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Wine & Dine With 360º Views
New Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Opens in Midtown Tampa | By Ronda M. Parag
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ow more than ever it’s great to have another option to dine and drink outside. The newest rooftop bar and restaurant opened just prior to Super Bowl LV on the 7th floor of the dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel in Midtown Tampa. The name means “Salt and Sea” and features a relaxed, Mayan influenced décor. “It was a tremendous team effort and we couldn’t be happier with the way everything came together to create this exceptional new rooftop experience here in Midtown Tampa,” said Evette Torres, Dual General Manager for Aloft and Element Hotel. “The views are even more spectacular than I had hoped, and we’re thrilled to finally share them with our guests and our new neighbors in what I hope becomes their new favorite
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hangout in Midtown.” While taking in 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines, guests at Sal Y Mar can experience a mouth-watering collection of tapas, from Citrus Crab Cakes and Vegetable Bruschetta, to more authentic Spanish treats such as Carne Asada Street Tacos and Pan Seared Scallops with mango puree, plantain crisp, and pico de gallo. The menu was created by Executive Chef Stephanie Bisogne and showcases the freshest possible local ingredients in a surprising assortment of salads and entrees, including Filet Mignon, Pan-seared Grouper, Chipotle-charred Chicken and more. Sal Y Mar also serves a wide array of classic and artisanal craft cocktails, local craft beers,
wines and bubbles for guests to enjoy as they toast another Florida sunset. Drawing on Mayan influences from the Mexican coastal town of Tulum, the space is dressed in earth tones and coastal organic finishes, with fresh crisp linens, bamboo ceiling and comfortable hanging hammock chairs. Whether gathered for happy hour, special events, or a fun evening out with friends, guests can enjoy panoramic skyline views of the Bay area through floor-toceiling windows or the open air. M For more information, visit www.SalYMarRooftop.com. Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
