Inside The Box - Carte

Flan Factory

➤ 1718 N Nebraska Ave, 33602, Tampa, US, United States

Carte • Cuban • Coffee • Cheese • Mexican

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"come here if you want to be treated like family!!!if I could give a higher score, I would. I originally saw this place on tiktok and wanted to try because of my flan obsession. My sister and I went… and let me just tell you, we were immediately treated like family. The staff explained the entire menu and we wanted to try everything they suggested. The entire staff are the kindest and most helpful people. We got our apps and entrees and wowowowowow we were blown away. The fried rice is to die for. I think i’ve nearly tried every sandwich (Mojo pork is my personal fav). And the flan!!! I got orange, original, pistachio, nutella, and cafe con leche. All were so so good but the orange really blew me away. In fact, I went back a week later and they had cycled new flavors so the orange wasn’t offered currently. I told Ester (I think that’s how you spell it) that the orange was my absolute favorite and asked when it was coming back. She told me that she would make it later this week and set some aside just for me!!! This place has earned a life long customer."

Pure Kitchen

➤ 3214 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609, United States, East Lake-Orient Park

Carte • Vegan • Casual • Kitchen • Catering

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"I recently switched to eating a whole-food, plant-based diet and Pure Kitchen is a delight whenever I am in town as many of their items are WFPB, i.e., without added oils. You can't go wrong with anything available. Everything is exquisite! I find their bowls filling and a curry and basmati rice dish I tried was just amazing. There are soups, desserts, snacks, drinks, etc. Whatever you need, it's there. A must-try!"

Toffee To Go

➤ 3251 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa, United States Of America

Carte • Desserts • Catering • Ice Cream • Coffee & Tea

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"This is an exceptional bakery and ice cream shop. Every ice cream, cake, and cookie is delicious. The owners and staff are both friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it a wonderful place to enjoy a treat. Every visit to Desserts by Toffee to Go is a great experience. It's definitely worth going out of your way to visit!"

The Mediterranean Chickpea

➤ 3217A S MacDill Ave, Tampa, Florida, USA, 33629, United States

Carte • Soup • Falafel • Sandwiches • Mediterranean

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"If we lived in Tampa, we would be here all the time. We had dinner here to celebrate my graduation from college (after 29 years), and the owners were welcoming, helpful, and patient with my mom. On top of all of that, the food was delicious, comforting, and oh so satisfying. I should have gotten some baklava to take for graduation dessert, but there is always tomorrow, right?"

Mise en Place

➤ Tampa, 442 W Kennedy Blvd, 33606-1905, United States

Carte • Bars • Venues • French • American

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"Pros: Beautiful restaurant Top-notch service, very attentive servers Mise burger FTW! (Minus the onion ring) calamari was a safe appetizer choice. Rosemary biscuits were yummy. Cons: zucchini blossoms were very oily for my taste. Ribye entree was a mess. No seasoning what so ever on the steak, very chewy. Parsnips were very hard, i couldn’t cut it with my cutlery. Chocolate basque cheesecake dessert: MAJOR LETDOWN! I was looking forward to this dessert but it was quite dense. Basque cheesecake has been trending on social media as the best cheesecake for their luscious light and creamy filling. This was nothing like it. Overall, my friend and I spend over $170 for rather mediocre meal. Just come for the burger, omit the rest."