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We’ve been publishing the Restaurant Issue of South Tampa Magazine for 11 years, and it tends to be the most popular edition with readers. This year we’re bringing it to TAMPA Downtown Magazine with a fresh new look. As your community digest magazine, we are big backers of supporting local businesses and hope the food featured on the following pages motivates you to try something new (or new-to-you). In the Channel District, Italian food favorite CENA recently reopened at Grand Central after a complete renovation. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend doing so. Still looking for something different? Our Menu Guide, starting on page 50, is sure to help you solve the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” This July we’re launching the inaugural TAMPA Sandwich Hunt. Turn to page 26 for some of the restaurants competing, and visit tampamagazines.com to vote on your favorite sandwich. The results will be announced in our next issue. With one in eight people struggling with hunger in the U.S., the charities listed on page 24 are doing their part to provide assistance and relief to those in need. We partnered with the restaurants advertising in this issue to donate a portion of the proceeds back to the community, and we hope to inspire you to donate your time or money to these great causes. Bon appétit! shawna.wiggs@tampamagazines.com Coming up next is the Back to School and Football Edition of TAMPA Downtown Magazine. The issue is filled with deals for our readers, and advertisers who play along get a special pricing discount. Call (813) 600-4000 or email for details. 8 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
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It’s true. I lack both the skills and the patience needed in the kitchen, so I depend heavily on local restaurants to pick up my slack in the dinner department. I’m always looking for new, or new to me, places to dine, so our annual Restaurant Issue is one I look forward to working on each year. Possibly because they can do what I can’t (and because they keep me from going hungry), I have an immense amount of respect for the work of Tampa’s chefs and restaurant owners. One of my favorite annual features is the Best Thing I Ever Ate (Not in My Restaurant), where a handful of food pros tell us what they dig into when they’re off the clock. That’s on page 34. One of my favorite ways to discover new restaurants is via Instagram, so we’re highlighting three local food bloggers whose feeds make us hungry day in and day out. Meet them on page 44. If you are reading this magazine, odds are you have a dog that you like to take out around town. To help you on your quest for pet-friendly dining, we put together a list of restaurants and bars around downtown, the Heights and Ybor that welcome furry friends on page 50. If you’re hungry for more local food content, keep it tuned to tampamagazines.com and @tampadowntown on Instagram for new features and photos every week. That’s where you’ll also find more details on the upcoming TAMPA Sandwich Hunt 2018. See page 26 for more info on that. As always, let me know what you’d like to see in these pages and on the web at mckenna.kelley@tampamagazines.com. Enjoy the issue! Managing Editor TAMPA Magazines 10 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
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The team behind Yeoman’s Cask & Lion opened a new one-stop-shop for busy downtowners on Morgan Street in late April. CITY MARKET EATS is a local fresh market that mainly serves hot dogs, ice cream, coffee and other grab-andgo items. But it also offers anything you might find at a convenience store: gum, candy, chips, toiletries and even some retail items. The University of Tampa began construction on their RIVERSIDE CENTER in May. The major renovation is expected to be completed in the fall and will add nearly 20,000 square feet to the space. This will allow for significantly increased space for the Career Services department, classrooms and a new post office along the banks of the Hillsborough River.
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boutique hotel in the heart of Ybor City. Located on 7th Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, the project will incorporate the building that was formerly Las Novedades restaurant.
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A new local design company is starting to make it big in Tampa. RAISE THE BAR DESIGN is run by veteran Chris Davenport and offers custom made wood and metal furniture and bars. Davenport began by selling custom bars and wine racks online and hopes to eventually open a storefront, with the goal of hiring fellow veterans.
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After ten years at Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay’s often-renamed GASPARILLA BOWL
Tampa Heights pioneer Ulele has named a new head chef. Run by the Columbia Restaurant Group, the native Floridian kitchen will now be led by KEITH WILLIAMSON. Williamson has an international resume, including time at other Tampa eateries like Ocean Prime and Bulla Gastrobar. According to a report released by Business.org, the Tampa metropolitan area is a top-ranked market for FEMALE-OWNED BUSINESSES. The report says that large companies value this characteristic in a region, as it shows the inclusivity and diversity of Tampa.
Gasparilla Bowl will be moving to Raymond James Stadium this year. The move is expected to draw more fans to the game and to expand the organization’s relationships with vendors around the Tampa Bay area. MoveHub, an organization that provides information to young professionals considering moving to a new city, recently ranked 446 cities according to their “hipster”
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Visit Tampa Bay vibes. Tampa came in as the No. 11 MOST-HIPSTER CITY in the world. The company considered each city’s number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores to calculate the rankings. California-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies is discussing building a HYPERLOOP between Tampa and Orlando. The new route would likely use the right of way along the median of I-4 that was saved for a proposed high-speed rail. This could be a cheaper and more time efficient option for busy commuters.
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were given the option to purchase a $200-for-30rides pass, good for rides valued up to $15. The test came in advance of a potential nationwide rollout of the program.
Tampa Museum of Art The TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART is a temporary home to a new exhibit called “Vapor and Vibration.” On view until the end of September, art from creators Larry Bell and Jesús Rafael Soto work in concert with one another for the first time ever, exploring light and space and experimenting with innovative form and media. The TAMPA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP was a recipient of the Travel Choices Innovative Program Award for implementing the Downtowner micro-transit service. The award is given by the Florida Department of Transportation each year and was given to the free ride service for its innovation and problem-solving techniques.
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the centerpiece being a 27-star flag that marked Florida’s admission into the Union. Works from artists Andy Warhol and Jasper John demonstrate the place of the American flag in pop culture. The city of Tampa recently honored the participants of the 1960s lunch counter sitins that were instrumental in the desegregation of the city. The WOOLWORTH’S store on Franklin Street, the site where 40 African-Americans fought for their right to be served, is long closed, but the building remains and will now have a plaque with each participant’s name memorialized upon it.
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WHAT’S NEW Downtown
SHOP FOR ORGANIC VINO AND GET CULTURED AT DOWNTOWN’S LECTOR SOCIAL CLUB. Branching off the widespread push toward natural foods, organic and biodynamic wines — which are made without chemicals from grapes grown according to the cycles of the moon — have taken off in major cities, landing in Downtown Tampa at Lector Social Club. The wine shop and art venue is named for the lectores in the early Ybor City cigar factories, who read the news, poetry and other literature to the cigar rollers. Lector sells a range of natural, biodynamic and organic wines that are curated and paired with books and poetry from their in-house lending library. “After recently moving back to Tampa from Brooklyn, where there are numerous places to experience both the written word and natural wine, I quickly recognized a gap to be filled and jumped at the opportunity,” says owner Micheal Hooker. The club also serves as a gathering space for lectures, classes, readings and other community events. Each month, Lector also hosts one local or visiting writer or visual artist in residence (including Laura Eliason, who painted the mural outside the shop seen above) to help bolster Tampa’s cultural exchange. WHAT TO KNOW: 305 E. Polk St. | lectorsocialclub.com | @lectorsocialclub 18 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
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YBOR CITY’S ZYDECO BREW WERKS IS THE NEWEST ADDITION TO TAMPA’S CRAFT BEER SCENE. With the street’s huge volume of dining, drinking and entertainment options, comparisons between Ybor’s Seventh Avenue and New Orleans’ Bourbon Street are obvious and well covered. For Zydeco Brew Werks owners Paul Rutherford and J. Paul Pepin, it made perfect sense to bring the Big Easy to Tampa. “Zydeco is the music of the Cajun people,” Rutherford says. “It ties in with our Cajun-inspired kitchen and Ybor City’s similarities to New Orleans. Also, J. Paul really wanted to bring Cajun cuisine back to Ybor City since he was a big fan of Cafe Creole [on Ninth Avenue] and was sad to see them go many years ago.” At the bar, Zydeco has a variety of rotating beers and five signature selections (including lagers, a golden ale and an IPA) all created at the in-house brewery, as well as a selection of wines and craft cocktails. Bites skew traditionally Cajun and Creole, with dishes including gumbo, shrimp and grits, and muffaletta. “The building we’re in has been here since 1906,” Rutherford adds, “so people have been enjoying themselves here for a long time, and we are excited to continue that tradition.” WHAT TO KNOW: 1902 E. 7th Ave. | (813) 252-4541 | facebook.com/zydecobrewwerks 20 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
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lot of history and charm, and to top it off the streetcar has a stop right in front of our building, which is pretty incredible. Q: This is the Restaurant Edition, so what is your favorite restaurant in Tampa? A: There are so many it’s hard to pin one down. I like what Chef Alvarez is doing at Rooster & the Till, and I enjoy On Swann a lot as well. Q: What is your Tampa Bay-area live music venue of choice? A: A couple venues stick out, although I like them all for the niche of music they bring. You can’t beat a rare singer-songwriter show at the beautiful Tampa The-
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atre, like Ray LaMontagne or Iron and Wine. I also love to discover new music at Crowbar. Q: Where is your favorite spot to eat in the urban core? A: As I’m thinking about the answer to this question, all I can think about is running over to Sunday’s Delicatessen down the street in Ybor for a quick Hangover Hero: eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, home fries and American cheese on a hero roll. Q: Where do you take guests from out of town who are visiting Tampa? A: I usually do a tour around Tampa Bay to show the diversity in concepts: maybe dinner and drinks at one of the Ichicoros, a cocktail or two at Armature Works or the Hall on Franklin, a show at The Attic, then end it at Mandarin Hide in St. Pete.
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IN THE SHELL OF ONE OF THE CITY’S OLDEST CHURCHES, SANCTUARY LOFTS STANDS AS A TANGIBLE REMINDER OF TAMPA HEIGHTS’ LEGACY
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the corner of Ross and Central avenues, which Atelier purchased in 1997 and began converting into the Sanctuary Lofts in 2002. “Everyone said, ‘How crazy are you?’” Salaga says with a laugh. “Apartments seemed like the only logical thing to do with the building. We wanted it to be an economic generator for the neighborhood.” For decades, the church had sat empty and partially fire damaged, a far distance from its heyday in the early 20th century. Built in 1910 by architect Frank Winn, the church hosted Tampa’s biggest names, including the Mabrys (now
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known for Dale Mabry Highway), the Linebaughs (Linebaugh Avenue) and the Blakes, whose name still adorns the exterior of the building. During Atelier’s renovations, almost the entirety of the building’s interiors were rebuilt, but the stained glass windows, one grand staircase and the whole brick exterior were retained. “In those days the craftsmen were so wonderful that we didn’t have to do anything to the brick but clean it,” Salaga says. Despite Salaga and Tennison’s clear passion for reviving the historic neighborhood, not everyone was sold on Tampa Heights around the new millenium.
“Financing was the biggest challenge,” Tennison says. “We were turned down for five years.” Funds ultimately came through, and today, the 32 one- and two-story apartments (including four that make up the former sanctuary space, complete with hurricane-reinforced stained glass) have had few vacancies since construction finished in 2004. The units marry the old and the new, with restored 9-foot fan windows next to modern black and steel finishes. To identify historic architecture, newly constructed walls were painted in color while original walls were kept cream. Both Salaga and Tennison say they’re thrilled to see other developers and residents putting their faith in Tampa Heights. “[In Tampa Heights], people can live close to work and are able to walk their dogs on the sidewalk — the way people should have the opportunity to live,” Tennison says. “It’s a joy to see the beginning of rejuvenation,” Salaga adds. “People believe they could have economically viable businesses here, so it gives the younger generation hope they can do it too.” tampamagazines.com JULY/AUGUST 2018 29
WE DID THE HOMEWORK FOR YOU TO FIND THE COOLEST WEEKEND MARKETS AROUND DOWNTOWN, YBOR CITY AND THE HEIGHTS. THEY’LL SCRATCH YOUR ITCH FOR PLANTS, PRODUCE, PAPER GOODS AND MORE CRAFT BEER THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT. BE SURE TO STAY TUNED TO THESE MARKETS’ WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. MANY OF THEM ARE OUTDOORS, AND SCHEDULES MAY CHANGE DUE TO RAIN.
Ybor City Saturday Market Centennial Park 1901 N. 19th St. ybormarket.com Every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tampa’s longest-running outdoor market has brought out dozens of vendors each week since 2000. Bakers, jewelers, farmers and artists make up the bulk of the offerings, and visitors are welcome to bring their pets (if they aren’t afraid of the Ybor chickens, that is).
Wat Temple Sunday Market 5306 Palm River Road (813) 621-1669 Wattampainenglish.com 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunset Market at Brew Bus Brewing Seminole Heights 4101 N. Florida Ave. First Friday of the month tampabaymarkets.com 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Subtitled “Makers + Music + Libations,” this new sunset market — launching July 6 — will have all three in abundance. Offerings will focus on crafts from local artisans, and visitors can also enjoy grub and grog from Brew Bus Brewing and its new restaurant, The Eatery.
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One of Tampa’s best kept secrets is out, judging by the packed parking lot at this market just outside of Ybor City every Sunday. Temple patrons whip up huge batches of noodle bowls, curries, egg rolls, fresh rolls, pad Thai, fried bananas and more, with most of it gone by late morning.
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Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market Southern Brewing & Winemaking 4500 N. Nebraska Ave. Southernbrewingwinemaking.com Second Sunday of the month 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Indie Flea Armature Works 1910 N. Ola Ave. theindieflea.com Third Sunday of the month 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Avoid the summer heat with this indoor market staged in Armature Works’ largest event space. Formerly held a few blocks away at the Rialto Theatre, Indie Flea features crafters and makers of all sorts. Find everything from vegan donuts and handmade jewelry to upcycled clothing, offbeat art, and succulents (lots of succulents). If you often find yourself across the bay, Indie Flea hosts both day and night markets each month in St. Petersburg.
Grab fresh, locally sourced produce, eggs, honey, seasonings, condiments and more from one of the area’s most established markets. Going strong since 2010, the Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market moves from Hillsborough High School to Southern Brewing and Winemaking from June to September for its summer series.
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LYNN PHAM
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BEST THING Not In My Restaurant By Derek Herscovici
CODY TINER
FERRELL ALVAREZ
G I EVER ATE They are the savory elements that make up a day in the life: breakfast, lunch, dinner and, with luck, dessert. Inspired by the Food Networks’s “Best Thing I Ever Ate,” we asked chefs and restaurateurs from around Tampa’s urban core to define their own cuisines and tell us where they go to get out of the kitchen for each of these meals — because, at the end of the day, food still makes the world go round.
Power Sandwich — Petit Piquant
Lynn Pham Originally a network engineer for a major IT company, Lynn Pham opened Bamboozle Cafe 10 years ago on Tampa Street, followed by Bamboozle Tea Lounge in the Channel District. She creates many of the dishes on Bamboozle’s menus, and she says they were inspired by her experiences cooking as a child. What is the best thing for breakfast that’s not in your restaurant? What makes that dish so special? The Power Sandwich and a granola 36 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
parfait from Petit Piquant in North Hyde Park. I like breakfasts that are light and not too greasy, so this sandwich — with the turkey bacon and arugula — is a
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Owner, Bamboozle Cafe
I like breakfasts that aren’t too greasy, so this sandwich is a great way to start the day.
great way to start the day. How would you describe the food in your restaurant, and what should people try first? It’s traditional Vietnamese, with a healthy and innovative twist. The madeto-order fresh rolls we offer were inspired by the elaborate dinners my mom would prepare growing up. Also try the
Bamboozle Café 516 N. Tampa St. (813) 223-7320 bamboozlecafe.com
Petit Piquant 1704 N. Howard Ave. (813) 251-1777 piquanthydepark.com
banh xeo, a French-influenced Vietnamese crepe with a crispy outer shell and a creamy coconut flavor, filled with grilled pork and shrimp that is wrapped in green leaf lettuce. tampamagazines.com JULY/AUGUST 2018 37
Chorizo Tacos — La Fiesta Mexican Store
Nathan Hardin Executive Chef, Steelbach
What is your favorite thing for lunch outside your own restaurant? The chorizo tacos from La Fiesta Mexican Store. I honestly don’t know if they make their own chorizo or what, but it doesn’t matter. The simplicity of 38 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
these tacos is what makes them so good. Charred corn tortillas, lime, white onion and that sensuous chorizo — that’s it. There are two salsas to choose from on the table, both amazing in their own right, but I’m definitely a fan of the verde. Also get the chicharrones. These
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Before becoming the executive chef at Armature Works’ first sit-down restaurant, Steelbach, Nathan Hardin served as the chef de cuisine at Highball and Harvest at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes and has been featured at the James Beard House in New York. At Steelbach, his menu focuses on quality meat with a local flavor.
Our beverage director insisted that I try La Fiesta Mexican Store, and he was spot-on. This place is the epitome of a hidden gem.
uber-crispy pork belly bites are unreal. It’s the perfect balance of crispy, salty, fatty, meaty deliciousness. Hit it with a squeeze of lime and some of the salsa verde, and you’re hooked. The kicker for the meal is the selection of Jarritos sodas. I had no idea there were so many flavors. How did you discover La Fiesta? I’m always looking for the dopest, most authentic taco place in town, no matter the city, and when I came back to Tampa
Steelbach Armature Works 1902 N. Ola Ave. (813) 693-5478 steelbach.com
La Fiesta Mexican Store 1202 S. 22nd St. (813) 241-2477 lafiestamexicanstore. business.site
I had to ask the question. Jay Wells, our beverage director [at Steelbach], insisted that I try La Fiesta, and he was spoton. This place is the epitome of a hidden gem. Tucked away a few blocks behind IKEA off Adamo Drive, it’s a Mexican grocery store with a small restaurant hidden in between two of the aisles. tampamagazines.com JULY/AUGUST 2018 39
Fried Quail — Rooster & the Till
Cody Tiner
At just 24 years old, Cody Tiner is already a kitchen pro. Working in restaurants since he was 14, Tiner was named head chef of downtown hot spot CW’s Gin Joint. He recommends the popular grilled octopus, which he says is simply quality ingredients married with good cooking. What’s your favorite thing for dinner outside of your restaurant? I’ve been going to Rooster & the Till since it opened. They change the menu so much, but right now my favorite is 40 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
definitely the fried quail dish with shaved lardo over the top and then some heirloom tomatoes, pepper aioli and charred lemon. Every time I go there I get that dish.
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Head Chef, CW’s Gin Joint
I’ve been going to Rooster & the Till since it opened. Every time I go I get that dish.
How did you get into cooking? My mom worked a lot growing up, and a lot of times we’d either eat out or eat leftovers. I got home before my mom did and started experimenting with whatever was in the pantry. Sometimes it worked and she was really happy. Other times, she was like, “We’re going to order a pizza.” I don’t cook for myself. I cook for other people.
CW’s Gin Joint 633 N. Franklin St. (813) 816-1446 cwginjoint.com
Rooster & the Till 6500 N. Florida Ave. (813) 374-8940 roosterandthetill.com
How would you describe the food in your restaurant? I would describe it as elegant comfort food with a French twist. We have a duck confit entrée, and I just love duck confit. It’s just fatty and rich, and it’s filling. It feels like Sunday dinner. tampamagazines.com JULY/AUGUST 2018 41
King Midas — Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House
Ferrell Alvarez Even one of the biggest names on the Tampa food scene started out as a dishwasher. Twenty-four years later, Ferrell Alvarez is known for his constant innovation in the kitchen and frequently rotating menus. He says food is his calling and enjoys playing with different ingredients to keep them approachable but still interesting. What is the best thing for dessert that’s not in your restaurant? What makes that dish so special? The King Midas at Bern’s. I don’t typically pick favorites, but with the King Midas it’s just the perfect combination 42 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
of flavors. The macadamia ice cream just brings everything together. It’s carrot cake, macadamia nut ice cream and a warm Valrhona chocolate sauce. I’ve had so many other desserts there, but none of them keep up with the King Mi-
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Owner & Executive Chef, Rooster & the Till
I’ve had so many other desserts [at Bern’s], but none of them keep up with the King Midas. Editor’s note: Subscribers may notice the King Midas also appears in the South Tampa Magazine version of this feature. Coincidentally, restaurateur Dave Burton also selected the dessert as his favorite.
das. Classics exist for a reason. How would you describe the food in your own restaurant, and what dish do you recommend for firsttime guests? I think it’s progressive cuisine that’s thoughtful and challenges the palate. It’s artistic but still approachable. We’re constantly tweaking and changing things, but something near and dear to
Rooster & the Till 6500 N. Florida Ave. (813) 374-8940 roosterandthetill.com
Harry Waugh Dessert Room Bern’s Steak House 1208 S. Howard Ave. (813) 251-2421 bernssteakhouse.com
my heart is the butternut squash. It’s a curry, butternut squash and cauliflower ragu with puffed rice, some cardamom onion pakora, coconut-almond chutney and a little bit of black garlic tahini yogurt. tampamagazines.com JULY/AUGUST 2018 43
@ThisJennGirl — Jenn Thai
By: Derek Herscovici
@CarlosEats — Carlos Hernandez
TOO MANY OPTIONS AROUND TOWN FOR YOU TO DECIDE WHERE TO EAT? LET THESE LOCAL FOOD INSTABLOGGERS – INTREPID EXPLORERS OF TAMPA BAY’S EXPANSIVE CULINARY JUNGLE – GUIDE YOU TO SAVORY SATISFACTION, OR TRUST THE EXPERTISE OF THE DOZENS OF OTHER UNIQUE “#FOODIE” PERSPECTIVES AVAILABLE ON INSTAGRAM AND THE WEB. EACH INSTAGRAMMER DOES THINGS THEIR OWN WAY, BUT ALL ARE COMMITTED TO FINDING THE NEWEST, FRESHEST AND MOST OUTTHERE DISHES AVAILABLE TODAY.
@ThisBabeEats — Kiera Andrews
PLAYING WITH THEIR FOOD THE FACES BEHIND THREE LOCAL FOODIE INSTAGR AM ACCOUNTS SHARE THEIR TRICKS OF THE TR ADE FOR FINDING DELICIOUS BITES
— Kiera Andrews
YOU USED TO RUN ONE OF THE ORIGINAL TAMPA FOODIE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS, TAMPA BAY EATS OUT. WHY DID YOU MAKE THE SWITCH OVER TO THIS BABE EATS? I really wanted to be able to share food from everywhere that I go. Whenever I go to a new city I always make sure I try out the best foodie spots, and I wanted to be able to share that with my followers, not just the meals I have in Tampa Bay. 46 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS FOR DISCOVERING FOOD OR RESTAURANTS AND BLOGGING? Instagram is my biggest resource for finding foodie spots. Whenever I’m traveling to a new city I will search the foodie hashtags in that city to see what everyone is eating and start my list. WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT OR CHALLENGING PART OF FOOD BLOGGING? When I first started Tampa Bay Eats Out, I wouldn’t really say there was anything difficult about it. I started the account because I loved food, and
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@ThisBabeEats
HOW DID YOU GET INTO FOOD BLOGGING? After I graduated college, I was in a full-time job that I didn’t really enjoy, and I wanted to be able to do something that made me happy on my time off. Food, photography and writing all make me happy so I started the Tampa Bay Eats Out account.
TAMPA HAS SERIOUS INSTA-GAME. THERE ARE MORE THAN 35,000 POSTS ON INSTAGRAM WITH THE HASHTAG #TAMPAFOODIE.
I wanted to share that with everyone. It’s still really enjoyable for me to this day. The only thing that is difficult now is juggling invitations to events at restaurants. I do work full time, so I’m unable to attend events during the typical workweek, which seems to be when most restaurants like to hold previews. Another slight difficulty is going to restaurants with poor lighting. They could have the most amazing looking food, but if there isn’t a well-lit place to photograph, then it won’t turn out to be a great photo. I’m always so disappointed when the photos don’t do the food justice.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO EAT IN TAMPA? The first thing that comes to mind is the sweet potato gnocchi at Boca, but you can’t go wrong with whatever seafood special they have for the night. IN HONOR OF THE TAMPA SANDWICH HUNT 2018, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SANDWICH IN TAMPA, AND WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT? The Cheez It Grilled Cheese from the Empamamas food truck. I’m obsessed with anything cheesy, and this is the holy grail. tampamagazines.com JULY/AUGUST 2018 47
@CarlosEats — Carlos Hernandez HOW DID YOU GET INTO FOOD BLOGGING? I started off just writing reviews years ago on Yelp. I was one of their first users in the southeast back in 2006. In 2010 I saw a food blog in Orlando called Tasty Chomps and realized blogging would be a better use of my writing time.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO EAT IN TAMPA? Tampa’s history is based in Cuban and Italian cuisine. I do enjoy grabbing Cuban food from time to time, but being of a Hispanic background I tend to be a major snob with it. West Tampa Sandwich Shop has always been a favorite of mine, and it was one of the first places that I reviewed for my blog. Definitely try the BLT with a fried egg inside. They do it just right. IN HONOR OF THE TAMPA SANDWICH HUNT 2018, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SANDWICH IN TAMPA? My favorite sandwich in Tampa is, of course, a Cuban sandwich, and the Floridian is my favorite place to have one. 48 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
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WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS FOR DISCOVERING FOOD OR RESTAURANTS AND BLOGGING? I use word-of-mouth like everybody else. I listen to what people are saying. Over time you learn how to decipher which places are good and which are just paying for coverage or are [overly] hyped-up. I like to keep it simple and shoot with my iPhone.
@ThisJennGirl — Jenn Thai HOW DID YOU GET INTO FOOD BLOGGING? I was a nail-art blogger when I was in college, but after starting my career I quickly realized that adulting would not allow me to spend one to two hours painting my nails every day, so I re-branded my blog. I love to eat, and it just made sense for me to write about a topic that I engage in at least three times a day. HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR FOOD BLOGGING WITH YOUR DAY JOB? When you’re passionate about some-
thing, like I am with my personal blog, you always find time for it. While I’m on my lunch break, I may check out a new restaurant in St. Pete, where I work, or make dinner plans on the Tampa side. I always make sure I have my camera with me for those just-in-case moments. YOU SOMETIMES PARTNER WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR SPONSORED POSTS, WHICH IS A BIG STEP FOR BLOGGERS. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HOW THAT WORKS. I started securing sponsored food-related opportunities about a year-anda-half into cultivating This Jenn Girl after doing my fair share of organic blog posts and building up my portfolio of food-related content. It’s very important to me that the partnerships I choose are relevant not only to my personal brand but also to my audience. I keep an editorial calendar of sorts for my blog and social media platforms, which helps me balance organic content with sponsored content. IN HONOR OF THE TAMPA SANDWICH HUNT 2018, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SANDWICH IN TAMPA? I love the Beef Martini sandwich at Wright’s Gourmet House. It’s rare roast beef topped with juicy, marinated mushrooms, crispy slices of bacon and a yummy garlic herb spread. tampamagazines.com JULY/AUGUST 2018 49
AS PETS HAVE COME TO OCCUPY A SPECIAL, DARESAY REVERED, PLACE IN MOST HOUSEHOLDS, DINERS HAVE PUT AN INCREASED EMPHASIS ON PATRONIZING BUSINESSES WHO ALLOW THEIR FURRY FRIENDS TO COME ALONG. AT RIGHT AND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE, WE HAVE COMPILED A LIST OF SOME OF THE RESTAURANTS AND BARS AROUND TAMPA’S URBAN CORE WHO ARE PET-FRIENDLY. KEEP IN MIND THAT, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, THIS GOES STRICTLY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT’S OUTDOOR SEATING — YOU DON’T WANT TO WIND UP IN THE DOGHOUSE. 50 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
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Dogs About Town
RIVERWALK Columbia Cafe Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St. tampabayhistorycenter. org/columbia-cafe The Sail Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin St. tampagov.net/tcc/the-sail Voted the country’s best dog-friendly bar in the country by USA Today, the Sail offers an all-day yappy hour, with a complimentary dog biscuit, $4 ice cream pup cups and fresh bowls of water around the patio. Sono Cafe Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza tampamuseum.org/sono-cafe
HARBOUR ISLAND Cafe Dufrain 707 Harbour Post Drive cafedufrain.com Jackson’s Bistro & Bar 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. jacksonsbistro.com Watervue Grille 710 Harbour Post Drive watervuegrille.com
Ulele Tampa Heights 1810 N. Highland Ave. ulele.com Armature Works Tampa Heights 1910 N. Ola Ave. armatureworks.com
Holy Hog Barbecue 302 E. Kennedy Blvd. holyhogbbq.com Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge 777 N. Ashley Drive tapstampa.com Franklin Manor 912 N. Franklin St. thefranklinmanor.com Things can get a little hectic here Friday and Saturdays, so pups aren’t allowed from 8 p.m. to close those nights. CHANNEL DISTRICT Maloney’s Local Irish Pub 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd. maloneyslocalirishpub.com Pour House 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. #112 pourhousetampa.com Enjoy a craft beer or wine with your pup in the A/C: Dogs are allowed on the outside patio and inside the bar as well.
DOWNTOWN
Fabrica Pizza Pierhouse at Channelside 142 S. Meridian Ave. fabricapizza.com
Yeoman’s Cask & Lion 202 N. Morgan St. yeomanscaskandlion.com
Victory Coffee 101 N. 12th St. victorycoffeetampa.com
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Dogs About Town Bamboozle Tea Lounge 109 N. 12th St. bamboozletealounge.com Parched pups can sip from the water bowls stationed near the cafe’s outdoor seating TAMPA HEIGHTS Foundation Coffee Co. 1607 N. Franklin St. foundationcoffee.co Hidden Springs Ale Works 1631 N. Franklin St. hiddenspringsaleworks. com Lee’s Grocery 2210 N. Central Ave. leesgrocery.com YBOR CITY Tampa Bay Brewing Company 1600 E. 8th Ave. tbbc.beer Gaspar’s Grotto 1805 E. 7th Ave. gasparsgrotto.com Coppertail Brewing Co. 2601 E. 2nd Ave. coppertailbrewing.com The Bricks 1327 E. 7th Ave. thebricksybor.com
James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery 1724 E. 8th Ave. jamesjoyceybor.com
Front Porch and Bart’s Tavern 5924 N. Florida Ave. frontporchgrill.com
Tequila’s 1613 E. 7th Ave. tequilasybor.com
Trip’s Diner 6416 N. Florida Ave. tripsdiner.com
Stone Soup Company 1919 E. 7th Ave. xsoup4u.com
Hampton Station 5921 N. Nebraska Ave. zaisdank.com While actual children are not allowed, fur babies are welcome at this pizza and craft beer spot.
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS Mermaid Tavern 6719 N. Nebraska Ave. mermaidtaverntampa.com Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe 5119 N. Nebraska Ave. ellasfolkartcafe.com The Independent 5016 N. Florida Ave. independentbartampa.com 7venth Sun Brewery 6809 N. Nebraska Ave. 7venthsun.com Angry Chair Brewing 6401 N. Florida Ave. angrychairbrewing.com Dogs allowed inside C.1949 6905 N. Orleans Ave. c1949.com
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London Heights British Pub 7701 N. Nebraska Ave. facebook.com/londonheightsbritishpub Revolution Ice Cream Co. 6701 N. Florida Ave. revicecream.com Bring in your dog for his or her own pup-sized cup of vanilla, coconut or bacon-flavored ice cream. Southern Brewing & Winemaking 4500 N. Nebraska Ave. southernbrewing winemaking.com
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Cheese & Charcuterie Board Buffalo Gulf Shrimp Yellowfin Tuna Toast Crab Rangoon Nachos Truffled Frites or Brussels Sprouts
$18 $14 $14 $15 $9
F ROM T HE GARD EN
$17 $18 $13
Free Bird Cobb Gulf Shrimp Salad Panzanella Salad SI DE S
House-Cut Frites Yucca Fries Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
$5 $7 $8
Argentinian-Style Skirt Steak
$27
Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs
$26
Free Bird Chicken
$25
Wok Stir Fried Vegetables
$23
Fresh Florida Catch
$27
SAN DW IC H E S & M O R E
Dufrain Smashed Steak Burger Gulf Shrimp or Pulled Chicken Tacos Veggie Burger
Visit cafedufrain.com for full menus Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 707 Harbour Post Drive | (813) 275-9701 P R I VAT E D I N I N G AVA I L A B L E
$14 $13.50 $13
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ORGANIC COFFEE, SALADS, SOUPS, S A N D W I C H E S A N D C AT E R I N G
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Egg Sandwich Avocado Toast Smoked Salmon Bagel Bagel and Butter Croissant
$5 $6 $8 $2.50 $2.75
L U N C H Cry Baby sandwiches served with a small side of chips and a dill or Cry Baby pickle
Oven Roasted Turkey House-Made Chicken Salad Angus Roast Beef The Italian BLT Ham & Brie Veggie
$11.50 $10.50 $10.50 $10 $8 $10 $9.50
SALADS
Cry Baby Salad Greek Salad Caesar Salad Add pulled roasted chicken
$10 $10 $10 $4
SOUPS
Soup of the Day Tomato Basil Bisque
$5 $5
COMBO OPTIONS
Served with dill or Cry Baby pickle Soup + ½ Sandwich Small Salad + ½ Sandwich
Visit thecrybabycafe.com for full menus Open Every Day 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 710 Harbour Post Drive | (813) 443-4956
$10 $10
FRESH FLORIDA SEAFOOD ON THE WATERFRONT
S T O P B Y F O R S U N D AY B R U N C H APPETIZERS
Baked B r i e S t eak Tar tar e Pas t rami -R ubbed Smoked Sal mon & He i r l oom Tomato Toast S e ared Tuna N i c oi se ENTREES
Cro q u e Mad ame S eas on al Pan cakes Crab Cake Eg g s B enedi c t Frie d Ch icke n B i sc ui ts Mu s s els Frit es S hrimp & Grit s Ch arg rille d Hambur g er Frie d S nappe r Sandw i c h S t e ak Frit es & E g g s
$13 $14 $13 $18
B R U N C H C O C K TA I L S
$15 $13 $20 $13 $17 $19 $15 $14 $22
Mi mosa C l assi c M i c h e l a d a B l oody M a r y W hi skey P u n c h C her r y So d a Water vue G &T Sea B r eeze Lotus
$10 $10 $10 $12 $11 $12 $10 $12
Visit watervuegrille.com for full menus Mon-Sat, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Sun 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 700 Harbour Post Drive | (813) 642-7980 | Private Events
For full menu, visit cenatampa.com Fresh off a complete dining room renovation, CENA invites friends old and new for modern, fresh and simple Italian food made from its roots in a beautifully updated space. This Channel District hidden gem was named the No. 8 restaurant on the Tampa Bay Times’ 2018 list of the 50 best restaurants in Tampa Bay. ANTIPASTI
RISOTTO
Ndjua meatball, hominy braised collard greens, ricotta salata cheese Asparagus, smoked prosciutto, castelmagno cheese, poppy seed Kobe Beef Carpaccio, parmesan, aragula, Tuscan olive oil
Sweet Pea, asparagus, favas,
12 truffles, pecorino romano cheese
16/24
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12 Wild Boar Ragu, sundried tomato, herbs,
onions, cauliflower, tomato brown gravy, 20 malfada pasta
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Reservations Recommended (813) 374-8840 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. | Tampa, FL 33602 Executive Chef Michael Buttacavoli
Mortar & Pestle Café-Bar revives the old-time tradition of the neighborhood pharmacy café in Seminole Heights for those who crave a relaxed pace, personal touch and handcrafted flavor. The menu also features in-house roasted coffee, craft beer, wine and cocktails. BRUNCH
LUNCH / DINNER
Bourbon Banana Pancakes
Burger Flatbread Black n Blue Flatbread Asian Shrimp Tostones Twisted Garden Sandwich M&P Smoked Burger Smoked Platter
Fruit Loop Chicken & Waffles Smoked Brisket Benedict Shrimp & Grits Smokehouse Omelet
For full menu, please visit mortarandpestlefl.com
(813) 773-0909 6310 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33604 @MortarPestleFL
HEALTHY FOOD WITH A HOMETOWN FEEL APPETIZER ZUCCHINI BOATS 7.50 SALADS CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA SALAD 7.50/12 BAKED WINGS 9/ 17 / 25
SANDWICHES / WRAPS / FLATBREADS
STEAK SANDWICH 10.50
PIZZAS THREE CHEESE PIZZA 6/12/16.50 FRESH MARKET 9.25/17.50/24 FUN IN THE SUN 9.50/17.50/24
VERY VEGAN 9.50/18/25
BUFFALO CHICKEN 9.50/18/25 RICKY BOBBY 10/19/26
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SIGNATURE DISHES From Our Advertising Partners
We asked local restaurants to share a signature dish that defines their restaurant’s culinary flavor and style — a dish that makes them a Bayarea favorite.
RUSTIC BOLOGNESE
Italian the way it’s meant to be: braised short rib, pork belly, tomato, calamarata pasta and ricotta. Try it: CENA 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 374-8840 | cenatampa.com
HOT HONEY CHICKEN SANDWICH Turn up the heat with this spicy fried chicken, jalapeño honey and pickles on buttered brioche. Try it: Bar Louie International Plaza 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite B-202, Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 874-1919 | barlouie.com
FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLE : Half a fried chicken and a Belgian waffle, topped with powdered sugar and sweet strawberry butter. This breakfast favorite is served with Metro Diner’s signature sweet and spicy sauce. TRY IT: Metro Diner 4011 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 364-0076 | metrodiner.com 60 JULY/AUGUST 2018 tampamagazines.com
CURRY CAULIFLOWER SALAD
A rainbow of organic produce bursting with flavor! Baby kale, spinach, curry cauliflower, ribboned beets and carrots, garnished with scallions and mini tricolor carrots. Served with a carrot ginger dressing. Available vegan or with organic free-range chicken breast. Try it: LS Organics 219 S. Packwood Ave., Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 252-3131 lsorganicstampa.com
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
This old-fashioned comfort food features fried chicken, house-made pickles, coleslaw and fried chicken sauce on a brioche bun. Try it: Bar Louie International Plaza 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite B-202, Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 874-1919 | barlouie.com
KOA SOI (CURRY NOODLE) A traditional Asian street food, this dish features Northern Thailand egg noodles simmered in a yellow curry and served with chicken, green and red onions, peas and carrots. Try it: Asiatic Street Food & Noodle Bar 1600 E. 8th Ave. #D101, Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 284-5317 | asiaticstreetfood-noodle.com
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DATE May 26 PL AC E Ava Noelle Lennon got this shot of a hot, bubbly margherita pizza from Ava at Armature Works’ Heights Public Market PH OTOG R A PH BY @TR AV E LW ITH N O E LLE
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