Official Tampa/St Petersburg Thread - Champa Bay

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  1. Lawnole23

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    Beat me to it
     
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    I was overruled and I guess we’re going to Bella’s ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Natalina looks amazing though
     
  3. War Grundle

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    It’s great.
     
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  4. War Grundle

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    Anyone been to Trattoria Pasquale? Really unique experience if you haven’t.
     
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    No but will add this to the list as well. Love trying new Italian spots.
     
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  6. CUgator

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    Anyone been to Rocca yet? Have a res in a few weeks.
     
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    have heard good things - table side mozzarella sounds awesome
     
  8. Lawnole23

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    Bella’s is okay but i really like the chopped salad and chicken Milano.
     
  9. Lawnole23

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    Very good. Only been once though.
     
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    Going with a vegan which defeats the purpose of Italian but what can ya do.

    The Milano and Pera sachet caught my eye looking at the menu
     
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  11. Hank Scorpio

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    I've heard Ivarone's is supposed to be really good
     
  12. War Grundle

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    It’s not bad. My old office was 5 mins away so we took clients there. They have a great lunch menu.
     
  13. Tarpon Nole

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    This place is down the street from me. Never been, but supposedly good

    Vegan Italian
    http://www.groundfoodscafe.com/
     
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  14. Tarpon Nole

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    It's pretty good
     
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  15. Boo MFer!

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    Y’all sleeping on Donatello.
     
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    Great place.
     
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    This just got me some brownie points
     
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  18. JGator1

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    Random but anyone planning to go/know anyone going to the Gasparilla pub crawl thing on Saturday? I've got a ticket for 2 I'm looking to get rid of for like $30.
     
  19. War Grundle

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    No chance. I’m 40. Gasparilla ended once I got to 30.
     
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  20. JGator1

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    I probably only have a few more left but after a year off hopefully it happens in 2022.
     
  21. Tarpon Nole

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  23. Boo MFer!

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    Sure, buddy. BIG MAGA VIBES COMING FROM YOU.
     
  24. Hank Scorpio

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    Good lord. I'm sure it's not related at all :facepalm:

    He does however expect “overlap” with Trumparilla, a pirate and Donald Trump-themed boat parade, which will be happening at the same time on the same route on Saturday.
     
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  26. DuffandMuff

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    Holy shit lol

    Gasparilla was cancelled but Trumparilla was Born. Out of the ashes of one of Tampa Bays greatest days shut down because of the China Virus and group of bold individuals would not stand by and allow normal life to stop.
     
  27. Hank Scorpio

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    I'll give Trump one thing. Beautiful Boaters is an incredible team name for rec sports, trivia, etc.
     
  28. JGator1

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    You got me!!!!!!!

    would be a real shame if a storm hit out of nowhere tomorrow afternoon and fucked up their stupid boat parade
     
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    Just got back from the river walk and I’m very upset I didn’t have a megaphone or cardboard sign to troll the Trump idiots on their boats
     
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    Did Tampa end the mask mandate? I know most were giving up anyways but just walked by Howard and didn’t even look like employees were bothering to wear them anymore
     
  31. War Grundle

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    I haven’t heard anything official. Publix had them on today when I was there.
     
  32. JGator1

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    Was there last weekend during the day and it was hit or miss. I'm pretty sure everyone who's gone out at night there got covid at some point.
     
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    Oh definitely - just wasn’t sure if they officially lifted the mask mandate. Feel like most places still made you be seated and that seems to be lifted as well.
     
  34. Hank Scorpio

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    Think it's still in place. But I think most people have either gotten COVID or the shot and don't care anymore.

    Every time I go to Publix now, there's always 1 or 2 completely maskless persons there. Like I'm not personally worried (Pfizer :smug:) if you're not wearing a mask where it's required, but I also think you're a huge dick head if you don't.
     
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  35. JGator1

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    Crazy how big the Stanley Cup is compared to the other trophies, can't imagine Stamkos throwing it to Hedman on a different boat.
     
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  36. War Grundle

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    “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
     
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  37. two

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    What is your favorite restaurant in Tampa and/or St Pete?
     
  38. Lawnole23

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    Depends on what I’m looking for but we go to On Swann more than anywhere else currently.
     
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    Been to every restaurant in the village except On Swann
     
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  40. Lawnole23

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    My wife added Soho Sushi and Olivia. I would add Chop Chop Shop in Seminole Heights.
     
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    Went to Olivia last week. Split 3 pastas, a pizza and two apps. Good stuff.
     
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  42. Tarpon Nole

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    Favorite super casual- independent. Food is really good and relatively cheap

    Favorite dinner - Ella's. Been going almost every other friday all year

    Favorite-favorite - Bern's. I know it's almost cliche but love going there. Especially the bar and eating. Haven't been in over a year.
     
  43. Tarpon Nole

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    Chop Chop used to be like 100 feet from my front door before they moved down the street where they are now :baby:
     
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  44. JGator1

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    I’m moving in a couple months again so just making a hit list for my remaining time here
     
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  46. Tarpon Nole

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    Have you been to salt shack yet?

    Food is Ok, but the location, drinks, and scenery is top notch
     
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    No but I’ve been meaning to. I need to go before it’s truly insufferably hot
     
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  48. Tarpon Nole

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    It's expensive, and definitely not the best seafood you can get, but I'd say it's worth a bucket list addition
     
  49. SmoochieWallace

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    Spoken like a true Heights man.
    :heythere:
     
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  50. Lawnole23

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    Anyone been to Flor Fina yet? Food is pretty good. Service was absolutely awful. Not sure if it was our server or just a general issue. We had 4 couples. 2 of which were investors in the hotel and it still took 20-30 minutes to get a drink. We ordered beef tartar and the girls wanted extra bread. We asked 4 times I believe for it. After 30 minutes when we asked the guy bringing water finally brought it over.