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What to order at Mise en Place
- Must order
- The Get Blitzed multi-course chef's tasting menu.
- Editor tip
- Marty Blitz has been a James Beard semifinalist multiple times; the menu changes monthly.
CuisineAmerican
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown-tampa
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-15:00 (brunch)
Phone8132545373
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Must order: The Get Blitzed multi-course chef's tasting menu.
Tip: Marty Blitz has been a James Beard semifinalist multiple times; the menu changes monthly.
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Location
Address: 442 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
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