Food & Drink

St. Pete’s new Olivia debuts, Gulfport’s Golden Dinosaurs says goodbye and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. is now open, Pagoda Asian Grill says hello, Juice Works is closing, and more.

by Colin Wolf January 17, 2025July 20, 2025

Food & Drink

After 12 years, Tampa Bay’s Squeeze Juice Works is closing

It had three locations and even a cafe.

by Ray Roa January 15, 2025August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

P.F. Chang’s will open new fast casual concept, Pagoda Asian Grill, in St. Pete

Pagoda Asian Grill’s menu features a lot of familiar protein and noodle dishes from its big brother.

by Colin Wolf January 14, 2025July 26, 2025

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s new Olivia location will debut next week

Olivia St. Pete is currently taking reservations.

by Colin Wolf January 14, 2025July 25, 2025

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Gulfport vegan scene staple Golden Dinosaurs closes this weekend

Owners will focus their efforts on Good Intentions, a sister-location restaurant in St. Petersburg.

by Julia Saad January 13, 2025June 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa’s wildly-popular Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. opens first storefront this week

The shop launched online in 2023.

by Julia Saad January 13, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

New Indian street cuisine in St. Pete, Mad Dogs finds a new home, Daiso heads to Carrollwood and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, Wesley Chapel is Flavortown now, Hales Blackbrick debuts in Hyde Park, the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns and more.

by Colin Wolf January 10, 2025July 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Popular Japanese bargain store chain Daiso will open first Florida location in Tampa next month

The chain is bringing Japanese knick knacks to the Carrollwood area.

by Colin Wolf January 8, 2025August 4, 2025

Food & Drink

South Tampa’s Mad Dogs and Englishmen closes original location this weekend

The new location one mile away opens in a few weeks.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2025August 4, 2025

Food & Drink

Indian street food spot Mowgli’s Tiffin opens in St. Petersburg

The 16 seat, 526-square-foot restaurant centers around Indian fusion dishes like kaati rolls, pani puri, and its signature Kolkati Roll.

by Colin Wolf January 7, 2025July 25, 2025

Food & Drink

Guy Fieri’s new Chicken Guy location in Wesley Chapel opens this week

The new Chicken Guy! outpost was officially announced back in August.

by Colin Wolf January 6, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Modern Chinese restaurant Hales Blackbrick opens second location in South Tampa

The new eatery features the same dumplings, noodles and rice dishes that its flagship restaurant is known for.

by Kyla Fields December 27, 2024July 16, 2025

Food & Drink

St. Pete has a new rooftop bar, Brandon gets a ‘breastaurant’ and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus. Mata’s Philippine Cuisine says goodbye, Jay Luigi Soho opens, Sweetgreen debuts in St. Pete and more.

by Colin Wolf December 20, 2024July 12, 2025

Food & Drink

After five years, Mata’s Philippine Cuisine will close its doors this weekend

But the family-owned Filipino restaurant will stick around for catering orders and other culinary endeavors.

by Kyla Fields December 19, 2024August 3, 2025

Food & Drink

St. Petersburg’s first Sweetgreen is now open on Central Avenue

The Los Angeles-based chain offers customizable salads, protein bowls and more.

by Kyla Fields December 18, 2024July 26, 2025

Food & Drink

Twin Peaks will open a new ‘sports lodge’ in Brandon next year

The new sports lodge will include two bars, 70 TVs and an outdoor patio.

by Julia Saad December 17, 2024August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay’s first drive-thru Shake Shack opening in Wesley Chapel

Don’t forget to ask for the iconic ShackSauce before driving away.

by Julia Saad December 17, 2024July 19, 2025

Food & Drink

New rooftop bar Sparrow opens Friday in St. Petersburg

It’s on the top floor of the Moxy Hotel.

by Julia Saad December 17, 2024August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa’s Jay Luigi Soho opens this week in former Luv Child location

It’s from the folks behind Fresh Kitchen, Green Lemon and Sweet Soul.

by Julia Saad December 17, 2024August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Hooch and Hive is closing, the Wienermobile is here, Portnoy eats a pizza, and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, Dave’s Hot Chicken heads to Odessa, Palm Harbor gets a Trader Joe’s and more.

by Colin Wolf December 13, 2024July 14, 2025

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Openings & Closings

St. Pete’s new Olivia debuts, Gulfport’s Golden Dinosaurs says goodbye and more Tampa Bay food news

After 12 years, Tampa Bay’s Squeeze Juice Works is closing

P.F. Chang’s will open new fast casual concept, Pagoda Asian Grill, in St. Pete

St. Pete’s new Olivia location will debut next week

Gulfport vegan scene staple Golden Dinosaurs closes this weekend

Tampa’s wildly-popular Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. opens first storefront this week

New Indian street cuisine in St. Pete, Mad Dogs finds a new home, Daiso heads to Carrollwood and more Tampa Bay food news

Popular Japanese bargain store chain Daiso will open first Florida location in Tampa next month

South Tampa’s Mad Dogs and Englishmen closes original location this weekend

Indian street food spot Mowgli’s Tiffin opens in St. Petersburg

Guy Fieri’s new Chicken Guy location in Wesley Chapel opens this week

Modern Chinese restaurant Hales Blackbrick opens second location in South Tampa

St. Pete has a new rooftop bar, Brandon gets a ‘breastaurant’ and more Tampa Bay food news

After five years, Mata’s Philippine Cuisine will close its doors this weekend

St. Petersburg’s first Sweetgreen is now open on Central Avenue

Twin Peaks will open a new ‘sports lodge’ in Brandon next year

Tampa Bay’s first drive-thru Shake Shack opening in Wesley Chapel

New rooftop bar Sparrow opens Friday in St. Petersburg

Tampa’s Jay Luigi Soho opens this week in former Luv Child location

Hooch and Hive is closing, the Wienermobile is here, Portnoy eats a pizza, and more Tampa Bay food news

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