Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
SoHo Sushi
3218 W Kennedy BlvdThe sushi is the best in town. Great Happy Hour.
It's within walking distance, right around the corner from my home.
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Starbucks
1508 N Westshore BlvdIt's within walking distance, right around the corner from my home.
$7 wine tastings - super fun activity.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4110 W Boy Scout Blvd$7 wine tastings - super fun activity.
A must for Sunday Brunch. Love oysters, shrimp and grits, crab beignets, mimosas- this is the place to go! Make a reservation if you want a table, otherwise, sit at the bar or high top tables.
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Roux
4205 S MacDill AveA must for Sunday Brunch. Love oysters, shrimp and grits, crab beignets, mimosas- this is the place to go! Make a reservation if you want a table, otherwise, sit at the bar or high top tables.
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveInteresting restaurant with native American cuisine.
Osteria Natalina
3215 S MacDill AveBest Italian in town.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
514 N Franklin StBest brick oven pizza
Pricy for dinner, but go for lunch or brunch and sit by the bay or swing in the hammocks.
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Oystercatchers
2900 Bayport DrPricy for dinner, but go for lunch or brunch and sit by the bay or swing in the hammocks.
Pinky's Diner
3203 W Bay to Bay BlvdBreakfast Diner
Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveHealthy fast casual dining with gourmet options.
Thai Prime Kitchen & Bar
4142 W Boy Scout BlvdGreat spot for lunch.
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1235 Central AveAsian Street Fare,
Everything Else
High-end shopping, diverse dining options.
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International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdHigh-end shopping, diverse dining options.
Walgreens
4651 W Kennedy BlvdOpen 24 hours
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing happy hour (discount food and drinks) with live music! Now totally smoke free.
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Blue Martini Lounge
2223 N Westshore BlvdAmazing happy hour (discount food and drinks) with live music! Now totally smoke free.
Sushi, tapas & cocktails combine at this hip spot with pool tables & colorfully painted brick walls.
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The Lure
661 Central Ave NSushi, tapas & cocktails combine at this hip spot with pool tables & colorfully painted brick walls.
Ybor City Wine Bar
1600 E 7th AveWine Bar
The Blind Goat Food and Drink Co.
4106 Henderson BlvdLocal bar, bar bites
Sightseeing
Ybor City
Historical district. Extremely eccentric part of town.
Shops, dining, walk to Bayshore. Check out the Tampa Bay Markets:http://tampabaymarkets.com/
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Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveShops, dining, walk to Bayshore. Check out the Tampa Bay Markets:http://tampabaymarkets.com/
A bit tricky to find, but worth it once you've arrived. Located at the very end of Westshore, this beach/park has something for everyone, grill, sunbathe, outdoor activities, playgrounds, etc.
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Picnic Island Kayak Launch
7409 Picnic Island BlvdA bit tricky to find, but worth it once you've arrived. Located at the very end of Westshore, this beach/park has something for everyone, grill, sunbathe, outdoor activities, playgrounds, etc.
Downtown
This is a must do, shops, restaurants, night life, etc.
Safety Harbor
500 Main StGreat bike trail
Arts & Culture
Always something going on. Walk the riverwalk or go to a festival, fair, music event, cookoff, etc. Like I mentioned, always something going on. Ticket's may be needed.
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrAlways something going on. Walk the riverwalk or go to a festival, fair, music event, cookoff, etc. Like I mentioned, always something going on. Ticket's may be needed.
Great beach with nearby shopping, restaurants, tours and other activities. Check out the outdoor market: http://www.sunsetsatpier60.com/
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I-Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveGreat beach with nearby shopping, restaurants, tours and other activities. Check out the outdoor market: http://www.sunsetsatpier60.com/
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdNearby beach.
CinéBistro
1609 W Swann AveFull bar and restaurant theatre.
Essentials
Convenient shopping. Bring a pub sub to the beach!
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Publix Super Market at Gandy Shopping Center
3617 W Gandy BlvdConvenient shopping. Bring a pub sub to the beach!
Premade meals, fresh produce, 2 buck chuck (wine)- try the Charles Shaw blend.
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Trader Joe's
2742 4th St NPremade meals, fresh produce, 2 buck chuck (wine)- try the Charles Shaw blend.
Nearby, but be warned, existing the shopping plaza is a pain. I avoid the weekends and lunch hour.
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Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrNearby, but be warned, existing the shopping plaza is a pain. I avoid the weekends and lunch hour.
Shopping
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaNearby mall and restaurants.