CL regularly presents focused listings of the best dining options in Tampa Bay's neighborhoods. This week we're giving you a semi-extensive guide to Tampa Bay's gourmet and natural/organic food markets. (If we’re missing some of your favorites, let us know.)
ABBY'S HEALTH & NUTRITION 14374 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-265-4951, www.abbyshealthandnutrition.com
"Not just a store, an education center." Carrolwood's one-stop shop for organic produce, grocery items, and wine, as well as prepared foods and an array of vitamins.
CAREME'S MARKET 16319 North Florida Ave., Lutz. 813-443-5753, www.caremesmarket.com
A fairly new European-style gourmet market featuring freshly prepared entrees, a full sandwich bar and deli, cheeses and wines.
CHUCK'S NATURAL FOOD MARKETPLACE 11301 North 56th Street, Tampa. 813-980-2005; 114 N. Kings Ave., Brandon. 813-657-2555, www.chucksnaturalmarketplace.com
Carrying the usual natural food store assortment of organic groceries, juices and vitamins. Need an organic mattress? Yeah, they've got those, too.
DATZ FOODIES MARKET AND LOFT BAR 2616 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa. 813-831-7000, www.datzdeli.com
Known primarily as a restaurant and bar, it also serves as a "foodies market", offering a unique array of gourmet delights from couscous to chocolates, preserves to pastas, balsamic vinegars to boutique wines and craft beers. Their homemade desserts and artisan cheese selections are unrivaled.
This article appears in Jun 10-16, 2010.