Hidden beneath sprawling oak trees draped with Spanish moss in Tampa sits a purple building where culinary magic happens daily, and the aroma of Southern cooking wafts through the air like an irresistible invitation.
Skipper’s Smokehouse isn’t just another Florida eatery – it’s a sensory experience where the humble fried green tomato has been elevated to an art form so addictive you might find yourself creating excuses to return day after day.
Driving up to Skipper’s feels like discovering a secret that’s been hiding in plain sight.
The vibrant purple exterior with its hand-painted signage stands in defiant contrast to the cookie-cutter restaurant chains that dominate much of Florida’s culinary landscape…