Neighborhoods

Vegetarian Cooking

Debbie DeGraaff shares cooking methods and prepared dishes.

Price: Free.

Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library: 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa, 33626

A Renaissance of Creativity

This event combines art, mimosas and psychic readings into one afternoon with a collection of oils, watercolors, carvings, writings and more from local Tampa Bay artists, including live entertainment, a buffet brunch, and art boutique to benefit the Life Enrichment Center.

Price: $15 suggested donation.

Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay : 12951 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 33626

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill (Tampa, Sheldon Road)

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Westchase: 10606 Sheldon Road, Tampa, 33626

Burger 21

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Westchase: 9664 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 33626

This upscale burger joint has a chef-driven menu and stylish look that looks to be the start of a small empire. The burgers come on tasty brioche buns with toppings in inventive…

Carrabba's Italian Grill (Tampa, Sheldon Road)

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Westchase: 11902 Sheldon Road, Tampa, 33626

Good Italian food is the name of the game here. Carraba's showcases great specials including Chicken Marsala, Calamari and many others and focuses on the feeling of an authentic Italian…

Catch Twenty Three

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Westchase: 10103 Montague St, Tampa, 33626

The menu is standard-issue modern: four or five grilled fish with contemporary sauces, mussels, pasta and steaks, with a mild tropical accent in the sides. The greater distinction is the…

Fresh Bites

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Westchase: 11665 Countryway Blvd., Tampa, 33626

Lebanese cuisine using organic ingredients, grass-fed Niman Ranch beef and lamb, all-natural chicken.…

Catch Twenty Three

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Westchase: 10103 Montague St, Tampa, 33626

The menu is standard-issue modern: four or five grilled fish with contemporary sauces, mussels, pasta and steaks, with a mild tropical accent in the sides. The greater distinction is the…

Chase Club

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Westchase: 12129 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 33626

The Chase Club has a dimly lit atmosphere perfect for an after-work cocktail or refuge on a hot summer's day. Inside, a long bar seats about 20 people, and there are eight high-top tables.…

Maloney's Irish Pub

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Westchase: 9540 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, 33626

Maloney's does have a classic, Irish vibe. From the dark, polished wood tables flanked with Jameson barrels to the etched copper countertops adorned with the expressions "Éirinn…

Remedy Bar & Lounge

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Westchase: 9882 W Linebaugh Ave. , Tampa, 33626

Formerly the Oak Room, it's the Westchase version of a local dive, clean, modern, but comfortable.Hours: 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun.Read more here.…

The Blend Lounge

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Westchase: 9524 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 33626

The vibe: a small, hip wine bar and cocktail lounge with a club atmosphere.Most cocktails in the $7-$13 range, beer $3-$5, wine $2-$15 by the glass.Read a review here.…

Baybridge Park

Westchase: 10020 Bridgeton Drive, Tampa, 33626

Fawn Ridge Park

Westchase: 9520 Exposition Drive, Tampa, 33626

Great Art and Frame

Westchase: 9906 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 33626

Sickles High School

Westchase: 7950 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, 33626

Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library

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Westchase: 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa, 33626

Don't be fooled by this cozy 15,000-square-foot library. There are nearly 93,000 volumes on the shelves. And best of all for families, a separate room just for kids. The room has three large…