We went there a couple of times during our 3 years living in Tampa (1987-90)
but found it to be a tourist trap, and not particularly authentic. Sangria in a
Cuban restaurant?? It must be said that my wife is from Puerto Rico, so our
standards for authenticity when it comes to Carribean food are probably higher
than most guests to the Columbia.
Cheers,
Nathan
On 7 Nov 2014, at 18:31, Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Bet the ambiance is memorable!
>
> "...seating for up to 1,700 people. The restaurant has a grand total of
> 52,000 square feet, and encompasses an entire city block."
>
> On 7 November 2014 17:28, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> We've never been to the original Columbia in Ybor City but have eaten at
>> two others and greatly enjoyed it both times. According to our very
>> knowledgeable hostess the company places great emphasis on making the food
>> experience the same in all of their restaurants. I detected a slight
>> difference between the two where we've eaten but not very much. Great food
>> and sangria too.
>>
>> We're very curious to see the original Ybor City location. It is massive
>> compared to the others. "...seating for up to 1,700 people. The restaurant
>> has a grand total of 52,000 square feet, and encompasses an entire city
>> block."
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 11/7/2014 11:02 AM, Charles Geilfuss wrote:
>>
>>> Looks good, Chuck. Extensive menu. I'll keep it in mind if I'm ever that
>>> way. My brother-in-law works in Tampa from time to time. I'll pass along
>>> to
>>> him.
>>>
>>> Charlie
>>>
>>> On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Chuck Norcutt <
>>> chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> The "Columbia" Cuban restaurant in Ybor City (central Tampa) and several
>>>> other locations in Florida also has grub to travel for. The Columbia in
>>>> Ybor City is a planned destination before we leave Florida for South
>>>> Carolina. <http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/>
>>>>
>>>> Chuck Norcutt
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 11/7/2014 8:03 AM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Have tried Florida in winter. I’m good for seven days max, and then
>>>>> only if I spend it in two different places. However, there is a
>>>>> wonderful cajun restaurant on a river somewhere just back from Tampa
>>>>> Bay that has grub to travel for. That and some friends is about all I
>>>>> miss about Florida. If I were to become a snowbird, it most likely
>>>>> would be in Nathan’s basement. <wink>
>>>>>
>>>>> --Bob Whitmire Certified Neanderthal
>>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 6, 2014, at 3:54 PM, Chuck Norcutt
>>>>> <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Try Florida in the winter for a change. There are plenty of
>>>>>
>>>>>> residents of occupied Canada here as well as for-real Canucks.
>>>>>> Then you can escape some of that global warming. The power was on
>>>>>> and the election noise was incessant but with the power and
>>>>>> internet on I was able to stream Netflix instead. :-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yesterday we took in (for the second time) the Edison and Ford
>>>>>> winter estates in Fort Myers.
>>>>>> <http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/> Recommended. Edison and
>>>>>> Ford certainly knew where to go. There was no snow or ice at all.
>>>>>> But only Florida lobster was available at the Pinchers restaurant
>>>>>> next door. We chose to sit on the second story porch looking out
>>>>>> over the marina on the Caloosahatchee River. It was tough but
>>>>>> somebody has to do it. :-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> --
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