With cool, high-end joints like Ocean Prime and Aquaknox opening in recent weeks, it seems a little strange that a place like Datz Deli is consuming the attention of many Bay area foodies. Actually, considering the economy — and Tampa's distinct lack of big-time New York-style delis — maybe that's not so surprising after all.
By all accounts, Datz's opening last week was madhouse. Yesterday, though, they started doing table service, so I popped in for a look (and a couple overstuffed sandwiches, of course).
This article appears in Feb 4-10, 2009.