I was reading a “Little Pink Book” email the other day (sent by Pink Magazine) and the subject of the email was about the “best places for business lunches”. In a nutshell, the article talked about how picking the perfect spot for lunch can make or break business deals – what pressure! So, it got me thinking – where do you do “lunch”? As someone who LOVES to eat, I’m always looking for somewhere new to check out. Plus, trying to put together biz-e-chicks meetings every month constantly challenges us to find places with good food, and a quiet (or semi-quiet) spot to chat.
With that in mind, I wanted to share a place I went recently with my friend/client, and fellow biz-e-chick, Carol Malzone. Located in a tiny storefront in downtown Tampa, Pizzaiolo Bavaro is a real gem. If you haven’t been there yet, it’s a must! They specialize in authentic Italian cuisine and I’m not talking authentic like Olive Garden or Carrabas. The chef recently moved to Tampa from Italy, and the food reflects his passion for his homeland. In fact, some of the ingredients he uses are imported directly from Italy!
Since Carol travels to Rome frequently and is an Italian food connoisseur (Author of Flavors of Rome – the Rules of Eating in Italy), I let her pick what we were going to eat. We split Rigatoni alla Bolognese and a Margherita pizza. All I can say is Bravo, Bavaro! The flavors were authentic, bold, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant is small and can get a little loud at lunch, but if you’re looking for a unique spot where you can share some good food and good conversation, I highly recommend this place.
So where are your favorite places to eat? Not only in Tampa but anywhere in the Tampa Bay area. Many of our subscribers live in various parts of the Bay so I’m sure they would appreciate some suggestions! Please comment below with your suggestions. We look forward to eating our way through Tampa Bay!
Best Tampa Bay Business Lunch Spots?
I was reading a “Little Pink Book” email the other day (sent by Pink Magazine) and the subject of the email was about the “best places for business lunches”. In a nutshell, the article talked about how picking the perfect spot for lunch can make or break business deals – what pressure! So, it got me thinking – where do you do “lunch”? As someone who LOVES to eat, I’m always looking for somewhere new to check out. Plus, trying to put together biz-e-chicks meetings every month constantly challenges us to find places with good food, and a quiet (or semi-quiet) spot to chat.
With that in mind, I wanted to share a place I went recently with my friend/client, and fellow biz-e-chick, Carol Malzone. Located in a tiny storefront in downtown Tampa, Pizzaiolo Bavaro is a real gem. If you haven’t been there yet, it’s a must! They specialize in authentic Italian cuisine and I’m not talking authentic like Olive Garden or Carrabas. The chef recently moved to Tampa from Italy, and the food reflects his passion for his homeland. In fact, some of the ingredients he uses are imported directly from Italy!
Since Carol travels to Rome frequently and is an Italian food connoisseur (Author of Flavors of Rome – the Rules of Eating in Italy), I let her pick what we were going to eat. We split Rigatoni alla Bolognese and a Margherita pizza. All I can say is Bravo, Bavaro! The flavors were authentic, bold, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant is small and can get a little loud at lunch, but if you’re looking for a unique spot where you can share some good food and good conversation, I highly recommend this place.
So where are your favorite places to eat? Not only in Tampa but anywhere in the Tampa Bay area. Many of our subscribers live in various parts of the Bay so I’m sure they would appreciate some suggestions! Please comment below with your suggestions. We look forward to eating our way through Tampa Bay!