The 20 hottest restaurants in Tampa Bay right now

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Since COVID-19, many Tampa Bay spots have closed, re-opened, instituted changes or debuted for the first time. It's been a tough few months for local eats, but big things are happening. Here are a few Tampa Bay spots that have made a recent splash. Be sure to check the restaurants' website, which are linked in each slide, as many have differing COVID-19 safety procedures.

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