Inspired by Food Network’s “Best Thing I Ever Ate,” we asked South Tampa chefs and restaurant owners where they go for a great meal when they’re not in the kitchen. From nostalgic classics to unique twists on a favorite, nothing was off the table.
Pat & Judith O’Neal
Owners, Sally O’Neal’s Pizza
Sally O’Neal’s Pizza
1319 S. Howard Ave. | (813) 251-0220
Read about the place Pat and Judith O’Neal go to eat and claim it’s the best thing they ever have. Pat also talks about what sets Sally O’Neal’s apart from other Tampa pizzeria’s in this feature.
Joe DiBartolo
Owner of Oggi Italian
Oggi Italian
236 E. Davis Blvd. | (813) 252-7778
Joe DiBartolo knows Italian food but he’s also a fan of some other ethnic cuisines. Click here to read about where he gets his South American fix.
Dave Burton
Owner of Heights Melts, Heights Fish Camp, Tampa Pizza Co. and partner with Holy Hog BBQ and So Fresh
Heights Fish Camp & Heights Melts
The Hall on Franklin
1701 N. Franklin St. | (813) 405-4008
He knows pizza, grilled cheese and fish, and desserts? Dave Burton discusses his favorite dessert in town and where to get it here.