festive mason jar of iced tea from Tiki Tea Inc. topped with a patriotic cupcake and American flag decorations

Food & Drink

The Florida State Fair puts a patriotic spin on its ‘food’ next week

You’ll want to know where the bathrooms are.

by Selene San Felice January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The exterior of "Lara Apothecary Bar & Bazaar," a two-story tan brick building with a black awning and green double doors. The storefront features large windows reflecting the street, a vintage-style black lamppost with five white globe lights in the foreground, and a geometric tiled sidewalk out front.

Food & Drink

Ybor City restaurant Lara celebrates first anniversary with free beer and tacos, more

Chef Suzanne Crouch opened the much-anticipated concept after years in other peoples’ kitchens.

by Ray Roa January 24, 2026January 26, 2026

A stack of crusty artisan bread loaves and baguettes displayed in front of a mural that reads 'Factory Dunedin'

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s Crumb Factory expands to Dunedin

Do you know the cruffin man?

by Selene San Felice January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Two adults stand at an outdoor food festival table, smiling toward the camera while holding food and drinks. Trays of food and beverage cans sit on the table in front of them, with sunlight, trees, and a covered venue visible in the background.

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Photos: All the cool mother shuckers we saw at Tampa Oysterfest 2026

Organizers shipped 20,000 oysters from Chesapeake Bay into Tampa.

by Ray Roa January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

A group of people at an outdoor festival posing with oysters on the half shell

Food & Drink

Tampa’s shucked up Oyster Fest returns this weekend

Live music is also on the menu.

by Selene San Felice January 5, 2026January 6, 2026

A vendor in a teal beanie pours a sample of a Dayzed beverage for an attendee at a crowded booth during the High & Dry Festival.

Food & Drink

High and Dry Festival brings dozens of THC drink brands to St. Pete this weekend

Sip, sip, pass.

by Selene San Felice December 29, 2025January 5, 2026

The exterior of the Angry Chair Brewing building features a distinctive mural above the awning, depicting abstract black sketches of chairs against a white background. Below the dark awning, the storefront has large tinted windows and glass entrance doors. Several bright green picnic tables are arranged on the pavement in front of the building.

Food & Drink

Angry Chair celebrates 11 years of cranky craft beer this weekend

The Southeast Seminole Heights brewery is releasing a special barrel-aged bottle.

by Selene San Felice December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

A line of wooden reindeer cutouts stands on a grassy lawn at night, each decorated with a red bow and green wreath around its neck. They are connected by a string of white Christmas lights acting as reins. In the background, several Christmas trees are illuminated with colorful lights and bright orange star toppers, creating a festive park scene.

Food & Drink

A new Christmas food fest premieres in St. Pete next weekend

‘A Taste of the North’ takes over Spa Beach at the St. Pete Pier.

by Selene San Felice December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

A bearded man wearing tan overalls over a blue shirt smiles broadly while balancing three plates of food on his arm and hand. He has a pair of scissors tucked into his chest pocket and stands in front of a long dining table set for an outdoor evening event, with other guests visible in the dark background.

Food & Drink

ArtistTree Gardens and Keel Farms host a locally sourced ‘gardinner’ next week

It’s karmically delicious.

by Selene San Felice December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

A split image featuring a portrait of author Jean Meltzer on the left, smiling with wavy brown hair and wearing a dark blue top. On the right is the cover of her book, The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah, depicting illustrated characters on a teal background with holiday motifs like menorahs and snowflakes.

Arts & Entertainment

Author Jean Meltzer joins a Hanukkah dinner party in Tampa this weekend

Her latest book puts a Jewish twist on ‘A Christmas Carol.’

by Selene San Felice December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Food & Drink

All the burgers you can try during Tampa Bay Burger Week 2025

by Leigh Wilson November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Fest supports a bloody good cause in Tampa this weekend

When life hands you tomatoes…

by Selene San Felice November 10, 2025November 13, 2025

Music

Dunedin’s wine and blues festival returns this weekend

Four bands take to the green at Pioneer Park while more Dunedin-based breweries than ever help with libations.

by Ray Roa November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

A waist-up, indoor shot of four people standing side-by-side and smiling at the camera, likely at a bar or social event. From left to right: a man in a white button-down shirt, a woman in a dark floral dress, a woman in a blue and white patterned dress, and a bald man with a beard in a light blue patterned shirt.

Food & Drink

Creative Loafing’s Whiskey Business brings ‘Boots, Brews & Bourbon’ to St. Pete’ this week

The James Museum will be buzzin’.

by Ray Roa November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

A waist-up, outdoor shot of a man and a woman smiling at the camera. The man on the left has a beard and glasses, wearing a green t-shirt that reads "NAMASTE YBOR," and holds a white food container. The woman on the right wears a black t-shirt with the text "Papi, Soy Vegana" and holds a pink smoothie. The background is brightly lit with blurred green trees.

Food & Drink

Vegans can get their fill at Tampa Bay Veg Fest this weekend

Veg out on vegan seafood, soul food and more.

by Selene San Felice November 5, 2025November 6, 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.

Food & Drink

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

Four people—two women and two men—smile at the camera while holding drinks in a dimly lit venue with exposed brick walls and pink ambient lighting.

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s ‘Whiskey Business’ tasting returns to the James Museum this weekend

VIP admission includes swag, early entry, and special VIP-only drink.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

A close-up, high-angle shot of a gourmet dish. In the center, a deep blue bowl holds noodles, seared pink meat sprinkled with black sesame seeds, and colorful garnishes. Silver chopsticks lie across the bowl's rim. The bowl is on a large, blue-green speckled platter, which also holds a small side salad to the left and a sesame-seed-crusted block of food to the right. A silver spoon rests in front of the bowl on the platter.

Food & Drink

Savor St. Pete is back this weekend with Food Network stars, unlimited wine and gourmet bites

Thyme to party (sustainably).

by Emily McLaughlin October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

A white plate filled with various Greek foods, featuring a large, rectangular slice of pastitsio or moussaka with a browned, cheesy bechamel top. Alongside it are green peas, two stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and a triangular piece of spanakopita.

Arts & Entertainment

Opa! Clearwater Greekfest continues one of Pinellas’ longest running traditions this weekend

by Selene San Felice October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

A low-angle, medium shot shows an outdoor concert with a band performing on a stage in front of a large crowd. Four musicians are on stage playing guitars and drums. Behind them, a large backdrop features palm trees and text reading "FROM VISITORS." A prominent red banner above the stage reads, "AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEACHES & SO MUCH MORE," with "ST PETE CLEARWATER" logos. An American flag flies on a pole to the right of the stage. The large audience in the foreground is seen from behind, facing the stage.

Food & Drink Events

John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to Madeira Beach for its 44th year this weekend

Its Halloween activities are back, too.

by Sophia Lowrie October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Best of the bay 2026 is here. Check out the Winners And FinalistS!

Food & Drink Events

The Florida State Fair puts a patriotic spin on its ‘food’ next week

Ybor City restaurant Lara celebrates first anniversary with free beer and tacos, more

St. Pete’s Crumb Factory expands to Dunedin

Photos: All the cool mother shuckers we saw at Tampa Oysterfest 2026

Tampa’s shucked up Oyster Fest returns this weekend

High and Dry Festival brings dozens of THC drink brands to St. Pete this weekend

Angry Chair celebrates 11 years of cranky craft beer this weekend

A new Christmas food fest premieres in St. Pete next weekend

ArtistTree Gardens and Keel Farms host a locally sourced ‘gardinner’ next week

Author Jean Meltzer joins a Hanukkah dinner party in Tampa this weekend

All the burgers you can try during Tampa Bay Burger Week 2025

Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Fest supports a bloody good cause in Tampa this weekend

Dunedin’s wine and blues festival returns this weekend

Creative Loafing’s Whiskey Business brings ‘Boots, Brews & Bourbon’ to St. Pete’ this week

Vegans can get their fill at Tampa Bay Veg Fest this weekend

All the Tampa Bay restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and takeout orders

St. Pete’s ‘Whiskey Business’ tasting returns to the James Museum this weekend

Savor St. Pete is back this weekend with Food Network stars, unlimited wine and gourmet bites

Opa! Clearwater Greekfest continues one of Pinellas’ longest running traditions this weekend

John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to Madeira Beach for its 44th year this weekend

Photos: In downtown Tampa, Late Start Brewing and Mighty Fine celebrate two years of beers and burgers

V Modern Italian, led by Michelin-starred chef, opens in North Hyde Park

Here are renderings of Matilde, a new Mexican steakhouse coming to downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay’s hottest new restaurants to open this summer

Do you have the best burger in Tampa Bay?