Posted inFood & Drink Ybor City favorite 7th + Grove among new restaurants opening at Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf Along with Murph’s BBQ, both open this month. by Jenna Rimensnyder January 4, 2021May 10, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink New sushi in St. Pete, Rawk Star closes, Ceviche gets a new home and more in local foodie news Oh, and South St. Petersburg Marketplace is doing good for the community. by Jenna Rimensnyder and Alexandria Jones January 1, 2021May 15, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa Bay’s vegan concept Good Mood Food shifts focus to Community Table project The vegan dining series sparks connection and conversation through food. by Jenna Rimensnyder January 1, 2021May 10, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Florida-based chain Canopy Road Cafe opening in former South Tampa Taco Bus location The cafe is taking over the home of a former Taco Bus location. by Jenna Rimensnyder January 1, 2021July 27, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment The Dunedin International Film Festival returns to Fenway Hotel this month You can also catch screenings at Soggy Bottom Brewing Co. on Sat., Jan. 16. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 30, 2020July 7, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Ceviche is relocating to the Moon Under Water space on St. Pete’s Beach Drive Moon Under Water is headed to a still-undisclosed location. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 28, 2020May 15, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Outback is opening a new ‘Aussie Grill’ in Brandon this spring It’s like an Outback with a drive-thru. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 28, 2020January 19, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Largo’s MAGA coffee shop, restaurant owners behaving badly, and more of CL’s most-read food and drinks stories of 2020 Oh, that Hooters where guys can work was popular, too by Ray Roa and Jenna Rimensnyder December 24, 2020July 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink ‘American Chopper’ restaurant coming to Pinellas Park, Black-owned coffee in Ybor, and more in local foodie news Plus, Tampa gets a new piano bar, BurgerFi opens in in St. Pete and more. by Jenna Rimensnyder and Alexandria Jones December 23, 2020March 25, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink St. Pete’s Rawk Star Cafe closed its doors for good last weekend It already has a replacement setting up shop. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 23, 2020July 18, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Driftwood Kava & Roastery opening new St. Petersburg location next month Taking over the former Rawk Star Cafe space. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 23, 2020September 17, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Cigar Paradise Royal lounge is now open in St.Petersburg Offering fresh hand-rolled cigars and craft cocktails. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 23, 2020July 31, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa’s new dueling piano bar, Showbar Ybor, now open in former Tequilas location The roughly 8,000-square-foot space is designed to connect guests with the live local talent. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 23, 2020August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink New Asian fusion restaurant E.B.I. Sushi is now open in St. Petersburg It joins fellow sushi slinging newcomer, Eastern Kitchen. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 23, 2020March 25, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink St. Pete grilled cheese joint Fo’Cheezy will open a second location downtown Built out begins in January 2021. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 23, 2020February 8, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Health-focused concept SoFresh opens new Westshore location in South Tampa, and more are on the way 2021 is the year for the franchise’s growth. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 21, 2020December 13, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Acai bowl and smoothie shop Grain and Berry opening first St. Pete location This will be the brand’s first location in St. Pete, an area that is already flourishing with smoothie and acai bowl joints. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 17, 2020July 9, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Here’s where you can ring in New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay, and what organizers are doing to keep you safe Sorry, kissing strangers at midnight isn’t an option this year. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 17, 2020December 30, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Christmas-themed pop-up rooftop bar is now open on Clearwater Beach Seasonal sips with a view of the waves. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 17, 2020July 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Al’s Finger Licking Good to cook over 250 free meals for Hillsborough County Foster Families this weekend Volunteers are needed to help dish them out. by Jenna Rimensnyder December 17, 2020April 28, 2024