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ONTRIBUTORS

RIESA PASCAL Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in sunny Orlando, Florida. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in creative writing and communication. In addition to editorial writing, Riesa is also deeply passionate about broadcast journalism and currently freelances as a TV personality with various networks in Central Florida. You can learn more about Riesa at her website: RiesaPascal.com

DANA DAMATO Dana Damato is a Florida native and a travel writer turned publicist. Prior to starting Damato Public Relations, Dana was an avid traveler seeking new adventure, and has appeared in Forbes Travel, My Malibu Beach, Sky Magazine and many more.

She pursued a Masters degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida and uses her expertise in media and travel to work with different brands around the world. She is addicted to adventure and loves to indulge herself in new cultures. She thrives off travel, visiting unique destinations, and bringing those experiences to life through words.

GREG ALEXANDER Greg Alexander is a world citizen who travels the planet to transmute all the quintessence of femininity on glazed paper. If he nourishes an atavistic passion for Greece, the ground of his ancestors, it’s in Paris that he has found his home port. As a photographer, he continues his dream of perfection because, according to him, “the photograph is a kind of plastic surgery which is able to modulate a face ad infinitum!” His vision of beauty is fragile, transitory, a little kitsch and inevitably fatal.

MARK NEJAME Mark NeJame is a renowned trial attorney who has been involved in some of the areas and country’s highest profile cases. He is routinely sought by the media as a legal commentator and is currently a Legal Analyst for CNN. He is the Founder and Senior Partner of the Law Firm of NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Ahmed, Barker, Joshi & Moreno, P.A. a/k/a NeJame Law. NeJame Law has 15 attorneys and 4 divisions: Personal Injury, Criminal, Immigration and Business/Commercial Litigation. Mr. NeJame is a regular contributor to Orlando Style Magazine. Mr. NeJame can be reached at 407-245-1232 and NejameLaw.com.

MAHA CHAUDHRY Maha Chaudhry is a long-time Florida Resident. Her background consists of both Public Relations and Marketing, but her passion lies in Storytelling. After graduating from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, she moved to Washington D.C. to kick-start her corporate career. Upon returning to Orlando, she continues to offer expertise in the area of communications - expanding from entrepreneurial services to media relations and beyond.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Mayday Mayday… Sell your home … Buy a home!

The bright month of May is the ideal time to do some springcleaning, or, maybe do a complete change altogether and sell your home in this crazy seller’s market. Cashing-in, a remodeling job or just reorganizing the house maybe just the ticket to a great and renewed start! A bit of spring-cleaning is good for the soul. In our fast-paced society, I will be the first to admit that it is far too easy to get caught up in life’s overwhelming demands and challenges and sometimes we lose focus on what is really important in life. However, here is my call for you to slow down your stride and calmly allow life to catch up with you. Perhaps take a break from whatever is concerning your mind the most, step outside into the rejuvenating spring air, and think for a moment about what really brings you joy and happiness.

Although it may seem that only billionaires have the monetary wealth to make a valuable difference in the world, always remember that any of us can play a part in benefiting the lives of those in need. Whether donating your time, talents, or just a word of encouragement, it is possible for you to help others regardless of your station in life. I hope that by reading this issue of Tampa Style you will be inspired and empowered to answer the call to begin a fresh start this spring and bask in the simple pleasures of life. This season, take the time to enjoy the beautiful Florida nature, delicious local food, evenings out with good friends, or with your loving family, and most of all, finding what joy means to you.

This entire issue is again packed with great articles and interviews, unmatched in our region and we remain proud that we continually raise the bar of publishing excellence here at home.

We welcome your input, criticism or praise and ask that you continue to participate by emailing us at: info@styleToMe.com and sharing your thoughts, some of which will soon be published as space permits.

As we slowly get out from under this horrific pandemic and seeing the positive light at the end of the tunnel, here at Style Magazines, we continue to forge ahead with our efforts to support and welcome back our loyal advertisers in getting their message across to you, our readers. We’ll continue to work tirelessly to keep you informed with Style!

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16 / EVENTS What’s Happening Tampa

40 / TOYS 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC

18 / REAL ESTATE Spring into Florida’s Real Estate Market

42 / FASHION Spring Into Fashion In Paris with Style

20 / LIVING ’N STYLE Mother’s Day Brunch

58 / BARFLY Tito’s Vodka Turns 50

32 / IN THE KNOW The Kentucky Derby

62 / HEALTH Month of Mindfulness

By Maha Chaudhry

34 / EVENTS Megacon Orlando 36 / DONT MISS THE BEAT Paul McCartney

By Maha Chaudhry 38 / CELEBRITY SOUP Actors Who’ve Criticized Their Own Movies

By Riesa Pascal

67 / TAMPA’S CHIROPRACTORS OF THE YEAR Special Promotional Feature 74 / DINING ’N STYLE

EVENTS

MAY 6 - TIM MCGRAW

WHAT’S

HAPPENING TAMPA

MAY 3 / Adam Lambert 8PM / Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

JUNE 9 / Tampa Bay RV Show 9AM / Location TBD

MAY 6 / Tim McGraw 7PM / MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

JUNE 12/ Ice Cream 5k Tampa 8AM / Al Lopez Filed

MAY 19 / Halsey 7Pm / MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

JUNE 14 / Coldplay 7PM / Raymond James Stadium

MAY 19 / Megacon Orlando 4PM / Orange County Convention Center

JUNE 17 / Keith Urban 7PM / MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

MAY 24 / T-Pain 7PM / The Ritz Ybor

JUNE 24 / Tampa Bay Boat Show 10AM / Florida State Fairgrounds

MAY 25 / Dave Matthews Band 7:30 / MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

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Spring into Florida’s Real Estate Market: STATS AND TRENDS FOR 2022 Several cities in Florida - including Spring Hill near Tampa,

Lehigh Acres near Fort Myers, and Palm Bay in Brevard County are listed as some of the best cities to invest in real estate in 2022, according to Policygenius. The website analyzed key real estate investment data points including home value index, home price growth, rent index, and gross rent multiplier.

The market was exceptionally good for investors in 2021, but is the Florida housing market still a smart investment for 2022?

Based on the most recent reports from Florida Realtors, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” with tight inventory keeping housing prices high in the state high.

It’s true that Florida has one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, and for good reason. The state is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, Alabama, and Georgia.

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Florida is an international tourist destination with year-round sunshine (earning the state its nickname “The Sunshine State”) with world-class theme parks. The economy is dynamic and diverse, with dozens of global business headquarters and a government that is both pro-business and pro-development.

Read on to learn why the demand for buying and renting real estate in Florida could keep growing in 2022 and beyond.

Population Growth

Florida has gained more than 2.7 million new residents since 2010, making the state the 3rd most populous after California and Texas.

Home to over 21.5 million people, Florida’s population grew by 14.6% compared to one decade earlier. Over the next few years, Florida is projected to gain 845 new residents per day.

“ Key Population Stats:

In 2020 Florida had a state population of 21,538,187 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Since 2010 the population of Florida has grown by 14.6% and is currently the third-largest state by population in the U.S. The top 10 fastest-growing places in the U.S. in 2021-2022 are all in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The State of Florida expects 845 new residents per day through April 2025, representing an annual compound growth rate of 1.39%.

The four largest metro areas in Florida are Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach with 6.2 million residents, TampaSt. Petersburg-Clearwater with 3.1 million, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford with 2.5 million, and Jacksonville with just over 1.5 million residents.

Florida counties expected to have more than 1.6 million residents in the next ten years are Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, and Palm Beach.

Job Market

One of the many reasons that Florida is expected to keep growing so fast is from marketing the state as the ideal business location. The proactive, business-friendly government in Florida is an expert at attracting new high-wage jobs for workers who can compete on a global scale.

Key Employment Stats:

GDP of Florida is more than $1.1 trillion and has grown by more than 48% over the past ten years.

Job growth in Florida increased 5.4% between January and September 2021, compared to just 0.8% nationally.

Jacksonville and Tampa are ranked by MoneyGeek as 2 of the best 6 cities for job seekers.

Unemployment rate in Florida is just

The market was exceptionally good for investors in 2021, but is the Florida housing market still a smart investment for 2022?

4.6%, with the leisure and hospitality, information, and professional and business services sectors showing the fastest signs of growth.

Florida gained 84,500 total jobs in September 2021 alone, and remains on a long winning streak of job creation, as WTXL in Tallahassee reports.

Job growth is spread evenly throughout the state with all major metro areas adding new jobs in nearly all of the major employment sectors.

Job sectors growing the most include healthcare, software, and information and business services, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Florida TaxWatch (FTW) expects the labor force in Florida to increase by 2.9% in 2022.

Major industries in Florida are aviation and aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing, defense and homeland security, information technology, financial and professional services, logistics and distribution, and cleantech.

Fortune 500 companies located in Florida include Tech Data, Publix Super Markets, AutoNation, Lennar, CSX, Office Depot, NextEra Energy, Darden Restaurants, and Fidelity National Finance.

Florida has received numerous top rankings for its business-friendly climate: #2 best state for business, #3 corporate tax environment, #4 lowest private sector unionization rate, and is among the top five states with the best business tax climate.

Florida has a civilian labor force of nearly 10.6 million workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more people than the entire population of Sweden.

The workforce in Florida receives top rankings for #1 in innovation, #3 in size, and #4 in workforce training and hightech employment in the U.S. There are almost 160 colleges and

universities in Florida including University of Central Florida, Florida International University, University of Florida, University of Miami, and Florida State University.

Nearly 31% of the residents of Florida are college educated, according to Census Reporter.

Florida’s modern infrastructure is ranked #2 in the U.S. with 15 deepwater seaports, two spaceports, more than 12,000 miles of highways and nearly 3,000 miles of freight rail track routes.

Orlando International (MCO), Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale International (FLL) and Tampa International (TPA) are the four busiest airports in Florida, handling around 68 million passengers annually.

Key Market Stats:

Median home value in Florida is $328,576 according to Zillow (as of Oct. 2021).

Florida median home values have grown by 23.9% over the past year.

Over the past five years home values in Florida have increased by nearly 69%.

Single-family home prices in Florida are up 17.7% as of October 2021 compared to the previous year, based on the most recent report from Florida Realtors.

Median time to contract for singlefamily homes in Florida is just 12 days, which is the time it takes to receive a sales contract after being listed.

At the end of October 2021, active listings for single-family homes were down nearly 30% compared to 1 year ago, with inventory at a low 1.3 month’s supply.

Key real estate market stats for Florida can vary by area, so be sure to research markets by city in Florida, including Miami, Naples, Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville.

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OUR TOWN

Mother’s Day

Brunch

Treat mom this mother’s day to brunch at these Tampa faves

If you’re treating mom to a meal this Mother’s Day, planning is key! These are just some of the restaurants open on Mother’s Day in 2022, but you’ll obviously want to check with your local favorites and small businesses as well to see if they’ll have dining rooms open or takeout and delivery options as well. You’ll also likely need to make reservations, because Mother’s Day is a busy day for dining out, especially during brunch and lunch hours.

Datz

On Swann

2616 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33629

1501 W Swann Ave Tampa, FL 33606

Oxford Exchange

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe

420 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33606

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Derby watch parties in Tampa:

Tampa Derby Day

6th Annual Kentucky Derby Event

Hats and Horses 2022

Pepin's Hospitality Centre

Sunset Room

Waller Ranch

Kentucky Derby Day 2022

Derby Day Soiree

Tampa Bay Downs

Bar HWRD

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Hats Up!

Kentucky Derby There are few American sporting events with the history and popularity of the Kentucky Derby. Its rich traditions – sipping a mint julep, donning a beautiful hat, and joining fellow race fans in singing “My Old Kentucky Home” – transcend the Kentucky Derby from just a sporting event, making it a celebration of southern culture and a true icon of Americana. The Kentucky Derby is the longest running sporting event in the United States, dating back to 1875.

The Kentucky Derby’s long history began in 1872, when Meriwether Lewis Clark, the grandson of William Clark – of the famed pair Lewis and Clark – traveled to Europe. While there, Clark attended the Epsom Derby in England, a wellknown horse race run since 1780, and also fraternized with the French Jockey Club, a group that developed another popular horse race, the Grand Prix de Paris Longchamps. Clark was inspired by his travels and experiences, and, upon his return, was determined to create a spectacle horse racing event in the States.

With the help of his uncles John & Henry Churchill, who gifted Clark the necessary land to develop a racetrack, and by formally organizing a group of local race fans to be named the Louisville Jockey Club, Clark and his new club raised funds to build a permanent racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. On May 17th, 1875, the racetrack opened its gates and the Louisville Jockey Club sponsored the very first Kentucky Derby. A total of fifteen three-year-old Thoroughbred horses raced one and a half miles in front of a cheering crowd of approximately 10,000 spectators. Aristides was the first winner of the Kentucky Derby.

Today, 20 horses compete in the Kentucky Derby, which is a larger field size than most horse races; where on average 8 horses race against one another. The 20 horses racing in the Kentucky Derby must first travel along the Road to the Kentucky Derby, which is a series of 35 races taking place at tracks across the country and the world. Points are awarded to the top 4 horses that finish in each of those 35 races, and the 20 horses with the most points earn a spot in the starting gate in the Kentucky Derby race. The Kentucky Derby winning purse is $2 million.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May every year, and typically draws a crowd of 155,000 people. It is the longest continually held sporting event in America, and it is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Often called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”, the Kentucky Derby receives this nickname from the approximate length of time it takes the winner to run from the starting gate to the finish line. The Kentucky Derby is the first race within the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, where it is followed by the Preakness Stakes race and the Belmont Stakes race.

As with any major event, the Kentucky Derby has undergone various changes over the course of three centuries. From shortening the distance of the race, the introduction of traditions like draping the winning horse in a garland of roses, to the growing size of Derby crowds, the Kentucky Derby has embraced the change of time, while honoring the integrity of the spectacle race set forth by Meriwether Lewis Clark.

The tradition of the Kentucky Derby hat began at the inception of the race; the founder Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. wanted to ensure a good crowd at his event. At the time the race track had a reputation as immoral and dangerous so Clark looked to other successful races for inspiration.

According to the Kentucky Derby Museum “He loaded up a wagon full of high society women and they were going door-to-door telling their friends, ‘We’re going to have a picnic at the racetrack.” And it worked! The wealthy class poured into the stadium in their finest, as a place to see and be seen.

The tradition of the hat lives on as a fun element to the races (and more practically to keep the sun out of spectator’s eyes).

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MEGACON RETURNS TO ORLANDO

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Gear up for an action-packed weekend at MEGACON Orlando 2022! Once again, the Southeast’s ultimate comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event is bringing together fans for four days of celebrity encounters and endless programming at the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22.

Welcoming fans of all ages to MEGACON Orlando

Bob), Jason Mewes (Jay), Jeff Anderson (Randal

2022 for a high-energy weekend filled with

Graves), Trevor Fehrman, (Elias Grover) and Brian

enhanced programming and exciting celebrity

O’Halloran (Dante Hicks).

encounters,” shares FAN EXPO HQ Vice President Andrew Moyes. “From cosplay contests, gaming

Anime fans can meet the voices behind legendary

tournaments and themed meetups, MEGACON

characters from shows including My Hero

offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the fan

Academia: Justin Briner (Izuku Midoriya), David

community to come together.”

Matrangra (Shoto Todoroki), Jason Liebrecht (Dabi), Monica Rial (Tsuyu Asui), Chris Wehkamp

This year, brush up on spells with Harry Potter’s

(Shota Aizawa) and Christopher Sabat (All Might);

Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom); check in

Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro Kamado) from Demon

with the Starship Enterprise crew with appearances

Slayer; and Sean Schemmel (Goku and King

from Star Trek’s Brent Spiner (Data) and LeVar

Kai) from Dragon Ball Z. Fan favorite Cowboy

Burton (Geordi La Forge); and meet Giancarlo

Bebop’s Steve Blum (Spike Spiegel) will make an

Esposito (Moff Gideon) and Katee Sackhoff

appearance. And last but absolutely not least, Maile

(Bo-Katan Kryze) from The Mandalorian. Plus,

Flanagan, voice of iconic Naruto Uzumaki, will

snap selfies and receive autographs from Legends

sign autographs and snap photos with fans.

of Tomorrow’s Caity Lotz (Sara Lance) and Jes Macallan (Ava Sharpe), Buffy’s James Marsters

More exciting celebrity appearances will be

(Spike), as well as Hollywood icon and Monty

announced leading up to the four-day event,

Python co-founder, John Cleese.

which also features family-friendly programming, shopping, workshops, enhanced anime

Fans can look forward to a rare reunion of the

programming, cosplay contests, video game

four hobbits from The Lord of the Rings – Elijah

tournaments, and immersive attractions.

Wood (Frodo), Sean Astin (Samwise), Billy Boyd (Peregrin) and Dominic Monaghan (Meriadoc); as well as interactions with Karate Kid’s William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) and Martin Kove (John Kreese); and Clerks’ Kevin Smith (Silent

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DON’T MISS THE BEAT

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DON’T MISS THE BEAT

PAUL McCARTNEYYYY It’s going to be a McCartney May

By Maha Chaudhry

Whether or not you grew up in the 70’s, the name

McCartney’s career, it wouldn’t be his only role in

Paul McCartney should ring a bell, perhaps if the

a band. While pursuing his solo career, McCartney

Beatles do? And for those of you who may not be as

formed the band Wings, which went on to becoming

familiar, Paul McCartney was the co-lead vocalist

one of the most memorable bands of the 1970s,

of one of the most iconic bands of all times, the

winning over five Grammy Awards. The band stayed

Beatles. Not only did McCartney sing the songs, he

active for about a decade. By the 1980s, McCartney

wrote many of them too. In fact, he holds one of

was performing solo again, singing songs like “So

the Guinness World Records for Most Successful

Bad,” and “Pipes of Peace.”

Songwriter. McCartney went on to pursuing a solo career which led to the creation of more successful

Hi solo career was just as successful as his time with

hits such as “Jet,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” and “Band

the Beatles. Some would argue that he’s one of the

on the Run,” while simultaneously marking the end

most efficacious artists of all time. Post Beatles, he

to the Beatles. McCartney told Rolling Stones in an

topped the charts nine times according to Paste. That

interview, “I’m proud of the Beatle thing - it was

accomplishment only surpassed by 10 artists, the

great, and I can go along with all the people you meet

Beatles included. This puts McCartney on top tier

on the street who say you gave so much happiness

when it comes to the history of rock music. Though

to so many people.” Referring to his time as a fellow

McCartney ruled the 70s, he didn’t stop there. In 2015

Beatle. “I don’t think that’s corny,” he went on to say.

he had another hit, “FourFiveSeconds,” a track that also featured singers Rihanna and Kanye West. Let’s

For the next several years McCartney would write

not forget “Find My Way,” released just last year.

about songs that marked nostalgia, and memory in not only himself, but also in all those who listened to

So, where is the great Paul McCartney today? Well,

his music. Born in Liverpool, England, McCartney

word on the street is that he is getting back, getting

grew up with music, and taught himself much of

back on the “Got Back Tour” that is. And the tour

what he knows today. You can say music was in

comes back to us on the 28th day of May! That’s

his genes - his father was a jazz player. By the time

right, you can catch the former Beatle in Orlando this

McCartney was a teenager, he had taught himself how

month at the Camping World Stadium… So, with that

to play the piano and guitar, and entered the scope

I end with, don’t miss the beat-le!

of songwriting. Though the Beatles may have ignited

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CELEBRITY SOUP

ACTORS WHO’VE

CRITICIZED

THEIR OWN FILMS

LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST STARS AND THE MOVIES THEY WOULD LIKE TO FORGET

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CELEBRITY SOUP

No one is immune to feelings of regret and this is true even for Hollywood’s elite. When it comes to projects that some actors wish they could erase from history, you may be surprised to see quite a few films you love on the list. While some actors hate to watch themselves in any movie regardless of the quality, these stars in particular more simply just regret being talked into an awful role...and they weren’t afraid to say so.

VIOLA DAVIS VS. THE HELP

HALLE BERRY VS. CATWOMAN

In a 2018 interview with The New York Times concerning her past challenges and regrets, Viola Davis spoke about how she regretted her role in The Help. The movie follows a white woman writing a book about the lives of Black maids working in Mississippi in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement. Davis offered some clarification to her comments saying that it wasn’t her collaborators that made her regret her decision, but rather the content of the film itself as she felt it did not accurately capture the black experience

After making history as the first black woman to win a best actress Oscar for Monster’s Ball, Halle Berry took her career in a completely different direction and went on to star in the widely criticized Catwoman. Not only did the film have nothing to do with the Batman universe, it was so bad that she was even nominated for Worst Actress at the Razzies.

Berry was a good sport about the nomination and showed up in person to accept her award saying, “First of all I want to thank Warner Brothers. Thank you for putting me in a piece of sh*t, God awful movie. It was just what my career needed.”

RICHARD GERE VS. PRETTY WOMAN

Careful ladies, this one is going to sting! In an interview with Woman’s Day back in 2012, Richard Gere tore apart the chick flick classic Pretty Woman by referring to it as a “silly rom-com” even though the film made Gere a household name and saw Julia Roberts become ‘America’s Sweetheart.’ To be fair, Gere only hated the film because he felt that it wrongly glamorized Wall Street-type men.

ALEC GUINNESS VS. STAR WARS

It may seem unbelievable that anyone could regret being in what is likely the most recognized trilogy in the world, but it appears that Alec Guinness is the exception. On multiple occasions, the actor has expressed regret for playing ObiWan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. He felt that the film was “fairy tale rubbish” and called the dialogue “lamentable.” He didn’t hold back in his resentment saying, “Apart from the money, I regret having embarked on the film.”

SHIA LEBEOUF VS. HIS ENTIRE FILMOGRAPHY

There’s a popular saying to not “bite the hand that feeds you,” but it appears that Shia LaBeouf may be a little unfamiliar with the phrase. The successful actor has spoken out in numerous interviews about every single one of his blockbuster roles from the last decade. He especially had regrets for his participation in films like Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull or Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, saying that the films lacked heart and “dropped the ball.” Harrison Ford, LaBeouf ’s co-star and Mr. Indiana Jones himself, commented on the shock revelation calling LaBeouf “a f***ing idiot.”

ROBERT PATTINSON VS. THE TWILIGHT SAGA

Speaking of the Batman universe, before he was dominating 2022 box office sales as Bruce Wayne in The Batman, Robert Pattingson was only famous for playing the sparkly vampire Edward Cullen. Unfortunately for all you Twilight Saga fans, Pattinson was a closeted hater of the franchise even before accepting the role that put him on the map, but he certainly hasn’t been too shy to speak about his regret since. In fact, 5 minutes on YouTube is all you need to find numerous clips of Pattinson ripping into Twilight and Stephanie Meyers at various press interviews, GEORGE CLOONEY VS. BATMAN & ROBIN

Long before Pattinson’s The Batman, there was the 1997 film Batman & Robin. Joel Schumacher’s contribution to the “Batman” franchise quickly became an ongoing joke within film circles, and George Clooney has been more than happy to join in on the mockery. In a 2011 interview with Total Film, George Clooney admitted that the film was a pile of hot trash by saying, “With hindsight it’s easy to look back at this and go ‘Woah, that was really s*** and I was really bad in it.’”

JACKIE CHAN VS. RUSH HOUR

Okay, I have to admit that it was hard not to take this one personally as Rush Hour is one of my all-time favorite comedies, but apparently Jackie Chan doesn’t agree with me! Chan spoke of his Rush Hour films saying, “When we finished filming, I felt very disappointed because it was a movie I didn’t appreciate and I did not like the action scenes involved. I felt the style of action was too Americanized and I didn’t understand the American humor.”

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLC: EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT THE NEXT-GENERATION LUXURY CROSSOVER

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Mercedes-Benz has announced that the next generation of its Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class mid-size crossover has completed its final winter testing near Arjeplog, Sweden just in time for the warming spring weather. The GLC is the brand's best-selling model, full-stop, and we expect a full overhaul for the upcoming next-gen model, the details of which Mercedes hasn't been shy about.

“The third-gen GLC will start off with the brand’s M254 engine, according to Mercedes, which is a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 making 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.”

The setup is electrified with a 48-volt starteralternator unit on the transmission that contributes an output of 23 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque to the new base powertrain.

An exhaust treatment system is also packaged directly on the engine. We expect the updated model will keep its nine-speed automatic gearbox, and will likely be available again in rear- or all-wheel drive setups. The current model gets 22 mpg city, 27 mpg highway.

Mercedes says the updated GLC will also get overhauled versions of some of its safety and driver-assistance systems. Active Distance Assist has updated its stationary vehicle response maneuvering speed from a max of 37 mph now up to 60 mph.

Active Steering Assist will get improved performance on bendy “country roads,” improved freeway lane-centering, and more lane detection features thanks to new 360-degree camera tech featured on the next-gen GLC. Mercedes also describes a “Digital Light” with “projection functions” and customizable “Coming/Leaving Home” animations that play out on the ground in front of the car, using the vehicle’s headlights.

Traffic Sign Assist will now recognize signage on overhead structures and in construction

zones, including conditional signage like “slippery when wet,” with new warnings to alert the driver in various scenarios, including when they are about to run a stop sign or red light.

Mercedes also says its parking systems will get improved surround sensors and better low speed maneuverability.

INTERIOR CHANGES

Mercedes has already confirmed some random interior details for the new GLC, too. It will get an all-new three-spoke steering wheel with redesigned control panels for navigation, phone, entertainment, cruise control and proximity control buttons. The main dashboard will get a 11.9-inch central LCD display, and a 12.3-inch monitor sits behind the steering wheel for the driver.

The third-gen GLC will get the updated MBUX user experience infotainment system, with updated “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant commands, and new augmented reality features that project addresses and details onto the infotainment screen’s exterior surround-view live video feed.

A special off-road menu with an optional “transparent hood” function that utilizes the 360-degree camera tech to show the ground beneath the front of the vehicle on the infotainment screen for better maneuverability.

MERCEDES’ BESTSELLER, UPDATED

So far, more than 2.5 million copies of the Mercedes-Benz GLC have been sold since the model line was introduced back in 2008, when it went by the GLK name. It quickly became a segment leader in the compact luxury crossover class, and is the best-selling model series from the Mercedes-Benz portfolio to date.

The latest model, which is expected to go on sale in 2023, is still based on the C-Class sedan, but will feature technical highlights from more premium models like the flagship S-Class, as well.

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LOSE THE

SUNSCREEN 5

NATURAL WAYS TO PREVENT SUNBURN

Summer is finally upon us and here in the Sunshine State, we are sure to have some fun and catch some of those much-needed rays. However, enjoying the sun can often be complicated with fears of sunburn or long term skin damage. Lathering up with high SPF levels in our sunscreens is frequently the solution offered to calm those fears, but it may not be as effective as we’ve come to believe. Jam packed with chemicals that may be harmful to our bodies, sunscreen is full of parabens, toxic chemical solvents, harsh alcohols, fragrance chemicals and petroleum oils and advertised with a confusing and misleading SPF system.

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By Melissa Zeise

It’s time to be smarter and more natural in the way that we protect our skin; working from the inside-out. You’ve probably noticed that the health of your skin is dependent on what you do, or don’t eat (i.e. eating that entire chocolate Easter bunny back in April sent your skin reminiscing through old middle school photos with a breakout of tween proportions). Therefore, it’s expected that healthier diet choices can positively affect your skin's overall health. Here are some foods and vitamins you should consume in order to protect and prepare your skin for the summer sun:

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“IT’S TIME TO BE SMARTER AND MORE NATURAL IN THE WAY THAT WE PROTECT OUR SKIN; WORKING FROM THE INSIDE-OUT.”

1. SATURATED FATS

That’s right; eating healthy fats can benefit your overall health in many ways, but specifically these fats are vital to the strength of your skin.

Rich, unprocessed fats found in olive, coconut and cod liver oils are crucial to building and repairing cells, including those that build skin tissues. Eating healthy amounts of saturated fats will strengthen your skin, starting at its foundation.

2. VITAMIN D

…Wait, isn’t that the vitamin that made the sun so popular in the first place? Although the sun is a natural source of vitamin D, it can also be obtained through fermented cod liver oil and will in turn protect your skin from UV radiation and increase your tolerance to sun exposure.

3. ASTAXANTHIN

Found in trout, microalgae, shrimp, and most commonly in Pacific salmon, Astaxanthin is an antioxidant gaining popularity for its many health benefits including the relief of joint pain, endurance, heart health, and healthier skin. Although Astaxanthin is famous for the beautiful pink colors of the animals that consume it regularly, it can help keep you from turning pink from a bad sun burn. Just as this antioxidant can affect the color of the animals and organisms that thrive on it, Astaxanthin also protects these animals from the sun.

If this little gem can keep a flamingo from sun damage, it can do the same for you this summer. Furthermore, sunburn is actually a form of inflammation, and Astaxanthin fights this reaction by working as an anti-inflammatory.

4. MUSTARD OIL

This super oil is said to lighten dark spots, improve complexion, protect chapped lips, work as a natural skin cleanser and benefit hair health as well as working as a natural sunscreen. More than a popular vegetable oil in India, mustard oil is both delicious in recipes as well as useful as a topical oil. Containing high levels of vitamin E and a thick consistency makes this oil ideal as a natural sunscreen that can be applied directly to your skin as vitamin E naturally protects the skin from harsh sun rays and other environmental toxins.

BEAUTY Battle of the beauty boxes!

There are countless beauty subscription boxes that can be delivered to your door every month, full of amazing, full and sample size beauty products for you to enjoy. Some of the more popular boxes are Boxycharm, Birchbox, Ipsy, Glossybox, Play! By Sephora, and more.

As you can see, there are quite a few to choose from, so how do you go about picking the best one? Well, it depends on a couple of things: how much money you want to spend and whether you want full sized products or travel sized products. Each box is unique in their own way, but all are perfect for every beauty lover out there.

Full Sized Beauty Boxes Boxycharm - $21/month: provides you with 4 to 5 full sized beauty products with retail value of over $100. The box includes popular brands like Tarte, Becca and ColourPop, and includes anything from full-sized eyeshadow pallets to makeup brushes.

Glossybox - $21/month: similar to Boxycharm in the quality and choice of products, but Glossybox tailors to each subscribers preferences so not everyone gets the same box.

Sample Size Beauty Boxes Play! By Sephora - $10/month: provides the subscriber with 5 sample size beauty products + an additional perfume sample. Brands include any brand Sephora carries.

Birchbox - $10/month: similar to Glossybox in that they customize each subscribers box via the subscribers beauty profile, but they give you sample sizes as opposed to full sized products. They offer a wide variety of product samples, and even offer a men’s box!

Ipsy - $10/month: offers 5 sample size beauty products per month that are chosen based on the subscribers beauty profile.

5. COCONUT OIL

Mmmm... what’s more tropical than coconut, right? When applied to your skin, coconut oil can actually work as a powerful natural sunscreen. Just like Astaxanthin, this oil has antioxidants that work to protect skin from sun damage and strengthen your skin's defenses overall.

Go natural this summer with these five sunscreen alternatives.

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STYLE

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EYELASHES, THE MANY OPTIONS Which lash is right for you?

Every woman’s dream is to have voluminous and long eyelashes, but

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sadly, many of us fall very, very short of that elusive dream. There are lash serums and other tricks said to “grow” your eyelashes of course, but after hundreds of dollars down the drain, I’m not too sure if they actually work. Luckily, there are false lashes that can actually look quite natural. We compared the three most popular kinds of lash enhancements below.

Eyelash Extensions

Eyelash extensions are individual eyelashes that a technician applies to your own eyelashes. It increases the length, fullness, and thickness of your natural lashes. The best part? They can last on your lashes for over a month and look absolutely amazing.

They also save you a lot of time getting ready - you don’t have to worry about eye makeup!

The worst part? They cost quite a bit more than buying a pack of fake lashes from the drugstore.

Magnetic Lashes

These eyelash enhancers have magnetic strips in each pair of lashes. Each eye has 2 lash strips, one strip to go above your lashes and another strip to go below your lashes.

Once they’re in range of each other they lock together, encasing your real eyelashes in between, giving you full set of lashes in just a few seconds. They’re around the same price point as glue-on lashes - you just don’t have to mess around with all the glue!

Glue-on Lashes

Glue-on eyelashes have been around forever.

They come in many different styles and you can trim them up to fit your desired shape and size. The best thing about these lashes are that they’re reusable and cheap. The worst part is that they can take longer to apply and sometimes the glue starts lifting throughout the day. It takes some practice to apply them correctly, but once you get the hang of them, they’re a breeze!

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CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA The vodka we all kow and love turns 25 While there is bourbon, tequila, scotch, any many more spirits, Tito’s handmade Vodka might take the crown this year for America’s ultimate spirit. This year they celebrate 25 years of cheers, laughter, shots, (hangovers).

Developed 25 years ago by sixth-generation Texan, Tito Beveridge distilled his famous spirit in old-fzshioned pot stills, cratign what we know and love, a smooth, high quality vodka.

Twenty-five years later, Tito's now lines back bars, stocks shelves, and fills glasses; once a small operation in a 998 square foot shack, Tito's has grown into a brand synonymous with community impact, dog rescue, and the smoothest vodka around.

TITO’S BERRY SPARKLER

Cranberry makes a classic. Add a splash of the good stuff, top with some bubbles, and toss in a few blueberries? Now, you’ve made a Tito’s classic.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 oz soda water 2 oz cranberry juice 5 blueberries, garnish DIRECTIONS

Add Tito’s Handmade Vodka and cranberry juice to a glass with ice.

Slowly pour soda water for a layering effect.

Drop in a few blueberries and enjoy.

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HEALTH

National Cataract Awareness Month!

5 Signs of Cataracts to look out for • CLOUDY DAYS The world will start to look blurry or cloudy and will worsen with time.

•NO MORE LATE NIGHTS As cataracts become more advanced, they begin to darken with a yellow/brown hue. This affects night vision and makes nighttime activities, like driving, more difficult.

•BRIGHT LIGHTS Being sensitive to bright lights is a common symptom of cataracts. The glare of bright lights can be painful.

• DOUBLE TROUBLE Lens clouding in a cataract can lead you to see two or more images of a single object.

• HALOS The clouding of the lens can result in diffraction of light entering your eye. This can cause a halo to appear around light sources, or rings around every light.

If you have any of these symptoms, go see your eye doctor.

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A BEER A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY? Health Benefits Of Drinking A Cold One! We have heard stories and read articles about how having a glass of red wine a couple days a week (or everyday) is good for most people because some red wine has the ability to improve cholesterol, fight free radical damage, help manage diabetes, etc., but what about beer? It may come as a surprise to some, but beer has quite a few health benefits that we should know about.

Beer is an alcoholic beverage brewed from cereal grains which are responsible for its nutritional values. Hops (which is typically used to make IPA’s, Pale Ales and others) are the female flower of the hop plant, which gives some beer its tangy, bitter taste. The green buds are filled with chemicals known as bitter acids. Bitter acids are powerful inflammation fighters and helps both prevent and treating viral respiratory infections.

Bitter acids may also improve digestion. Certain types of beer trigger the release of gastric acid from stomach cells which is key for both digesting food and controlling the growth of dangerous gut

bacteria. Researchers found that the more bitter acids a beer has, the greater the response.

Beer is a great source of silicon, which is important for building and maintaining healthy bones. The mineral found in beer helps increase bone density, thereby preventing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.

Beer also helps polish your teeth. The bacteria that lives in our mouths and causes tooth decay and gum disease, research showed that beer helped block the activity of bad bacteria. It even beat out black tea, raspberry and all other plant extracts that were tested in this study.

As you can see, having a beer has more benefit to our bodies than just having a good time. So kick back, grab a cold one and lose the guilt over your nightly ale!

Please drink responsibly and always ask your doctor if you are able to drink alcohol.

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Month of

MINDFULNESS

By Maha Chaudhry

The month of May is symbolic for the blooming of flowers after April showers. We celebrate the love of our mothers this month, and some celebrate graduations and family vacations. Though the month signifies these traditions and more, it also brings to attention, Mental Health Awareness.

As we enter the month, there is no better time to sit back with a warm cup of comfort and reflect on our wellbeing, and all the ways we can support ourselves and each other to take the much-needed time to decompress, release, and consciously unwind.

Here are five simple ways you can practice balancing your wellbeing and practice mindfulness:

1. Surround yourself in nature: There is so much

beauty and joy that comes from nature. According to the American Psychological Association, research finds that spending time in nature has direct cognitive benefits on our brain. In other words, nature can serve as an instant boost to your mood which aids in lowering stress levels. Tip: Find a calm space, some might refer to it as their happy place, and if you already have one - make it a point to visit routinely. This can be a park, your backyard, or any place that brings you peace.

While you’re there, keep an open mind, take it all in, and enjoy.

2. Keep a gratitude journal: Expressing gratitude regularly is a wonderful mindfulness practice as it redirects your attention to the positive attributes of daily occurrences. By giving thanks, you are welcoming more contentment into your life. NPR highlighted research from the Clinical Psychology Review which recognizes the many benefits of giving thanks and counting blessings, such as: Better sleep, lower stress, and improved interpersonal relationships - just to name a few examples. Tip: Keep a notebook or journal by your bed - try to make it a point to write down a few things you want to give gratitude to from the day prior or the day at hand. You can do this first thing in the morning to start the day on a positive note, or before going to bed blissfully.

3. Deep Breathing: Another form of emotional

release is through simply breathing deeply. This is also a well-known form of meditation that has many health benefits. According to Healthline, deep breathing helps regulate blood pressure and brings the body into a relaxed state while releasing the stress hormone, cortisol. Tip: Find a comfortable position, whether it’s a comfortable

chair with your feet planted on the ground, or a cozy spot on the floor, and close your eyes. Take three deep breaths. Breathe in slowly, hold at inhale for about 7-10 seconds, and slowly release at exhale. Ready to take it to another level? There are many forms of breathing exercise readily available through various mediation applications and online. Disclaimer: Your shoulders may begin to feel much lighter.

4. Daily walks: Daily walks have multiple

benefits when it comes to physical health, such as cardiovascular health, but daily walks are also great for unwinding the mind and practicing being in the moment. Tip: next time you are taking a walk, focus diligently on the scenery around you. Observe what you see, hear, and feel.

These sensations can open pathways to creativity and greater awareness.

5. Practice giving back: There are so many

benefits to giving back, and many of them are similar to the benefits mentioned above. In a compilation done by the Cleveland Clinic, the health benefits of giving contributes to increased self-esteem, less depression, lower stress levels and even a longer life, not to mention other benefits like empathy. If you have ever heard the saying “What you put out, you get back,” then you know it can relate directly to the feeling that comes from giving back. Giving back goes beyond monetary ways - it takes so many forms. Simply put, it means showing up for others. Tip: Practice empathy and kindness in daily life. This can be a simple gesture like offering help or support, whether it’s to a loved one or stranger, or as a volunteer in your local community.

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Socialize

Runway To Hope at Rosen Shingle Creek

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

Winter Park Wine & DIne Festival

Im in at Chuy’s

Im in at Chuy’s

SOHO Art Gallery Event

Winter Park Wine & DIne Festival

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HEALTH

By Lauren Hugh

HERBAL TEAS &

Their Benefits

Hearing someone say they drink herbal tea instantly

puts them into the category of a “holier-than-thou” persona to most people. Maybe you imagine someone spiritual or perhaps someone so invested in their health it’s annoying. But it shouldn’t be this way. People who drink herbal tea have the knowledge you need and are taking full advantage of the benefits. There are herbal teas to help with anything you can think of — Need sleep? Yep, there’s an herbal tea for that. Need energy? Yep, there’s an herbal tea for that as well. We could do this all day but instead, I’d like to take this time to inform the misinformed in a more progressive way. Herbs, spices, and plants — everyone has read at least one article in their life about the medicinal qualities of the aforementioned. Well, that’s basically what herbal teas consist of: the infusion of herbs, spices, and plant material in hot water.

Lowers blood pressure (which lowers your chances for heartrelate diseases). Soothes stomach muscles, aiding in digestion and relieving stomach cramps.

HIBISCUS TEA

Helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol (which lowers your chances for heart-relate diseases). Fights oxidative stress.

Helps improve digestion by increasing urination and bowel movements. Helps relieve cramps and menstrual pain.

SAGE TEA

ECHINACEA TEA

Improves cognitive function and memory. May have beneficial effects on colon and heart health. Alleviates symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and sweating. Used as a remedy for sore throats and coughing. High in Vitamin C and antioxidants.

Contains anti-inflammatory properties. Helps to fight skin aging. Detoxifies the body.

LEMON AND GINGER TEA

Helpful in alleviating symptoms of menopause. Helps reduce inflammation.

Studied to boost the immune system. Shown to alleviate pain.

May be used as an anti-inflammatory.

Ginger helps the body release a natural antibiotic that fights infections and viruses. Immune system booster due to the Vitamin C from the Lemon. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins .

Relieves nausea, stress, and tension in the body .

PEPPERMINT TEA

Decongestant that relieves you of sinus pressure and sore throats. Can increase estrogen levels to make skin healthier Muscle relaxant. Helps to relieve the body of stress and anxiety.

ROOIBOS TEA

Contains more antioxidants than green tea. May help slow down aging of the skin. Opens airways and makes breathing easier.

PASSIONFLOWER TEA

GREEN TEA

May lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels (which lowers the risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes). May aid in weight loss by boosting the metabolic rate in you body and increasing fat burning. Contains the catechin EGCG which has been studied to treat various sicknesses, diseases and cancers.

CHAMOMILE TEA

Helps to improve your quality of sleep . May control blood sugar when consumed with a meal. Contains flavone antioxidants that may improve heart health. May help to relax nerves and decrease muscle spasms.

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TAMPA'S CHIROPRACTORS OF THE YEAR 2022

Tampa’s

CHIROPRACTORS

OF THE YEAR SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Our mission at Tampa Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. Tampa’s Chiropractors of the Year are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. This is an ongoing campaign and we ask you to cast your vote/suggestion for your favorite professional in our city at TampaStyleMagazine.com. The following pages exhibit this issue’s Tampa’s Chiropractors of the Year recipients.

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Tampa’s

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OF THE YEAR

Lorraine Thorpe, DC Thorpe Chiropractic & Rehab Center

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”

-Jim Rohn At Thorpe Chiropractic & Rehab Center, Dr. Lorraine Thorpe and her amazing team of highly skilled practitioners, work together to provide a comprehensive and caring approach to the diagnosis and treatment of a multitude of neuromusculoskeletal conditions to help patients achieve improvements in their overall health and well-being.

Through the use of state-of-the-art equipment, experience and expertise, we have achieved optimal results in the treatment of conditions such as headaches, neck, back and joint discomfort, imbalance and injury.

In our office you will experience a warm and friendly environment, with genuine care and attention devoted to accomplishing your health care goals.

If you have been injured, suffer from overuse syndromes or postural alterations, require diet or exercise counselling, you will find effective and reliable care when you visit us!

Thorpe Chiropractic & Rehab Center 5144 Central Avenue Saint Petersburg, FL 33707 727-328-8442

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Amazing things happen when you focus on what can’t be seen.

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BARFLY Ingredients 2 parts of a good tequila of choice 1 part fresh lime juice 1 parts triple sec Agave syrup (to taste) Ice Lime for garnish Salt for rim

Preparation - In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice and agave syrup to taste.

- Shake well!

- Run lime wedge around the rim of glass then dip the glass into salt.

Add ice to the glass and strain in contents of the shaker.

-Garnish the glass with a lime wedge and enjoy!

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THE CLASSIC MARGARITA The famous cocktail to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Of the hundreds of creation myths for the classic margarita (who wouldn’t want the cred for this highly sought-after drink?), the most widely accepted story is of Francisco “Pancho” Morales in 1942, who formulated a drink for a customer at his bar who ordered a Magnolia, something Morales had no idea how to make. Instead of admitting to his ignorance, Morales’ bartender pride prompted him to mix together the best tequila he had, juice from his freshest lime, and a dash of his favorite triple sec. He finished the drink off with a salted rim. Needless to say, the customer loved it. Nowadays, many people add agave syrup to sweeten it up, along with a

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extra slice of lime to garnish. Since that fateful day in 1942 when Morales created the classic margarita, lovers everywhere have made the margarita their own - creating everything from fruity, blackberry-grapefruit margaritas to spicy, apricot ones. Margaritas are so widely enjoyed that you can get them almost anywhere. On Cinco de Mayo they’re even more popular, with many Americans consuming a margarita (or three) to celebrate. According to the Daily Meal, margaritas accounted for 47% of cocktails sold on Cinco de Mayo and, unsurprisingly, the United States consumes twice as much tequila as the country that invented it, Mexico.

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˚AFRICAN˚ ASHER AMENS AFRICAN CAFE 1412 W. Waters

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˚AMERICAN˚ BAY BAR & BISTRO 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa

813-274-8118 EDISON: FOOD & DRINK LAB 912 W. Kennedy

Blvd., Tampa 813-254-7111. edison-tampa.com GRILL ONE SIXTEEN 15405 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.,

Tampa 813-265-0116. grilleonesixteen.com MICHAEL’S GRILL 11720 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.,

Tampa 813-964-8334. michaelsgrill.com MISE EN PLACE 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

813-254-5373. miseonline.com

From top tier restaurants to hidden gems to wine bars & lounges.

We proudly present your ultimate Tampa area dining guide.

ON SWANN 1501 W. Swann Ave., Tampa 813-251-0110. onswann.com OXFORD EXCHANGE 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

813-253-0222. oxfordexchange.com SAIL PAVILION 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa

813-274-7778. sailpavilion.com SQUARE 1 BURGERS 3701 N. Henderson Blvd.,

Tampa 813-414-0101. square1burgers.com THE CAPITAL GRILLE 2223 N. West Shore Blvd.,

Tampa 813-830-9433. thecapitalgrille.com THE REFINERY 5137 N. Florida Ave., Tampa

813-237-2000. thetamparefinery.com THE REZ GRILL AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TAMPA

5223 N Orient Rd, Tampa 813-627-8120. seminolehardrocktampa.com ROOSTER AND THE TILL 6500 N. Florida Ave.,

Tampa 813-374-8940. roosterandthetill.com STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN 17050 Palm

Pointe Dr., Tampa 813-978-0388. stonewoodgrill.com/tampa

˚ASIAN˚ LIANG’S BISTRO ASIAN CUISINE 17515,

3211, Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa 813-978-1225. liangsbistrotampa.com TC CHOY’S ASIAN BISTRO 301 S. Howard Ave.,

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INDIA’S GRILL KENNEDY 3437 W. Kennedy Blvd.,

RESTAURANT BT 2507 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa

LA BAMBA RESTAURANT 4815 Laurel St., Tampa

813-258-1916. restaurantbt.com

813-287-2575

Tampa 813-872-8222. indiagrilltampa.com

˚BARBEQUE˚

LA TERESITA RESTAURANT 3248 W. Columbus

RASOI INDIAN CUISINE 1701 E. 8th Ave., Tampa

Dr., Tampa 813-879-9704. lateresitarestaurant.com

813-241-0003. rasoitampa.com

RUBEN’S CUBAN CAFE 4941 E. Busch Blvd.,

SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE 10044 Cross

AL’S FINGER LICKING GOOD BAR-B-QUE 1609

Angel Oliva Senior St., Tampa 813-956-0675. alsybor.com KOJAK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 2808 W. Gandy Blvd.,

Tampa 813-989-2178. rubenscubancafe.com

˚DESSERT˚

Tampa 813-837-3774. kojaksbbq.net CHOCOLATE PI 1205 S. Howard Ave., Tampa KONAN BBQ 1510 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa

813-831-2195. sweetchocolatepi.com

813-870-0404 DOUGH NATION 505 N. Tampa St., Tampa MISSION BBQ 5602 W. Waters Ave., Tampa

813-9248. doughnationtampa.com

813-999-0922. mission-bbq.com

˚CAJUN/CREOLE˚

HARRY WAUGH DESSERT ROOM AT BERN’S STEAK HOUSE 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

Creek Blvd. #100, Tampa 813-600-3315. saffronindiancuisine.com

˚IRISH˚ FOUR GREEN FIELDS 205 W. Platt St., Tampa

813-254-4444. fourgreenfields.com IRISH 31 PUB HOUSE & EATERY 1611 W. Swann

Ave., Tampa 813-250-0031. irish31.com

813-251-2421. bernssteakhouse.com

JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB & EATERY 1724 E. 8th Ave., Tampa 813-247-1896. jamesjoycebar.com

Tampa 855-855-9211

THE DESSERT SPOT AT TOFFEE TO GO 3251 W.

MACDINTON’S SOHO 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

ROUX 4205 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa

Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa 813-605-0655. toffeetogo.com

CAJUN IN A TRUCK 1045 E. Hillsborough Ave.,

813-443-5255. rouxtampa.com

˚EUROPEAN˚

TAMPA TAP ROOM 13150 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.,

Tampa 813-961-2337. tampataproom.com

CAFE EUROPEAN 3343 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa

813-769-9406. cafeeuropeantampa.com TASTY CAJUN 1000 W. Waters Ave. #6, Tampa

813-252-9266. tastycajuntampa.com

˚CHINESE˚

MR. DUNDERBAK’S 14929 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,

Tampa 813-977-4104. dunderbaks.com

˚FRENCH˚

CHINA YUAN RESTAURANT 8502 N. Armenia

Ave., Tampa 813-936-7388. chinayuanrestaurant.com FUSHIA 15317 Amberly Dr., Tampa

LA CREPERIA CAFE 1729 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City,

Tampa 813-248-9700. lacreperiacafe.com

˚GREEK˚

813-903-6705. fushiachinese.com ACROPOLIS GREEK TAVERNA 3023 W. Kennedy YUMMY HOUSE CHINA BISTRO 2620 E.

Blvd., Tampa 813-877-8200. acropolistaverna.com

Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-237-3838. yummyhouseflorida.com

˚CREATIVE/ CONTEMPORARY˚

813-251-8999. soho.macdintonsirishpub.com MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB 305 E. Davis Blvd.,

Tampa 813-304-2777

˚ITALIAN˚ BELLA’S ITALIAN CAFE 1413 S. Howard Ave.,

Tampa 813-254-3355. bellasitaliancafe.com DONATELLO ITALIAN RESTAURANT 232

N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-875-6660. donatellotampa.com LA TERRAZZA RESTAURANT 1729 E. 7th Ave.,

Tampa 813-248-1326. laterrezzayborcity.com MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 203 Westshore Plaza,

Tampa 813-288-9000. maggianos.com OSTERIA NATALINA 3215 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa

813-831-1210. osterianatalina.com JAFFA STREET 4702 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa

813-900-0726. jaffastreet.co NICK’S GYROS & SUBS 3501 E. Hillsborough

MISE EN PLACE 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

Ave., Tampa 813-231-0010

813-254-5373. miseonline.com THE HUNGRY GREEK 10041 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., OXFORD EXCHANGE 420 W. Kennedy Blvd.,

Tampa 813-253-0222. oxfordexchange.com

˚CUBAN˚

Tampa 813-405-8242. thehungrygreek.com

˚INDIAN˚ CURRY LEAVES INDIAN CUISINE 4843 W.

ACRO-IRIS RESTAURANT INC. 3328 W.

Columbus Dr., Tampa 813-879-1357.

Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-319-4014. curryleavesindiancuisine.com

COLUMBIA CAFE 801 Old Water St. #1905, Tampa

813-229-5511. columbiarestaurant.com TAMPASTYLEMAGAZINE.COM |

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OCEAN PRIME 2205 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa 813-490-5288.

THAI PRIME KITCHEN & BAR 4142 W. Boy Scout Blvd. #5&6, Tampa

ocean-prime.com

813-302-9168. thaiprime.com THAI TERRACE 2055 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-877-8955. thaiterrace.net

OYSTERCATCHERS 2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa 813-207-6815.

tampabay.grand.hyatt.com

˚VEGETARIAN˚

RUSTY PELICAN TAMPA RESTAURANT 1437, 2425 N. Rocky Point Dr.,

Tampa 813-281-1943. therustypelicantampa.com

FARMACY VEGAN KITCHEN + BAKERY 803 N. Tampa St., Tampa

786-681-1644. farmacyvegankitchen.com SEASCAPES BEACH HOUSE Bldg. 682, 99511 Marina Bay Dr., Tampa

813-840-1451. macdillfss.com

LOVING HUT 1905 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa 813-977-7888. lovinghut.us

SHELL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 202 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

PURE KITCHEN 3214 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-484-0588

813-875-3467. shellsseafood.com

˚VIETNAMESE˚

WATERVUE GRILLE 700 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa 813-642-7980.

watervuegrille.com

˚SOUTHERN˚

BAMBOOZLE CAFE 516 N. Tampa St., Tampa 813-223-7320.

bamboozlecafe.com PHO QUYEN VIETNAMESE CUISINE 8404 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa

CASK SOCIAL KITCHEN 208 S Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-0051.

813-885-9424. phoquyen.com

casksocial.com SIMPLY PHOỞ 13149 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. F, Tampa ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE 5119 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa

813-960-5678. simplyphotampa.com

813-234-1000. ellasfolkartcafe.com TRANG VIET CUISINE 230 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa MAMA’S SOUTHERN SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT 3701 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr.

Blvd., Tampa 813-769-9552. mamassoulfoodrestaurant.com

˚STEAK HOUSES˚

813-979-1464. photrangvietcuisine.com

˚WINE BARS & LOUNGES˚ COOPER’S HAWK 4110 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa

CHARLEY’S STEAK HOUSE 4444 W. Cypress St., Tampa

813-873-9463. chwinery.com

813-353-9706. charleyssteakhouse.com CRU CELLARS 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa COUNCIL OAK STEAKS & SEAFOOD (IN SEMINOLE HARD ROCK)

813-831-1117. crucellarstampa.com

5223 Orient Rd, Tampa 813-627-7600. seminolehardrocktampa

MOJITO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

813-405-1155. cptampawestshore.com BERN’S STEAK HOUSE 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

813-251-2421. bernssteakhouse.com

YBOR CITY WINE BAR 1600 E. 7th Ave., Tampa

813-999-4966. yborcitywinebar.com FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa

813-874-9463. flemingssteakhouse.com

˚NIGHTLIFE˚

MALIO’S 400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-223-7746. maliosprime.com

260 FIRST 260 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg

IAVARONE’S STEAKHOUSE & ITALIAN GRILL 3617 W. Humphrey St.,

Tampa 813-932-5241. iavaronessteakhouse.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa

727-439-6712. 260first.com CADDY’S ON CENTRAL 217 Central Ave. St. Petersburg

727-575-7939. caddysoncentral.com

813-282-1118. ruthschris.com

MACDINTON’S TAMPA 405 S. Hoawrd Ave., Tampa 813-251-8999;

˚THAI˚

242 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg 727-201-9783. macdintons.com

AROI THAI TSUYU 20685 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa

813-953-1377. Aroithaitampa.com SI-AM THAIMERICAN RESTAURANT 713 N. Franklin St., Tampa

813-229-9710. si-am-thairestaurant.com

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PROOF 260 1st Ave., St. Petersburg 727-822-2027.

YARD OF ALE 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813-251-4433;

460 1st Ave. N. St. Petersburg 727-822-2027. yardofale.com

˚JAPANESE ˚

GRAPE LEAF EXPRESS 10117 E. Adamo Dr. #703,

ICHIBAN JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR 2786 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 813-978-8095.

PANINOTECA 519 N. Franklin St., Tampa

Tampa 813-628-4280. grapeleaftampa.com

ichicantampa.com

813-341-2525. paninotecacafe.com

MATOI SUSHI 602 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa

TAZZA CAFE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

813-871-3233. sushirestaurantstampa.com SHOGUN SUSHI 15213 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa

5001 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 813-980-6666. tazzacafemediterraneangrill.com

813-968-1369. shogunfl.com

˚MEXICAN/TEX-MEX˚

SOHO SUSHI 3218 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa

BARTACO 1601 W. Snow Ave., Tampa

813-873-7646. sohosushi.com

813-258-8226. bartaco.com

YOKO’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3217 S.

BESITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 205 Westshore

MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-835-4311. yokostampa.com

Plaza, Tampa 813-287-4800. besitomexican.com

˚KOREAN˚

CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL & BAR 10032 Cross

ARIRANG RESTAURANT 5232 S. MacDill Ave.,

Tampa 813-837-1471. arirangkoreantampa.com ONE FAMILY KOREAN RESTAURANT 7030 W.

Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-901-0153 SA RI ONE KOREAN RESTAURANT 3940 W.

Cypress St., Tampa 813-874-2911 SOUL OF KOREA 7612 N. 56th St., Tampa

813-989-9030. soulofkorea.net

˚LATIN/SPANISH˚ CONGA’S LATIN CAFE 4511 Gunn Hwy., Tampa

813-962-7775 FRANK AND PAPI LATIN RESTAURANT 7315 E.

Broadway Ave., Tampa 813-621-2764. frankandpapi.com PLATO LATINO 202 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa

813-968-7100

Creek Blvd., Tampa 813-406-4856 GREEN LEMON 915 S. Howard Ave., Tampa

813-868-5463. eatgreenlemon.com MIGUELITOS TAQUERIA Y TEQUILAS

2702 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 813-872-5600. miguelitostampa.com O COCINA 4110 Henderson Blvd., Tampa

813-289-0649. ococina.com TACOSON AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL 7521 N

56th St., Tampa 813-989-2080. tacosonmexicangrill.com

813-221-8226

˚SANDWICHES˚ GONZO’S SANDWICH SHOP 1902 N. Himes Ave.,

Tampa 813-874-1350. gonzosandwichshop.com SULPHUR SPRINGS SANDWICH SHOP

9000 N. Florida Ave., Tampa 813-932-3663. tampasandwichshop.com

˚MEDITERRANEAN˚

WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP 3904

AL-SHAM PALACE 19651 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,

Tampa 813-907-8233.

BYBLOS 2832 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa

813-805-7977. Byblostampa.com CARMEL KITCHEN & WINE BAR 14306 N. Dale

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N. Armenia Ave., Tampa 813-873-7104. westtampasandwichshoprestaurant.com

˚SEAFOOD˚ CADDY’S AT THE POINTE 801 Riverside Dr. E.,

Bradenton 941-708-3777. caddysatthepointe.com

Mabry Hwy., Tampa 813-265-1415. carmel-kitchen.com

CADDY’S ON THE BEACH 9000 W. Gulf Blvd.,

FALAFEL INN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 777 N.

CADDY’S PUB 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores

Ashley Dr., Tampa 813-223-5800. falafelinngrill.com

‘ DINING STYLE

THE URBAN CANTINA 200 E. Madison St., Tampa

Tampa St., Tampa 813-223-2831. tomaspain.com

SPAIN RESTAURANT AND TOMA BAR 513 N.

M A G A Z I N E

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Treasure Island 727-360-4994. caddysotb.com

727-595-3172. caddyspub.com

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NIGHTLIFE

BAR / LOUNGE

CIGAR BAR

BLUE MARTINI LOUNGE

DAVIDOFF OF GENEVA

2223 N. W. Shore Blvd., #B203, Tampa, FL 33607 813-873-2583 www.tampa.bluemartinilounge.com

4142 W Boy Scout Blvd, Ste. 1, Tampa, FL 33607 813-513-7560 www.davidofftampa.com

FLY BAR & RESTAURANT

JOHN ROLFE LOUNGE

1202 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602 813-275-5000 www.flybarandrestaurant.com

214 E Cass St., Tampa, FL 33602 813-200-6067 www.johnrolfelounge.com

MOJITO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

5303 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609 813-405-1155 www.cptampawestshore.com/ TAMPA BAY BREWING COMPANY

1600 East 8th Avenue, Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605 813-247-1422 www.tampabaybrewingcompany.com W XYZ AT ALOFT TAMPA DOWNTOWN

100 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602 813-898-8000 www.alofttampadowntown.com.

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COMEDY CLUB

DANCE CLUB / NIGHT-LIFE / AFTER-HOURS AJA CHANNELSIDE

290 South Meridian Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 813-223-5758 www.ajanightclub.com CLUB UNDERGROUND

802 East Whiting Street, Tampa, FL 33602 813-221-3582 www.underground-live.com CZAR IN THE RITZ

IMPROV COMEDY CLUB & DINNER THEATER

1600 East 8th Ave., C-112, Tampa, FL 33605 813-864-4000 www.improvtampa.com SIDE SPLITTERS COMEDY CLUB

12938 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33618 813-960-1197 www.sidesplitterscomedy.com TAMPA BAY COMEDY COCONUTS COMEDY CLUB

13910 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635 727-741-8014 www.coconutscomedyclubs.com

1503 East 7th Street, Tampa, FL 33605 813-247-2664 www.czarnation.com HYDE PARK CAFE

1806 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606 813-254-2233 www.thehydeparkcafe.com Upscale SoHo bar scene JACKSON’S BISTRO

601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 813-277-0112 www.jacksonsbistro.com/nightlife

NIGHTLIFE

LIQUID TAMPA

WHISKEY NORTH

1502 East 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 813-248-5043 www.liquidtampa.com

1921 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 813-523-5483 www.whiskeynorth.com Mountain lodge atmosphere

THE CASTLE

2004 North 16th Street, Tampa, FL 33605 813-247-7547 www.castleybor.com

ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS

THE DRYNK

SHEPHARD’S BEACH RESORT

302 South Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606 813-251-5552 www.thedrynksoho.com

619 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 727-442-5107 www.shephards.com

THE HONEYPOT

1507 East 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 813-247-4663 THE KENNEDY

2408 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609 813-259-9669 www.thekennedysoho.com THE ORPHEUM

1915 East 7th Avenue, Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605 P: 813-248-9500 www.theorpheum.com

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