Tampa’s Supernatural Food & Wine plans expansion, launches doughnut subscription service
After being immortalized by Guy Fieri on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” Tampa Bay’s most famous doughnut is about to level up as far as production goes. Supernatural Food & Wine has plans for an expansion towards West Tampa, shop founder and chef Wesley Roderick told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Roderick shared preliminary renderings of the…
Tampa Heights gets a new cafe, Quaker Steak and Lube calls it quits, and more in our local food news round-up
OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Tampa’s Supernatural Food & Wine plans expansion, launches doughnut subscription serviceAfter being immortalized by Guy Fieri on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” Tampa Bay’s most famous doughnut is about to level up as far as production goes. Supernatural Food & Wine has plans for an expansion towards West Tampa, shop founder and chef Wesley Roderick told…
Pinellas County beachside bars and restaurants are reopening following 2024 hurricanes
After a devastating 2024 hurricane season, the coastal communities of the Tampa Bay area are seeing the return of their vibrant local food scene. Although
St. Pete’s Baba is closing, but will reopen as new concept
After seven years in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District, popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant Baba is saying “wada’an.” On Thursday, Baba took to Instagram to announce that the concept, as well as its attached tinned fish bar Barbouni, will permanently close on Friday, July 3, adding that “it’s not a goodbye, but the beginning…
Tampa Bay’s best things to do this week, including Marcello Hernández, Major League Pickleball and more
There’s a ton of stuff to do in Tampa Bay this week, including Marcello Hernández’s nearly sold-out show, Melissa Koby’s debut solo show, Major League Pickleball’s St. Pete tournament and Wavemakers Live with Daniel Rivero.
Hillsborough officials vote to remove an I-275 widening project from planning program
The fight against highway expansion in Hillsborough County feels endless for transportation advocates, but they scored a small victory this month. On June 10, Hillsborough County’s Transportation Planning Organization voted 8-6 to remove an Interstate-275 expansion between Hillsborough and Bearss Avenues from the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The highway project—which sought to widen lanes for…
Union members from Tampa Bay among workers from across the globe at Labor Notes conference
More than 4,500 union organizers, union members, and non-union workers across virtually every sector of employment imaginable packed into a Hyatt Regency hotel in Chicago last weekend for a conference to strategize around the concept of putting the “movement” back in the labor movement. Attendees of the three-day biennial conference, hosted by the nonprofit Labor…
New ‘food park’ opening at Tampa’s former Nebraska Mini-Mart
The site of Seminole Heights’ former Nebraska Mini-Mart is about to get its third tenant in less than a year-and-a-half. Today, a “food park” called Nebraska Roadside announced plans to open a “family friendly entertainment destination” at 4815 N Nebraska Ave. “The experience will feature an outdoor environment that blends food, beverage, entertainment, games, and…
Hillsborough GOP congressional candidates say they will not accept donations from AIPAC
One of the congressional seats that Ron DeSantis’ designed redistricted map is supposed to flip from blue to red this fall is Florida’s 14th Congressional District in Hillsborough County, which Democrat Kathy Castor has held for nearly 20 years. On Tuesday, night, six Republicans vying to win the GOP nomination to take on Castor in…
‘How stupid do they think we are?’: Activists doubt ICE has emptied ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Federal immigration authorities say they’ve emptied the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” lockup amid hurricane fears, transferring detainees to other facilities. But advocacy groups suing the state aren’t buying their explanation. “They built it and filled it with people during the hurricane season last year, so that makes no sense,” attorney Paul Schwiep, representing the Friends of…
All aboard the floating food industry feeding Tampa Bay boaters
Hot dogs, tacos, barbecue, smash burgers, exotic drinks and more can be found at the sandbars and in the surrounding waters of Pinellas County. They’re a little pricier than the same thing inland— $10 for a hot dog, $28 for three fish tacos, $12 for a smashburger—but hey, it just hits different on the water.
Beachin’ Bites food boat grills burgers and barbecue for Tampa Bay boaters
Beachin’ Bites is equipped with a propane grill for cooked-to-order smashburgers, hot dogs, smoked sausages, and “every once in a while, they’ll cook a pork butt or a brisket,” Bailey told CL. They also serve boiled peanuts and ice cream bars.
Fruit Float brings a taste of tropical paradise to Tampa Bay boaters
Hannah Nygren started Fruit Float with a kayak and a hand-drawn sign in 2023. When she officially started the following year, massive lines of beachgoers sold her out instantly.
Weenis ‘N Bikinis brings a ‘Bay Watch’ meets Hulk Hogan type vibe to Tampa Bay’s food boat scene
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series on the floating food vendors feeding Tampa Bay boaters. Read more here. Mei Wang is giving Nauti Dogs a run for its glizzies. After directing seasons four and five of the “Siesta Key” reality show, she launched Weenies N’ Bikinis in March. “I love food, and…
Nauti Dogs pioneered Tampa Bay’s floating food industry
Nauti Dogs’ hot dogs are 100% beef, but owner Brian Scheeley has no beef with other food boaters—many who say he inspired them.
Tiki’s Taco Boat brings restaurant-quality to the waters of John’s Pass Sandbar
Their tacos use fresh fish and shrimp from Don’s Dock, a stone’s throw from the boat at John’s Pass, and slow-cooked and shredded steak, chicken and pork.
Gulfport Brewery celebrates its sixth anniversary with Brewfest this weekend
Collabs include a pineapple rum cake sour with Tampa Bay Brewing Company and an Italian pilsner with Grand Central Brewhouse.
Major League Pickleball takes over St. Pete this weekend, and one of its stars lives in our backyard
“A stud.” That’s how one pickleball pro describes Rachel Rohrabacher, an elite player who lives in Tampa. Travis Rettenmaier says sometimes he practices against Rohrabacher when she travels to St. Petersburg. “Rachel will come over here and she’s a force to be reckoned with. She’ll scream in my face even in practice. And we’ll josh…
Marcello Hernandez’s two Tampa shows are nearly sold out this week
Before he was Domingo on SNL or had a hit standup special on Netflix, Marcello Hernandez grew up getting spanked in the ladies’ rooms of Miami. And fans who want to see him in Tampa next Thursday will have their wallets spanked too.
