Immigration Waves Stir Culinary Magic in Tampa

Speedy Summary

• Ybor City in tampa, Florida, reflects its rich immigrant history with free-roaming chickens and a diverse culinary scene.
• Tampa has grown into a meaningful food city in the US with five michelin-starred restaurants.
• The city’s food culture is heavily influenced by Spanish, Cuban, Italian, and german immigrants.
• Notable establishments: The Columbia restaurant (since 1905) and La Segunda bakery (since 1915).
• Sparkman Wharf exemplifies Tampa’s cultural mix with innovative dishes by local chefs.
• Michelin-starred Rocca is known for its quality-focused yet simple Italian cuisine.
• Other popular places include Psomi for Greek mornings and Élevage Soho Kitchen & Bar at the Epicurean Hotel.

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Timpano’s ‘Parm-To-Table’ experience involves serving pasta in a Grana Padana cheese wheel. Photograph by Timpano Hyde Park