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( 813-221-0596;
www.grams-inn-tampa.com
;
3109 N Ola Ave; dm $23, r $25-70; )
As cha-
rismatic as an aging rock star, Gram's is a tiny, welcoming hostel for international travel-
ers who prefer personality over perfect linens. Dig the in-ground hot tub and Saturday
night jams.
Tahitian Inn
HOTEL$$$
( 813-877-6721;
www.tahitianinn.com
; 601 S Dale Mabry Hwy; r $79-139, ste $149-199;
)
The name is reminiscent of a tiki-theme motel, but this family-owned, full-service
hotel offers fresh, boutique stylings at midrange prices. Nice pool, and airport transporta-
tion.
Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn
HISTORIC HOTEL$$$
( 813-241-4545;
www.donvicenteinn.com
;
1915 Republica de Cuba; r $139-219; )
Slightly faded, the 1895 Don Vicente recalls Ybor City's glory days. Unfortunately,
rooms are less warmly dramatic than the atmospheric Old World public spaces. Breakfast
included.
Eating
At mealtime, focus on Ybor City, South Tampa's SoHo area (South Howard Ave) and
up-and-coming Seminole Heights.
Wright's Gourmet House
SANDWICHES$
(1200 S Dale Mabry Hwy; sandwiches & salads $5-9; 7am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Sat)
It
doesn't look like much from the outside. Heck, it doesn't look like much from the inside.
But they've been slinging sandwiches since 1963, and their unique combinations and
hearty portions win them plenty of fans.
Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe
AMERICAN$$$
(
www.ellasfolkartcafe.com
; 5119 N Nebraska Ave; mains $11-22; 5-11pm Tue-Thu, to midnight Fri
& Sat, 11am-8pm Sun)
Ten minutes from downtown in Seminole Heights, artsy Ella's aims
to please with tasty flavor combinations, funky folk art, occasional live music, and pork
ribs in their Bloody Marys during Soul Food Sundays.
Datz & Datz Dough
AMERICAN$$$
(
www.datztampa.com
; 2616 S MacDill Ave; mains $10-19; 7am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 11pm Fri,
8:30am-11pm Sat, 8:30am-3pm Sun)
Perfect for a casual meal, this big, bustling place dishes
out the humor, with menu items like Brie Bardot, Havana Hottie and When Pigs Fly.
