CL Staff, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

Tokyo Swim Club incoming, refreshing The Bricks and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, more food & drink events happening March 26-April 1.

by CL Staff March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

Here’s what’s going down in Tampa Bay’s food scene this week, plus food & drink events happening March 26-April 1.

Four wiener dogs leaping mid-air in a grassy field during a Wiener Dog Derby race

Arts & Entertainment

Wiener Dog Derby, Concrete Campfire, and all the best Tampa Bay events [March 19-25]

by CL Staff March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

The exterior of The Chattaway, a historic restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida. The pink wooden building features a mural of pink flamingos and green palm fronds. A white sign reading 'Chattaway Drive-In' sits atop a gabled roof, surrounded by lush tropical plants, succulents, and a large oak tree under a clear sky.

Nah Dogs gets a dog house, the Chattaway closing and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, the best food and drink events happening March 19-25

by CL Staff March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

21 new restaurants that opened in Tampa Bay so far this year

We got new food halls, beach bars, Italian spots and more.

by CL Staff March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Entertainer dressed as a leprechaun celebrating St. Patrick's Day at an outdoor festival event in downtown Tampa.

Arts & Entertainment

The Great Junk Hunt, architecture boat tour and all the best Tampa Bay events [March 12-18]

Plus, lots of St. Patrick’s Day parties.

by CL Staff March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

A close-up view of a fresh, colorful Southwest-style grilled chicken salad bowl from Greenlane outdoors in bright sunlight.

Greenlane grows, Pi day and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, Shuffle celebrates 8 years, Cinnaholic debuted in St. Pete, Safety Harbor Craft Beer Festival is coming and more.

by CL Staff March 11, 2026March 13, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

24 Florida springs worth a roadtrip from Tampa Bay

by CL Staff March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

17 picturesque places to grab a drink in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay bars are constantly serving Instagram-worthy views.

by CL Staff November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

A close-up shot of a Thanksgiving dinner table, with a large, golden-brown roasted turkey in a copper pan as the centerpiece. The turkey is surrounded by side dishes, including Brussels sprouts and macaroni and cheese, and glasses of red and white wine are placed at various settings on the wooden table.

All the Tampa Bay restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and takeout orders

Cooking is so chopped. Chopping is so cooked.

by CL Staff November 4, 2025November 9, 2025

A black and white, low-angle photograph of a large, historic-looking mansion framed by dark, heavy trees. A wide, grand stone staircase leads up to a raised front porch supported by thick, square stone columns. Tattered banners hang from the porch roof, and a picnic table is visible in the lower-left corner.

Arts & Entertainment

The 24 most haunted places in Tampa Bay

From bougie hotels to dive bars, we’ve got a lot of spooky history.

by Emily McLaughlin and CL Staff October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Tampa Bay’s best restaurants, food and drink of 2025, according to our readers

Food & Drink winners and finalists for Creative Loafing Best of the Bay 2025.

by CL Staff September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Sarasota’s midcentury atomic-style round house is back on the market

by CL Staff September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Food & Drink, Things to Do

The best Tampa Bay bars and restaurants for watching sports

by Jourdan Ducat and CL Staff August 3, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

34 kid-friendly activities to do within driving distance of Tampa Bay

by CL Staff August 3, 2025

Here’s what happened to every Florida bar featured on ‘Bar Rescue’

by CL Staff August 2, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The most miserable places in Tampa Bay

by CL Staff July 19, 2025

Tampa Bay’s 31 best restaurants and pop-ups with international flavor

by CL Staff June 30, 2025

27 fast-food chains that aren’t in Tampa Bay, but need to be

by CL Staff June 24, 2025

20 Tampa Bay restaurants with rain-friendly outdoor patios

by CL Staff May 4, 2025

All the Tampa Bay restaurants featured in the 2025 Florida Michelin Guide

by CL Staff May 2, 2025