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Welcome To paraphrase the poet Maya Angelou, Tampa Bay’s O’Neil; and inspired visual artist Janet Echelman. In the diversity is its beauty and its strength. 21st Century, Tampa Bay has become a hub for ground- breaking scientific research, a welcoming home for From the early 1800s, when Tampa Bay was little more refugees, and a supportive base for countless tech start- than a military outpost and fishing village, to today’s ups – all of which have expanded our cultural melting pot modern metropolis of more than 3 million, this community with elements from every corner of the globe. has drawn its power from its unique blend of cultures and experiences. The arrival of Henry Plant’s railroad and Our diversity has come with struggle, but through ’s factory in the mid-1880s the struggle we have grown stronger as a community. turned Tampa Bay into a magnet for post-Reconstruction We celebrate our diversity year-round with festivals, African along with immigrants from , parades, and restaurants that fuse the best part of our , , Germany, Eastern , and beyond – kaleidoscope of cultures into unique creations. supercharging its diversity, industry and creativity. Tampa Bay’s diverse blend of people and cultures is the In the decades that followed, Tampa Bay gave rise to foundation of its success as a welcoming community open the (blending ingredients from those to new ideas and new visitors. We invite you to discover TABLE OF CONTENTS immigrant cultures); launched the careers of legendary for yourself the many facets of ’s Most diverse performers Cannonball Adderley and Ray Charles; destination. Treasure awaits! produced sports greats Al Lopez, Tony LaRussa, and Titus 5 | DIVERSITY OF TAMPA BAY 20 | WHAT'S NEW Among Florida’s oldest communities, Tampa Make a splash. Dream big. Tampa Bay has loads Bay has always been home to a unique blend of of new adventures to experience. people and cultures. 8 | HISTORIC PLACES 22 | EVENTS, FESTIVALS & VENUES Santiago C. Corrada Tampa Bay celebrates its history as a place Celebrate like a local. President & CEO, Visit Tampa Bay of aspiring immigrants and inspired artists. Visitors can walk in their footsteps. 23 | FIND YOUR REFLECTION 10 | DISCOVER THE DISTRICTS In Florida’s Most diverse destination, you’ll discover the things we all have in common. From downtown's glass towers to Ybor 's streets, Tampa Bay's neighborhoods are the destination's heart and soul. Follow us:

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Among Florida’sDiversity oldest communities, Tampa Bay has welcomed generations of new residents from Asia and the always been home to a unique blend of people and Middle East. From its earliest days as a port city, Tampa cultures. The native people who settled on the Bay has been a multicultural society that has received new shores of the bay 12,000 years ago were followed over members with open arms, adding their distinct flavors to Cultural the centuries by Spanish explorers, the people, the community best embodied by its home-grown, multi- freed African-American slaves, Spanish businessmen, layered meal, the Cuban sandwich. COLLECTION and Cuban cigar rollers. In recent decades, Tampa Bay has

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A PIRATE'S LIFE Head to the new Treasure Seekers exhibit at the to imagine yourself in the ragged boots of the and pirates who made their From a small fishing village into historic mark on the . Embark on a deeper voyage and discover the artifacts a cultural melting pot. these sea dogs left behind in the 1600s, recovered from shipwrecks in Florida waters. STEP BACK IN TIME AFRICAN-AMERICAN In the years after the Civil War, Tampa Bay became a home grew into Central Avenue – a hub for black businesses Travel back to the Gilded Age and immerse for newly liberated slaves and other African Americans and entertainment during the years when Jim Crow yourself in the Victorian era with a self- seeking their fortunes. One of those, Fortune Taylor, segregation was the law of the land. African American guided tour at the Henry B. Plant made a name for herself as one of the largest landowners organizations like the Longshoremen’s Union gave rise to Museum. Up your trivia game with in Tampa Bay’s early days. Today, a street and bridge influential leaders and power politicians, inspiring future a tour led by a trained docent and are named for her. Most African Americans settled on generations of African American leaders to move the learn more about the contributions the north side of the growing city, an area that quickly community forward. of steamship and railroad magnate Henry Plant to the development of LIVING HISTORY Florida and the city of Tampa in the 19th century. Located just east of Perry Harvey Sr. Park and the Encore! neighborhood, the Robert W. ISN'T IT Saunders, Sr. Public Library houses ROMANTIC? an impressive collection of exhibits Fall in love with the amorous artwork addressing the history of Tampa Bay’s coming to the . Japanese African American community. Interactive contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama's LOVE IS displays examine life during the Civil Rights CALLING, Robert 's A Sculpture Retrospective Era and of Tampa Bay’s former Central Avenue and Patricia Cronin's Aphrodite and the Lure of Antiquity: TAMPA BAY HISTORY MUSEUM; TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART: KEIR MAGOULAS; TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART: WALTER-FLICKR MUSEUM OF ART: TAMPA KEIR MAGOULAS; MUSEUM OF ART: TAMPA MUSEUM; HISTORY BAY TAMPA KEIR MAGOULAS ALL PHOTOS: business district once thrived nearby. The library is Conversations with the Collection create a trio of heartfelt named for a local Civil Rights activist. exhibitions themed around the concept of love.

4 TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 5 Ulele Statue Today, the remain the dominant Native American culture in Florida. While keeping their culture alive, they also operate the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on tribal land east of downtown.

AMERICAN INDIAN The Tocobaga people lived on the shores of the bay for 12 centuries before the arrival of European settlers. They gave the region its original name “Tan-pa,” which Spanish explorers later transformed to “Tampa.” Colonization by the CIGAR CAPITAL Spanish soon wiped out the Tocobaga, who were eventually replaced by tribes moving south of the British colonies of North America. They found refuge in Florida and became the Seminole Nation.

International Indian Film Academy Awards

panish explorer Pánfilo de Narváez and his crew were the first Europeans to reach Tampa Bay when they sailed from Cuba seeking riches on the Swest coast of “La Florida” in 1528. Narváez returned to Cuba empty handed. More than 300 years later, Spanish-born businessman Vicente Martinez Ybor relocated his cigar factory from to Tampa Bay, turning a small fishing village into a multicultural melting pot practically overnight. Cuban-inflected Spanish remains Tampa Bay’s second language. Our Hispanic heritage includes ASIAN-AMERICAN Spanish factory owners employed new additions from thousands of Cuban masters who Puerto Rico, Mexico, rolled millions of a year by The original Asian residents Academy Awards. As a center for refugee Brazil and nearly every hand in more than 200 factors spread of Tampa Bay were a small resettlement, Tampa Bay has become a country in Central and across the region. Those formative population of Cuban Chinese, who safe haven for immigrants from wars in the South America. decades of the 1880-90s gave rise joined the flow of immigration Middle East and Central Asia, as well. to the Cuban sandwich, a worldwide from the island in the 1880s. A culinary staple invented to feed cigar century later, the region began rollers. experiencing strong growth in new residents from South Asia – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – often in conjunction with educational opportunities at the University of . The original In 2014, Tampa Bay became the only U.S. community to host Cuban sandwich the International Indian Film Glazer Children's Museum 6 TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 7 CENTRAL AVENUE

Born out of “The Scrub,” the sandy area north of downtown settled by African Americans after the Civil War, Central Avenue became the heart of black enterprise and entertainment during the decades when Jim Crow segregation was the law of the land. The bustling corridor included black- 7th Avenue owned businesses, restaurants, and clubs. It's where music legends Ray Charles, Cannonball Adderley, and Ella Fitzgerald got their PLACES starts traveling the “Chittlin’ Circuit.” The last Central Avenue business With roots going back more than 150 years, Tampa Bay celebrates closed in 1974 as the neighborhood itsHistoric history as a place of aspiring immigrants and inspired artists. gave way to urban renewal and the Visitors can share in that history by walking in the footsteps of construction of Interstates 275 and 4. those who made it.

PERRY HARVEY SR. PARK Originally opened in 1979 and named for the head of the powerful JOSÉ MARTÍ PARK Longshoremen’s Union, this park was redeveloped in 2015-16 along Walk through the gates of this park and the former Central Avenue corridor and commemorates its history. you are standing in Cuba – no passport required. The redevelopment followed the rebirth of the neighboring Central Don't Feed The property was given to La Gente de Cuba Park Village housing complex into Encore! Both projects embrace the in the 1950s to honor the nation’s 19th Century role Tampa Bay’s black community played in the history of American the Chickens revolutionary hero, and they still own it. music. At the park’s south entrance, enormous sculptures embody the invention of “The Twist” dance craze by Tampa Bay’s Hank Ballard. Living history struts and crows in Ybor City, where wild chickens have ranged freely for a century. Look, but don’t touch – they’re protected. ROGERS PARK GOLF COURSE Situated on the Hillsborough River, the land for this historic COLUMBIA golf course is named after African American businessman G.D. RESTAURANT Rogers. In 1922, Rogers founded Tampa’s Central Industrial (Life) The oldest restaurant in Florida, the Co- Company and later opened Rogers Hotel and Dining Room on lumbia has been a pillar of Ybor City Central Avenue, both of which became important meeting places community since 1905. Now on its fifth within Tampa’s black community. Perhaps his most noteworthy generation of family ownership, the gift was land he donated for use as a park and later a golf course sprawling restaurant covers an entire city (built by noted golfer Willie Black and a group of black caddies) block and seats more than 1,700 diners. to serve the African American community. Racial segregation Nightly flamenco performances highlight laws meant black golfers could caddy but not play at Tampa Bay’s the community’s deep connections to the other courses. Golf greats including Charlie Sifford (the first Spanish and Cuban immigrants who built African American to play on the PGA tour), Lee Elder, Jim Dent and Ybor City in the 1880s. other legends played there. In 2008 Rogers Park Golf Course was inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame and in 2015 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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DOWNTOWN MUST SEE The connects hotels, restaurants, parks and museums like gems ampa Bay’s urban core is vibrant, thriving and grow- on a string. Take advantage of the city’s ing. In addition to serving as the hub for business bike-share program and stroll pass the and government, downtown is so picturesque that T historic Fortune Taylor Bridge to get to any it’s been featured in major motion pictures. Among the of the other downtown destinations. big-city buzz of rich cultural attractions and charming res- taurants serving scrumptious fare is the beauty of Curtis BY DAY Hixon Waterfront Park on the Riverwalk, home to diverse The Perry Harvey Sr. Park offers a glimpse of Tampa Bay’s African American history. Travel back in time to discover the role African American leaders had on the community.

Glazer Children's Museum

Tampa Bay Lightning Fans Tampa Museum of Art BY NIGHT American Social Bar & Kitchen: 11 | Downtown 15 | / activities from Oktoberfest to yoga in the park. Whether Waterfront dining and a stunning view 12 | / 16 | you’re grabbing an evening bite, looking for something educa- of downtown’s glittering towers make American Social the ideal place for 13 | Ybor City 17 | tional to do with the kids or taking in a game, downtown has something to offer. And there’s no bet- patrons to enjoy a gourmet bounty of 14 | /Airport ter way to catch a gorgeous Florida sunset than with the seasonal modern American fare. TMA OF COURTESY SCUPLTURE ART AND GLAZER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: KEIR MAGOULAS; LIGHTNING FANS, STAGE, CONCERT scenic skyline as a backdrop. VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 11

MUST SEE MUST SEE Learn about Tampa Bay’s history as the Cigar Capital of the World while The stylish Epicurean Hotel, a mem- you watch independent cigar rollers ber of Marriott’s Autograph Collec- at work in several stores along tion, features deluxe rooms and the Seventh Avenue. incredible restaurant Élevage, Edge, SOHO/HYDE PARK the rooftop cocktail bar and all the YBOR CITY relaxation you can handle at Spa he Soho/Hyde Park district is a colorful neighbor- Ybor City is the source of Tampa Bay’s historical and cultural Evangeline. hood full of charm and some of the poshest night- roots. Many of the buildings echo the charming brick exteriors BY DAY T life in town. There’s plenty of old-school class in of converted cigar factories, owing toTampa Bay’s celebrated Ciro’s Speakeasy and Supper Club, a Prohibition-style history as the Cigar Capital of the World. But cigar making is Hyde Park Village has numerous pre- speakeasy, complete with secret password required to also a part of this multifaceted district’s present and future, mium retail spots and a host of tasty enter—call for it ahead of time—and a tempting selection with independent cigar rollers keeping the tradition alive and eateries, including Goody Goody™, an of food and cocktails to sample once old-school American diner. BY DAY José Martí Park: Set foot on Cuban soil at José Martí Park. The pocket park, a tribute to the Cuban national hero, has been owned by Cuba since 1956.

Ava’s

La Segunda Central Bakery Cigar City Cider & Mead

Ciro’s Speakeasy and Supper Club BY NIGHT craft brewers Cigar City Cider & Mead paying homage in Ciccio Water offers California fusion you arrive. Ava’s inspired fare draws from the timeless tra- their name. Also found among the cobblestone streets and fare, 717 South serves up Italian ditions of the rustic Italian countryside. SoHo’s walkability BY NIGHT iron balconies are the not-to-be-missed Gaspar’s Grotto and Pacific Rim dishes and Bern’s makes it ideal for strolling, day or night, up and down South End the night with live entertainment and for exciting events. Steak House is a Tampa Bay institu- Howard Avenue, from which the district takes its name, at the world-famous Columbia tion—the owner is also integral with and Hyde Park boasts the same ease for foot traffic. The restaurant. Treat yourself to Haven, a mecca for cocktails and proximity to Tampa Bay’s exquisite Bayshore Boulevard authentic Spanish cuisine and live YBOR MURAL: ALAMY; LA SEGUNDA CENTRAL BAKERY, COLUMBIA, AND CIGAR ROLLER: KEIR MAGOULAS COLUMBIA, AND CIGAR CENTRAL BAKERY, LA SEGUNDA YBOR MURAL: ALAMY; charcuterie. adds even more class and luxury to the area. Flamenco dance performances. HYDE PARK VILLAGE: ROBB HARRIS; GOODY GOODY: KEIR MAGOULAS; CIRO’S: @BRITTANYVONNE; AVA’S: KEIR MAGOULAS AVA’S: @BRITTANYVONNE; CIRO’S: KEIR MAGOULAS; GOODY: ROBB HARRIS; GOODY VILLAGE: HYDE PARK 12 TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 13 MUST SEE SEMINOLE MUST SEE Cigar City Brewing produces Take in the natural beauty of the handcrafted, artisanal ales and WESTSHORE/ HEIGHTS/ local outdoors at Julian B. Lane lagers in a variety of classic styles Riverfront park. The 25-acre park that replicate the flavors and history TAMPA HEIGHTS is home to diverse activities from of Tampa Bay. AIRPORT water sports for adults and a splash pad for the kids to the beautiful art- he Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights districts he Westshore District is full of places for serious work surrounding the park. are in the middle of a tremendous rebirth and have shopping and fancy feasting. International Plaza turned into incredible crucibles of culinary delight. & Bay Street, located a half-mile from Raymond T BY DAY T The bohemian-chic neighborhoods have attracted the in- James Stadium, has all the shops to satisfy your needs for One restaurant you can’t skip is the terest of Tampa Bay’s most creative chefs. The result is an haute couture, dining and nightlife, with an architectural culinary paradise Ulele. This wa- design fancy enough to match its retail offerings. In addi- terfront hotspot serves innovative tion to two upscale shopping malls, the accessible West- food and has its own onsite brew- shore area also has the allure of mirrored high-rises and ery, Ulele Spring Brewery. polished, five-star restaurants, includingEddie V’s Prime BRIDE FOR ULELE, USED BY BRIDE FOR ULELE, USED BY C BY DAY Start your day off with the official sandwich of Tampa. Head over to the iconic La Segunda Bakery and satisfy your taste buds with a delicious Cuban sandwich. Ulele and Water Works Park

BY NIGHT unpolished smorgasbord of foodie oases and breweries. Armani’s Northern Italian cuisine From the rustic interior of Angry Chair Brewing to the has panoramic views of Tampa Bay delicious offerings at The Eatery at Brew Bus Brewing BY NIGHT that will inspire you to make another La Segunda Armani's (with pairing suggestions for the house brews) and the Head to Ella’s Americana Folk dinner reservation before you leave. beer-and-burger bliss of The Refinery, the ever-growing Art Café for comfort food with a Seafood, one of several Tampa Bay institutions serving Heights District is pleasing palates from all around town. little Tampa Bay soul. The menu the best fruit of the sea. Just north of Tampa International No matter what you’re craving, you’re sure to find some- matches the diverse blend of Airport and outside of the slew of shining structures lies thing to tantalize your taste buds. handmade folk art on the restau- PERMISSION another acclaimed craft brewery,Six Ten Brewing, adding rant’s walls. CLIFF M PARK: WATERWORKS ULELE AND SEMINOLE HEIGHTS MURAL: KEIR MAGOULAS; : COURTESY OF ; LA SEGUNDA: KEIR MAGOULAS; CIGAR CITY: CITY: CIGAR KEIR MAGOULAS; LA SEGUNDA: BUCCANEERS; BAY TAMPA OF COURTESY JAMES STADIUM: RAYMOND OF ARMANI'S ARMANI'S COURTESY CITY; OF CIGAR COURTESY a bit of liquid leisure to this bustling borough. 14 TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 15 WEST TAMPA MUST SEE At MacFarland Park, see the Kaleidoscope: A Heritage of Color mural which depicts five in- fluential people in Tampa Bay’s history.

West Tampa has many dimensions, but the most prominent is BY DAY MUST SEE a simple urban charm and elegance. Before it was incorporated as a town in 1895, the once predominantly Spanish-speaking Stroll along North Armenia for serious Learn about the Indian culture in area thrived on its own because of its role in the cigar industry. shopping and fancy eating or attend a Tampa Bay at the beautiful Hindu West Tampa also offers fresh air and lush foliage right across Buccaneers game at Raymond James Temple of Florida. from the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Al Lopez Park, Stadium. a beautiful spot for recreation named after Tampa Bay’s first BY NIGHT

KALEIDOSCOPE: A HERITAGE OF COLOR: KEIR MAGOULAS; STADIUM PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BAY TAMPA THE OF COURTESY PHOTO STADIUM KEIR MAGOULAS; OF COLOR: KALEIDOSCOPE: A HERITAGE native son to play and the first to be inducted into the hallowed National Baseball Hall of Fame at Enjoy some mouthwatering fare at the altar Cooperstown. of meats, Holy Hog Barbeque will leave you NORTH TAMPA feeling full and satisfied. Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay Holy Hog Barbecue

he attractions in North Tampa are many and var- ied, with plenty of family-friendly fun. Interwoven BY DAY T between suburbs and several neighborhood mi- crocosms, you’ll find big attractions such as Tampa Bay’s Created by African American theme parks and the University of South Florida, ranked caddies, Rogers Park Golf Course is among the top 50 schools in the nation for research. But the place to be for golf enthusiasts. the local college campus isn’t the only place for education Enjoy the Tampa Bay weather and 6,000 yards of scenic views of the Hillsborough River.

University of South Florida Flatwoods Wilderness

and fun. The North Tampa District offers many of the fea- tures you’d expect to find in a college town. Of course, not BY NIGHT many college towns can claim to have the tallest roller End your night at Skipper’s coaster in the state of Florida. Beyond the thrill-seeking Smokehouse, the go-to place for a and yearning to learn, North Tampa also features lovely variety of live music in Tampa Bay parks and trails, including Flatwoods Wilderness, which for more than 30 years. You won’t in addition to many off-road paths, boasts a seven-mile regret it! paved loop, perfect for , cycling or in-line skating.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA: JOSEPH GAMBLE; FLATWOODS WILDERNESS: ROBERT LA FOLETTE: WILDERNESS: ROBERT FLATWOODS JOSEPH GAMBLE; OF SOUTH FLORIDA: UNIVERSITY INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED & ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS ©2019 SEAWORLD ISLAND AND BUSCH GARDENS: ADVENTURE 16 TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 17 MASTERPIECESCulinary urn your visit to Epicurean Hotel. The menus Tampa Bay into a change daily, but one thing is T palate-pleasing consistent: Chef Chad Johnson’s culinary journey across cultures contemporary twists on classic C D E and flavors. recipes. Johnson also leads the Start at Ybor City’s Columbia kitchen at Haven, where small Restaurant, where Cuban and plates and charcuterie are Spanish cuisine have been on complemented by an extensive the menu since Florida’s oldest selection of wines and whiskeys. restaurant opened in 1905. On a bend in the Hillsborough Try classics like River, Ulele boasts Tampa Bay’s chicken with black beans and best sunset along with a menu A yellow rice or savor the blend bursting with of seafood in a perfect seafood paella. A Columbia original, the and farm-to- 1905 Salad, with its mix of ham, table staples. Swiss cheese, tomatoes, olives An in-house and garlic dressing is the ideal brewery makes companion to any entrée. beer you can get Amid the cozy Arts- only here. F G and-Crafts bungalows of Travel north ’s Hyde Park to hipster neighborhood, Bern’s Steak haven Seminole PLOY THAI SAIGON DELI House makes its mark every Heights, 1941 W. Brandon Blvd, Brandon 33511 3858 W. Waters Ave, Tampa 33614 day among the best steak where diners A Melting Pot Located in the Brandon Area, Ploy Thai The Saigon Deli offers a variety of restaurants in the U.S. The at Rooster & OF FLAVORS serves up a light fare of Thai dishes traditional Vietnamese plates and dry-aged meat and multi- the Till get a B that will tickle your taste buds. homemade desserts that will have you course meals are accented by close-up view leaving full and satisfied. BYBLOS offerings from its James Beard of their farm- SOHO SUSHI favorites such as The Willy Moore, L.A. Pizza and 2832 S. Macdill Ave, Tampa 33629 Foundation award-winning wine fresh meal in the making thanks 3218 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa 33609 CURRY LEAVES Molasses Pecan Crusted Rack of Lamb join new Located in the heart of South Tampa, collection, which is the largest to Chef Farrell Alvarez’s open Kick off a great evening with Happy 4843 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa 33609 dishes dreamed up by Blitz from the day’s shopping. Byblos brings a blend of modern and private collection in the world. kitchen. Hour and a diverse selection of sushi A recent addition to Tampa Bay, Curry Alvarez, Pierola, and Blitz are some of the star generous Lebanese cuisine, mixed Chef Jeannie Pierola’s edison: rolls at Soho Sushi. Leaves will greet you with the sweet chefs making flavors soar at Sparkman Wharf, the with a local Tampa attitude. food+drink lab offers new aroma of exotic spices before feasting THE HARRY ’s open-air food hall where the meals interpretations of everyday AL'S FINGER LICKING on delicious Indian cuisine. come food truck-style from brightly painted shipping JAMAICA TROPICALE BY JERK HUT WAUGH food constructed with the skill GOOD SOUL FOOD containers. Tampa Bay’s other food hall – Heights 513 Franklin St, Tampa 33602 of a molecular gastronomist. 2302 E. 7th Ave, Tampa 33605 ROUX Public Market at Armature Works – lets diners mix- Known for its upbeat environment, DESSERT ROOM Traditional dishes such The name speaks for itself. Al’s Finger 4205 S. Macdill Ave, Tampa 33611 and-match their meals from a dozen different options, Jerk Hut serves incredible Jamaican “ as Chicken & Waffles are Licking Good Soul Food offers comfort Fill up on all the Southern food you ranging from Italian and Indian to classic Cuban. cuisine in a variety of ways. You won’t HAS NEARLY 50 reimagined into Korean-Fried food with a little Tampa Bay soul. can handle at the Roux, located in the Like the community that supports them, Tampa regret it! All-Natural Chicken + Waffles, center of South Tampa. DESSERTS. Bay’s chefs are a kaleidoscope of creativity. ” served with a kimchi waffle, QUEEN OF SHEBA PERSIA HOUSE KEBABS Top off your dinner with a trip charred baby bok choy, house- 3636 Henderson Blvd, Tampa 33609 MAMA’S SOUTHERN SOUL FOOD 1441 E. Fletcher Ave, Tampa 33612 to the elaborate Harry Waugh pickled vegetables and a Experience a modern twist of authentic 3701 E. Dr. MLK Jr Blvd, Tampa 33610 For over 20 years, the Persia House Dessert Room for macadamia gochujang syrup – and that’s Ethiopian cuisine right in Tampa Bay, at For over 13 years Mama’s Southern PICTURED: of Kebabs has been serving up dessert ice cream in a booth just for starters. the Queen of Sheba. Soul Food has been setting the mouthwatering Persian cuisine. Before made from a California wine For more than 30 years, A Goody Goody™ E Haven standard for Southern cooking in you leave, stop by the marketplace barrel. Mise en Place owners Maryann B Columbia Restaurant F Ulele THE OPEN CAFÉ Tampa Bay. Mama’s focus is on serving for Middle-Eastern ingredients and Nearby, Élevage serves Ferenc and Chef Marty Blitz C Mama's Soul Food Restaurant G Franklin Manor WHITNEY 4: JENNIFER PEZZICARA; 2 AND 3: AMY PEZZICARA; AMY OPPOSITE PAGE: 3322 N. 34th St Tampa 33605 made-from-scratch true southern artwork to take home. breakfast, lunch and dinner have passionately practiced D Armature Works An institution for soul fare served with genuine southern inside the foodie-inspired their fine-dining craft. Fan food, Open Café has down-home flavor hospitality. with down-home hospitality.

18 TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 19 RIDES, ANIMALS DREAM IT. BE IT. & SHOWS—OH MY! Ignite imagination at the Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa Bay's interactive Even if you've already been to Busch learning laboratory where children play, discover and connect to the world Gardens® Tampa Bay to ride the world-class around them to develop as lifelong learners and leaders. Whether kids put on a thrill rides, or visit more than 300 species lab coat in the Vet Clinic or leap to stardom in the Twinkle Stars Theater, little of animals, there's always something new. learners will play with purpose in more than 170 interactive exhibits within 19 Watch the award-winning ice show, Turn it themed areas. Up! or hang out with Bert and Ernie, Elmo and other furry friends at Sesame Street® Safari of Fun. Splash around next door at Adven- ture Island, where you can relax in the lazy river or be swept off your feet in the 70-foot drop slide Vanish Point. This brand-new and exhilarating free-fall waterslide­ is perfect for cooling down March through October. WHAT'S

by Lindsay Lawson will Little learners DISCOVERNew? ALL THINGS play with purpose. WHIZ KIDS AWESOME IN TAMPA BAY Ever wonder what it would be like to lie on a bed of nails? Find out at the Museum of

2019 SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Science and Industry. MOSI creates opportunities to get excited about science every day by Looking for the latest and greatest activities for your family? answering the questions kids Tampa Bay's top attractions keep kids in a happy place with hello WORLD kids love asking—why, how and what. In the new exhibit I Won- interactive exhibits and exhilarating rides. BUSCH GARDENS: der… kids discover principles of physics, optics, geology The and math by moving a giant kids pendulum using nothing TAKE A RIDE ON will never but magnets, playing tug of war and THE WILD SIDE want to leave! learning about ZooTampa at Lowry 3D printing. Park has been hard at work creating a new boat ride— Roaring Springs. Coast toward an adrenaline rush on the three-story splashdown, then explore the native landscape while searching JUST KEEP SWIMMING for alligators, Key The ranks No. 2 in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Award deer, panthers and for Best Aquarium for so many reasons. You'll love seeing more than 7,000 animals black bears. What bet- and plants up close—especially the playful otters and ring-tailed lemurs, colorful sea ter place is there to play stars and reef fish, as well as the intriguing sea turtles and sharks. With new 4D movies I Spy than ZooTampa? and Splash Pad access included in admission, the kids will never want to leave. ZOOTAMPA: MATT MARIOT T MARIOT MATT ZOOTAMPA:

20 TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.com TA M P A B AY / MULTICULTURAL GUIDE 21 EVENTS & FESTIVALS FIND YOUR like MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE Celebrate The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade a local. is an exciting part of a week of activity, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Thousands line the streets of a Reflection two-mile route winding through East Tampa beginning at Cuscaden Park and Every day in Tampa Bay, we embrace meetings and to the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, ending at Middleton High School. Black Heritage Festival conventions from across the ethnic and cultural spectrum. attendees find themselves reflected in the multi-faceted We were the first U.S. community to host the International culture of Florida’s Most diverse destination. We welcome TAMPA BAY BLACK Indian Film Academy awards, broadcast to billions everyone with open arms. Treasure awaits. CIGAR HERITAGE FESTIVAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL Anyone and everyone can join the fun The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival of Bollywood fans around the world. We have hosted and ambiance of Ybor City for a day features 10 days of events celebrating repeated Imperial Sessions of the Prince Hall Shriners as Discover the diversity and welcoming spirit of Tampa Bay of activities celebrating the rich cigar black art, food, music, and culture. The well as gatherings of many African American sororities for your own organization. heritage that once made Tampa the festival traditionally begins the weekend and fraternities. From Latin American motorcycle riders "Cigar Capital of the World." before and concludes the weekend after the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday THREE KINGS FESTIVAL with events taking place all over Tampa Explore that famed journey to TAMPA ORGANIZATION OF BLACK Bay. Bethlehem with Busch Gardens® Tampa AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST Sherri Brown Bay during the Three Kings Celebration. The TOBA Dr. MLK Leadership Breakfast COALITION INTERNATIONAL NIGHT AT The cultural event showcases Latin Director of Multicultural Business Development brings together people from various MACDILL AFB flavors of the holiday season, live races, religions, cultures and ethnic Since 2004, military representatives entertainment that honors the three origins to share our common interest and their families from 56 coalition wise men, and the park's twinkling and values to have equal rights, liberty, nations display their native customs and yuletide lights. fair housing, employment, education, serve traditional cuisine to show their justice, safety, security, prosperity, gratitude to the people of MacDill AFB, FESTA ITALIANA health and a better quality of life. U.S. Central Command. Celebrate the rich Italian culture and heritage of Tampa Bay during Festa FIESTA DAY CONGA CALIENTE Italiana. Held in the heart of Historic This family-friendly, FREE street festival Tampa Bay's premier Hispanic festival, Ybor City in the spring, this free event commemorates the Cuban, Italian, Conga Caliente celebrates Hispanic arts, has festivities and delicious food for the Spanish, Jewish, and German immigrants customs, and traditions from around the entire family to enjoy. that settled in Ybor City in the late 1800s world. Held at Al Lopez Park in November, as the cigar factories thrived. Enjoy the festival brings entertainment, food, ethnic food, arts & crafts, and ethnic art and more for all to enjoy. music all along 7th Avenue. FLAN FESTIVAL A great compliment to Fiesta Day, the Flan Fest allows for sampling plenty Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of flan, as well as live entertainment, VENUES shopping, and recipe contests. 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