Armature Works
The next location is a must visit if you are in the Tampa Bay area. Armature works is not a traditional restaurant. It is instead an old storage and maintenance facility for Tampa Electric streetcars. This facility has been restored and transformed into a food court/market style dining experience with two traditional restaurants. There is indoor and outdoor seating available for both the restaurants and the market I usually enjoy sitting outside because it offers a view of the river, downtown, and the Riverwalk.
Food options here vary drastically. From burgers and sushi to acai bowls and empanadas, you are sure to find something you will like! The two traditional restaurants are Steelbach and Oak & Ola. The other options include: Ichicoro Imoto (Ramen-Ya), Union by Commune +Co (Coffee and tea), BnB (Butcher and Barbeque), Graze 1910 (American and Breakfast), Ava (Pizza), SOHO Juice Co (Açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices), Cress (Salads, bowls, and soups), Astro Ice Cream Co. (icecream), Zukki Sush (Sushi Burritos and bowls), Hemingway’s (Cuban), Empamamas (Empanadas), and more!
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When I went to Armature works I chose to eat at Ava, which serves authentic wood fired pizza. There I got a margherita pizza. On the pizza was: San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and sea salt. Because I was there during the week (Wednesday), and during lunch time (11am-3pm), I was able to get the lunch special. Through the lunch special Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm you can get a small margherita pizza or a meatball sandwich, served with a small house salad for $12.00. This is comparable to just a small margherita pizza for $11.00. Finally, to drink I got just a coke ($3.00).
Armature works can be found at the very end of the Riverwalk. A close and beautiful walk from Downtown or the University of Tampa.
There is no dress code at Armature works. You can find people wearing running clothes, to dresses. You can also somedays find wedding receptions. Therefore, what you wear here does not matter. Yet, because it is such an aesthetic atmosphere, it is the perfect picture opportunity. So, below I have complied cute and casual outfits that would fit the aesthetic of Armature works, for optimal pictures!
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