Hushpuppies are a staple of a Floridian existence, so it makes sense that as Water Street renders the southern end of downtown Tampa almost unrecognizable, the neighborhood gets to have its own bougie version of the deep-fried treat. Five of Boulon’s heavenly balls of blue crab will set you back a couple dozen dollars, but every mouth-warming bite is worth the satisfaction of watching your dining partner squint their eyes in pleasure as they also wipe the spicy remoulade off their face. boulontampa.com
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This article appears in Best of The Bay 2023.
