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Local entrepreneur Ryan Mortti is confident that his new health-oriented restaurant Mahana Fresh is just what New Tampa needs—you can be the judge of that at its grand opening on February 8. 

Mahana Fresh, at 17512 Dona Michelle Dr., will give the first 50 people in line free bowls and a chance to win free Mahana Fresh for a year at its grand opening next Saturday. 10 lucky folks will also win up to 2 free Mahana Fresh bowls per month for an entire year. 

New Tampa’s newest health-focused and gluten-free concept focuses on a build-your-own bowl model, where you can choose a base, protein, sides and sauces. Bases include carbs like rice and sweet potato noodles, while proteins span from meat options like Asian BBQ chicken and marinated steak, to vegetarian offerings like miso roasted tofu. The menu also offers a few dessert items like zucchini brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and snickerdoodles — all gluten-free of course. 

The grand opening starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 9 p.m.—featuring beer and wine specials all day long. Mahana Fresh in New Tampa will be open 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily. 

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Kyla Fields is the food critic and former managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay who started their journey at CL as summer 2019 intern. They are the proud owner of a charming, sausage-shaped, eight-year-old...