At Datz Delicatessen, it is all about the food. Whether stopping by for a sumptuous breakfast of fluffy eggs and crisp bacon, picking up a fresh salad or specialty sandwich for lunch or sitting down to a full dinner of roast pork or smoked salmon, the food is the main attraction. To go along with your meal, Datz offers an extensive selection of imported beers and wines as well as domestic varieties. Dine in or call ahead for takeout or delivery. When visiting, check their ongoing list of activities including brunches, cooking tips and wine tasting events.
Once you have observed the crazy tiled floor and the cozy decor, you'll discover the treasures of this old-fashioned store. Word lovers have the chance to access a very rich selection of books here, with various subjects such as fiction, travel, science and medicine, cuisine, history, business or biography. The goal? To increase customer's passion for reading! If you like enjoying a cup of local tea or artisanal coffee while reading, you'll find what you need: the Oxford Exchange also carries an amazing selection of those, to be enjoyed perched on a bar stool or comfortably reclined in a deep armchair.
For a taste of the Islands most flavorful cuisine, try Bahama Breeze. One of the nation's leading Caribbean-inspired restaurants, Bahama Breeze has tropical atmosphere, high ceilings, rich woods and palm tree decor. Its relaxing Island getaway with innovative foods and exotic drinks freshly confected and made to order. You can expect bold and spicy flavors with each meal presented in a way that is as eye-catching as it is appetizing. Whether it's oak-grilled sirloin palomilla or the chicken santiago or any one of countless other entrees and desserts, you will always be satisfied at Bahama Breeze. With more than 50 brands of beer by the bottle, island-style drinks with plenty of fresh squeezed juice, you will be sure to slake your thirst. The Bahamarita, Bahama's signature frozen margarita, is a must. Whenever you are in the mood for good food that is reasonably priced with quality service, Bahama Breeze is just the ticket for singles, couples, families or even a business lunch.
Family-owned Wright's Gourmet House has served delicious food to Tampa patrons since 1963. Their full menu offers a variety of fresh deli salads and spreads, as well as soups and superior sandwiches such as the juicy roast pork, classic grilled cheese, and the original Beef Martini and Golden Gate created by the founder of Wright's. Gourmet entrées, soups and quiches are prepared fresh daily, then frozen and available to purchase. Delicious desserts include cookies, brownies and cakes made from scratch in their own kitchen. Dine in or take out; whatever you choose, the food will be outstanding. Catering is available.
An entertainment venue in reality, Mise en Place or 'putting in place’ surely helps you put everything in order. The environmentally viable establishment is a restaurant, catering service and event venue rolled into one. The menu is ever-changing with a good selection of beverages to choose from. Confirm their menu for the day, but knowing them, you won’t be disappointed. Offering the perfect setting for any private event, their efficient staff will understand and cater to all your whims and fancies. Mise en Place is the way to go.
Since Ybor City was created by cigar manufacturers in 1880 and mostly populated by Cuban immigrants, it is a historically rich Tampa neighborhood. Located right in downtown, this area has become one of the most commercial parts in the city nowadays, but still, you can find really traditional places. With a 50 years history, King Corona Cigars is one of those places. Here smokers are able to enjoy a large selection of cigars and accessories. Need a snack? Grab one of the delicious Cuban sandwiches. No hesitation, a visit to Ybor can't be completed without a good cigar or some real Cuban food!
The interior of Pure Kitchen is very simple characterized by communal tables and white walls. However, the lack of ornate decor is replaced by its vibrant menu that consists of a treasure-trove of vegan dishes. Some of Pure Kitchen's highlights include Curry Tofu with Noodles, Curry Fried Rice, Chickpea Couscous Salad, Teriyaki Shiitake Jerky, Tofu Benedict, Jerk Fried Tofu, Cold Pad Thai and Nature's Candy. If it is healthy food that you seek, look no further than Pure Kitchen.
Fresh Bites is a Mediterranean eatery which serves its guests with the freshest ingredients Tampa has to offer. Opened in 2012, owners Samir & Anissa Khalife adhere to the nutritional recommendations of Maximized Living, which is an Orlando-based organization comprised of doctors who promote certain fitness and lifestyle regimes. If you plan to drop in for a bite, do try the Mujaddara, Baba Ghanoush, Lamb Kafta Kabob and the Beef Shawarma. An array of organic wines and beers are also available here.
Craft Street Kitchen has an appealing industrial farmhouse vibe with a bar for solo travelers and couples, and booths for families. Their food is a unique blend of ingredients that make excellent non-traditional dishes like the rebel burger; and it also offers a creative selection of appetizers like the buffalo cauliflower. Everything on their playful menu is made from fresh produce and the meat is absolutely hormone and antibiotic free. Craft Street Kitchen takes quality seriously and strives to provide a fresh, delicious experience every time you visit.
Despite its simple interiors Veggie Thai Cafe in Largo is a treasure-trove of vegan and vegetarian dishes from Thailand. Some of the highlights of the menu here include Crispy Vegetable Rolls, Tofu Rolls, Red Curry, Basil Sauce, Panang Curry, Fried Rice and Pad Thai. You can conclude the meal with a round of desserts like Crunchy Banana Coins, Brownie and Thai Sweet Puff.
This new family-owned and operated restaurant features the choicest seafood entrees served with Latin flavors. Florida favorites such as red snapper, grouper, blue marlin and kingfish are a few of the prime choices on display. Make your selection and have it fried, broiled or grilled, just the way you like it. Shrimp, crab, lobster and calamari are also featured in such dishes as the handmade empanadas, Sopa de Cherna (grouper soup), Tostones Rellenos con Langosta (fried plantains filled with lobster), Camarones o angosta Enchilado (shrimp or lobster Creole) and Arroz Amarillo con Camarones (yellow rice with shrimp).Arroz Frito con Pescado (fried rice with blue marlin) is a trademark dish and for hearty appetites, the Happy Fish Super Special offers a platter full of calamari, scallops, crab legs and shrimp. For those preferring meat dishes, steak, pork and chicken entrees are also available.
Mazzaro Italian Market has everything you need to create outstanding cuisine at home, or for catered office or dinner parties that include selections of fresh deli meats and seafood, tasty bakery items, imported cheese, an extensive wine selection and freshly made pasta. Stop by for lunch for hot or cold sandwiches, homemade soup and specialty salads fresh from the deli. Mazzaro is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of freshly roasted coffee featuring Colombian, Ethiopian, Mexican and Mazzaro's own blend, or a cappuccino or latte at the coffee bar along with an order of warm biscotti.