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Published: February 15, 2008

Updated: 02/14/2008 12:44 am

CUBAN/SPANISH

ARCO IRIS, 3328 Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 879-1357. This eatery captures the spirit of the small restaurants found in Havana, and although meals aren't served in a living room as they are in Cuba, the warmth of the island's hospitality is there. It is one of the best places for authentic Cuban food in the area. Arco Iris serves very fine fried rice with traditional Spanish dishes such as roast pork and breaded grouper. Great meals can be had here for less than $15. ($)

BROCATO'S, 5021 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 248-9977. This family eatery specializes in large sandwiches and Cuban food. Brocato's roast pork, a key ingredient in its Cuban, is so tender that it almost melts in your mouth. Other sandwich offerings include Palomilla steak, roast beef, Italian sub, chicken Parmesan and meat ball. The restaurant also offers a variety of soups and salads, black beans and rice, deviled crabs, chicken and yellow rice dinners, empanadas (meat pies) and guava and apple pastries. Open for breakfast. ($)

CAFE DON JOSE, 12350 N. 56th St., Tampa; (813) 985-2392. Cafe Don Jose has built its reputation on the cuisine of Spain: seafood, pasta, chicken and beef are served in softly lit dining rooms whose decor harkens back to the days of Spanish conquistadores. Waiters here are professional and efficient. Portions are respectable and the ingredients fresh. Must-have entrees include Cazuela de Marisco (seafood casserole), brimming with chunks of lobster, whole shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops and fish in a savory catalana sauce. ($$-$$$)

CAPDEVILA'S AT LA TERESITA, 3248 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 879-9704. Landmark La Teresita has flowered into a lovely restaurant complex, complete with lunch counter and dining room. Capdevila's doesn't pretend to be exclusive, but the waiters wear crisp white shirts and black bow ties. Weekdays, the office lunch crowd feasts on Roast Pork, Russian Trout or the classic Chicken and Yellow Rice. Portions are huge, service is swift and lunch specials are recommended. ($)

CARMINE'S, 1802 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City; (813) 248-3834. A quick spot for lunch. Low-priced, no-frills Spanish food piled high on plates. Daily specials lure folks from downtown to this lively, cafelike eatery. A good place to grab some Spanish bean soup or black beans, chicken soup and yellow rice before heading back to the office. ($)

COLUMBIA RESTAURANT, 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City; (813) 248-4961 (consult telephone directory for other locations throughout Florida). This is the grand palace of Spanish cuisine. From its flamboyant flamenco dancers to its fiery ceramic exterior, the Columbia is all color. In doubt? Order the paella, a traditional and eye-pleasing Spanish feast of fish, shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, clams, chicken, pork, sausage, green peppers, onions and tomatoes, all piled onto yellow rice. By day, the Columbia is an atmospheric haven for business lunches; by night, one of Tampa's biggest tourist draws. The Columbia's 1905 Salad alludes to the year this restaurant first opened its doors on Ybor City's Seventh Avenue. ($$)

HUGO'S SPANISH RESTAURANT, 931 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-2842. Hugo's lays no claim to gourmet fare, but prices are reasonable and the grub is hearty. This Hyde Park staple touts its "world's worst Cuban sandwich," but in truth, competes with the best sandwich makers in Tampa. Italian dishes score more points for low price than for taste. In short, the appeal is price and location. ($)

LA BAMBA, 4815 W. Laurel St., Tampa; (813) 287-2575. This Spanish-American cafeteria-style restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Morning specialties include the La Bamba Croissant (with egg, cheese and ham, bacon or sausage) and omelets. Lunch specials include baked grouper, beef stew, chicken Parmesan, chicken salteado, Spanish meat balls, ropa vieja, Russian trout, chicken cordon bleu and boliche. A variety of soups are offered daily, such as Spanish bean, split pea, cream of broccoli and black bean. ($)

LAS PALMAS CAFE, 19651 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa; (813) 907-1333. Tucked away in the Pebble Creek Collection shopping center, this restaurant serves Spanish-Cuban fare in a family atmosphere. The tiny, 30-seat space features such warm touches as paneling, lower light fixtures and dark green carpeting. Menu items include deviled crab, Merluza a la Rusa (a breaded whitefish filet), chicken and yellow rice and breaded palomilla steak. ($)

LINCOLN SPANISH RESTAURANT, 3247 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 354-8335. A West Tampa institution since it opened in 1963, this "Boliche Boulevard" locale bustles at lunch and dinner. The restaurant specializes in authentic roast pork, ropa vieja (shredded beef), carne con papa (beef stew) and seafood dishes such as zarzuela de mariscos (rice and seafood) and lobster enchilado. ($)

MR. EMPANADA, 4836 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 879-6232 (check the telephone book for other locations). Mr. Empanada offers tasty turnovers stuffed with combinations of beef, sausage, chicken, seafood and fruit. The beef empanada has juicy ground beef seasoned with onions and green and red peppers. Seafood lovers should try the crab empanada in a light tomato sauce. (The bits of shell add to the authenticity.) The restaurant also offers Cuban sandwiches, Spanish bean soup, deviled crabs and an assortment of salads. ($)

SPAIN RESTAURANT, 513 Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 223-2831. A good place for hearty Spanish grub without emptying the wallet at lunch or dinner. Consider the lemon grouper or paella. Those with light appetites might want to sit at the bar, sip sangria and munch on more than two dozen hot and cold tapas. ($-$$)

TANGELO'S GRILLE, 226 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-1695. Short on frills but long on character, this downtown staple - a simple but savory collision of Cuban and Jamaican traditions - has catered to office workers, theater patrons, concertgoers and random passers-by since 1986, filling their guts without emptying their wallets. The cozy, unpretentious dining room is a riot of vibrant color, echoing the eclectic flavors on the small menu. We like the fresh roasted Cuban-style pork, bursting with flavor from its mojo marinade, and their Cuban sandwich is one of the best around. ($)

TINATAPA'S, 615 Channelside Drive (in Shoppes at Channelside), Tampa; (813) 514-8462. This colorful, hip eatery specializes in the popular Spanish tradition of tapas. Tapas are essentially finger foods, small servings of Spanish dishes that allow the diner to jump from dish to dish. The restaurant serves more than 30 varieties of hot and cold tapas. Favorites include Pan de Tomato, with diced red tomatoes, Spanish ham, provolone cheese and olives, drizzled with olive oil and served atop crusty bread; and Gambas Fritas, breaded, fried prawns doused with a sweet and spicy dip. Each small plate averages three or four mouthfuls, so two people could easily eat six or more tapas and spend in excess of $60, not counting beverages or desserts. ($$-$$$)

TIO PEPE, 2930 Gulf-To-Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 799-3082. A Pinellas favorite, Tio Pepe delivers consistently enjoyable Spanish cuisine. The menu includes traditional Paella, but those with other preferences find seafood in delicate cream, such as Gambas Rellenas a la Pepe (large stuffed shrimp in a sauce), along with sassy poultry preparations and hearty beef dishes. Waiters make a first-rate sangria, mixed with sugar, brandy, citrus, cinnamon and choice of wine or champagne, and the bakery turns out a nice variation on pumpernickel. The restaurant can be loud and bustling on busy nights. ($$)

VIZCAYA RESTAURANTE & TAPAS BAR, 10905 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 968-7400. This Spanish eatery showcases Chef Felix Piedra's creative way with tapas, appetizers that you can mix and match into a meal. He cooks up 20 hot tapas, with choices such as merluza, a Spanish fish cooked with a lobster and seafood sauce; fresh calamari in its black ink; and fresh scallops with imported chorizo. Cold tapas options include Gulf shrimp with avocados and duck liver with green peppercorns. For entrees, try Zarzuela de Mariscos, a bountiful seafood dish with Maine lobster, scallops, clams and shrimp, accented with a rich cream sauce tinged with brandy; or the hearty paella, rich and fragrant with saffron-flavored rice, shrimp, mussels and clams, topped with half a lobster. The wine list is extensive for a small eatery. ($$-$$$)

CONTINENTAL

BUDAPEST RESTAURANT, 7411 U.S. 19 N., New Port Richey; (727) 848-4437. Two words describe this place: Hungarian heartiness. The Budapest Platter for Two is an edible version of Noah's Ark - two breaded pork chops, two veal cutlets, sausage for two, two fried chicken livers, two breaded mushrooms, two orders of coleslaw and a flood of home-fried potatoes. Reasonable prices. ($)

CAFE BISTRO AT NORDSTROM, 2223 N. West Shore Blvd. (International Plaza), Tampa; (813) 875-4400. This culinary treasure, hidden away on the second floor of Nordstrom, is an ideal place to take a break from shopping. The open kitchen prepares excellent soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches and entrees. Try anything with fries, but save room for the white chocolate bread pudding. ($$)

CAPRICE DAVIS ISLANDS BISTRO, 238 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-8100. Enjoy live entertainment and umbrella drinks in the expansive outdoor patio, or head inside for an ambitious bistro menu that includes thick steaks, exotic salads and gourmet pizzas. At lunch, the menu is streamlined and sandwich-oriented, which should leave room for one of the restaurant's excellent desserts. ($$)

FLY BAR & RESTAURANT, 1202 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 275-5000. This chichi downtown eatery with the big-city feel and rooftop deck serves small plates and exotic cocktails late into the night, or sandwiches at lunchtime. Sandwiches are more consistent than the ambitious evening fare, which doesn't always live up to its price. But you can't beat the ambience. ($$-$$$)

GOOD TIMES CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT, 1130 Pinellas Bayway, Tierra Verde; (727) 867-0774. Since 1977, the Good Times Continental Restaurant has served a melting-pot array of Czech, Austrian, German and French dishes. Yet the image from this description shouldn't be all Old World heaviness. Fresh Florida foods accent the menu. Dinners are full course, which means rye bread, soup and salad in addition to an entree with heaps of vegetables and carbohydrates such as potatoes, noodles or dumplings. Dishes of note include scamp (a smaller, flakier fish than grouper), coquilles Saint Jacques (scallops in a mushroom-laden cream and butter sauce), beef stroganoff and wiener schnitzel. ($$)

RESTAURANT HAPA, 3970 Tampa Road, Oldsmar; (813) 749-8400. An outstanding addition to the Bay area's fine-dining scene, this Oldsmar eatery is tucked into an unassuming strip mall. Once inside, elegance and good taste reign supreme, from the opulent decor to the compact menu. Lamb and duck are standouts, but the fish dishes are also excellent. Be sure to save room for the souffle of the day. ($$$)

MEDITERRANEAN/ PERSIAN

ACROPOLIS GREEK TAVERNA, 1833 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City; (813) 242-4545. Owner Costa Waez has turned a former pizzeria into a Mediterranean experience. Hearty appetites should consider the moussaka, a casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, sliced eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and a rich cream sauce, all topped with tomato sauce. The Acropolis Sampler comes with four spreads: tzatziki, taramasalata (carp roe puree), melitzanosalata (whipped eggplant) and hummus (crushed chickpeas). Fried squid (tentacles and all) is served crisp from the fryer, with a few slices of red pepper adding color. Greek wines and pastries round out the menu. ($-$$)

ATHENIAN GARDEN, 2900 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (in the Coconut Grove shopping center); (727) 822-2000. This neighborhood restaurant's menu features lamb chops, shish kebabs, baked chicken and other Greek specialties. You'll also find broiled, blackened or fried fish; moussaka (layers of eggplant, potatoes and beef); and pastitsio (macaroni and beef). Souvlaki is a hit with tender cubes of lamb, green peppers and onions. The dish is served with hot rice and slices of pita bread. ($-$$)

BYBLOS CAFE, 2832 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 805-7977. This south Tampa cafe offers a fine assortment of Mediterranean and Lebanese fare, including labneh, falafel, spicy sausage and stuffed grape leaves. The tender and juicy kebabs are made with filet mignon and the plump lamb chops are loaded with flavor. Consider ordering shawarma: tangy beef or chicken breast strips fragrant with spices such as paprika, cloves and cinnamon. ($-$$)

CAFE ALMA, 260 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 502-5002. Owners Dwight and Catherine Watkins teamed up with chef Christian Briner to create a casual cafe specializing in Mediterranean fusion fare. The pungent aroma of freshly made stocks and sauces waft through the dining room, and earthy ingredients hint of the cuisines of Turkey, Greece and Morocco. ($$)

CAFE PONTE, 13505 Icot Blvd., Clearwater (in the Icot Center); (727) 538-5768. Chef Christopher Ponte serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with light Asian and French touches. Entrees of note include ravioli filled with goat cheese and butternut squash, topped with a brown butter sauce; pan-roasted snapper bathed in a tomato-ginger broth; and potato-crusted sea bass. Try to save room for the Petit Four Plate, a sampler platter of the day's desserts. ($$-$$$)

THE GARDEN, 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-3800. Amid the offices of downtown St. Petersburg, a giant old banyan tree shades a lush courtyard. There, in a forest of flavors, sits The Garden. Hearty appetites might consider the Traditional North African Couscous - not merely the granular semolina, but a stew of lamb, carrots, green cabbage, potatoes, eggplant, raisins and chick peas. With artist and writer round tables, bourbon and wine tastings, themed dinners and weekend jazz, the owners have cleared a special place among St. Petersburg's restaurants. ($)

GENGIZ KHAN, 6102 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 805-6400. This charming Turkish restaurant uses mostly organic ingredients in a menu heavy on grilled meats and fresh salads and spreads. Highlights include a stellar falafel sandwich, stuffed grape leaves, delicious salads and the chicken shish. ($$)

GRECIAN ISLAND RESTAURANT, 223 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa; (813) 251-2222. This cozy Davis Islands eatery serves mostly standard American fare - sandwiches, burgers and hot plate lunches - with Greek dishes rounding out the menu. Daily specials might include pastitsio, a sort of lasagna made with ground beef and noodles and served with a tomato and cinnamon sauce; or fila, grape leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice and served with a lemon sauce. ($)

GRECKO GRILL, 13331 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach; (727) 399-5909. This casual eatery offers Greek and Continental fare under one roof. The Tour of Greece platter lets you sample moussaka (layered eggplant, beef and lamb topped with bechamel sauce), pastitsio (a similar casserole with macaroni and tomato sauce) and a stuffed cabbage roll. The catch of the day is fresh fish cooked to your liking: grilled, blackened or fried. The Broiled Combo Extravaganza is a good mixture of grouper, shrimp, scallops and crab cakes. Appetizers are a must: Try the stuffed grape leaves or one of the tasty spreads - hummus, tzatziki (cucumber-garlic), feta and olives or skordalia (potatoes and garlic) - each served with pita triangles. ($$-$$$)

HELLAS, 785 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs; (727) 943-2400. This spacious, casual restaurant has an attached bakery offering cafe-style seating. Diners are encouraged to stroll into the bakery area to select their dessert, which will be served at their table. Or pay for your dinner and take a seat in the bakery cafe, if you prefer. The menu offers an array of Greek specialties, from saganaki (flaming cheese appetizer) to gyro and souvlaki pita sandwiches. Entrees include moussaka, pastitsio, shish kebab, lamb and a selection of seafood and fish. After eating, stroll the historic Tarpon Springs sponge docks to work off those calories. ($)

LOUIS PAPPAS MARKET CAFE, 3409 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa; (813) 839-0000 (check the telephone book for other locations). Louis Pappas' Riverside Restaurant may be a Tarpon Springs institution, but the venerable eatery gave birth to a litter of little cafes, and their popularity speaks for itself. Delicious dishes include the Greek-a-dillas, sliced lamb or grilled chicken with blended cheeses and scallions stuffed inside flour tortillas; the Shrimp and Feta Marinara; and the Greek herb-rubbed roasted chicken with a lemon-garlic sauce. Salads, gryos, soups and spreads are all tasty and satisfying. ($)

MASSIMO'S, 31876 U.S. 19 N. (in the Commons at Twin Lakes), Palm Harbor; (727) 784-1881. Chef Massimo Patano's ambitious Mediterranean menu features fresh fish, poultry, pasta and lots of veal. Veal Scaloppine, with crisp artichokes, asparagus and pine nuts, gets an A for its light, lemony butter sauce. Pasta dishes are standouts, too. Homemade strands of pappardelle, lobster and porcini mushrooms are tossed with Parmesan cheese and served in an edible baked-cheese basket. The chef's affinity for dessert shows with Three Cheese Cheesecake Surprise, Chocolate Risotto with macadamia nuts, Chocolate Pate, espresso sorbet and tiramisu. ($$-$$$)

MIRAGE RESTAURANT, 2284 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 724-3604. You'll find Persian-Mediterranean cooking here with an emphasis on kebabs. Beef, lamb and chicken kebabs are richly flavored and served with rice topped with saffron, grilled vegetables and pita bread. Try the refreshing yogurt and cucumber sauce flavored with herbs, the delicious hummus (chickpeas, garlic and lemon juice), or the tasty kibbeh (meatballs made with beef and cracked wheat). There's a daily lunch buffet, plus an expanded buffet for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant really hops on weekends, when a belly dancer performs. ($-$$)

NOVO, 5062 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 520-1000. A tempting option along busy Fourth Street, Novo offers hearty Mediterranean fare with an American twist, including grilled chicken Marsala, grilled salmon Santorini, seafood Cioppino and a heavily marbled rib-eye Classico. Service is professional and efficient. ($)

PELAGIA TRATTORIA, Renaissance Tampa Hotel, International Plaza, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa; (813) 313-3235. This hip restaurant offers a modern twist on Mediterranean cuisine with a menu that includes pizza, pasta, bouillabaisse, veal and steaks. Braised Mussels a la Provencal, sweet mollusks flecked with little bites of Merguez sausage, were large and satisfying. Another great appetizer is Caesar Fondue, baby romaine briefly grilled to give it a wonderful smoky flavor and served with garlic focaccia bread and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. Pasta dishes include Coco Pappardelle with osso buco ragu, and a potato and sage gnocchi with a fresh butternut sauce. End the meal with a phyllo-encased Golden Apple Tart with fresh rosemary and a luscious caramel sauce. ($$-$$$)

JAPANESE

BONSAI SUSHI, 2826 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa; (813) 977-2755. Sushi chef Jiro-San has mastered the art of presentation with consummate flair, and his best dishes suggest a marriage of the Iron Chef and Julia Child. Rather than rubber stamping his menu, Jiro-San adds an original and often surprising twist to his creations. While the sushi bar offers plenty of elegant selections, don't miss the Salmon Misoyaki with a rich miso sauce, or a sizzling order of Gaz-Bi, grilled short ribs slathered in a Korean-style barbecue sauce. ($$)

CAFE JAPON, International Plaza, 22223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa; (813) 874-8619. This sushi bar - reportedly the longest in Tampa - offers inventive cuisine and an array of sakes. The entrees are delicious and beautifully presented, but sushi is the star of the show. Try the Dragon Fire roll, which combines eel and spicy tuna, or an exotic selection like the Tropicana roll, outlined in thin slices of mango with a dusting of walnuts on top. The seafood salad is also excellent. Whatever you order, the main ingredients are high-quality fish, vegetables and rice, so you can indulge without worrying about your waistline. ($$)

CRAZY BUFFET, 2702 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 998-9228. It's a cut above the Asian mega buffets around town, offering all-you-can eat sushi and Japanese soups and salads. Pick your own meats and veggies and watch chefs cook it on the hibachi grill. A traditional hot bar includes dumplings, garlic chicken and beef with broccoli. Evenings bring out a raw and steamed seafood bar with scallops, oysters, shrimp and the like. ($$)

GINZA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE, 8104 W. Waters Ave., Tampa; (813) 806-1551. Ginza offers lots of ways to eat healthful Japanese fare, from hibachi combinations such as steak and calamari to Nabeyaki Udon, a hearty noodle dish. The sushi chef is delightful, deftly preparing colorful rolls with fresh ingredients. ($)

KADO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR, 6821 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa; (813) 890-8201. Sushi fans can feast on yellowtail, shrimp, octopus, tuna and other treats. The anti-sushi crowd can enjoy cooked specialties at one of a dozen teppanyaki tables. The chefs provide great entertainment as they whirl and twirl their cleavers. Entrees include seasoned chicken, steak, salmon, shrimp and other seafood combinations. ($$)

TOKYO BAY, 5901 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg; (727) 867-0770. Tokyo Bay offers fresh, clean and translucent seafood, presented with flair by master sushi chefs behind the bar. Two people can split the enormous Sushi Boat Special Dinner for $30, and sample most of the basics before bursting. A more streamlined Tokyo Bay Bento Box comes with sauteed dumplings, Teriyaki Chicken, California Roll, and Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura. Sushi selections include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, squid, clam, mussel and quail egg. Cooked selections include fresh water eel, baby octopus, jelly fish and grasshopper. Rolled sushi with seaweed and rice is a good bet for anyone new to this cuisine. Each is hand rolled, cut into six or eight pieces, and served with paper-thin ginger root and spicy wasabi. ($)

TOKYO SUSHI CAFE, 195 Second Ave. N. (in BayWalk), St. Petersburg; (727) 823-1912. In an ideal world, a sushi bar would be on every street corner. Instead, we have to seek them out. We're glad we found Tokyo Sushi Cafe at BayWalk, the entertainment-and-retail center in downtown St. Petersburg. The product is fresh, translucent and clean to the nose and tongue. Consider the Salmon Teriyaki, Seafood Combo Tempura or Hamachi Kama, a tasty broiled cheek of yellowtail. ($$)

WATER, 1015 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-8406. Clean, crisp and transparent are apt words to describe Water, the simply appointed sushi restaurant connected to Ciccio & Tony's on south Tampa's Restaurant Row. The offerings are modest in size but gracefully priced, and more important, fresh, zesty and pungent. Signature creations are the homemade purees and aromatic sauces that meld entrees into lavish flavor combinations. Consider the Water Bowls, with the food served atop rice in a bowl; Water Fresh and Crisp, including salads, dips and slaws; and Water Clear Rolls, sushi rolls made of rice paper instead of nori, or seaweed. ($-$$)

YOKO'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 3217 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; (813) 835-4311. A south Tampa favorite, Yoko ranks with the best in town. Favorites are Yoko's Special, a combination of tuna, salmon, smelt roe and tempura chips; the Love Roll, including smoked salmon, shrimp and avocado; the ubiquitous California Roll, a mix of crab, avocado, cucumber and smelt roe; and the Arizona, which includes delicious yellow tail, smelt roe and scallion. Great lunch menu. ($$-$$$)

YOKOHAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 760 W. Lumsden Road, Brandon; (813) 684-3485. This fine restaurant will make you homesick for Japan, even if you've never been there. It offers a wide variety of sushi, including flying fish roe, sea eels, tekka (tuna), unakyu (eel and cucumber), agedashi tofu (bean curd) and hokkigai (cooked clams). Best bet is the Yokohama Lunch Box, which includes sushi, teriyaki chicken, tempura and rice. ($$)

Feeder's Digest is a weekly compendium of Bay area restaurants visited anonymously and recommended by Tribune restaurant critics. Prices are per couple for three courses, with a glass of wine each (where applicable) before tip and taxes.

$ means $30 or less

$$ means $30 to $60

$$$ means more than $60

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