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Bella's Italian Cafe has been providing South Tampa with authentic Italian cuisine for 25 years and we're not going anywhere anytime soon.

Bill Shumate and Joanie Corneil shared one vision, to provide the people of Tampa with authentic Italian cuisine. Twenty-four years later, they're still doing it.

Bella's Italian Cafe, located at 1413 South Howard Avenue in South Tampa, is considered one of the longest-standing, and one of the most popular, establishments in the area. Outlasting many trends and come-and-go concepts, Bellas continues to be a favorite destination of those seeking distinct flavors of Italy. "We have been very fortunate to be located in such a wonderful area, such a booming area", said Bill Shumate, co-owner of Bellas Italian Cafe.
Blue Martini is known as the beautiful upscale lounge and live entertainment bar in Tampa! Equipped with an outdoor patio bar, tantalizing tapas menu and an upscale cocktail lounge, Blue Martini Tampa is the hot spot for both locals and visitors. Our patio bar, stage area, and VIP lounge create a new exciting aura wrapped up in one experience at Blue Martini. Not only does Blue Martini Tampa offer private party's and chic events... our fabulous Happy Hour is 7 days a week featuring discounts on our entire menu! Don't miss out on our VIP treatment by joining our exclusive VIP email list where you will be the first to know about all our events and promotions. Ladies wouldn't want to miss our next Ladies Night event! Blue Martini has "set the bar" for night clubs and lounges in Tampa! Welcome to Blue Martini Tampa...where 'Everything we do is Designed...Especially for You.'
Finer Dining Experience at Grille 54
You’ll be amazed when you try one of our entrees from the kitchen. It is an experience that is sure to please. Our Executive Chef Robert Scaffedi has over 10 years in the restaurant industry, including four years here at Grille 54. Many of our recipes come from his Grandmother, Maria, back in Italy. Allow him to prepare you one of his Italian Specialties, such as the Pollo Franco, his twist on the Baked Penne, or his signature dish, the Vitello Scaffedi.Not in the mood for Italian? Try our Chilean Seabass, hand-cut in house, or maybe one of our U.S.D.A. Prime Steak selections. We cook everything with oak in our wood-burning grill.

World Class Sushi

Next we invite you to experience our exquisite sushi from our Executive Sushi Chef Mark Varty, who has been with our company since its inception. His passion and dedication is shown nightly with his creativity and unique style he brings to the table. Tantalize your taste buds with some of our specialty rolls such as the B-52, Fish Outta Water, or the Screaming Delight. As you ponder your entree selections, allow our chefs to prepare you some fresh sashimi, or maybe our signature appetizer, the Sushi Ceviche

Join Us for Happy Hour!
5 items from our kitchen, sushi, cocktails, beer, and wine menus for $6 before 7pm.
Integrated within the historical allure and charm of the Franklin Street Entertainment district Martini Republic boasts an opulent 4,000 sq.ft. bar and a massive outdoor terrace coming soon. It’s intimate, sexy and deliberately designed to make it possible for guests to lose their sense of time and inhibitions. Setting the stage as a tour de force of hospitality, design and ambiance it’s been designed for the famous, fabulous and those on the fast track to the top. You can always expect the unexpected romping thrills synonymous with venues of Miami and Las Vegas. Select evenings at Martini Republic feature a variety of music formats during its six weekly nights Monday-Saturday. Friday night happy hours with free hors de vors, drink specials from 5p-9p.

We also offer VIP tables, a full-service bar and an upcoming seasonal drink menu created by one of the nation’s top mixoligist. When you’ve decided upon a night you will never forget, the only place to go is Martini Republic.

Nevaeh Gourmet Treats is a business dedicated to specializing in organic treats. Our products shall be of highest quality, value and health. Yet, treats were meant to be unique and pleasing; heightening our taste buds and bringing delightful pleasure. We promise to do just that. To keep our concepts and products fresh, exciting and on the cutting edge of organic gourmet treats.

Nevaeh Gourmet Treats is proud to introduce Monte Verde and Kuelap organic gourmet coffee, originating from the shores of the amazon river in Peru.

This coffee is extremely well balanced, offering a flavored profile that distinguishes chocolate notes and is very pleasing to the palate. It is an exceptionally smooth mixture of a unique blend of chocolate cherry beans that is certain to delight the coffee connoisseur.

The Rack is a classic American neighborhood bar and restaurant with a menu as eclectic as our patrons! The Rack is a bright orange walled social melting pot of friends gathering, celebrations, business meetings, date nights, family dinners, and good old fashioned nights on the town. Come one come all, dressed up or dressed down, The Rack’s mission is to welcome everyone with warm smiles, good food, good drinks, and good times that make good memories!
You can't be passionate about food without being passionate about ingredients. So when it comes to that, we leave nothing to chance. And that means we carefully select only the freshest, most flavorful ingredients.

Whether it's selecting the best cuts of meat to grill over an open flame to preserve a special sweetness, or painstakingly matching the flavor profile and spice level of our peppers to our salsas, we tend to get a
Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance.

At Seasons 52, we pride ourselves on offering our guests:

-Seasonally-inspired dining choices expertly designed to excite and surprise the palate -An award-winning international wine list featuring diverse wine selections that personalize the dining experience -Knowledgeable, approachable service that inspires confidence -A casually-sophisticated adult ambiance that feels inviting.
Our menu features more than just burgers: Salads, Sliders & Shakes and a bar selection that offers up some serious surprises.

Enjoy a variety of burger choice – not just beef – at one of our five AWESOME locations. Our menu features such original choices as Kobe, Buffalo, Turkey, Portobello Mushroom, Vegan and more. Visit us at our original Tampa, Florida location or join us in Brandon, Fort Myers, or Sarasota.
Looking for a refreshing alternative to the chaos of typical bar scenes? Somewhere with an outstanding selection of craft beers and imports, quality wines, and flavorful food? A convenient destination located on 777 N Ashley Dr downtown Tampa accross from curtis hixon park - with charming ambiance and a very knowledgable staff? Then Taps should definitely be added to your social calendar. But don't just take our word for it. Creative Loafing rated us "Best Bar & Lounge" and Beer Magazine awarded us Gold in the local bar category.
Tru Beauté Med Spa is Tampa's Newest Premier Medical Spa featuring Dysport Wrinkle Relaxer, Restylane and Perlane Fillers, SofTaps Permanent Makeup, HydraFacial Resurfacing treatments, SkinMedica Chemical Peels and products, 3-D Eyelash Extensions, Colorescience Mineral Makeup, Massage Therapy and more.

Niven Kanaan has been a Medical Esthetician in the Tampa Bay Area for more than 14 years. She specializes in skincare and permanent makeup and is truly an artist in her field. Uchenna Aningo, PA-C has been performing cosmetic injections and laser treatments for more than 6 years and is excellent at using her skills to achieve the results you desire. Valerie has been a massage therapist for more than 3 years and is certified in hot stone therapy. Her true passion is deep tissue massage and working with people who are in pain or need help achieving fitness goals. Niven, Uchenna and Valerie bring experience, caring and professionalism that is rare in their field. Schedule an appointment at Tru Beauté Med Spa, located on Gunn Highway near the Citrus Park Mall today by calling 813.960.1800.
Located in Ybor City’s 100 year old Centro Español theatre, The Tampa Improv has been the Bay Area’s premier comedy venue for over a decade. We proudly present world class comedy from the best stand-up has to offer. Our theatre has been renovated with state of the art sound equipment. We offer a full service bar & menu, all while maintaining the theater’s historical ambiance. The Improv has been the career launching pad for dozens of the familiar faces of television and film. Before becoming a cast member on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ David Spade was a “local comedian” at the Improv in Tempe, Arizona, hosting shows regularly. Bette Midler was a cocktail waitress at the Improv in New York, where she was given the opportunity to exhibit her vocal talents. Other Improv alumni include Lily Tomlin, Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Carey and the list goes on. Today, the Improv continues to showcase performers well on their way to join the ranks of the Improv’s famous veterans.
Come see our vision, feel our passion and be proud of what you have inspired us to create...

The best Nightclub in Tampa with a gorgeous new bar, ragin' new sound stage, bass pumpin' new funktion one hybrid sound system for live acts and djs, a bootie shakin' new dance floor, and the utmost in VIP seating. The Kennedy features themed nights and has some of the best looking and most talented bartenders in the Bay area.
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Traditional Greek fare with a modern flare. Yianni's is the newest and hottest restaurant on the sponge docks. Yianni's features authentic Greek cooking with old family recipes brought from the Greek Islands. Located in the heart of the the Historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, eating at Yianni's is like a visit to Greece, without the Airfare!

Enjoy fresh Florida seafood caught by our local Tarpon Springs fisherman and grilled to perfection.

Yianni's takes advantage of the incredible Florida weather by having lots of outdoor seating. The restaurant is surrounded by sliding glass doors allowing us to open the entire restaurant and bring the outside inside!
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