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If you’ve lived in Tampa for more than five minutes, you know the name Ciccio . But do you know where it all started? Water + Flour (formerly Ciccio & Tony’s) is the OG. It’s the mothership. It’s the place that started the whole "Cal-Ital" (California-Italian) craze in South Tampa, and honestly? It’s still one of the coolest spots on the block. Located right in the heart of the SoHo strip, Water + Flour offers a "Cali-Miami vibe" that feels effortlessly chill. But the real magic here is the menu. It solves the eternal date-night debate: "Do you want sushi or do you want pizza?" Here, the answer is always "YES." Here is why this hybrid concept is a local legend. The "Water": Fresh, Raw, and Bold You wouldn't expect a place known for pasta to slay the sushi game, but they do. The Cali Bowls: This is quintessential South Tampa dining. The Hot & Crunchy Tuna Bowl is a staple—warm sticky rice, chilled spicy tuna, and crispy ...

  Review: Jay Luigi (Catering) I’ve been to the restaurants. I’ve eaten the fermented dough. I’ve accepted that Florida Italian food is actually... surprisingly edible. But then I saw the Catering Menu. In New York, office catering is a sad affair. It’s usually a tray of soggy ziti or a 6-foot hero sandwich that consists of 90% bread and 10% mystery meat. It’s food you eat because it’s free, not because you want to. Jay Luigi is trying to change that. I looked over their catering options (specifically for the St. Pete location, but I assume Tampa is similar), and honestly? I’m mad I didn't think of this first. The Sandwich Situation: $10 for Artisan Sourdough? Let’s do the math again, because I love exposing value. Sandwich Platters serve 5 people for $50. That is $10 a person. For that Hamilton, you get Naturally Fermented Sourdough Bread. Not a sub roll. Not white bread. Sourdough. The Italiano: Soppressata, mortadella, prosciutto. That’s real deli meat, not the slime-coated stu...

  If you’ve been trying to keep up with the Sweet Soul expansion plans, you might be a little confused. There were rumors, there were pop-ups, and there was a concept called "Soulful." Well, I checked the official locations page, and here is the tea: Sweet Soul is sticking to its roots. The OG Spot: South Howard Address: 1101 South Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Phone: 813-575-7100 This is the flagship. Themothership. The place where the "Blue Majik" flows like water. Located right in the mix of the Ciccio compound (steps away from Green Lemon and Water + Flour), this is where you go for your acai fix. The Hours: EVERYDAY: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM This schedule is actually pretty solid. 8:30 AM: It’s a little late for the 6 AM workout crew (come on, guys, give us a 7 AM open!), but it’s perfect for the post-school drop-off crowd or the "I work from home and need a reason to leave the house" brigade. 9:00 PM: This is the sweet spot. After a heavy dinner at Green ...