Vol. 8, Issue 12, December 2019
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¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar By Carla Selby TPC Tampa Bay’s masterful design provides a spectacular public course for golfers but also holds a hidden gem of a restaurant that is also open to the public and even provides catered events. Overlooking the lush landscape and tranquil lagoons of the 18th hole at TPC Tampa Bay, ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar is designed to bring people together to enjoy the fresh flavors and delicious award-winning food curated by one of the most passionate and down-toearth individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of interviewing; Chef Greg Gonzales. Chef Greg proudly accepted his role as ¡CUATRO’s Executive Chef right after Valentine’s Day this year, and his main focus, under the direct supervision of general manager Jeff Hartman, is to take this family-friendly local gem back to its four original ethnic roots; American, Cajun, Italian and Mexican. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, and with over 20 years of experience in fine dining establishments such as Longhorn and Grill Smith, Chef Greg is more than “seasoned,” in the culinary arts. He also knows how to run a busy restaurant without sacrificing quality or taste efficiently. Having received his culinary training at Copeland’s of New Orleans, Chef Greg became passionate about bold flavors, and seasoning every dish with the perfect amount of complimenting spices. As a self-proclaimed “foodie,” I was thoroughly impressed by the overall presentation and deliciousness of every dish Chef Greg brought out for me to sample during my first ever visit at ¡CUATRO. I am
still daydreaming about their juicy steak, their meat packed Cuban Sandwich with enormous chunks of pulled pork and huge pickles in every bite, the delicious chicken wings, the crispy on the outside yet flaky on the inside grouper nuggets, and those perfectly seasoned french fries. Everything was spectacular, but those were without a doubt, the best french fries I have ever had in my entire life! I’ll be back soon with my whole family because to me, there’s nothing better than enjoying a fantastic meal with the ones you love. So if you haven’t visited in a while, or you’re ready to try something new, trust me and pay a visit to ¡CUATRO, you will not be disappointed.
New Executive Chef = New Delicious Dishes
A restaurant menu is kind of like your wardrobe: Sure, you’ve got some old classics See “¡CUATRO” on page 12
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor.....................5 Tech Talk with Bob.................6-7 Oakdale Light Display..........8-9 Avoid Holiday Scams......10-11 SAT & ACT Improvement..16-17