Dining Guide Tropical Heatwave 2010

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		Mema's Alaskan Tacos 1724 E. 8th Ave. • Alaskan Style Tacos Originally a small stand on the outskirts of the main drag, Mema’s now occupies a location that offers full seating in a kitschy and fun environment with a good selection of beers and imported sodas to wash down your “Alaskan Style” tacos. With extended hours, Mema’s is both a great place to stop for lunch and then for a late night nosh to sober up before driving/cabbing/hitching your way home after an evening of enjoying the Ybor nightlife. Check Out More HERE




		New World Brewery 1313 E. 8th Ave. • Crazy Good Pizza & Such New World is known as an inviting venue with an eclectic beer selection, but seriously, the pizza there is like none other. They also offer up a variety of other goodies like hummus, salads, goat cheese spreads, and more! NWB gets crazy-packed for Heatwave every year, so you're gonna need some luck to enjoy their tasty treats… Try grabbing a table early to enjoy some of that delicious pizza with a cold one (or two), and don't forget to tip… Check Out More HERE




		The Tampa Bay Brewing Co. 1600 E. 8th Ave. • Americana Located in Centro Ybor, Brew Co., as Tampanians call it, has an awesome outdoor-eating patio and pleasant indoor seating as well. Burgers, steaks, pasta, and beer that's brewed right there on-site? What else could you ask for? Be wary of your timeframe, ok? If you're in a group, try allotting at least an hour to fill your gullet. If you're out of time and trying to get back to The Orpheum to catch Have Gun Will Travel, then just grab an appetizer. Check Out More HERE




		Hamburger Mary's Tampa 1600 E. 7th Ave. • Flamboyant Dining & Burgers Hamburger Mary's is an "open-air bar and grille for open-minded people," where guests enjoy a flamboyant dining experience. Everyone is welcome at Hamburger Mary's; they are the ONLY national franchise actively marketing to the gay community. Mary's is open for lunch and dinner, with a full-service bar serving up delicious cocktails and the "best" Bloody Mary. Super close to all the Heatwave action, this is a great place to get your feed on. Check Out More HERE




		New York New York Pizza 1512 East 7th Ave. • Pizza By The Slice Most likely, you'll end up at New York New York at some point while you're in Ybor. There's just nothing better than a slice of pizza on 7th when the hunger demon comes calling. It's fast and cheesy, so you can make it back to any venue with plenty of time to catch your favorite act. Make sure to grab a lot of napkins. It drips. Check Out More HERE




		Rock-N-Sports Bar and Grille 1600 East 8th Ave. • Good Bar Food Upstairs in Centro Ybor, Rock-N-Sports awaits the eager concert enthusiast. Sandwiches, salads, wraps, and entrées... they pretty much have it all. The fried mushrooms are killer, and the fries are some of the best in Ybor. Once again, service can be slow when they're busy, so plan on at least an hour to grub out. Typically the food is awesome in Ybor, but you've gotta be patient. Check Out More HERE




		Fuma Bella 1318 E. 8th Ave. • Whiskey Yeah, we know Fuma's doesn't serve food… But, look - they have whiskey! This wouldn't be any sort of "Insider's Guide" if we didn't mention Fuma Bella. This is Ybor's best kept secret... Friendly bartenders that know how to make a damn good drink. Perfect for a small group who wants to sit and chat, or a solo traveler who wants to meet some legitimately cool Tampa folk. Check Out More HERE