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Oxford Exchange

Item: Oxford Exchange
Author: Skye Rodgers

Type: Bookstores, Gift Stores, Specialty Shops

10Best Says

The Oxford Exchange is 25,000 square feet of mixed-use space that combines a bookstore and gift store with specialty coffee and tea vendors to create a unique shopping experience. Originally built in 1891 as stables for the nearby Plant Hotel (now the University of Tampa), the building has been painstakingly restored and new contemporary elements added to create a classic, but welcoming space. The gift store merchandise is carefully curated to provide high-quality unique items culled from New York, London and Paris. The bookstore features a hand-selected collection of books organized by eclectic themes such as "mind over matter" or "complicated women" as opposed to by author. After shopping, you can relax on an overstuffed leather sofa in one of the many seating areas and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Address:

420 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 253 0222

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-5:30pm

Website:

oxfordexchange.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Skye Rodgers
Tampa Local Expert

Christmas Shopping: "They host an annual holiday gift bazaar on December 2 & 3 that showcases local vendors and artisans."
Best Shopping: "Special events and programs are a big part of the Oxford Exchange experience. Check their website to see what's coming up."

Best for Christmas Shopping Because: With its unique and eclectic gift and book stores, Tampa's Oxford Exchange is the perfect spot to shop for the hard-to-buy-for on your holiday gift list.
Recommended as Best Shopping Because: The Oxford Exchange offers a unique yet classic shopping experience featuring a variety of retail and dining experiences in one elegant space.

Lunch
- Start
  
  Fried Brussel Sprouts
  
  preserved Meyer lemon vinaigrette, shaved ricotta salata, smoked sea salt ($11.00)
  
  Kale Chips
  
  sweet-spicy vinegar & paprika aioli ($8.00)
  
  Crispy Chick Peas
  
  sweet, spicy, salty ($7.00)
- Soup
  
  Chili
  
  three beans, ground chicken ($8.00)
  
  Butternut Squash
  
  toasted pumpkin seeds, thyme oil ($8.00)
- Salads
  
  Cobb Wedge
  
  romaine, quail egg, Stilton, tomato, avocado, warm bacon vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Autumn Kale
  
  pear, cranberries, feta, pumpkin seeds, apple cider maple vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Super Green
  
  kale, romaine, spinach, Napa, avocado, feta, pickled carrots, chia-lime vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Arugula
  
  butternut squash, shiitakes, marcona almonds, ginger shallot vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Roasted Fall Vegetables
  
  crumbled goat cheese, citrus thyme vinaigrette ($13.00)
- Sandwiches & Burgers
  
  Burger
  
  bibb, tomato, white cheddar, toasted bun ($14.00)
  
  BBQ Burger
  
  white cheddar, fried onions, applewood smoked bacon, honey bbq sauce ($15.00)
  
  Chicken Burger
  
  avocado, jalapeño, tomato, feta, cumin aioli ($14.00)
  
  Buffalo Chicken Burger
  
  celery slaw, crumbled blue, hot sauce, toasted bun ($14.00)
  
  J.R.
  
  short rib, tomato, horseradish smoked ricotta, basil, arugula, toasted garlic aioli ($15.00)
  
  Today's Chicken Salad
  
  bibb, tomato & toasted bread ($11.00)
  
  Club
  
  roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, bibb, swiss, garlic aioli ($13.00)
  
  Mexican Reuben
  
  OE corned beef, pickled cabbage, jalapeño Russian, Swiss, marbled rye ($15.00)
  
  Scout
  
  roasted turkey, sweet potato fries, roasted cauliflower, curry cranberry goat cheese ($13.00)
- More
  
  OE Scramble
  
  eggs, ham, cheddar, spinach, crispy Yukon fingerlings ($12.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Paillard
  
  arugula, truffle vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, crispy fries ($15.00)
  
  Roasted Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard
  
  curry dusted stewed black lentils ($17.00)
- Additions
  
  French Fries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Today's Vegetable
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sautéed Spinach
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Farro
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Salad
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Slaw
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Charred Tomatoes
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Sweet Spicy Vinegar
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Paprika Aioli
  
  ($2.00)
Dinner
- Start
  
  Cauliflower Bisque
  
  crispy shiitakes & thyme oil ($8.00)
  
  Stilton & Pear Flatbread
  
  caramelized onions & basil ($12.00)
  
  Tuna Poke
  
  red coconut curry, cilantro, crispy shallots, cucumber, avocado, black sticky rice ($17.00)
  
  Fried Brussel Sprouts
  
  preserved Meyer lemon vinaigrette, shaved ricotta salata, smoked sea salt ($11.00)
  
  Goat Cheese
  
  smoked sea salt & chili dusted, raw honey, almonds, raisins on the vine, crostini ($13.00)
- Salads
  
  Autumn Kale
  
  pear, cranberries, feta, pumpkin seeds, apple cider maple vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Roasted Fall Vegetables
  
  crumbled goat cheese, citrus thyme vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Arugula
  
  butternut squash, shiitakes, marcona almonds, ginger shallot vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Cobb Wedge
  
  romaine, quail egg, Stilton, tomato, avocado, warm bacon vinaigrette ($13.00)
- Main
  
  Maple Chili Glazed Salmon
  
  pickled strawberry relish, sautéed kale & carrots, cilantro citrus black quinoa ($26.00)
  
  BBQ Burger
  
  white cheddar, fried onions, applewood smoked bacon, honey bbq sauce ($15.00)
  
  Braised Beef Short Ribs
  
  roasted autumn vegetables, Anson Mills cheddar grits ($28.00)
  
  Roasted Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard
  
  curry dusted stewed black lentils ($19.00)
  
  Chili Dusted Fried Organic Chicken
  
  whipped sweet potato mash, braised bacon collard greens, OE buttermilk biscuit with truffle honey ($24.00)
- Sides
  
  Sautéed Kale
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Truffle Parmesan Frites
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Cilantro Citrus Black Quinoa
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Coconut Black Sticky Rice
  
  ($7.00)
  
  OE Buttermilk Biscuit
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Whipped Sweet Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
Brunch
- Breakfast
  
  Super Simple Sandwich
  
  eggs, cheese, bacon on toast ($9.00)
  
  Pressed French Toast
  
  Nutella & caramelized bananas ($13.00)
  
  Pumpkin Pancakes
  
  bacon maple glaze, spicy pumpkin seeds ($13.00)
  
  Omelet
  
  bacon, scallion, feta, spinach ($13.00)
  
  Egg White Scramble
  
  black quinoa, kale, roasted tomato, goat cheese, green onion ($12.00)
  
  OE Scramble
  
  eggs, ham, cheddar, spinach, crispy Yukon fingerlings ($12.00)
  
  Biscuit N' Gravy Benedict
  
  poached eggs, country sausage gravy, blistered shishitos ($16.00)
  
  Fruit Parfait
  
  Greek yogurt, local honey, granola, berries ($8.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  everything bagel, chive schmear, pickled red onion & fennel salad ($15.00)
  
  Oakview Farms Stone Ground Oatmeal
  
  ($7.00)
- Breads & Sides
  
  English Muffin
  
  ($3.00)
  
  OE Sweet Cream
  
  ($2.00)
  
  OE Buttermilk Biscuit
  
  ($3.00)
  
  House Preserves
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Scone
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Toast
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Bagel
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Bagel & Cream Cheese
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Croissant
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Crispy Potatoes
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Roasted Tomatoes
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Ham
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Sausage
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Bacon
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Egg
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Egg White
  
  ($2.25)
- Small Plates
  
  Fried Brussel Sprouts
  
  preserved Meyer lemon vinaigrette, shaved ricotta salata, smoked sea salt ($11.00)
  
  Kale Chips
  
  sweet-spicy vinegar & paprika aioli ($8.00)
  
  Crispy Chick Peas
  
  sweet, spicy, salty ($7.00)
- Salads
  
  Cobb Wedge
  
  romaine, quail egg, Stilton, tomato, avocado, warm bacon vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Autumn Kale
  
  pear, cranberries, feta, pumpkin seeds, apple cider-maple vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Super Green
  
  kale, romaine, spinach, Napa, avocado, feta, pickled carrots, chia-lime vinaigrette ($13.00)
- Sandwiches & Burgers
  
  Chicken Burger
  
  avocado, jalapeño, tomato, feta, cumin aioli ($14.00)
  
  BBQ Burger
  
  white cheddar, fried onions, applewood smoked bacon, honey bbq sauce ($15.00)
  
  Club
  
  roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, bibb, Swiss, garlic aioli ($13.00)
  
  J.R.
  
  short rib, tomato, horseradish smoked ricotta, basil, arugula, toasted garlic aioli ($15.00)
  
  Mexican Reuben
  
  OE corned beef, pickled cabbage, jalapeño Russian, Swiss, marbled rye ($15.00)
  
  Scout
  
  roasted turkey, sweet potato fries, roasted cauliflower, curry cranberry goat cheese ($13.00)
- Main
  
  Grilled Chicken Paillard
  
  arugula, truffle vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, crispy fries ($15.00)
  
  Roasted Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard
  
  curry dusted stewed black lentils ($17.00)
- Sides
  
  French Fries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Today's Vegetable
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Slaw
  
  ($5.00)

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