Independent's Grilled Cheese Sandwich Makes '12 Tastes For 2012' List

Seminole Heights late-night hot spot has made the cut in the Tampa Tribune's "12 Tastes For 2012" list.

Tribune food writer Jeff Houck's list of culinary delights found around the Tampa Bay area includes the "Indie" grilled cheese sandwich, which the article notes is made with "pears sautéed in honey and creamy gouda that oozes from between slices of pressed rye bread."

"So intoxicating is the creamy flavor," writes Houck, "you may want to call a cab for the ride home."

Also making the list were Whatever Pops' coconut-lime gourmet ice pops, regularly on sale at the , held every second Sunday of the month.

The Independent, 5020 N. Florida Ave., is open until 2 a.m. each night; the cafe stays open until midnight Monday-Thursday, 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 p.m. on Sundays.