Tampa Pizzeria Make Italy’s Best Pizza List
Every year since 2017, a team of food and beverage journalists from Italy publishes a list of the best pizzerias in the United States on 50TopPizza.It. This nod is a prestigious recognition. This year, a Tampa restaurant was named as one of the top 50 pizzerias in the country.
50TopPizza.It ranks each establishment in order from one to fifty. Florida first cracks the list at #40 with PizzaElla in Miami Beach. In addition, two other Miami pizzerias made the list. They include La Leggenda and 0′ Munaciello. However, Tampa’s establishment is the place that is praised for its friendly and cheerful atmosphere.
So what is this Tampa pizzeria that ranked in the top 50 in the country?
Fabrica Pizza
Ranked as #15 in the country by 50TopPizza.It, Fabrica Woodfired is located at 142 S Meridian Ave.
“We bring the taste and energy of a Neapolitan Pizzeria to our guests,” Fabrica says. This must have won over the hearts of the journalists curating the list because they quickly point out that although there are only a few pizzas on the list, each can come exactly the way you like it. “There is a large selection of toppings with which you can make your own personalized pizza,” they say. The 12-inch, personalized pizza style is very common in many parts of Italy. Fabrica allows you to pick one of three sauces. Then, you have over 30 different topping options to choose from.
The “Build Your Own” doesn’t stop there with Fabrica. This restaurant allows you to order their frozen pies online. This must have made many customers happy to have these homemade pies shipped right to your front door during the pandemic. Furthermore, you can select up to 10 pies to make your pizza box. In addition to pizza, Fabrica has a list of fresh salads, appetizers, and a full drink menu.
“It’s where heritage is honored and ingredients are respected, as are the tastes of our diners. Neapolitan pizza is the foundation of our offering,” Fabrica concludes. They now have a second location on S. 7th St in St Petersburg as well.
2 Florida Skateparks Recognized As Best In The Country
What makes a great skatepark? Essential requirements revolve around safety conditions, open space, and overall atmosphere. In Florida, two skateparks were recently listed among the best in the country.
In SkateboardHQ’s feature, “13 Skateparks in the U.S. You Need To Visit,” they take you on a tour through some of the greatest bowls in the continental United States. From the Northwest corner of Oregon to the Southeast corner of Florida, this list rolls through a lot of ground.
“You’ll find some of the most epic street courses alongside iconic locations and facilities designed for skaters and by skaters, including the largest full-concrete pipe and one of the oldest-running skateparks in America,” SkateboardHQ expxlains.
The largest full-concrete pipe they mention belongs to Lake Cunningham Regional Sports Park, in San Jose, CA. At 68,000-square-feet, it’s the largest skatepark in California. As for the “oldest,” we’ll get to that shortly.
Skatepark Culture
Whether they are built into the recreational facilities of a suburban town, or between buildings on city streets, skateparks can serve a great purpose. Under safe conditions, such parks provide a place for youth and skate enthusiasts alike to support each other while they work on their craft. There is a true artistic and creative component to skateboarding. Furthermore, the sport takes a great deal of discipline. To master a trick (or even to get a feel for riding) you have to go through rounds of repetition. Often, you fall, get up, try again, and then fall again.
Skateboarding is an activity that also can have very little cost affiliated with it. After the price of a board and the necessary safety equipment (such as a helmet and padding), most community parks are free admission.
There are some great organizations (mostly West Coast-based) that thrive off building and restoring skateparks in various communities. Evergreen based out of Portland, focuses on structuring parks for all skill levels. Montana Pool Service, a non-profit organization, aims to connect youth communities with their generous work installing parks across the country.
So let’s grab a board and take stroll through the two Florida skateparks that were named among the best in the country.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
