Fresh gulf seafood is plentiful, and raw bars serving oysters, clams, and mussels are everywhere. Tampa's many Cuban and Spanish restaurants serve spicy paella with seafood and chicken, boliche (stuffed eye-round roast) with black beans and rice, ropa vieja and other treats. Tarpon Springs adds classic Greek specialties. In Sarasota the emphasis is on ritzier dining, but many restaurants offer extra-cheap early-bird menus for seatings before 6...
