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"edison: food+drink lab" in Tampa, FL is a gem for food enthusiasts seeking a unique dining experience. With a focus on New American cuisine, this Latinx-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and Women-owned establishment offers an array of dishes ranging from Pescatarian to Vegan options, ensuring everyone finds something to enjoy. The meticulously crafted dishes like the Ahi Tuna app and divine scallops showcase the chef's mastery in blending flavors and textures. From the attentive service to the innovative cocktails, every aspect of "edison: food+drink lab" exudes excellence. This is a place where culinary artistry meets exceptional hospitality, making it a must-visit spot for those craving a memorable dining experience.
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edison: food+drink lab
Welcome to edison: food+drink lab!
Located in Tampa, FL, this New American beer bar offers a unique dining experience that combines innovation with culinary excellence. With a plethora of options ranging from pescatarian and vegan to many vegetarian choices, edison caters to a diverse range of dietary preferences.
One of the standout features of edison is its attention to detail and creativity in both its food and drink offerings. Customers rave about the carefully curated four-course menu, featuring dishes like the tuna appetizer with avocado cream and cilantro, mushroom soup with tempura shiitake, and duck leg in red sugo. The combination of flavors and textures in each dish is expertly crafted, creating a harmonious culinary experience.
Not only does edison excel in its food offerings, but the bar also shines with its delicious cocktails. From the perfectly strong espresso martini to the refreshing Tampa rose, the drinks are a perfect complement to the exquisite meals.
With a trendy ambiance, attentive service, and a focus on inclusivity (Latinx-owned, LGBTQ-owned, women-owned), edison is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts looking to indulge in a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a lively night out, edison: food+drink lab has something for everyone.
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“ This is the second time in weeks came to Edison and every time leave satisfied! The buzzcut is out of this world. This time we tried all appetizers, and each next was better than the last. The flab The flavors that hit the palate throughput tasting each time were superb. I cant brag enough about the tasty food and delicate drinks. But I can say for sure that we will come back! Ambience was very soothing and welcoming; Decor very eclectic. Thank you all- from welcoming post manager, host, bartender and kitchen staff for wonderful service, great food and innovative drinks. ”
“ My friends and I enjoyed an early dinner served by Tomas, the head bartender. Being the first table, we felt warmly welcomed right away! The food we chose was delicious and ample for the four of us. We shared all the dishes and truly savored each one. I highly recommend exploring the menu! The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, though the indoor ambiance is more appealing than the outdoor area. Parking is limited, but street parking is available. ”
“ Edison has been on my Tampa favorites list for many years. I visited again after not going for a while and ordered three entrees as I really wanted the Hen of the Woods mushroom dish and the Zaatar lamb. My husband got the hanger steak because theoretically it should be a great cut of meat. We had a wonderful dinner, we ordered a bottle of wine and enjoyed the dinner but we spend a lot of money on a Dinner that was about an hour and 25 min. and the hanger steak was an awful cut of meat. I am not sure it was the hanger cut. In any case, Edison is an excellent restaurant and is still one of Tampa's best. ”
“ Work dinner on a weeknight, nestled into a large separate dining room removed from the main area. We had some options from a fixed four-course menu. I went for the tuna appetizer, mushroom soup, duck leg, and chocolate cake. Everything was great! The tuna had so many different flavors but they all went together, including avocado cream and cilantro with a spicy mango sorbet as a palate cleanser between bites. The mushroom soup was intensely savory with a single tempura shiitake nestled on top. The duck leg was amazing, so tender in a red sugo with a few fried gnocchi. The chocolate cake was good too, with a layer of orange gel inside, not a game changer but a nice finish to the meal. Overall a good meal, lots of variety and multiple components to each dish without being over-complicated, disharmonic, or chaotic. ”
“ I was super excited to try this place for the first time. We came at 6:30 on a Friday night and surprisingly the place was pretty empty. But lucky for us, we had the place to ourselves! Huge shoutout to our server Nick, he was extremely attentive, never had us waiting for a drink, and provided great menu recommendations. Per his rec, we started with the croquettes. In simple terms, this fried gooey ball of cheese was phenomenal, especially when paired with the short rib hidden underneath. We devoured them! For entrees, I was extremely pleased with my scallops, cooked to perfection. Minor comment is that only 3 scallops were on the plate so easily ate the whole dish without feeling stuffed. Seemed a lil small especially given the price. My boyfriend was extremely satisfied with his Iberico. Most importantly - cocktails. Espresso martini was perfectly strong with a rich coffee flavor and hint of sweetness. Followed it up with the Tampa rose that I would drink every night happily if I could :) the drinks we ordered both looked and tasted like heaven. Great job bartenders! ”
“ Could Edison be a top 5 restaurant for me in Tampa? Heck it might even be eyeing top 3. I never met Thomas, but this food and drink lab could be his best invention to date. I have about 46 things I love about this place, but I will keep it succinct. Let's start with the service. Polite, attentive, well educated in the menu, and friendly. I help plan dinner outings for my work group and Edison is always on the differential. They have a private room just off to the side of the main seating which could easily hold 20 plus people, comes with an HDMI compatible flat screen TV for presentations, sports, or whatever and a dedicated private waitstaff plus restroom. I would be lying if I said that the top 1 reason I come here is not the food. The plating and presentation looks like something straight out of Chef Carmy's kitchen. Such attention to detail, a blending of colors, and flavors so perfectly interwoven it's as if they were crocheted by your grandmother. Growing up on the emerald coast, I am a huge fan of seafood but have found it to be spotty in the Tampa Bay area. Not at Edison though. Easily the best Ahi Tuna app and likely the best scallop dish I have ever had. Scallops are so easy to ruin, but these were kissed by an angle striking the texture balance like a hammer on an anvil. There is a total of 1 things I do not like about this place and it is the parking. There is a small shared lot next to the entrance, but considering how incredibly the food is here they might as well invest in a parking garage. If you have not visited Edison then please do so stat, and I might recommendation a reservation because this place is highly desirable and stays crowded. ”
“ We loved this place! Made a last minute reservation when the Morgan Wallen concert canceled, as we would be in Tampa that night anyways. Upon arrival, our table was ready. Our server was great, prompt, funny. The menus were extensive. We went with the regular menu, not the tasting menu. The Brussels sprout salad was delicious. The octopus appetizer lived up to its reputation. Very tender. Great sauce. Just wish I had some crostini to soak up that sauce! Cocktails were fancy. We had a few. I even ordered a cocktail not on the menu- and they accommodated. For dinner we had the duck and the scallops. I'm not a scallops fan but the dish was fantastic. The duck was confit, a little too crispy but the rapini and the rest of the dish was amazing. For dessert, I wished for a little more options. We didn't see anything that stuck out so we had the ice cream. I'm glad they let us choose three flavors. All were good but the presentation was lacking on that dish. Service was stellar, with the host and the chef and the manager coming by to check on us in addition to our server. I legit said I'd be ready to order another drink in ten minutes. He was back on time! Bathrooms are clean. Parking is limited- I would recommend ride share. Would easily come back here again. Food was stellar and cocktails were just as good! ”
“ This is the second time in weeks came to Edison and every time leave satisfied! The buzzcut is out of this world. This time we tried all appetizers, and each next was better than the last. The flab The flavors that hit the palate throughput tasting each time were superb. I cant brag enough about the tasty food and delicate drinks. But I can say for sure that we will come back! Ambience was very soothing and welcoming; Decor very eclectic. Thank you all- from welcoming post manager, host, bartender and kitchen staff for wonderful service, great food and innovative drinks. ”
“ My friends and I enjoyed an early dinner served by Tomas, the head bartender. Being the first table, we felt warmly welcomed right away! The food we chose was delicious and ample for the four of us. We shared all the dishes and truly savored each one. I highly recommend exploring the menu! The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, though the indoor ambiance is more appealing than the outdoor area. Parking is limited, but street parking is available. ”
“ Edison has been on my Tampa favorites list for many years. I visited again after not going for a while and ordered three entrees as I really wanted the Hen of the Woods mushroom dish and the Zaatar lamb. My husband got the hanger steak because theoretically it should be a great cut of meat. We had a wonderful dinner, we ordered a bottle of wine and enjoyed the dinner but we spend a lot of money on a Dinner that was about an hour and 25 min. and the hanger steak was an awful cut of meat. I am not sure it was the hanger cut. In any case, Edison is an excellent restaurant and is still one of Tampa's best. ”
“ Work dinner on a weeknight, nestled into a large separate dining room removed from the main area. We had some options from a fixed four-course menu. I went for the tuna appetizer, mushroom soup, duck leg, and chocolate cake. Everything was great! The tuna had so many different flavors but they all went together, including avocado cream and cilantro with a spicy mango sorbet as a palate cleanser between bites. The mushroom soup was intensely savory with a single tempura shiitake nestled on top. The duck leg was amazing, so tender in a red sugo with a few fried gnocchi. The chocolate cake was good too, with a layer of orange gel inside, not a game changer but a nice finish to the meal. Overall a good meal, lots of variety and multiple components to each dish without being over-complicated, disharmonic, or chaotic. ”
“ I was super excited to try this place for the first time. We came at 6:30 on a Friday night and surprisingly the place was pretty empty. But lucky for us, we had the place to ourselves! Huge shoutout to our server Nick, he was extremely attentive, never had us waiting for a drink, and provided great menu recommendations. Per his rec, we started with the croquettes. In simple terms, this fried gooey ball of cheese was phenomenal, especially when paired with the short rib hidden underneath. We devoured them! For entrees, I was extremely pleased with my scallops, cooked to perfection. Minor comment is that only 3 scallops were on the plate so easily ate the whole dish without feeling stuffed. Seemed a lil small especially given the price. My boyfriend was extremely satisfied with his Iberico. Most importantly - cocktails. Espresso martini was perfectly strong with a rich coffee flavor and hint of sweetness. Followed it up with the Tampa rose that I would drink every night happily if I could :) the drinks we ordered both looked and tasted like heaven. Great job bartenders! ”
“ Could Edison be a top 5 restaurant for me in Tampa? Heck it might even be eyeing top 3. I never met Thomas, but this food and drink lab could be his best invention to date. I have about 46 things I love about this place, but I will keep it succinct. Let's start with the service. Polite, attentive, well educated in the menu, and friendly. I help plan dinner outings for my work group and Edison is always on the differential. They have a private room just off to the side of the main seating which could easily hold 20 plus people, comes with an HDMI compatible flat screen TV for presentations, sports, or whatever and a dedicated private waitstaff plus restroom. I would be lying if I said that the top 1 reason I come here is not the food. The plating and presentation looks like something straight out of Chef Carmy's kitchen. Such attention to detail, a blending of colors, and flavors so perfectly interwoven it's as if they were crocheted by your grandmother. Growing up on the emerald coast, I am a huge fan of seafood but have found it to be spotty in the Tampa Bay area. Not at Edison though. Easily the best Ahi Tuna app and likely the best scallop dish I have ever had. Scallops are so easy to ruin, but these were kissed by an angle striking the texture balance like a hammer on an anvil. There is a total of 1 things I do not like about this place and it is the parking. There is a small shared lot next to the entrance, but considering how incredibly the food is here they might as well invest in a parking garage. If you have not visited Edison then please do so stat, and I might recommendation a reservation because this place is highly desirable and stays crowded. ”