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A city guide to Tampa Bay rather than a food account — the dessert room at Bern's, waterfront seafood, a new coffee shop, the 1912 bakery, a gift shop worth the drive up Dale Mabry, plus a round-up of what is on each month. Go to her to plan a weekend, not just a meal. Every place @influencetampa has featured that Wayfind lists is below, organised by city — with the original Instagram video and a way straight into the place for hours, directions and what's worth pairing it with nearby.
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Tampa — 10 spots
Bern's Steak House
A creator's night in the Harry Waugh Dessert Room — private booths built from old wine casks, a phone on the wall to request a song from the live pianist.
Bern's Steak House
A creator's case for the Tampa institution: every steak arrives with soup, salad, potato and onion rings, and reservations open sixty days out.
Salt Shack
A creator's waterfront afternoon — peel-and-eat shrimp, catch of the day, and yucca fries in sofrito. No reservations, so go early.
Sucré Table
A creator's visit to this Tampa pastry kitchen, known for laminated croissants and a rotating run of one-off specials.
Sapphire
A creator's night at this dinner-and-a-show room where every table faces the stage and a DJ takes over after ten. Check the dress code first.
Alessi
A creator's stop at the Tampa bakery that has been open since 1912, now in a larger room with a bar and a patio. Do not leave without the scacciata.
Beccofino
A creator's coursed-out dinner at this small South Tampa Italian room, where the cacio e pepe is finished at the table.
Tate & Tilly
A creator's browse through this North Tampa gift shop, stocked largely from local makers — cookware, toys, jewellery and a Tampa section.
Café Rialto
A creator's coffee inside this historic downtown event space, now open as a cafe with a tea room.
Tampa EDITION
A creator's look at this downtown Tampa hotel, which decorates heavily through the holidays.
Dunedin — 1 spot
Hog Island Fish Camp
A creator's lunch a few blocks off the Dunedin main strip — parmesan-crusted hogfish, red and white chowders, fish landed by local boats.
St. Petersburg — 1 spot
Fortu
A creator's four-course dinner at this Michelin-listed downtown St. Pete room — lobster dumplings in ginger broth, black miso cod, an ube cheesecake.
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