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The Columbia Restaurant - 2117 East 7th Avenue - (813) 248-4961
The Hernandez Gonzmart family has been making restaurant history since 1905 when they opened their landmark Columbia Restaurant in Tampa's Historic Ybor City, which today is Florida's Oldest and the World's Largest Spanish restaurant. Today, 4th & 5th generation family members work hard to preserve the family's legacy that their great-grandfather Casimiro Hernandez Sr. created over 100 years ago when he opened the Columbia as a corner café frequented by local cigar workers.
Bern's Steakhouse - 5 star. 1208 S. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 251-2421. What does Art in Steaks mean? Simply, that with our passion for quality and impeccable attention to detail, we want to ensure that your steak is hand cut, prepared and broiled precisely to your liking. We've elevated the steak dinner to an art, and we believe you'll savor your meal as much as we enjoy serving them.
Cheesecake Factory - 2223 N Westshore Blvd. Suite B201 - (813) 353-4200
At the Bay Street entrance to the International Mall, Although famous for it's cheesecake you can also enjoy ordering from a full menu of appetizers, pizza, pasta, fish, seafood, steak and chops, salads and sandwiches.
Maggiano's Little Italy - 203 Westshore Plaza - (813) 288-9000
Our fabulous patio has an old-world feel of dining on the bustling streets of Florence. Our food is prepared lovingly with only the freshest of ingredients, authentic recipes and pride. Maggiano's Little Italy is the one dining experience that has all the right ingredients, where everything comes together for the perfect and memorable meal served family style or one dish at a time.
Jackson's Bistro - 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 100 - (813) 277-0112
Jackson's features an award winning menu, full sushi selection and a nationally recognized wine list with over 500 wines. Our Chef has daily specials featuring seasonal ingredients so there is always something to tantalize your palette.
SHOPPING
The International Plaza - At the intersection of Westshore and Boy Scott Boulevards - (813) 342-3790, the celebrated International Plaza in Tampa features nearly 200 specialty shops, a beautiful hotel, stores, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Dillard's. The International Plaza also has a food center. http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com/
Westshore Plaza - Corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Westshore - (813) 286-0790
Featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, J.C. Penney, Sears, over 100 specialty stores and a wonderful food court. http://www.westshoreplaza.com/
Citrus Park/ Westfield Town Center - Just north of Tampa International Airport, off the Veterans Expressway near the West Chase area is Citrus Park Town Center. http://westfield.com/citruspark/pdf/dir-citrusPark.pdf
HOTEL INFORMATION
Courtyard Marriott
3805 W. Cypress St. Tampa, 33607
(813) 874-0555
Rate Range: $89-$179
Doubletree Hotel Westshore Airport
4500 W. Cypress St. Tampa, 33607
(813) 879-4800
Rate Range: $79-$169
Hyatt Regency Tampa
211 N. Tampa St. Tampa, 33602
(813) 225-1234
Marriott Residence Inn Westshore
4312 Boy Scout Blvd.
(813) 877-7988
Rate Range: $109-$199
(No Shuttle from Airport)
Tampa Marriott Westshore
1001 N. Westshore Blvd.
(813) 287-2555
Rate Range: $189-$209
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