DINING
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FINE WINE, CRAFT BEER, SMALL PLATES, DESSERTS
www.corknbrew.com
524 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach | 727-239-0833
seasaltstpete.com
183 2nd Ave. N., St. Pete • 727.873.7964
JULY/AUGUST 2018 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 183
DINING
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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.
$$, X, W.
Maestro’s Restaurant,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). This restaurant
begins seating at 5:30 PM daily and noon on
Sundays for Broadway, Opera, The Florida
Orchestra, and other selected shows at the
Straz Performing Arts Center. It is a highquality
dining experience with a New York
elegance flair. Call early for your reservations,
as this popular restaurant sells out quickly.
$$$, X, W.
Saki – Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery,
11921 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, (813) 961-1711.
The elegant setting and gourmet food at this
restaurant will make you wonder how they
can offer unlimited dining at one low price.
It is not a buffet. Everything is cooked to
order, but you can order as much as you like.
From appetizers to desserts, everything is
included. Everyone is in awe of this unique
concept. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM.
A private party room is available.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, V, MC, X, W.
South Hillsborough
BurgerMonger,
3838 West Neptune Street, Tampa,
(813) 254-0290. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100 percent 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 ambience is
found in their five Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Pasco County
Big Storm Brewing Co.,
2330 Success Drive, Odessa, (727) 376-2890;
with a second location at 12707 49th St.,
Clearwater, (727) 201-4186. Founded in 2012,
local Big Storm Brewing Co. was created
to fill what they saw as a void in the local
craft beer market – an approachable beer,
made with spirit, authenticity and quality
that everyone could enjoy. They have two
convenient taprooms, and catering from
both locations. Craft food is available at
the Pinellas location, with rotating food
trucks in Pasco. Open in Pasco Mon-Thurs
2 PM-10PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11PM and
Sun 11 AM-9PM. $$, E, X, C.
Brix 33 Fine Wines & Bistro,
8351 State Road 54, New Port Richey,
(727) 835-7912. This restaurant is a wonderful
surprise, and its high quality cuisine and
selection of fine wines and craft cocktails
will delight gourmet diners. Every plate is
a culinary dream from sea bass to sugarbrined
pork loin chop to the chef’s inspired
weekly blackboard specials. They also cater
to gluten-free and vegetarian diets. This is
one of the most underappreciated restaurants
in the Tampa Bay area. Open Tues-Thurs
5-10 PM; Fri-Sat 5-11 PM; Sun, 5-8 PM. The
kitchen closes one hour earlier except on
Sundays. Closed Mon. $$$, CM, E on Fri-Sat,
X, W.
BurgerMonger,
1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience
is found in their five Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Caposey’s Whole Works,
5250 Green Key Road, New Port Richey,
(727) 842-4307, New Port Richey’s choice
for down-home cooking since 1977.
Housemade, locally sourced American
fare is served morning to night, along
with buttermilk pancakes, famous grits
and endless Eggs Benedict varieties.
There are fresh soups, salads, sandwiches
and 1/3-pound burgers. Dinner features
American comfort classics including country
fried steak and roast turkey and stuffing.
Open 7 AM-8 PM Mon-Fri; Sat from
7 AM-3 PM and Sun from 8 AM-3PM.
$, CM, X, W.
Sip Wine and Craft Beer Bar
and Restaurant,
6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey,
(727) 203-8107. Sip is a hip, intimate spot for
savoring sweet or savory bites, accompanied
by fine wine or craft beer. You might share a
meal of one of their hearty cheese and salumi
boards, or nosh on a spread of shrimp, aioli,
hummus or caprese, while swaying to their
live weekend music. Hours are 5 PM-10 PM
Wed and Thurs and 5 PM-12 AM Fri and Sat.
$$, E, X.
Sarasota County
Columbia Restaurant,
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, (941) 388-3987.
As Florida’s premier Spanish restaurant for
more than 100 years, they serve the finest
authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine with both
indoor and outdoor dining. Try the Original
“1905” Salad®, Cuban Black Bean Soup,
Snapper Alicante and Filet Mignon Chacho.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-10 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, W.
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