poisonous so we always worked around that part, which is probably why they removed all of it cause some people won't know that. Idk if my chain was just being yanked but we were always told that. We just folded them back and ate around it.
@marilynalvarez9951
2 жыл бұрын
They aren't poisonous but they do taste nasty so you were right to discard it...I love blue crab too.
@TR-ne7tt
2 жыл бұрын
They are not poisonous.
@optimus-primal
2 жыл бұрын
IM FROM TAMPA BAY IVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS THANK YOU
@rogercollins3
2 жыл бұрын
I've always said, for fresh fish and shellfish in the US, Florida is hard to beat. So many different species, it's all a matter of finding the right place that serves them up well. Nice video, everything looked amazing!
@AvEnGeD7X238
2 жыл бұрын
I never think of Florida when I think of fresh seafood or the best seafood or shellfish😂😂
@rogercollins3
2 жыл бұрын
@@AvEnGeD7X238 You must not be going to the right parts of Florida then. The Panhandle area has all kinds of fresh local seafood.
@kwonsmommy
2 жыл бұрын
@@AvEnGeD7X238 Florida has way more fresh seafood coming right off the boat than most places. You must not be from Florida.
@miltown3920
Жыл бұрын
@@AvEnGeD7X238 wtf do you think of 😆
@ronstallworth9421
10 ай бұрын
California is pretty good for seafood.
@barbarakempf761
2 жыл бұрын
You describe the flavor, taste and combination of herbs wonderfully
@resebarnett
2 жыл бұрын
I've never been so early for one of your videos... so proud of myself
@Yawndave
2 жыл бұрын
Blackened grouper burgers...yum yum, my favorite thing to eat in Florida! I had my first one at the Riverside Cafe in St. Marks and I was hooked(pun intended). Since then whenever I travel in Florida I look for restaurants that have blackened grouper. The one you're having at Big Ray's looks absolutely delicious!
@TSNYLDN
2 жыл бұрын
You have to try blackened catfish!
@DawnalynForrest
2 жыл бұрын
Okay, I never thought I’d put Tampa on my bucket list, nor put someone’s food videos list of restaurants to try on it…my goodness!!!! I’m doing it!
@deepstar3796
2 жыл бұрын
LET'S GO LIGHTNING
@ngatiramona
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best ways to start a Tuesday winter morning, right there with Mikey. 🥰🥰🥰👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😘😘
@marilynalvarez9951
2 жыл бұрын
Winter.....where are you located? It's so hot here in California U.S.A. 😁
@Jppppppppppppppaapi86
2 жыл бұрын
@@marilynalvarez9951 I’m freezing in Australia
@Omega65713
2 жыл бұрын
What's winter morning?
@Jppppppppppppppaapi86
2 жыл бұрын
@@Omega65713 typically before 12pm on a day in winter
@morgannlyles2609
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh finally somewhere I can try the food that isn’t super far! I lived in Tampa for 5 years! Welcome to Florida
@theraweggfiles
2 жыл бұрын
And then there's the steak sandwich and the pork sandwich. You will absolutely LOVE both. I know you will because I've been following you here and I know what you like. Trust me. COME TO MIAMI! Try a Cuban bakery, the sandwiches, the rice, the meat, the desserts. You're gonna be in heaven!
@ehrins4222
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shout out to the Tampa mixto. And can confirm with Big Ray's! Just finished watching the entire thing. This is such a love letter to Tampa, thank you for doing this!
@mikebowerstv
2 жыл бұрын
That grouper cheek looked absolutely amazing!
@pipercherokee5770
2 жыл бұрын
Mike, a lot of people can’t afford to eat the way you do. But we can aspire. Aspiration is antithetical to todays culture. Please keep doing what you are doing nd don’t take s%#@t off of anyone. Your videos are encouraging and inspiring.
@VannieEats
2 жыл бұрын
Ok definitely adding this to my must try list - LOBSTER CORNDOGS!! 🦞😍
@typhooonn
2 жыл бұрын
don't try that, you will definitely regret. I ate twice and both disappointed me. That restaurant doesn't know how to cook.
@TheBigblumonkey
2 жыл бұрын
@@typhooonn idk, been there multiple times and I never got sick or had bad food
@jimscharba4818
2 жыл бұрын
welcome...I live in Tampa and now you understand why...lol
@MatthewBaran
2 жыл бұрын
Because we're spoiled as all hell? Lol. Champion sports teams, great food and beaches? 😁
@ajuarez1866
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Tampa Florida!!!
@frazberry6048
2 жыл бұрын
Yess I was waiting for this 🙏🙏🙏
@kudzu_
2 жыл бұрын
I have never been more jealous of one of your food videos. That all looked phenomenally delicious! I think I know where I'm going this summer.
@IceCreamTheatre
2 жыл бұрын
That Cuban sandwich looks so delicious, thanks for sharing this with us.
@chin-sun3026
2 жыл бұрын
so many good eats! who knew I'd be putting Tampa on my food trip list
@ameliaschmidt1265
2 жыл бұрын
Forgett about commercials! If you get Mike to Like your food you Hit the Jackpot. Sounds all really delicious.
@WhereTheLocalsRoam
2 жыл бұрын
A lobster corndog?! I need to have one, that looks INCREDIBLE!!! 🦞
@lunix3259
2 жыл бұрын
What perfection looks like 😍 O wish I can taste it
@katlyobrien
2 жыл бұрын
I've lived in the Tampa area for most of my life and haven't been to any of these places. Saving this video so I can visit them all.
@Omega65713
2 жыл бұрын
I lived in Tampa for less than 10 yrs. Never been to those places. Just know ybcity got the worst crime rate....
@platesoftate7152
2 жыл бұрын
Looked like a seafood lover's heaven!!! That lobster corndog...WOW!!
@karinbrantner3081
2 жыл бұрын
Florida does it right Mikey!
@Ollivander
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Tampa! Love that you are here. I would nerd out if I saw you around town. Hope you enjoy our eats!
@theraweggfiles
2 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE for you to come to Miami and truly try Cuban food. Cuban food is a CHAMP! I think your mind would be blown!
@mizueeats5415
2 жыл бұрын
LOBSTER CORN DOGS Absolutely the best food of the day even makes my jaws drop mouth waters belly sings
@gmoney4980
2 жыл бұрын
Now Mikey is in my home area... La Segunda's bread IMO, is one THE BEST BREADS in the world! Next time, try the Pizza Bread! I'm surprised you didn't hit up The Columbia Restaurant... the Bay Area's oldest restaurant. Next time, Hit me up & I'll show you the Asian side to the Bay Area.
@sinalenc7446
2 жыл бұрын
Yay, finally the Tampa/Hillsborough area!! Lots of great spots, especially Cacciatore & Sons! They are always welcoming, provide great service and selection of products! And for a second I thought they opened a Big Ray's Fish Camp in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County but then I realized you're at the one off of Interbay Blvd in Tampa, Hillsborough County. Thanks for the video!! ☺️☺️☺️
@redsader86
2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow there is one in Tampa too? My bad. I thought he was in Madeira as well I gotta go check it out.
@sarahparker3906
2 жыл бұрын
Hey my hometown and current city!! I love it here
@sambrown2734
2 жыл бұрын
My mouth is watering watching you eat all that awesome food.
@34Poolside
Жыл бұрын
Breaux Thanks For All Your Content. My Family and I visited this location 11/22/2022. We Absolutely Loved Our Visit!!!
@redsader86
2 жыл бұрын
As a central Florida native, careful calling Madeira Beach (Pinellas County) and Plant City, Tampa. Each is definitely different in culture and obviously zip code. I've been to Parksdale (in Plant City) and the Fish house (to drop off fish) as well. When I'm in Madeira Beach again, I'm gonna hit up the Fish camp. Thank you for showcasing my backyard!
@jeffward1106
2 жыл бұрын
You breaking that Blue Crab near the end of the video made me want to jump through the screen!!!
@SwissRoadsPlaces
2 жыл бұрын
Lobster Corndog?! 😜 That's so incredible - I would like to eat one too 💛🤗 The other food also looks incredibly delicious 😋 Great seafood tour! 👍👍 Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
@JohnHausser
2 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to visit🇨🇭 I went to Zurich in 2007 but it was for a funeral lol Cheers from San Diego California
@SwissRoadsPlaces
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnHausser Hope you can visit Switzerland again soon
@wonderwoman166
2 жыл бұрын
Lilly’s Devil Crabs are delicious too! It’s a food truck off of Causeway Blvd. I haven’t been to Big Rays in a while, I am gonna have to hit them up! Love La Segunda grew up off of them.
@TheBigblumonkey
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you came to our neighborhood. Hands down, best Cubans and blue crad here in Tampa
@MN_ALGORITHMS
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't see any oozing juices from the burger
@FreakZMMA
2 жыл бұрын
love the vids bro!
@marilynalvarez9951
2 жыл бұрын
All the food looked amazing but as a Cuban, I can't believe they didn't press that Cuban sandwich and just gave it to you cold like that, what an atrocity! (ok, I'm done) 😁
@0619kittykat
2 жыл бұрын
100% agree! 😂😂 I'm not Cuban but I live here in Tampa and I REFUSE to eat a Cuban sandwich if it's not pressed. It's the only way!
@nataliajimenez1870
2 жыл бұрын
I think he asked for it unpressed because he wanted to eat the fresh fluffy bread
@0rye06
2 жыл бұрын
@@nataliajimenez1870 8:14 he actually wanted it pressed :((
@davidgiraitis2320
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that I watched this right after dinner - otherwise it would be unbearable torture not to run right out to eat there!
@armybolts619
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're in Tampa, Florida! It would be awesome to meet you! Love all the foodies!
@jaklg7905
2 жыл бұрын
I might be a purist, but I believe that a Cubano should have the yellow mustard on it. It is the mix of flavors of the mustard, pickle, pork, and cheese that make it a Cubano. I dislike stone ground mustard as it is a bit bitter.
@kimberlyhopkins5527
2 жыл бұрын
I am from St Petersburg FL. which is across the bay from Tampa. There are alot of places that have really good seafood.
@Omega65713
2 жыл бұрын
Then howcome you are a 🐼 panda? St. P has none.
@awesomeadamfrom2099
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Mikey.
@celebvillage
2 жыл бұрын
LOBSTER CORNDOGS?! Now there's an avenger level crossover event
@mnmrbbt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! I’m sure Tampa has a lot to offer but all I’m going to remember now are lobster corndogs and fried fish cheeks!! And all that crab (you ate on the hood) and the spicy crab pasta too. Who knew? We felt your enthusiasm for the food in this video again, just like in some of your older videos when we got hooked. You do a great job connecting to your audience when eating. 😋 Hope all’s well with you and your family.
@missssy08
2 жыл бұрын
The blue crabs place I live on the next’s street TAMPA FL ❤️
@cynthiamateo9450
2 жыл бұрын
Yum. I love eating seafood in Florida. Especially the blue crab. They stuff a lot of items with it. Yumm . And you describe the food to well. Now I’m hungry
@minkmink3110
2 жыл бұрын
You came my to my hometown! I wish I new you were here! Isn’t the food scene here AMAZING?!?! I can show you so many gems in the Tampa Bay area. Blue crabs are my favorite 😋
@edna3236
2 жыл бұрын
Mikie I got hungry from the start of watching to the end. Another great video
@primadiva420
2 жыл бұрын
So glad you came to my city and shared some of our delicacies!! I gotta go get that lobster corn dog 😱
@MargieSchneider
2 жыл бұрын
I'm very lucky in that I can walk to Big Ray's Fish Camp from home. Your review is spot on - that place is legit amazing!
@Chefdavid07
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing thank you for showcasing Florida
@cynthiasanchez9184
2 жыл бұрын
Come to Clearwater Beach!! It’s only 15 from Madeira and 25 minutes from Tampa!!! Crabbys Dockside and Clearsky Cafe are waiting for you!🦀
@emmaharris4028
2 жыл бұрын
Fried key lime pie sounds soooo good.
@craigkrajewski8772
2 жыл бұрын
All that food looked amazing
@carolewatson383
2 жыл бұрын
Man the fish 🐟 and food in the beginning of a video looked so good. Omg a Lobster Corn Dog no flipping way. Fried Key Lime Pie 🥧 😋. Where's Christine at ? Ok now I'm jealous I want some Blue crab 🦀 legs
@Yukiyouma
2 жыл бұрын
I know its the other side of florida, but Nori Thai in Boca Raton has some of the best food I've ever eaten. If you ever make it over to the east side of Florida, you should definitely stop by, worth the drive!
@3quesha3
2 жыл бұрын
Lol wow I was never this early for a video
@MyFullFiguredLife
2 жыл бұрын
Omg Parksdale has the best hot cobblers with ice cream!! You gotta go to the one in winter haven.
@terrellpimienta5751
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up on Lasagunda Bakery and raised in Ybor City. My property is right down the street off of 15th and 15th. Best bakery hands-down! i live in Plant City. You have to come to PC in March during the Strawberry Festival.
@jenjoy3215
2 жыл бұрын
I love grouper!
@heidifredricks8641
2 жыл бұрын
That deviled crab was begging for some Crystal's hot sauce! 🔥
@kerry3546
2 жыл бұрын
Anything with lobster is good!
@hunterellis8986
2 жыл бұрын
A lobster corn dog. Where there's a will, there's a way to deep fry it. 😁
@chrisrowan1937
2 жыл бұрын
First viewer whoop whoop 👍 Love your videos Mike, I always look forwards to your posts. Best wishes from sunny England 🏴
@deidregoodman6485
2 жыл бұрын
Look very delicious 🤤 😋 I love different kind of corn dogs and crabs 🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
@deidregoodman6485
2 жыл бұрын
Ok I can type many emoji‘s I won’t
@hseojeon
2 жыл бұрын
"REAAAAAAALLY DEEEEELICIOUS" "AMAAAAAAAAAAAZING"
@jernigan007
2 жыл бұрын
WELCOME TO MY HOME TOWN. MIKE!! Salami on a Cubano is what sets Tampa apart. Also HOT PRESSED really is the way to go!! Parksdale Farms is about 10 minutes from my house
@daviddavis703
2 жыл бұрын
Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night! Great video Mike!
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