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Visited by refreshing ocean breezes off the Gulf of Mexico, pleasant patios and sidewalk tables are a huge draw at many of Tampa's restaurants. The popular historic district of Ybor City bustles with hungry travelers who dig the city's selection of fresh seafood and flavorful Latin American eats. Serving the neighborhood for over 100 years, Columbia Restaurant delivers scrumptious paella and Spanish wines in an airy Mediterranean-style dining room. Away from the tourist crowds, the Hyde Park neighborhood offers a plethora of interesting choices, especially along the trendy S. Howard Avenue stretch, known as "SoHo," where uber-stylish establishments tempt clientele with inventive, internationally influenced menus. At Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant, patrons sip wine and nibble on Northern Spanish delicacies on a lovely covered terrace, while the sophisticated eatery known as Water serves up hip cocktails and unusual presentations of sushi.