Tampa is the heart of Florida’s Gulf coast. Discover active adventures, sky-high coasters, exotic wildlife, and authentic culture and cuisine. Downtown Tampa is alive with urban parks, including the gorgeous Tampa Riverwalk, The Florida Aquarium, hip bars and trendy restaurants, shopping, and amazing turn-of-the-century buildings. These are the best things to do near Tampa, Florida.

We sat down with Executive Chef Jeffrey Jew of Lingr Restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida.

We sat down with Executive Sous Chef Dylan Rebuck of Driftlight at the JW Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida.