Greek Street-Food Concept Opening Soon At Tampa's Sparkman Wharf

TAMPA, FL — A new locally owned food concept is headed to Sparkman Wharf in Tampa, with Ziki's Greek Street Food planning a soft opening in July.

Ziki's was created by the father-and-son team behind Half Moon Seafood Company and will operate from a location directly behind that restaurant at the waterfront destination, Strategic Property Partners, LLC, the property’s developer, owner and operator, said in a news release.

"Our goal is for Ziki’s to bring the authentic Greek street food that we love to the downtown Tampa community,” Tyler Cate, co-owner of Ziki’s, said. “The idea really came from traveling and just loving fresh, traditional street food. Everything’s better wrapped in a warm pita with a side of ‘ziki’ - trust us.”

The new spot will be located between Fit Bowl Co. and Dang Dude.

Ziki’s menu will feature made-from-scratch Greek dishes using traditional and authentically sourced ingredients and recipes. Menu items include classic gyros, gyro boxes, Greek salads, loaded Greek fries and loukoumades, which are Greek honey doughnuts.

The addition expands the range of food offerings at Sparkman Wharf, which continues to add local concepts to its mix, SPP said.

“Sparkman Wharf has become a dynamic food destination that offers a mix of concepts. From burgers to tacos, seafood to gyros, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” AJ Velasquez with SPP, said. “The team behind Half Moon has created a great experience for our guests, and we're excited to see them expand with a concept that brings new flavors and another reason for people to spend time at the waterfront.”

Ziki’s joins several recent additions at Sparkman Wharf, including Engrained Lifestyle Apparel, Smith's Provisions and The Back Bar. Strategic Property Partners said those additions reflect the destination's focus on supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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