
Hundreds of years ago, long before terms like “forest to table” or “farm to fork” were trendy, Florida’s Indigenous tribes—Tocobaga, Mocoso, Pohoy, and later, Seminole—lived off the land, crafting the ultimate local cuisine. Today, a Tampa restaurant is bringing those historic flavors back to life—serving up tradition with a modern, mouthwatering twist. Legend says that Princess Ulele, a brave daughter of a Tocobaga chief who lived in the 1500s, bravely saved a Spanish soldier from certain death. The restaurant named in her honor, Ulele, is dedicated to showcasing indigenous-inspired dishes…