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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Page 2The 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.
Se7en Bites
If you only go to brunch once in Orlando, make sure it’s at Se7en Bites Bake Shop in the Milk District.
Santiago’s Bodega
Santiago’s Bodega in Mills 50 has a wide range of tapas for dinner and a great brunch buffet and patio for lazy weekends.
Bosphorous
Bosphorous is a Turkish restaurant with locations throughout the city that's great for fancy night out.
Twenty Pho Hour
Twenty Pho Hour on International Drive calls itself America's first 2D noodle bar. Regardless, it's a great place for a rich bowl of broth.