Posted inFood & Drink Do This: Mead me at the Mermaid You’ve heard of root beer floats and Coke floats. But what about mead floats? by Meaghan Habuda December 21, 2016August 3, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Mini doughnuts continue to grow in popularity around the region South Tampa’s Dough is the latest place to add the shrunken sweets to its lineup. by Meaghan Habuda December 20, 2016January 17, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink There’s a 4 Rivers candle that burns the sweet scent of smoked brisket But really — were we the last to know? by Meaghan Habuda December 20, 2016November 21, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Santa Claus is coming to town: Where are you dining (and drinking)? Bay area restaurants and bars have limited-time eats and merry get-togethers planned. by Meaghan Habuda and Shelbi Hayes December 20, 2016December 13, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Our house: Above the Salt Cafe welcomes Tampa to its family table Christina and Sonia Piasecki offer Cuban food, with a twist, to their distinguished guests. by Meaghan Habuda December 20, 2016May 31, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Upgrades coming to Station House’s historic St. Pete building Among the highlights are a new restaurant concept and rooftop garden terrace. by Meaghan Habuda December 15, 2016August 3, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink The guys behind Rooster & the Till are working on new family-friendly project Their Seminole Heights venue would serve “casual food” in an “outdoor setting.” by Meaghan Habuda December 15, 2016April 30, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink San Antonio sees closure of Local Public House and Provisions Owners Rebecca and Curtis Beebe have closed the doors of their “grown-up pub.” by Meaghan Habuda December 15, 2016July 20, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink The Books Issue 2016: Gambas al Ajillo, featured in Shrimp Country Anna Marlis Burgard’s new book spotlights swoon-worthy recipes, including this popular tapas. by Meaghan Habuda December 15, 2016June 14, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink The Books Issue 2016: Hot Buttered Rum, featured in Winter Cocktails Give Maria del mar Sacasa’s hot buttered rum a try. ’Tis the season, after all. by Meaghan Habuda December 15, 2016August 17, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink New chef elevates Castile’s menu using French, Mediterranean influences The waterfront eatery has announced a new bill of fare and executive chef, Nicolas Lebas. by Meaghan Habuda December 13, 2016January 23, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Daddy Kool to host inaugural food drive for a St. Pete nonprofit The St. Petersburg Free Clinic pantry will benefit from Saturday’s canned food collection. by Meaghan Habuda December 12, 2016August 3, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink The Books Issue 2016: Six reads that’ll lift the taste buds of the lit-lover in your life Need gift ideas this holiday season? Here’s half a dozen food and bev books to consider. by Meaghan Habuda and Shelbi Hayes December 12, 2016July 19, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Hops to it: The Eatery isn’t dishing your average array of beer-drinking bites An in-house food menu with crazy-good flavors and generous portions adds to Brew Bus’s appeal. by Meaghan Habuda December 9, 2016August 17, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Wine and tapas enhance the art experience at new Tampa gallery D’Arte Gallery Wine & Tapas Bar is promoting the arts while serving food and drink. by Meaghan Habuda December 9, 2016April 15, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Last call: Packages from local breweries, restaurants among final auction listings Seriously, you can’t not bid on this last batch of CL Holiday Auction items. by Meaghan Habuda December 8, 2016November 7, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Do This: Drink to Pint and Brew’s 12 Beers of Christmas Head to a special Palm Harbor tapping of seasonal brews. by Meaghan Habuda December 8, 2016December 2, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: A Paramount restaurant opening in Tampa and more Paramount Lebanese Kitchen, a third SoFresh and other new food spots launch locally. by Meaghan Habuda December 7, 2016March 8, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cold fusion: St. Pete’s Made Coffee brewery is about to make coffee even cooler The local coffee business is upscaling with new equipment, a brewery and cold brew in cans. by Meaghan Habuda December 6, 2016April 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Ava at Armature: The SoHo favorite joins Tampa’s Heights Public Market lineup Wood-fired pizza will be served alongside ramen, charcuterie and pastries inside Armature Works. by Meaghan Habuda December 6, 2016July 5, 2025