Business & Tech

Blog Spotlight: It's Difficult to Choose Just 1 Item at Piquant

Blogger Jennifer Buggica tries Hyde Park's newest French bakery and restaurant.

South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch would like to welcome its newest blogger, Jennifer Buggica.

Actually, Buggica is no stranger to the blogging scene. Her own blog, "Mangiamo! (Let's Eat!)," is wildly popular with South Tampa foodies.

In her first blog, Buggica introduces food lovers to Hyde Park's newest restaurant and French bakery, Piguant.

Find out what's happening in Tampafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

"There are beautiful white tables, clear chairs, a brightly lit pastry case, classy wallpaper, happy employees, enthusiastic chefs/owners...I mean, the list goes on and on," said Buggica. "I am so incredibly impressed. Piquant also serves many gluten-free and vegetarian items. They clearly already have a following, even in their five short weeks of being open."

Buggica's menu item of choice at Piquant?

Find out what's happening in Tampafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

She can't settle on one. She suggests trying the goat cheese omelete, the Du Jour Pommes de Terre, banana bread French toast, braised short ribs on a French baquette and passion fruit merinque for starters.

Read more here.

South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch is looking for bloggers with a wide range of opinions, interests and expertise. If you are interested in blogging, click here. 

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.