We asked local restaurants to share a signature dish that defines their menu’s culinary flavor and style — a dish that makes them a Bay-area favorite.
Seared Maine Scallops
Served with Romesco sauce, charred lemon butter, spiced pumpkin seeds and leeks
Try it:
Mole y Abuela
1202 N. Franklin St.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 370-1000 | moleyabuelatampa.com
Lamb Chops
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this dish, served with lemon roasted potatoes and asparagus
Try it:
Dio Modern Mediterranean
519 N. Franklin St.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 341-2525 | diotampa.com
Whiskey Cake
Toffee torte served with bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans and house-made vanilla whipped cream
Try it:
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
2223 N. Westshore Blvd. B207
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 535-9955 | whiskeycake.com
Rustic Bolognese
Italian the way it’s meant to be:
braised short rib, pork belly,
tomato, calamarata pasta and ricotta.
Try it:
CENA
1208 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 374-8840 | cenatampa.com
Glazed & Confused
An 8-ounce Angus burger topped with yellow American cheese, sweet applewood bacon and a sunny-side up egg on glazed donuts.
Try it:
Park & Rec
290 S. Meridian Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 563-4777 | youthhasnoage.com
Black Skillet-Roasted Mussels
Start off your meal with this favorite, served with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt
Try it:
Timpano
1610 W. Swann Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 254-5870 | timpanochophouse.net
