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857 East Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs (at U.S. 19)
727-942-GRIT (4748) www.johnnygrits.com
MAY/JUNE 2016
| TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 181
North
Hillsborough
BurgerMonger, 10412 N. Dale Mabry
Hwy., Tampa, (813) 968-6860. 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 six Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Columbia Café, 801 Old Water Street,
Tampa, (813) 229-5511. The Tampa Bay
History Center has partnered with the
famous Columbia Restaurants in opening
the first Columbia Café on the first floor of
the Center. With both indoor and outdoor
seating, it serves authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean Soup,
the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s
Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905”
Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open daily 11 AM-9 PM. $-$$, X, W.
Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh
Ave., Ybor City, Tampa, (813) 248-4961. As
Florida’s premier Spanish Restaurant for
more than 100 years, they 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 $$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Maestro’s Cafe, 1010 N. WC MacInnes
Place (Carol Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz
Center), Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
For light buffet dining before a show in
Morsani Hall, this lobby restaurant is open
90 minutes before most performances.
Reservations are recommended. $$-$$$, RS,
X, W.
Maestro’s on the River, 1010 N. WC
MacInnes Place (Straz Center), Tampa. For
light dining before a show in Morsani Hall
at the Straz Performing Arts Center, this
delightful location on the Hillsborough
River is open 90 minutes before most
Morsani Hall performances. $$, X, W.
Maestro’s Restaurant, 1010 N. WC
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 popular restaurant sells
out quickly. $$$, X, W.
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