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Chef from Tampa's Sal Y Mar will appear on Food Network show 'Supermarket Stakeout' this week

Rodriguez's episode will air this Wednesday, May 15.

By Colin Wolf on Mon, May 13, 2024 at 12:06 pm

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Sal Y Mar's Executive Chef Johnathan Rodriguez is set to be a contestant on the latest episode of 'Supermarket Stakeout.

A local chef from one of Tampa's most popular rooftop eateries is about to make his Food Network debut.

Sal Y Mar's Executive Chef Johnathan Rodriguez is set to be a contestant on the latest episode of "Supermarket Stakeout" this week.

Supermarket Stakeout, now in its sixth season, centers around chefs creating dishes in a parking lot for judges based on ingredients they buy from customers at a grocery store, all while attempting to stay under a $500 budget.

"Alex Guarnaschelli asks four determined chefs to stake out and dish up a continental breakfast," says the episode's description. "Then, it's a close call to see whose culinary creations make judges Gabe Bertaccini and Damaris Phillips melt. The final two chefs must keep their cool and keep it creamy to walk away a winner."

Before taking the helm of Sal Y Mar rooftop restaurant in Midtown Tampa, Rodriguez was the Executive Chef for Sea Salt in St. Pete, Embassy Suites by Hilton, and Trump National Golf Club in New York.

Rodriguez's episode will air this Wednesday, May 15 at 9 p.m. EST on the Food Network.

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The 25 best restaurants and bars with a view in Tampa Bay

Pool Bar at Tampa Edition500 Channelside Dr., TampaOffering 360 degree views of downtown Tampa, the Pool Bar at Tampa Edition is arguably one of the best place to perch up with a cocktail. Besides booze, the space also offers a full menu of light bites, and heavier entrees like burgers, swordfish kababs, and more, with the hotel's Azure just a step away.Photo via Tampa Edition

Vista at the Top214 Madonna Blvd., Tierra VerdeGrab a mojito and soak up the views of the docks and the Gulf of Mexico at Vista at the Top. Located at the literal top of the Residence Inn St. Petersburg Tierra Verde, the spot offers a variety of seafood appetizers like tuna tataki and poké, regular happy hours and space for private events.Photo via Vista at the Top/Facebook

Craft 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa It's almost unfair to include a dining cruise on this list, but Tampa's only river cruise dining experience hosts arguably the best views of the city. At 130-feet in length and featuring only 11-feet of air draft, the upscale dining ship is the largest commercial vessel currently on the Hillsborough, all while still being able to pass under five of the river's lowest bridges. The menu is helmed by Executive Chef and Tampa native Allison Beasman, and features brunch, dinner, and craft cocktail options. Photo via Craft

Beacon 510 Water St., TampaSituated on the 27th floor, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street’s new rooftop bar Beacon is the “tallest public rooftop bar in Tampa,” according to the company, and the second tallest in the state of Florida (the hotel is 309 feet tall, according to a rep for Beacon). Since it's debut, the space has been a bit of a viral sensation, offering guests the chance to sip on craft cocktails, snack on booze-friendly share-ables, and arguably the best view of Hillsborough Bay, the Garrison and Sedon Channels and the Ybor Turning Basin.Photo via JW Marriott

Cane & Barrel110 2nd St. N, St. PetersburgLocated on the eighth floor of the 36-story hotel and apartment complex Ascent St. Petersburg, Cane and Barrel is a Cuban-inspired bar and lounge that opened in early March. There’s an indoor bar and outdoor patio, with rum being the star of the menu, as the name itself is a homage to the spirit's voyage from "cane" to "barrel." Photo via Cane and Barrel/Facebook

Salt Shack on the Bay 5415 W Tyson Ave., TampaAccessible by both land and sea, Salt Shack on the Bay offers shaded waterside seating with views of the bay, and impeccable Florida vibes. Surrounded by sand and palm trees, this “rustic- refined beach getaway” serves fresh seafood, seasonal picks and tropical cocktails right off of WestShore and Gandy. Photo via Photo via Salt Shack on the Bay/Website

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