what a cute store!! I have never seen anything like this! there were SO many options and samplers…read moreto try. It was overwhelming but in a good way! The owner was also so nice and asked us if we needed any help. I tried a bunch of the olive oils and like all of them! Each had such a distinct flavor, which was so cool to experience. I also like the other items they were selling, like the oil sprayer tool and wooden plates/silverware

this small shop was great. lots of options. enjoyed tasting and sampling many of the olive oils and…read morevinaigrettes. there were some that were out of this world. truly something unique and special. the owner/store employee was nice as we made our way through the different types. he described the layout of the store and answered all our questions. there are also some great kitchen tools and small items for sale.

The service alone makes this a 5 star experience. I just happened to see it after visiting Laderach…read moreChocolate. It's right next door to it. I was greeted right away. The gentleman was very knowledgeable, and offered samples of various olive oil & balsamic vinegar. He was super helpful with selecting the right flavor profiles based on use and preference. It was part of a birthday gift to my husband (which included chocolates). I didn't have to go far since both stores were in the same location. I loved all the flavors that were selected for him. Especially the garlic one. The basil olive oil and lemon balsamic were also great choices. I wanted to get the Tuscan Herb, but I wasn't sure if he would like it. I loved that all 3 items were placed in a cute gift sack. It was small enough to be a stocking stuffer. It was a great gift for a husband who never wants anything, but likes to cook. He loved it! Next time, I need to spend more time looking at the olive wood accessories. What a great place for charcuterie lovers! Yes, it's more than just olive oil. It's definitely worth a stop if you're at International Plaza.

I just happened to walk by this new store at the International Plaza Mall. It's behind the…read morehumongous Santa's Sleigh in the middle of mall on the Lower Floor. They opened recently. My husband and I are big fans of infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. When you use them to prepare meals, they taste like you have made some wonderful recipe when all you did was drizzle an infused oil and/or an infused balsamic vinegar over the food! The oils and vinegars are delicious! You can sample whichever flavors you prefer. There are something like 20 different oils and 20 different vinegars. Infusion is when you soak the oil or the vinegar for days in an herb, or in a fruit, or whatever you want to flavor it with. These are natural flavors that soak into the oil or vinegar, rather than flavorings added to the oils. This is the secret to their utter deliciousness! So for those who want to eat healthfully but blissfully and satisfyingly, THIS is the way to go! The owner is very sweet, too, so that makes it nice to go through the store and try some of the flavored oils and vinegars. The oils and vinegars come in many sizes, and some would make great stocking stuffers, others would make great gifts for those who love to cook or for real foodies. ENJOY!

I like the concept, but I just find that it's on the pricier side for food products. Some really…read morecool stuff and interesting seasoning blends to choose from. Definitely geared towards more novelty type of gifts than to really load your pantry. They also have food bins to get bulk amount of candies, savory snacks, or grains. It's more geared towards sampling than really getting a large amount. Nonetheless, fun to try out some interesting snack options!

A very interesting find I stumbled upon the other day!…read more Spices galore, something for everyone. You can go pretty far with their packets. They are mixed or envisioned by the owners and are multicultural! There are vibrant flavors of olive oils and vinaigrettes. Olive oils are sourced from Italy. I'm especially impressed by the garlic olive oil (so fresh!) and dark chocolate balsamic! There are also several tea options and a cute tea shop in the back where you can pick up a cup for yourself. This is also a really great place to buy gifts for the holidays. There are prepackaged gifts or you can get a few products to make yourself!

Went to Jay Luigi with my roommates for a little roomie dinner and everything was sooo good!!…read more My favorite thing was definitely the focaccia bread We got all of the dips too and they were amazing. We tried the Pomodoro Fondue, house-made ricotta with honey, and the butter with olive oil. The focaccia + dips were definitely my favorite part of the whole meal! I also got the creamy tomato vodka rigatoni which was sooo good. For my drink I got the Ava Gardner with gin, orange curaçao, raspberry, lemon, and club soda and it was AMAZING. I definitely need to go back and get it again!! Such a cute place for dinner with friends/roommates and I'll definitely be coming back!

What an amazing experience! When we first stepped inside there was a lot of traffic by the hostess…read morestand, but each and every staff member stayed friendly and gave great service. Our serve Taylor was AMAZING! She was very attentive, polite, and personable. We loved her! Moving on to the food. We ordered the "Daily Bread" as a starter and let me tell you...best table bread I've ever had ever. We also got the ricotta honey spread and it was delicious!! For our entrees we all got pasta. Chicken fettuccine, cacio e pepe, and cream tomato vodka. All meals were 10/10 good. Everything was so amazing and fresh. We were here celebrating a friends birthday and Taylor surprised her with a delicious slice of cake. I believe it was a lemon blueberry vanilla cake. It was soooo good. Overall, I highly enjoyed my experience and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for some good Italian. Especially the pasta.

Got the Italian sausage and is excellent. Large sandwich with plenty of sausage & condiments…read more@$8.99. When you go into a place and it's hopping, gives you a pretty good idea. Highly recommend

It's a family-owned business that started out as a butcher shop in Ybor City back in 1896. The…read moremarket that you see today on Armenia has been in West Tampa since 1966. It's where you can find local & imported Italian and Spanish products as well as meats and fresh produce. They sell all of their homemade soups by the quart. There's a daily menu of hot foods and sandwiches, but you can never go wrong with any of their daily Cuban specials. I know it's an Italian market, but the food served at the counter is mostly Spanish. To be honest, this is where they shine. They have an extensive array of Cuban specialties as well as their famous Italian sausage with peppers. I also saw some Arancini and slabs of BBQ ribs along with a huge selection of Italian salads. Everything looked great! I can see why this place is so popular. Just grab a number and wait your turn. Pay for all your items at the checkout area at the front of the store. It's also a good lunch spot. The dining area is spacious enough to have a relaxing dine-in experience. I just bought a few empanadas. The lady behind the counter was very nice. I asked for 1 chicken and 1 beef. They were both very tasty. The filling in the chicken empanada was a little on the salty side, but I think that's because it was mixed with chorizo. It was very tasty nonetheless. It was a quick lunch that really hit the spot. They didn't have the Alessi avocado toast seasoning on the shelf today. I ended up buying a couple of other things to try. I saw an oil drizzle that reminded me of my mother's garlic vinaigrette. I can't wait to try it. It's worth a stop when in West Tampa. I stop by there occasionally after my appointments in that area. I always discover something new.

This Middle Eastern food market and grocery store is wonderful! They have an amazing selection from…read moreDried goods, frozen, fresh cheeses and fruits and veggies. They have a great selection of snacks, candy and beverages too! Oh don't forget about the fresh baked varieties of pita breads! In addition they have a butcher and many meats available. The service is always friendly and helpful. It's a clean store that's a pleasure to shop in.

Today I was on a mission to find the best pita bread, hummus, olive oil, olives and zaatar to try…read moreand re-create the wonderful flavors the wife and I had at Chef Yousef's restaurant The Olive Tree. Success!! This is my 2nd visit to Sultans Market, the last nearly 2 years ago. The guy that helped me is likely the manager or owner, I did not ask. But to my delight he was a friend of Chef Yousef and was able to direct me to the olives, zaatar and olive oil I needed to complete my mission. The olive oil was freshly pressed Palestinian Extra Virgen oil very high in polyphenols (43 X) for you health aficionados. Better, less expensive and larger quantity than the expensive "polyphenol-rich" version (34X) sold online and advertised in social media. It was a perfect match and compliment to the hummus. Also found a delightful jar of olives from Jordan, packed in olive oil with lemon, bay leaf and slightly zesty yellow pepper that paired nicely with my other ingredients. Then, the perfect resealable package of Zaatar to mix will the olive oil for dipping pita bread. Last I bought some halal mediterranean style seasoned chicken for the air fryer at home. The last picture shows the results of my adventure today, I can not believe how many olives I ended up eating! On my 1st visit shopping at this Mediterranean Market was an impulse for me as I drove down Busch this morning. A pleasant surprise for an adventurous cook. There was some beautiful fresh lamb. I bought cryovac greek olives, some Indian Spice, baklava, hummus, fresh zuchini and other items. I disliked the cryovac olives intensely, not sure of their purpose but avoid them. This place was well stocked, diverse, somewhat busy and fun to browse. A nice lady shopper volunteered cooking advice on items I bought. As I venture into that genre of cooking, this store is going to be essential with their treasure trove of spices, fresh halal lamb, veggies and halal chicken and myriad of other products. The more I learn, the more I like this place. One large advantage is the variety, cost, quality, scope and breadth of products compared to the tiny amount of shelf space dedicated to these items in a grocery store. A place to broaden your horizons. Come get ya' some!

Finally got to try Forbici this weekend and it did not disappoint! Saturday night was very busy and…read morethe wait was over an hour but thankfully they had a table for 2 that did not show up so we got right in!! The restaurant is loud and lively due to it being so busy! They have a a great cocktail menu with Italian spritz and rotating specials. For appetizers we did the buffalo chicken pizza which was so delicious!! They have a thin and thick crust pizzas, but this one only came in thick crust. For entrees we did the gnocchi and since they offer pasta half portions, I had the Cacio e Pepe and the rigatoni alla vodka! Both were delicious and that Cacio e Pepe was so creamy. Our server was nice and friendly. The cost for 2 honestly wasn't that bad. I loved all the food and will definitely be back!!

Fungi- yummy. Perfect mushroom and truffle ratio. I just don't like how square pizzas are super…read moredoughy. I wish they made each flavor with the option or round of square because I'd rather have a fungi round. Vodka rigatoni- basic. I've had good vodka rigatonis and I added chicken ($6+) but that chicken was so plain and bland looking. Cup and char- infamous but idk why, not that special. L'amante cocktail- good..but inconsistent. My friend got the same drink but both of ours tasted different and were different colors even. Indoor space is kind of cramped if you ask me. And the outside has fans but they don't help cool at all. Bathrooms are clean however and the servers/hostess are really nice.

The name in itself is amazing ! While in Tampa we decided to…read morehave a nice family meal here with some friends for brunch and loved it so much we came back for a family dinner. They open at 10am on the weekends for a nice brunch and during the week they open at 5pm for dinner only. Food , service and ambiance were absolutely fantastic and my little one loved it because her name is Olivia. We will definitely come back !

The name in itself is amazing ! While in Tampa we decided to…read morehave a nice family meal here with some friends for brunch and loved it so much we came back for a family dinner. They open at 10am on the weekends for a nice brunch and during the week they open at 5pm for dinner only. Food , service and ambiance were absolutely fantastic and my little one loved it because her name is Olivia. We will definitely come back !

Friends brought me here to celebrate another friend, and it was such a lovely experience!…read more1. I was obsessed with the view--whether the curtains were down during sunset or opened afterward, the atmosphere was beautiful. 2. Jason is the BEST! Not only was his service outstanding, but he also shared so many interesting behind-the-scenes stories about the restaurant. 3. There are so many great options on the menu that one visit definitely isn't enough to find your favorite. You'll need to come back and try more! 4. Before leaving, I made a wish in the garden. Now I have another reason to return: to try more dishes once my wish comes true--hopefully soon! Definitely a place for a special celebration.

Updating my experience this evening from 5 star to one as we were attempting to celebrate my…read moremother's birthday. I have been visiting the 1905 restaurants and their family of brands for over 25 years. I've been to the Columbia so many times that I could probably draw you the layout from memory. That history and loyalty is exactly why yesterday's experience was so disappointing. Yesterday, we were celebrating my mother's 64th birthday, and I chose Casa Santo Stefano because of the superior service I've received in the past, the excellent quality of the food, and because my company,, typically books Casa Santo Stefano for events and has never given me reason to doubt the brand. Unfortunately, my experience with my family yesterday was more than disappointing. Valerio dropped the ball in so many ways at our table. We repeatedly went without water, at times for more than 10 minutes, and I was constantly looking around for him. My mother's Moscow Mule took approximately 20 minutes to arrive. When I jokingly asked if he had gone to Moscow to get it, he told me they "didn't have any cups." That was difficult to believe when the drink was clearly sitting there long enough for the cup to become heavily sweated and the ice to melt. I also began noticing that Valerio seemed far more attentive to a table of 10 young women who had just arrived. He was taking their photos, laughing with them and engaging with them, while our table was repeatedly forgotten. The situation with dessert was particularly upsetting because it was my mother's birthday. Valerio asked whether we had seen a dessert menu, and I told him we had not. As I got up to speak with the manager, a kids' ice cream dessert was brought to our table instead. We wanted to look at the dessert menu, order a few things, and have the restaurant sing Happy Birthday to my mother. That simple experience was completely missed, and it was something we had genuinely been looking forward to. On top of everything, the air conditioning was not functioning properly in the restaurant, which made an already uncomfortable experience even more difficult. I appreciate the manager Ty, giving my mother a box of cookies and a handwritten card from the staff as we were leaving. Unfortunately, by that point, the damage had already been done. What bothered me most was that Valerio never seemed to appreciate the significance of the occasion, never apologized for the repeated service issues, and ultimately dropped off the check and walked away. I simply do not understand how this happened, particularly on a day when the restaurant was not even especially busy. I believe Valerio needs additional training and guidance, particularly in the level of hospitality and attentiveness expected from a restaurant carrying the 1905 Family of Restaurants name. I want to emphasize that I am not writing this because I have turned my back on the brand. Quite the opposite. I am writing because I have been loyal to this brand for more than two decades, I genuinely believe in what the 1905 Family of Restaurants represents, and yesterday's experience fell so far below that standard that I feel compelled to say something. My mother's 64th birthday only happens once, and unfortunately, instead of leaving with another wonderful 1905 memory, we left disappointed. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken seriously, not simply as a complaint about one server, but as an opportunity to make sure another family celebrating an important occasion does not have the same experience.

So glad I stopped in! So friendly, fresh and unique shop! It's super cute, and clean, and well…read moreorganized and labeled! The shop has freshly made frozen pastas, raviolis, sauces, also had fresh baked bread, cookies and desserts! Cannot wait to try the corn ravioli! Will definitely be visiting again!

I've been going to The Ravioli Company for years! This is a true South Tampa staple/hidden gem. It…read moreis owned by a local family and they make everything fresh in house! They sell freshly made ravioli, tortellini, lasagna, pasta, bread, sauces, and other entree options! You can freeze everything and easily heat it up within minutes for an easy, fresh meal option. I like to keep my freezer stocked with their items for when we don't have energy to cook a meal for dinner. Their fresh breads are also amazing too!