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Over the last four months www.TampaBayFoodTours.com has visited True Food Kitchen Tampa | Midtown Plaza Healthy Restaurant often. We love the convenient location, the philosophy behind the business and mostly the food.

Much has been written about True Food Kitchen's background and I encourage you to do a little research to learn more. Dining hear is an education in eating healthier for all of us.

The covered patio opens to the commons courtyard of Midtown Tampa | A vision to inspire a district. It is a lively area featuring interesting art and space for children to burn off steam in view.

The interior is a bustling space with an open kitchen. All food is prepared fresh and the only thing they use a freezer for is the Vegan and GF ice cream.

The cocktail menu is unique and creative and it is tough to choose just one.

Citrus Skinny Margarita, dulce vida organic blanco, cucumber, mint

You could easily make a meal out of the ample elevated side dishes.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, mushroom, miso sesame vinaigrette, chili thread

Charred Cauliflower, harissa tahini, medjool date, dill, mint, pistachio

Herb Hummus, cucumber, cherry tomato, onion, olive, feta, lemon oregano vinaigrette & house-made pita

The Korean noodle bowl with your choice of protein is one of my favorites.

Korean Noodle Bowl, sweet potato glass noodle, pickled shiitake, organic spinach, carrot, bean sprout, toasted sesame

Spicy Panang Curry, forbidden rice, sweet potato, broccolini, green bean, carrot, roasted brussels sprout, onion, basil, mint, Thai shellfish curry broth

Pan Seared Sea Bass, sustainable sea bass, umami, broccolini, roasted mushroom, charred onion, ancient grains, dashi, herbs

Grass-Fed Burger sliders, served with choice of kale salad or sweet potato hash / substitute gluten-free pita or bun

Turkey Burger smashed avocado, organic tomato, butter lettuce, smoked gouda, jalapeño remoulade, flaxseed bun

Margherita, crushed organic DiNapoli tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil

The excellent dessert options offer some favorite standards and seasonal options.

Flourless Chocolate Cake, caramel, almond, vanilla ice cream, cacao nib is VEG and GF

Squash Pie, graham crust, coconut whipped cream

Cookies & Ice Cream, chocolate chip cookies served with vanilla ice cream is always on the menu.

The mantra of count nutrition not calories does not come at the expense of flavor at this burgeoning new location from True Foods Kitchen.

Midtown is close to having all of the restaurants and businesses open and I encourage you to do your own mini food tour and to be sure to include a stop at True Food Kitchen.

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