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Tampa Food & Restaurants

The spots locals actually eat at — hidden kitchens, new openings, and old favorites.

Hidden Gem
Trailer-park cocktail bar

Trailer Daddy

New on Central Ave in St. Pete. Sounds ridiculous. The drinks are actually really well done.

Hidden Gem
New food truck park

Tampa Food Truck Central

Five vendors on E. Broadway. Colombian-Venezuelan fusion from Sancocho y Lena is the standout.

Hidden Gem
St. Pete Youth Farm thrift

Secondhand Market

Saturday mornings, 9 AM to noon. Thrift finds at a literal youth farm. Tell everyone later.

Hidden Gem
Old-school burger stand

Smith's Provisions

New at Sparkman Wharf. Roadside burger concept right on the water. Simple menu, big flavors.

Food Drop
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Cuban Sandwich Festival returns

Cuban Sandwich Festival returns Sunday to Centennial Park. 370-foot world record attempt, free admission, live salsa

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Oro is opening at

Oro is opening at Rome Collective. Spanish restaurant doing wood-fired paella and tapas

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SoDough Square in St.

SoDough Square in St. Pete. New Detroit-style pizza on 4th St N, not a lot of people know yet

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