Just when I thought Tampa couldn’t squeeze in another new restaurant opening before the end of 2019, a chef-driven concept makes a major splash. Counter Culture, from renowned local chef Jeannie Pierola who also runs Edison Food + Drink Lab, just recently announced its official opening.
Local diners might also recognize Pierola from Swigamajig, a no frills seafood bites concept at Sparkman Wharf.
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Immaculate design and sensational food
Counter Culture is located at 2909 W Bay to Bay #100, Bayshore Plaza, in the prime Bayshore area of Tampa, Florida. The 3,700-square-foot restaurant was designed by Sandra Chancey of Chancey Design to set the stage for Chef Pierola’s food.
Stop the presses, there’s a freaking wood-fired grill here, too! The open kitchen features a 14’ wood-fired grill and stainless hood, and is lined by comfortable kitchen counter dining. Please deliver us some Neapolitan pizza.
Ample outdoor seating for guests
Counter Culture also features a mixologist bar with garage doors that open onto the Florida patio to create an indoor-outdoor bar that will also serve the full kitchen menu.
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It’s beautiful and backed by an impressive history in the industry. Could this be the next great food hub in Tampa?
In case you need more sweet inspiration in Tampa, there’s a sweet spot serving pineapple buns, which are set to be a major food trend in 2020.
Jollibee, a hugely popular Filipino fast food concept, is debuting in Pinellas Park in early 2020.
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