Jalapeno Mexican Grill offers a cut above the grab-and-go Mexican fare of the chains. Appetizers are best, but the entrees and desserts show promise, too. Several new dining spots are on the horizon, including a new one that touts that its floor is made of some of the original Coney Island Boardwalk. It's a big weekend for concerts. Take your pick of Blink 182/My Chemical Romance ... Miranda Lambert ... or Peter Bjorn and John. | Details, plus more music picks. The husband and wife duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson are up for major CMA awards. But you can catch them in the small setting of the Round Up Club in Tampa on Friday. Dolphin Tale, the story of our very own Winter, opens in theaters Friday. Times movie critic Steve Persall gives it a hearty thumbs up and calls it a great family movie. | What's real or not in the movie? Read our reality check. | Ten places that's you'll recognize in the movie (thanks to us). | Watch videos of the stars on our special report page. Saturday's Tangerine Blues Festival is now in its fourth year and gaining in popularity. This year's headliner is Miami native Albert Castiglia, a former sideman of the late Junior Wells. Themed tastings like Tampa Theatre's La Dolce Vino celebrate the grape in a festive setting. Other major ones are the Board Games, Bubbly and Brew at the Glazer and the Southern Charm Food and Wine Festival. Based on Michael Lewis’ bestselling book, Moneyball will sound familiar to Rays fans: building a successful team out of a small payroll. Brad Pitt plays Billy Beane, the real-life, and real controversial, GM for the Oakland A’s. Work will begin in 2013 on a themed area in Animal Kingdom that recreates the world of Avatar. Director James Cameron and producing partner Jon Landau — the team behind the 2009 cinematic blockbuster — will serve as creative consultants This weekend marks the beginning of the haunting season at the theme parks. Both Busch Gardens' Howl-o-Scream and Universal's Halloween Horror Nights are eager to welcome you to their bloody good time. For the little ones, a tamer Zoo Boo is close at hand. It will take a bit of work and perseverance, but if you follow our instructions, it will lead you to a coupon that's good for free admission and $10 off for up to six other people. You'll always know if you head to our Facebook page full of fun deals and coupons. This week we tip you off to free coffee at 7-Eleven and free Yankee Candles. | | ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT  Despite the calendar saying that Friday is the fall equinox (meaning the hours of day and night will be exactly equal), it's still going to be nice and toasty with a chance of thunderstorms through the weekend. Good thing we have a 5 under $5 list to keep us busy. We especially like the Glazer Children's Museum party. |
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