Where to Enjoy a Glass of Chardonnay This Summer in the Tampa Area | Eater

"It’s hard to miss the big, vertical sign announcing this Ybor City Italian spot, with story-high letters beckoning you from the corner of Seventh Avenue and 17th Street. Bernini is a shining example of the neighborhood’s creative use of historic buildings, crafting a trattoria-style restaurant out of the old Bank of Ybor City building. You’ll want to check out the high ceilings, grand marble, and crown molding inside, but the best place to enjoy their fresh pastas and Italian takes on local seafood is from the sidewalk tables. It feels a little like Florida meets Florence as you sip a cold glass of Harken Chardonnay, watching tourists meander by, curiously looking up at the big sign above." - Matthew Meltzer