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Best Burger – Green Iguana

Written by dave in Sunday, April 27th 2008   Tags: , ,    
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The purpose of this burger search was to be a tie-breaker. Each poll for best burger led to a deadlock, so, as editor, it seemed reasonable that I should try several of the local favorites and serve as a tie-breaker. I have, and I’m going with the Green Iguana burger. There is, however, a slight [...]

Best 24-hour Restaurant – Three Coins

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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Three Coins recently changed owners and has gotten a lot of favorable buzz. One of the great changes they made was to turn themselves into a 24-hour diner. It makes me yearn for the days when my days were nights. Another great change they made was to start accepting cards. 7410 N Nebraska Ave(813) 239-1256

Best Bakery – Alessi Bakery

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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Alessi Bakery is rapidly approaching their one hundredth year in Tampa. They’re a favorite spot for cakes, wedding cakes, sweets, treats, and fresh-baked goodies. When I first moved to Tampa I thought people were talking about Alessi Italian Bar & Grill when they mentioned Alessi’s. The Italian bar and grill serves pizzas that have crusts [...]

Best Bar – New World Brewery

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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I love New World Brewery. They have a tremendous selection of beer, great free jukebox, pinball, foosball, and a soothing fountain in the middle of their beer garden. Beer is the specialty here. There’s no liquor, and only one kind of wine. There’s live music on most Fridays and Saturdays, and a DJ on Wednesdays [...]

Best Barbecue – Big John’s Alabama

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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Eater TJP recommended Big John’s Alabama BBQ back in September. It turns out he’s got a nose for excellent barbecue. From his review – “In my experience, Alabama BBQ leans more toward ribs (as evidenced by Alabamans’ devotion to Dreamland in Tuscaloosa). So I thought this might be a good choice at Big John’s. I [...]

Best Bay-area Food Writer – Brian Ries

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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Brian Ries is the restaurant critic for Creative Loafing (where he also pens occasional food-related columns that are not restaurant reviews), and he also keeps a blog called Eat My Florida. Neither Creative Loafing nor the blog offer much info about the mysterious Mr. Ries, other than to say that he is “is a former [...]

Best Beach Bar – Caddy’s on the Beach

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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Drop by to watch the sun set at Caddy’s on the Beach, one of Tampa Bay’s great beach bars. There are some world-class beaches near Tampa, and there are few things better in life than a great beach with a great beach bar. 9000 W. Gulf Blvd. on Sunset Beach727-360-4993 Runners-up were Undertow and Swigwam.

Best Beer – Tampa Bay Brewing Company

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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My initial idea for this category was that it would be the best individual beer, rather than the best brew pub. Several wrote in their favorite brews, but overwhelmingly people pointed to Tampa Bay Brewing Company as their favorite beer. While their brews aren’t bad, I’m hoping they get some more competition soon. Unless I’m [...]

Best Beer Garden – New World Brewery

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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It’s no secret New World Brewery is a favorite here at Eating Tampa. And, they also have a great beer garden. Next year however, I’m going to expand the meaning of “garden” so that it includes any outside drinking area. Regardless, go to New World, and drink their beer!

Best Breakfast – Pach’s Place

Written by dave in Thursday, October 18th 2007   Tags: , ,    
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This is the reason for starting blogs like this, and running polls like this. I’m not sure how I’d never heard of Pach’s Place before this, but once it was brought to my attention, I see that people have been talking about it, I just haven’t been paying attention. Now that I know what I’m [...]

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