DINING
out
Pho Quyen,
8404 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa,
(813) 885-9424. The fresh, healthy, authentic,
made-to-order Vietnamese cuisine at this
flavorful family-friendly gem is spectacular.
Chef’s specialties include all varieties of
Pho noodle soups, delicious pork, catfish,
ribs, squid, shrimp, filet mignon, mussels
and frog legs. To truly experience the culture
and taste of Vietnam, “create your own”
curry chicken, lemongrass beef or shrimp
patty rolls. Catering carry-out menu available.
Open Mon-Fri 10:30 AM-10:00 PM,
Sat-Sun 10 AM-10 PM. $$, CM, X, W.
South
Hillsborough
Koto Steakhouse & Sushi Bar,
533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa,
(813) 964-6808. Koto’s concept of
fashion-style cuisine is ideal for sushi
lovers. Try their artfully presented Omaka
or Signature Rolls, or enjoy their fine steaks
and seafood, skillfully prepared by their
Teppanyaki chefs over an open flame at your
table. They have a full bar to complement
their elegant Japanese cuisine. Open for
lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM; dinner
Mon-Fri 5 PM-12 AM, Sat 3 PM-12 AM,
Sun 3 PM-11 PM. $$-$$$, CM, E, X.
TC Choy's Asian Bistro,
301 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa,
(813) 251-1191. T.C. Choy’s presents its
Asian fusion culinary experience, and it’s
all under one roof. They feature Hong Kong
BBQ pork strips, Peking duck, spicy Thai
Tom Yom soup, mouth-watering Malaysian
satay, aromatic Indonesian curry, and an
enormous variety of dim sum served from
the dim sum cart daily. There is a full bar as
well. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-2:30
PM, Sat-Sun 11: 00 AM-3 PM, dinner Sun-
Thurs 5:00 PM-10 PM, Fri & Sat 5:00 PM-
10:30 PM. $$, V, MC, C, W.
Sarasota
County
Columbia Restaurant,
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota,
(941) 388-3987. As Florida’s premier
Spanish restaurant for more than 100 years,
they serve the finest authentic Spanish/
Cuban cuisine with both indoor and outdoor
dining. Try the Original “1905” Salad®,
Cuban Black Bean Soup, Snapper Alicante
and Filet Mignon Chacho. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 12 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, E, X, W. 9
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