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Tampa’s first Peach Cobbler Factory opens, The Mill closes St. Pete location, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And the 3rd annual Sweet & Spicy festival takes over Tampa’s Riverwalk next weekend.
Kyla Fields
Kyla Fields is the food critic and former managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay who started their journey at CL as summer 2019 intern. They are the proud owner of a charming, sausage-shaped, eight-year-old rescue mutt named Piña.
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Florida’s first Torchy’s Tacos opens in St. Petersburg next month
The Austin-based chain offers Tex-Mex-style tacos, burritos, queso and more.
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New Seminole Heights brewery Common Dialect grand opens next weekend
Its debut weekend will be full of craft brews, live music, food trucks and family-friendly fun.
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La Cabana, a new open air waterfront bar, debuts in St. Pete this weekend
It’s the nighttime counterpart of Patrona Coastal Cafe.
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Popular downtown St. Pete restaurant The Mill will close
Its owners state that neighboring construction contributed to the impending closure.
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After 19 years, South Tampa’s Elmer’s Sports Cafe will close
Its last day open is Sunday, Jan. 29.
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3rd annual Sweet & Spicy Festival heads to Tampa’s Water Works Park next weekend
This free-to-attend foodie fest will feature over 70 local vendors.
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Tampa’s first Peach Cobbler Factory opens this weekend
This chain boasts a loaded menu of ice cream, cinnamon rolls, and a dozen flavors of cobbler.
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Downtown St. Pete’s Dr. BBQ restaurant has closed
Its Burnt Ends Tiki Bar is shuttered as well.
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76th Annual Fiesta Day, a celebration of all-things Ybor, returns to Tampa this February
This free event is chock full of local vendors, food, cigars and entertainment.
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5th annual Tampa Taco Fest returns to Al Lopez Park this February
Tickets for this popular foodie festival are on sale now.
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Iconic diner Munch’s is closing, Perry’s Porch heads to the St. Pete Pier, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And we have a full roundup of Tampa Bay’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties.
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Perry’s Porch, a new open-air restaurant, will debut at the St. Pete Pier next summer
It’s the newest concept from Seed &Feed Hospitality Group, who also operate Trophy Fish and Mandarin Hide.
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Tampa’s Independent Bar & Cafe will have a New Year’s Eve hot dog bar
This party doesn’t have a dress code or cover fee either.
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For New Year’s Eve, Dog Bar St. Pete hosts a midnight ball drop for your pups
And there’s a black light foam party for the humans.
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Localtopia, a giant celebration of St. Pete makers, returns to Williams Park in 2023
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 18.
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Tampa’s Ocean Prime and Ulele make Opentable’s ‘Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants in America’ list
A few Tampa Bay eateries made this year’s “Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants in America” list.
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St. Pete’s iconic Munch’s Restaurant & Sundries, as seen on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’ will close next week
Larry Munch hopes the new owner keeps his beloved diner alive.
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All the Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve parties, events and celebrations
Get your designated drivers locked in.
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Pete’s all-day cafe heads to Ybor City, Shortwave Coffee opens at Sparkman Wharf, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And Supernatural Food & Wine hosts a casual run to Lucky Tigre this weekend.