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Fresh Gulf seafood is plentiful—raw bars serving oysters, clams, and mussels are everywhere. Tampa's many Cuban and Spanish restaurants serve paella with seafood and chicken, boliche criollo (sausage-stuffed eye-round roast) with black beans and rice, ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in tomato sauce), and other treats. Tarpon Springs adds classic Greek specialties. In Sarasota the emphasis is on ritzier dining, though many restaurants offer extra-cheap early-bird menus.
You’ve never experienced dinner and a movie quite like this. At Gigglewaters' intimate, speakeasy-like restaurant, you can enjoy gourmet burgers, hot dogs, and craft cocktails while catching a classic flick in the one-screen, back-room movie theater. And don’t forget the popcorn! There are three flavors: classic butter, white truffle (with a hint of citrus), and garlic bread.
