DINING
out
North Hillborough continued
serve the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine. Try their Spanish Bean Soup,
the Original “1905” Salad®, Roast Pork
a la Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and the
Original Cuban Sandwich. There is a live
flamenco dance show Mon-Sat, and the
Columbia Cafe Cigar Bar features live jazz
Tues-Sat. Valet parking. Banquet facilities
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM $$,
RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Maestro’s Cafe,
1010 N. MacInnes Place
(Carol Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). For light
buffet dining before a show in Morsani Hall,
this lobby restaurant is open 90 minutes
before most performances. Reservations
are recommended. $$-$$$, RS, X, W.
Maestro’s on the River,
1010 N. MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa. For light dining before a show
in Morsani Hall at the Straz Performing
Arts Center, this delightful location on the
Hillsborough River is open 90 minutes
before most Morsani Hall performances.
$$, X, W.
Maestro’s Restaurant,
1010 MacInnes Place (Straz Center), Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827). This restaurant begins
seating at 5:30 PM daily and noon on Sundays
for Broadway, Opera, The Florida Orchestra,
and other selected shows at the Straz
Performing Arts Center. It is a high-quality
dining experience with a New York elegance
flair. Call early for your reservations, as this
restaurant sells out quickly. $$$, X, W.
Panini’s Bar & Grill,
12227 W Linebaugh Ave.,
(813) 855-4600; 3973 Van Dyke Rd., Lutz,
(813) 962-3479. Here you will find the
best of both worlds, a great restaurant and
dining experience combined with the fun
and excitement of a complete sports bar.
Pick it up a notch with a basket of their hot
wings. Watch a game & enjoy
all Panini’s has to offer. Open
Sun-Wed 11 AM- 12 AM,
Thurs-Sat 11 AM-3 AM. $$,
CM, E, X, C, W.
BurgerMonger,
903 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon,
(813) 684-7982; 3838 West Neptune Street,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. Proudly founded in
Tampa Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We
Build a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying
menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken,
salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food;
warm, friendly service; and comfortable
ambiance is found in their five Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
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