I am not a native Floridian so I don't know much about this mural. What I think I can gather is…read morethat this mural that takes up almost the entire side of the building is beautiful. It seems to entail much of the local flora and fauna of Florida as well as local fauna like the roosters/hens of Ybor city. It also has hints of Tampa history with regards to the Gasparilla festival and also touches on outdoor/active life hobbies of the area. It's really well kept and actually looks quite new but I'm not sure since I'm not from here. I love local art, street art, murals, sculpture, and almost everything else artistic. I'm thankful that someone took the time to paint this super large mural that apparently has a lot of meaning to the people of Tampa and Florida. This mural is about a block away from the City of Tampa Mural at 1102 N. Florida Ave, so if you like murals, just walk over and check the other one out. The All For Love mural appears to be by the husband/wife team studio of Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol.

Authentic Italian with a wonderful ambiance and service. Coco was top notch with his service and…read moreknowledge of the menu.

We had an excellent experience thanks to our waiter, Marcos. The service was attentive, kind, and…read moregenuinely welcoming from start to finish. He took the time to share a bit of his story, which was truly moving and added a very personal touch to the evening. It's rare to meet someone who works so hard while also carrying such a positive attitude. We are very grateful for the care and professionalism he showed during our visit. Wishing him the very best in all of his future endeavors, he deserves great things ahead.

My family and I stopped by the Greetings from Tampa postcard mural and it instantly felt like one…read moreof those must see spots in the city. The colors are bold and vibrant, and each letter tells its own little story about Tampa which makes it fun to stand there and take it all in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the details, and it really captures the personality of the area. It is also a perfect photo spot. Whether you are just passing through or exploring the city, it is one of those places that makes you glad you stopped. Super easy to find and definitely worth a visit if you are in Tampa. Good spot for sure

Ahh! It's just a cute little mural that is a neat attraction!! I found it and wanted to stop and…read moresee it!! If you're thinking about going and seeing it, GO!! Totally worth it, and there's free public parking as well!! 10/10

We were in the area for an appointment and decided to stop by Bavaro's for dinner before the rush…read more We had tried coming here before without a reservation, but it was super packed since it's a smaller restaurant so we were excited to finally get to try it! This time we went earlier and there was only one other couple there so we were seated right away. We ordered a pizza, oysters, and the lemon pasta, and everything was SO delicious. The food came out quickly and the service was very attentive without being overbearing. I also really loved the vibe here. It's cozy and intimate which makes it feel like a great spot for a date night or a nice dinner. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in the area!

We stopped here on a whim while walking in Downtown and loved the outdoor seating (one of the few…read morein downtown Tampa). The food is very good and super large portions. We easily will split an entree next time. The tagliatelle al limone was delicious - very light, the flavor was good and I was also a big fan of the broccolini. My boyfriend got the Penne Alla Vodka and added a chicken cutlet (which $15 to add a chicken cutlet is actually insane). The pasta could've used more sauce in both of our opinions. The service was a little on the slower side, which we wouldn't mind as much if the gnats outside weren't eating us alive. They have fans, but the one table we sat at was where the fan didn't reach. So this is definitely a reservation-indoor seating spot for us next time unless they add another outdoor fan. This dampened our experience a bit, especially because we were excited about the outdoor seating.

This is a cool public art display in downtown Tampa. My wife and I were exploring the city while we…read morewere in the area we came across this play on words because it doesn't say yellow brick road like in the movie says yellow brick row. It's still the same display of the four characters in the Wizard of Oz it's a pretty large mirror and it is easy to find and cool to look at

As a historian and person who loves mural art and small shops, the development of North Franklin is…read morea vital extension of downtown toward the new Tampa Heights. Working for 40 years in Ybor City, there was a hope the area would become a center of art galleries, art studios, and small shops, but so many were quickly priced out of Ybor. Decent parking is a major concern in the growth of the Yellow Brick Row.

Imagine all the statues, livin' life in peace…read more John Lennon never made it here as far as I know but this statue of the man was sculpted in October 2014 by artist Jose Villa Soberon who also sculpted another John Lennon statue that is in Havana. It was acquired at auction by the owner of the Barrymore Hotel and installed here. Soberon called it "Lennon Walking to the Future" and it resembles Lennon walking on the back cover of the Abbey Road album. It is life-sized and easy to miss as it's in the greenery in front of the hotel's entrance. The hotel is valet parking so you'll want to look for a spot on the street nearby. [Review 332 of 2025 - 1987 in Florida - 23894 overall]

Vibrant mural located in Downtown Tampa. I found this mural when I was driving around looking for…read moreparking for the temporary art installation Tampa Fresh Foods. It's located just down the street from Parks and Rec and not far from Sparkman's Wharf and the new Publix Greenwise. It also has a nice green turf and doggie water founds. Bright colors and dog friendly and it makes me super happy!!!

Florida is beautiful, even on a rainy day. There are over 900 historic buildings. It helps to…read moreresearch websites to make a travel plan.

West Tampa is a vibrant and historic area of Tampa that is a bit economically downtrodden but full…read moreof spirit. * The West Tampa Library is a beautiful historic building. It's actually in the site of a former tobacco factory (Tampa's first!!!) The Free Library was funded by a Carnegie endowment and is one of several Carnegie librsries in Tampa. * Centro Español is a beautiful historic cultural center on Howard. * Samuel L. Davis Cigar Factory * Morgan Cigar Co. Factory * Cacciatore & Sons There are also some cool buildings around West Main and lots of unique independent food venues including Bar-B-Que King for ribs (real wood smoked!!!), Fortune Street Fish Market for live blue crabs or prepared garlic crabs, gumbo and other delicacies, Lanna's Latin food, 813 Salads and Seafood for waffles and fried chicken.. And more.. If you haven't hit Armenia Ave. for Colombian food you are missing out! La Montana bakery for guava and cheese pastries, pan de bono, and fruit with condesned milk. Tico Market is next door. Grab some arepas and queso (cheese) for home cooking. Alessa Bakery on Cypress is also in the area and a true Tampa landmark bakery and lunch spot with big time sandwiches and devil crab. West Tampa Sandwich Shop. And Pupuseria Centroamericana. And don't forget enjoy Cuban Coffee at Arco-Iris!!!!!!! It's impossible not get a feel for Tampa's history and culture here. Everyone was friendly in the area especially the guy in the park talking to himself..

Spirited Dinner is actually mean spirit drink pair with dinner. This is a very delightful even to…read moreattend. Many people wear a formal night wear and the ladies present themselves very beautifully. The hostess great us and point us to the assigned table. The pre-dinner starts with an open bar and Hors-d'oeuvre. I am attending with my two favorite people Anna and Nick during the dinner extravaganza. I like Hors-d'oeuvre. When we see new item pass by, we are waving to direct to our direction. They have started with curry beef, Cheese ham bread plate, fried oyster, scallop dumpling. The appetizers are amazing. I like the fried oyster on the shell. The oyster is light batter and fried and top with larger egg caviar. Mm Mm Mm Good. The caviar pair on top of the oyster with lightly secret sauce has made this oyster one of the best that I ever taste. I was wondering which chef prepares this. Since this dinner have five chefs prepared the meal and five mixologists prepared the pair cocktail is such a treat in one night. Many praise to the chefs and mixologists with a successful night. Many thanks to the organizer who gather name chefs into one place. And thanks to the men and women who serve us tonight with a wonderful job. It show the true color of the Bay Area restaurants that we are living in many wonderful restaurants and bars that many city may not have. It show the living in the bay area is vibrant and great. The first course is the Rooster and The Till's Lamb Heart Tartare serve with green harissa, pistachio and radish. The Tartare is mix well and balance. The green harissa take the edge off the tartare and make it very desirable to taste. It pair with Ciro's Speakeasy J Bitter Blush cocktail - Twisted Sun Rum with house made pistachio, Orgeat, Fresh Lime Juice and Aperol. The rum with slightly sweetness balance with the twist of the lime juice made it the best drink of the night. This is the glass that I may go for more. The first course and drink are part of my favorite tonight. The second course is the Massimo's Twisted Sun Rum Glazed Kurobuta Pork Belly and Scallop top with bean ragout. The pork belly is glazed on the bottom make the meat part tough. The pork belly has three parts - skin, fat and meat. The chef needs to conquer all three parts to make it great. That why pork belly is difficult to prepared. I believe the meat part was not up to texture that needs to be for all three parts to be harmony. Some improvement can be made. This dish is pair with Pangea Lounge Italian Sun cocktail - Twisted Sun Rum, Jack Simple. It garnish with pumpkin seed rub, red pepper and lemon peel. The jack actually makes it strong for me. I am more into wine so I cannot comment on this drink. It is pretty much hate it or love it situation, no in between. The third course is the Mise en Place's Red Miso Coconut Tea Cured Tuna accompany with Smoked pineapple crab salad, Edamame Peanut Puree and Blood Orange Curry Salt. A cure meat with salt will make it too salty. I have to remove the salt on top and eat the cure tuna along. The tuna has it unique way to cure and it taste like chewy candy. This dish is pair with the Mandarin Hide War on Winter cocktail - Twisted Sun Rum, pineapple juice, white coconut, tea concentrate, giffard orgeat and angostura. I like this better than the second dish drink. The fourth course is Maestro's at the Straz's Hay Smoke Duck Breast top over Goat Cheese Cake. It accompanies with rum braised figs, pea shoots, roasted golden beets. This is one of my favorite of the night. The duck is will smoke to medium that preserve the tenderness of the meat. This is very hard dish, a slight mistake will make the duck are too tough to eat. But tonight the chef has done a wonderful job to prepare this. This dish is pair with the Anise Global Gastrobar "And the Gander" cocktail - Twisted Sun Rum, cinnamon mango reduction, honey syrup, lemon juice, ground cinnamon. The drink matches the requirement of the dish and pairs it beautifully. The last course is the CENA's Carrot Cake with goat cheese mouse, pineapple jelly, carrot orange foam, brown sugar streusel, and mint rum fluid gel. A simple carrot cake is paired correctly with jelly and gel that make it perfect closing for the night. The surprise of this dish is the white chocolate slide make we like kid want the candy in their hand. This dish is pair with The Bricks' "Better Days" cocktail - Twisted Sun Rum, coco lopez, carrot juice, orange juice, vanilla ice cream, and grated nutmeg. At this point I only take a sip for the fun of it. I like it but not the favorite. The feature spirit tonight is the unique Twisted Sun Rum. It is a cool name. The rum is great mix with juice, lime, sweet, vanilla ice cream. I believe it may be good with chocolate. Overall the experience tonight is great with the food and drink. I am enjoying the night with my main man Nick and accompany with Anna. Our table is certainly great and makes the most noise of the night. Great Party

The cell phone lit up Wednesday night. One simple message. One invitation. One great venue. One…read moregreat cause. One great five-course dinner paired with five potentially fabulous cocktails. One wonderful reason to get all dolled up. By six o'clock the very next night I was ruffling up my puffy a-la- sex-and-the city black mini skirt and annoying my downstairs neighbor with the incessant clicking of my very high heels. The Spirited Dinner sponsored by Northern Trust and on behalf of the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for Performing Arts had just begun. Each table exquisitely decorated like your own very small English garden. Roses, and silk. Candles and crystals. Emily introduced herself. Friendly and knowledgeable about the benefit and the history of the conservatory and its importance for Tampa. Blue eyes filled with light and enthusiasm. The rum to be featured throughout the night was Twisted Sun. Ordered a "Cuba Libre" (rum and coke with lime) and, when I turned away from the bar, the amuse bouche were passed around. A charcuterie plate with savory slices of salchichón and blue cheese. A curried beef tartare on a sesame cracker. A scallop hidden in a pastry puff. A panko covered fried oyster decorated with caviar eggs and floating on its shell in a light sauce of Tabasco and citrus. Waiters attentively and encouragingly passed by and always stopped to offer. The fried oyster was so fresh and lightly breaded... I discreetly swayed many times in the direction of the server. It was a gastronomic waltz we were doing. I hope only he noticed. The strangers at my table were the perfect companions. Within five minutes of seating, we managed to drown our candles with the water they were floating on and a handsome man spilled his first cocktail on the table and his tie. The ice between us officially broken and skated on. Ferrell Alvarez (Rooster and the Till) prepared Lamb Heart Tartare with green harissa, pistachio and radish. I was apprehensive. Heart? Lamb? Somehow I began to feel like Maleficent. Ignored the first impulse to deny myself the experience. The texture of the meat incredibly tender. Unsavory but to be eaten along the drops of various sauces. The grains of sea salt distinctively discovered. The drink was called "Bitter Blush." A bittersweet pink cocktail created by Brenda Terry (Ciro's Speakeasy.) The second course was prepared by Chef Massimo Patano (Massimo's). Kurobuta pork belly and a scallop glazed with Twisted Sun Rum over bean ragout. The scallop, a smell of the ocean. This plate was served along an "Italian Sun." A cocktail confectioned by Brad Coburn (Pangea Lounge) and composed of Twisted Sun Rum, jack simple, garnished with pumpkin seed rub, fresh red pepper and lemon peel. A kind of classic Old Fashioned, but with rum. Smooth with a discreet kick. The rub kindly placed on only one side of the rim of the glass. A choice. A blessing, really, as I am allergic to pepper and my lips would have looked like Angelina Jolie's, but in steroids. An instant kissing-fish transformation unlike Cinderella's. The third course featured red miso coconut tea cured tuna, smoked pineapple crab salad, edamame, peanut puree, blood orange curry salt. A delicacy created by Marty Blitz (Mise en Place). What a beautiful plate. The drink was "War on Winter," a libation of Twisted Sun Rum, pineapple juice, white coconut tea concentrate, Giffard orgeat and angostura. The fourth course belonged to Maestro's. Hay smoked duck breast, savory goat cheese cake, rum braised figs, pea shoots and roasted golden beets. If my table mates and I had had our way, we would all have stood on our chairs and salute Chef Benito D'Azzo with a rendition of "Oh, Captain! My Captain!" This foodie madness was paired with Justin Gray's (Anise Global Gastrobar). "And the Gander" was Twisted Sun Rum, cinnamon-mango reduction, honey syrup, lemon juice and garnished with a puff of cinnamon. Lovely sweetness like a fruity kiss. The gastronomic hallucination ended with a carrot cake, goat cheese mousse, pineapple jelly, carrot -orange foam, brown sugar streusel, mint rum fluid gel. Look at the picture and behold an edible miracle. Evan Schmidt from Cena balanced all components and flavors. Autumn on a plate. The last drink perfectly named "Better Days" (by Scooby Oliver) an alcoholic version of a milkshake. Twisted Rum, coco lopez, carrot juice, orange juice, vanilla ice cream and grated nutmeg. It tasted like Christmas. The Spirited Dinner spoke about spirit and to the spirit. The name no longer about the spirit as in alcohol, though very present, but rather, the spirit of every talented chef and mixologist who poured his or her spirit into the event. Everyone left feeling satiated, a tad tipsy or a bit drunk... and in awe of the culinary holy.

Tampa was filled with many cool murals all over the place. We saw so many murals and thought it was…read moresuper awesome seeing all of them. I love looking for murals and this is another cool spot for them

If I'm being honest, Tampa is not one of my favorite places to view street art. It seems the city…read morejust isn't into it like their neighbor St. Petersburg... but there are some worth finding. My current favorite is on the Tampa Street side of the Muay Thai building in the Tampa Heights District. There you will find a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter with a golden basketball hoop behind them acting as a halo. In the corner it says "Daddy's Girl" and I must admit I got a little choked up looking at this beautiful tribute: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/murals-of-tampa-florida-tampa?select=IS0P_Qus875FnNCE9PQ-TQ Also in this same area is a cluster of other murals, one of which is of Lady Gaga where online I found an Instagram Dance Team doing a routine for a video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BeeWEigHLxT/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=e569abf8-2cec-4bc5-8f06-3a7ff32bc8e0 The south facing side of the Muay Thai build also has a collage of murals as well as the wall outside Café Hey on the corner of East Kay and North Franklin Street. FINAL THOUGHTS Tampa is practically a second home for me, so I will update with more murals as I find them. My sincere hope is that some of the awesome Tampa Yelpers who also appreciate street art will add more photos to this page as they become available. 2021 / 94