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by Sophie Gayot
There are many, many reasons to visit Columbia Restaurant, located in the historical area of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida. The best way to discover them — outside of dining there yourself — is to watch my exclusive video interview with partner/owner Casey Gonzmart and read the just updated review of the restaurant.
Over the storied 107-year history of the restaurant, its food and ambience have attracted a long list of celebrities from Marilyn Monroe, Babe Ruth and Liberace to Bruce Springsteen and George Clooney — why wasn’t I there the day he came in?Columbia Restaurant is one of our 2012 Hot 10 Tampa Bay Restaurants | Top 10 Tampa Bay Food Rating Restaurants | Top 10 Tampa Bay Romantic Restaurants | Top 10 Tampa Bay Wine List Restaurants|You can click on each photo to enlarge to see some of the décor of Columbia Restaurant. All photos by Sophie Gayot.
Azuleros
One side of the bar
Familia de Casimiro dining room
Outside
Stair case
Casey Gonzmart with Sophie Gayot eating a Cuban sandwich and the chef de cuisine
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