Category: Food

After having breakfast at Graze 1910, we walked around to check what else Armature Works had to offer.

“This 22,000 sq-ft industrial market food hall in Heights Public Market is a food paradise. It features an open floor plan with communal seating surrounded by restaurants showcasing restaurateurs, ‘Show + Tell’ workshop that hosts an array of events such as cooking classes, wine tastings and pop-up dinners in collaboration with market tenants.”

One of the first things we saw was an awesome Japanese-inspired installation. They make make Japanese-style sushi burritos and sushi bowls so if you’re a Japanese food lover, you’ll want to check this spot out.

Zukku Sushi / Sushi, Burritos and Bowls

Graze 1910 / Refined American fare, serving breakfast all day

In our last post, I mentioned we tried their chicken and waffles which was really delicious.

BAR at Armature / Beer, Cocktails and provisions

This bar had a lot of unique drink selections.

AVA /Authentic Wood Fired Pizza

Cru Cellars /Sommelier-Driven Wine Bar & Kitchen

Ichicoro Imoto / Contemporary Ramen-Ya

Empamamas / Not so basic empanadas!

Soul Food Street Kitchen / Down home cooking with street flair

Inside the Box / Specialty Sandwiches and Salads

Hemingway’s / Modern Cuban Cuisine

A.W. Mercantile / A General Store

Astro Ice Cream Co. / Ice Cream

There are so many delicious looking places to try are Armature Works so I’ll definitely have to come back. Be sure to arrive early to grab a seat since it can get pretty busy during the weekend.

 

Address: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Phone: (813) 250-3725

more details for the vendors : http://armatureworks.com/heights-market/

 

Edited by Larnna Thompson

After exploring and checking a bunch of cool places to eat inside Armature Works, we came across Graze 1910 which was one of the busiest spots there.

It served breakfast and brunch, and after taking a look at the menu, we knew we had to eat here.

The set up and branding they had was on point.

There’s bar and table seating available.

The menu is posted on the wall, next to where the line begins. I really liked how simple and clean it looked.

Once you place your order, they ask for your cell phone number so they can text you when your food is ready to be picked up.

Larnna’s husband, Geno, ordered a Boylan Creme Soda which looked delicious so I plan to grab one next time.

I ordered the chicken and waffle with maple and bacon syrup. The chicken was very good — soft and tender, and not dry.

Larnna also ordered the chicken and waffle with maple and bacon syrup but also added the chorizo gravy on the side for a savory option.

In addition to his creme soda, Geno ordered the Graze burger with tater tots.

My wife ordered the spicy chicken with slaw and Sriracha with potatoes on the side. The combo was really good and totally different than any other chicken sandwich I’ve tasted before.

This is definitely one of my new favorite places that serves chicken and waffles!

Thanks again to my editor, Larnna (@dessertforyoursenses), recommending this place! I can’t wait to go back again!

https://www.graze1910.com/

Located in Heights Public MarketArmature Works

1910 N Ola Avenue Tampa, FL

MONDAY-THURSDAY 7am-9pm

FRIDAY 7am-10pm

SATURDAY 8am-10pm

SUNDAY 9am-8:30pm

 

Edited by Larnna Thompson

I want to thank my editor, Larnna, for recommending that I visit Armature Works, located in Tampa. I took advantage of my new year vacation to explore this new spot.

After doing a little research, I was excited to see what this place had to offer. It reminded me of my trip to Atlanta’s Ponca City Market which I highly recommend checking out, especially if you’re into the industrial feel and repurposing a space.

Below is some official information and history about Armature Works:

“Armature Works dates back to 1910 and was once the storage and maintenance facility for Tampa Electric’s (TECO) streetcars.

Once known as the TECO streetcar warehouse, the Armature Works structure played a significant role for the City of Tampa as the repair and storage facility for the Tampa Electric Street and Railway Company (formerly known as the Streetcar Barn). The barn was an integral part of Tampa’s development in connecting the surrounding neighborhoods.

In 1946, the system was abandoned for more modern means of transportation, the automobile. Tampa Armature Works, a phosphate machinery manufacturer, purchased the building from TECO in 1960. Today, Armature Works has been repurposed to its originality, becoming the heart of the Heights neighborhood as a mixed-use commercial building.”

The drive from Orlando to Tampa was only about an hour and a half which wasn’t too bad. It was such a beautiful day to explore and be outdoors.

The building was huge and there were plenty of parking spots.

There’s an “outdoor patio” that is dog friendly where you can enjoy the nice weather.

The front looked like it’s still under construction for now but I think they may be building something to accommodate live events.

Even though the building has been revamped, there’s still a factory feel to it.

Inside, there are many seating areas throughout so you can end up spending a whole day here, relaxing.

There’s also courtyard seating.

They offer 3 types of water, including my favorite, sparkling, and it’s free!

My wife and baby girl, relaxing 🙂

I hope Orlando builds a place like this. The closest thing, so far, is East End Market and it’s small with very little parking.

I had a great time in Tampa, seeing something new. Stay tuned for our next post with more details about Armature Works.

 

Address: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Phone: (813) 250-3725

armatureworks.com

 

Edited by Larnna Thompson

I saw a lot of posts about this place so I knew I had to check it out.

We visited the location near the Asian market by W Colonial Dr. also they have 2nd location by Florida Mall and it’s an Asian-Hispanic fusion fast food chain specializing in high quality drinks and snacks.

There is indoor and outdoor seating.

There’s also a perfect selfie spot on the wall where many people took their photo.

Zero Degrees is known for their Mangonadas. The drink comes with freshly sliced mango, topped with a bit of chili powder, and has a great salty/sweet balance.

The chili powder on top of the mango is a very popular way to eat mango in Southeast Asia.

There are so many drinks on the menu that we still want to try so we’ll definitely be back!

Address: 5282 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808

Hours: Opens 11AM

Phone: (407) 487-4597

 

Edited by Larnna P. Thompson

On Sunday, after we got finished grocery shopping, we stopped by a local ramen spot.

To my surprise, there was a line of people waiting to go in.

The menu had pictures of the special items they offer.

I ordered the Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き, o-konomi-yaki), a Japanese savory pancake, but sadly it did not compare to the ones I’ve tried before, especially when it came to size and taste.

I think they added okonomi sauce and topped it with Japanese mayonnaise, then sprinkled it with Aonori, Katsuobushi, and chopped green onions.

We also ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen. The flavor was pretty good and there was a good balance of miso and spice.

Taiyaki is one of my favorite street vendor snack foods. The inside had sweet red bean. We ate it as a dessert.

For quick ramen, that is affordable, check this spot out. I hear the weekend can get very busy so get there early.

 

Address: 5080 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808

Hours: Closes 8PM

Menu: places.singleplatform.com

Order: doordash.com

Phone: (407) 203-6777

 

 

Edited by Larnna P. Thompson