Cheryl Rodewig
Cheryl Rodewig is a lifestyle journalist and editor who’s been covering things she likes, mainly food and travel, for the past 15 years. Along the way, she picked up an MBA, got an award one time (thanks, Georgia Press Association), and had her words appear in such places as USA Today, The Guardian, AARP, the London Evening Standard, and all over cherylrodewig.com. When she isn't writing or planning her next trip from her home base in Florida, she's often cooking in her kitchen but probably not following the recipe.
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The Best Restaurants In Tampa
All the city’s essential spots for seafood platters, steaks, Cubans, and more.
Bern's Steak House
Bern's is equal parts high-quality steakhouse, immersive wine cellar, and upscale dessert parlor.
Goody Goody Burgers
Good Goody Burgers opened in 1925, and it feels like Calvin Coolidge is still president when you walk into this old-timey Hyde Park Village diner.
Wat Mongkolratanaram
The perfect Sunday brunch in Tampa? An outdoor Thai feast at Wat Mongkolratanaram in Palm River-Clair Mel.
The Pearl
The Pearl is a swanky seafood restaurant perfect for a special occasion meal in the Water Street district.
Columbia Restaurant
Columbia Restaurant is a palatial Tampa institution that's served Cuban dishes in Ybor City for over a century.
La Teresita
Grab a spot at the U-shaped counter at La Teresita in West Tampa and order some Cuban food.
La Segunda Central Bakery
La Segunda is a classic Tampa panadería serving Cuban pastries and sandwiches in Ybor City.
Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
Find Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour behind a hidden Ybor City bakery door for a delicious lineup of desserts and cocktails.
Rooster & The Till
Rooster & The Till's menu is all over the place, but everything this Seminole Heights spot does works. The cocktails are also excellent.
Donatello Italian Restaurant
Donatello is a Midtown staple for old-school Italian in a classic and glamorous space.
Union New American
Union is the go-to spot in Westshore for lunch with your boss’s boss or a special occasion dinner.
The Ravenous Pig
With a dining room, bar, and tap room, The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park is the answer to just about any dinner situation.
Mathers Social Gathering
If you dream of being someone who sips drinks in an ornate study, Mathers Social Gathering in downtown will be your favorite bar.
The Best Restaurants In Orlando
Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting, here’s where to have your next great meal.
Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria
Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria is an art-plastered Bohemian spot in the Milk District. You'll find everybody from city officials to drag queens here, and it's a great casual lunch move.
The Monroe
The Monroe serves upscale comfort food, like pastrami corn dogs and frito pie, in Creative Village.
