Locals are raving about their coffee, which is brewed with freshly hand-roasted beans. They also sell bags of beans, which they'll even grind for you. The Short List: one of our top 5 coffeehouses. Mehr erfahren.
Such a loveable place: a bookstore, boutique, tea shop, coffee bar, restaurant, and a co-working space, right across from the University of Tampa.
Not the most inspired SPG property, but a helpful and hospitable staff and a waterfront location in walking distance of downtown more than compensate for its somewhat cookie-cutter feel.
A Tampa landmark covering more than a block. Open since 1905, but now Spanish paella, ropa vieja and flan are served up nightly with live flamenco shows.
The interior resembles a bordello, but it's the huge array of aged beef — priced by cut, weight and thickness — that draws moans of ecstasy. The dessert room is a must.
Not the best (or worst) tacos ever, but 24/7 and served out of a school bus makes this place a hotspot all the time.
Unofficially the centre of the Cuban community in Tampa--has seen better days--but still a fun stroll for hand rolled cigars and people watching.
Think all supermarkets are created equal? Think again. Floridians rave about Publix and a Publix sub is a Florida treat.
The lunch counter La Teresita has grown into a lovely restaurant complex,with a large, lively dining room. service is swift and weekday lunch specials are recommended. Café con Leche is a must.
This stylishly elegant restaurant is among the area's most creative, offering ambitious eats for discerning diners. The menus, from dinner to dessert to wine and cocktails —change but always impress.
The James Beard-nominated Refinery's menu changes each week, depending on what's available locally from sustainable sources and at the highest quality, but you can count on the kitchen's creativity
Combines world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
This museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of the renowned Spanish artist's work, with a permanent collection of 96 oil paintings spanning the years from 1917 to 1970.
A small campus dotted with Moorish architecture and weeping willow trees, the U of T is a fun and transportive walk just moments out of downtown.
The 10,000-gallon Rays Tank, located behind the right-center-field wall, features more than 30 rays that fans can touch and feed during the game.
A retail emporium of the old school ilk--Floridians tend not to shop at indoor malls much anymore--but a selection this huge brings shoppers inside.
