Wondering what the verdict is on Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf? According to CL Food Critic Jon Palmer Claridge, the dining garden gets it right. There are lots of options, as well as prices for every budget. After you read our review here, take some time to flip through these shots from Chip Weiner. They’re sure to make your stomach growl.
The Corners manager James Maldonado prepares a classic red Detroit-style pizza. Credit:Chip WeinerThis pie’s base is akin to cheesy focaccia. Credit:Chip WeinerVietnamese crispy spring rolls from BT in a Box are superb. Credit:Chip WeinerChef Jeannie Pierola applies her culinary magic to fresh Florida catches and craft cocktails at edison’s swigamajig divebar and fishkitchen. Credit:Chip WeinerFish and chips at swigamajig are made to order with an ethereal coating over beautiful chunks of white fish fillets. Credit:Chip WeinerFlock and Stock features the Hugh Heifer burger’s proprietary beef blend — topped with melted Swiss, sweet bacon jam and sautéed shrooms with a truffle oil finish for a delightful mouthful. Credit:Chip WeinerLibor Vitu of Flock and Stock. Credit:Chip WeinerBoat Run Oyster Company chowder fries are covered with a soupy mix of Yukon Gold potato chunks, thyme cream, smoked bacon, thyme oil and, of course, oysters. Credit:Chip WeinerBoat Run’s Dan Miller. Credit:Chip WeinerFoundation Coffee Co. brings you exquisite desserts from the downtown St. Pete bakery of Cassis. Credit:Chip WeinerFreshly blended, the signature acai bowl from Whatever Pops & Bowls is layered with granola, local honey, coconut flakes and your choice of two fresh fruits. Credit:Chip WeinerMontados’ patatas bravas are made from split fingerlings. Credit:Chip WeinerChef Marty Blitz offers a take on Spanish tapas and wine at Montados. Credit:Chip WeinerGallito Taqueria produces yummy esquites (or street corn) off the cob, plus great pork belly pastor and carne asada tacos. Credit:Chip WeinerWhatever Pops’ coconut lime and raspberry hibiscus rose flavors. Credit:Chip WeinerDan Miller (Boat Run Oyster Company), Libor Vitu (Flock and Stock), Jeannie Pierola (edison’s swigamajig divebar and fishkitchen), BT Nguyen (BT in a Box), David Cruz (Gallito Taqueria), and Marty Blitz (Montados). Credit:Chip WeinerAll told, Sparkman Wharf gets it right. Credit:Chip WeinerYou’re sure to find something satisfying regardless of what you crave. Credit:Chip WeinerYou can even watch cruise ships like the Norwegian Pearl dock in Tampa’s Channel District. Credit:Chip Weiner
