It may not necessarily be polite to take photos during a meal, but some dishes are too good to keep secret. TAMPA Magazine looks at what delectable dishes Tampa’s online foodies are sharing on Instagram.

There’s “coffee” — the generic office brew that tastes stale even when it’s fresh — and then there’s coffee, an experience worth driving a few miles for. Here are some of the more exciting ways to perk up the morning, afternoon and beyond. 

It’s time to stop associating ramen — Chinese wheat noodles, served in a meatbased broth, flavored with soy sauce or miso — with the cheap snack ubiquitous to college dorms. When done properly, ramen dishes can stand with the best Asian cuisine around. Here are some places to check out around the Bay area.

No one is entirely sure who inspired the name of one the world’s most popular cocktails, but the margarita is still being served up around town with unique spins on the original ingredients: tequila, triple sec and lime juice.

While the structure of the taco has remained relatively unchanged, the innovation of Tampa’s taco scene has elevated this one-time street food to new gastronomic heights

You don’t need a thermometer to tell that summer’s back. Maybe it’s global warming, or maybe spring took the year off, but one way or another beach season is here. Cool off with these island-inspired cocktails, served at some of the Bay area’s best lounges on or near the waterfront. And don’t worry about the weather – rising tides mean more beach for all of us.

Whether you’re a busy professional or a laid-back late-riser, we’re all united by the most important meal of the day: breakfast (and brunch, if necessary). The next time you’re hungry, check out one of these 39 Downtown dining destinations.

Breakfast and brunch in South Tampa isn’t like most mid-morning meals. The pace is unhurried, the menu a tad more adventurous. The patrons often linger at their tables long after they finish eating, immersed in conversation. Make your next morning dining experience memorable by trying a place from our 20 Best South Tampa Breakfast and Brunch list.

We asked local restaurateurs to share “A Signature Dish” that defines their restaurant’s culinary flavor and style. A dish that makes them a Bay area favorite.