Super Bowl XLIII Event Guide - (Page 46) VISITOR INFORMATION RESTAURANTS As selected from The Tampa Tribune’s "Feeder’s Digest," the following restaurants are among the Tampa Bay area’s top spots to dine. From Seafood to Southwestern cuisine, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy! $ = under $10 $$ = $11-15 $$$ = $16-$25 $$$$ = $26 and over Café Ponte Contemporary/Mediterranean, $$$ 13505 Icot Blvd., Clearwater 727.538.5768 Chef Christopher Ponte serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with light Asian and French accents, staying true to flavors without going overboard with fussy combinations. Hours: Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues. through Fri.; dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs. and 5:30-10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Caffe Paradiso Italian, $$-$$$ 4205 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813.835.6622 Nearly hidden away in an unassuming strip center, this upscale-casual Italian eatery has nevertheless become a favorite among locals for its kitchen’s deft touch as well as its warm, inviting atmosphere. Hours: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat. Arco Iris Cuban, $ 3328 Columbus Dr., Tampa 813.879.1357 Capturing the spirit of Havana, this is one of the best places for authentic Cuban food in the area, mixed with a little Asian flavor. Arco Iris serves very fine fried rice with traditional Spanish dishes such as roast pork and breaded grouper. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant Spanish, $$-$$$ 1502 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813.250.0203 This ornate tapas restaurant gets high marks for its olive-drenched Spanish atmosphere as well as the depth and quality of its menu, which offers dozens of hot and cold tapas, all prepared and presented at a consistently high level. Also try the St. Pete location. Hours: 5-10 p.m. Sun. and Mon., 5 p.m.midnight, Tues. through Sat. Bern’s Steak House Steaks, $$$-$$$$ 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa 813.251.2421 Foremost a steak house, the menu offers some creative alternatives and a slate of daily specials. The huge array of aged beef — priced by cut, weight and thickness — and one of the best wine lists in the U.S. still draw moans of ecstasy. Hours: 5-10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Columbia Restaurant Spanish, $$ 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa 813.248.4961 This is Tampa’s grand palace of Spanish cuisine. By day, the Columbia is an atmospheric haven for business lunches; by night, one of Tampa’s biggest tourist draws. The Columbia’s 1905 Salad alludes to the year this restaurant first opened its doors on Ybor City’s Seventh Avenue. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat., noon to 9 p.m. Sun. The Black Pearl New American, $$-$$$ 315 Main St., Dunedin 727.734.3463 Dunedin’s venerable Black Pearl packs an impressive array of culinary artistry into its cozy confines, with a menu that emphasizes fresh ingredients and a masterful attention to detail. Hours: 5-9 p.m. Sun. and Mon., 5-10 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 46
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