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High-energy La Yuma restaurant brings Cuban American cuisine to Lutz
The decor and theme reflect the journey to freedom Cubans took to reach the U.S.
Openings & Closings
Learn what’s changing in the local Bay area restaurant scene at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
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Hula time: Bay area’s second Jimmy Hula’s debuts to Clearwater Beach
Fish tacos, burgers and beer have made their way to Mandalay Avenue.
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Largo sees opening of The Raven, part of the Barley Mow family
Swoop in for the gastropub and brewery’s crowd-pleasing selection in welcoming digs.
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Mini takeover: Mini Doughnut Factory coming to St. Pete, with great plans for expansion
Petite sweets might be its specialty, but the popular doughnut shop is ready to get even bigger.
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Booze, too: Rock Brothers tasting room offers more than craft beer
Specialty cocktails and beertails accompany the Ybor brewery and music venue’s signature brews.
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Temporary closure of Chop Chop Shop begins Jan. 15
Scoop up a bowl of the Seminole Heights favorite’s “chopped up cuisine” while you can.
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Cicchetti in Clearwater: Acqua Alta debuts with Venetian classics
Two Italian families aim to transport their patrons to Venice — all by taste.
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Hometown hacienda: James Beard honoree to open farm-to-table Mexican restaurant in Tampa Bay
Acclaimed chef Todd Hall is transforming Oldsmar’s City Fish into Suegra Tequila Cantina.
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Mediterranean munchies: Tampa cafe for Taziki’s launches tomorrow
To celebrate the location’s opening, Taziki’s will donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay.
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Ybor City mainstay Naviera Coffee Mills relocates operations
For almost a century, the family-owned roastery has called the neighborhood home.
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Tampa hot pot buffet gives diners a reason to cook their own meals
The Fushia Asian Bistro owners introduced a new kind of buffet to Tampa Palms.
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Cigar City Brewpub has closed in Tampa’s Northdale neighborhood
Opened in 2013, the Tampa brewpub quietly closed its doors on Jan. 1.
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Hyppo in Hyde Park: Gourmet pop peddler debuts this month
On Jan. 19, the Florida ice pop-eration will open to Tampa’s Hyde Park Village.
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Chew, chew: Train-themed Breakfast Station pulls into Seminole
The breakfast and lunch franchise’s grand opening is planned for Jan. 14 and 15.
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SnoRolls, Dragon’s Breath are the customized specialties of Snobachi
New in town, the Ybor dessert shop is making a “show” of its sweet creations.
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It’s happening: Tampa is getting its own Rocco’s Tacos
The popular South Florida restaurant brand will replace International Plaza’s Blue Martini.
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ICYMI: Grey Salt to close at Seminole Hard Rock next month
Changes to the Tampa hotel and casino’s expansion project have led to the closure.
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Tyrone Square ice cream shop mixes sweets with science
St. Pete’s Science Cream Factory uses liquid nitrogen to pull off its ice cream.
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Inside Catcher and the Rye, opening to Palm Harbor Jan. 5
The hospitality industry vets behind Catcher and the Rye plan to deliver as promised.
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Four friends make a St. Pete distillery their second life’s work
American Freedom Distillery plans to open in the Warehouse Arts District early next year.