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Barbecue revolution: Wesley Chapel lands elevated barbecue restaurant
This fall, UNION72 will offer chef-inspired takes on barbecue in The Shops at Wiregrass.
Openings & Closings
Learn what’s changing in the local Bay area restaurant scene at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
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St. Pete sees reopening of the Independent
On Saturday, the beloved bar officially announced its EDGE District launch date.
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Taco Bus bringing new restaurant to Tampa near fairgrounds
During the location’s grand opening, 301 complimentary tacos will be up for grabs.
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Tampa Bay’s second Portillo’s location opens its doors
On Tuesday, Portillo’s officially launched its second area restaurant at Tampa’s University Mall.
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Mulch love: The Reading Room set to spread the garden gospel in west St. Pete
Sustainability will drive a new garden-inspired, wood-fired restaurant next to freeFall Theatre.
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Spaghetti Warehouse reveals permanent closing date (for real this time)
The 33-year-old Ybor City restaurant will close permanently on Oct. 2.
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Noodle Kitchen and Market taking over SoHo tattoo shop space
Tampa’s Thai Gourmet Market has new sibling on the way.
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Wild Rover Brewery reopens at larger Tampa location
Last month, The Wild Rover Brewery introduced its craft beer and pub fare to Tampa.
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Fusion fun: Where to get a sushi burrito (and pho next door) in Largo
Off Ulmerton Road, a two-in-one concept called The Spot has opened at Largo Mall.
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Seminole Heights lands indie pharmacy and cafe Mortar & Pestle
In fall, M&P will mix modern tastes with old-school traditions in Tampa.
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Asie bringing pan-Asian eats, sushi to St. Pete’s Central Avenue
The newest St. Pete concept from Thuy Le, called Asie, will open in summer 2017 — at the latest.
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Sip & shop: New coffee bar debuts inside Seminole Heights store
Bungalow Coffee, Urban Bungalow and Cleanse Apothecary’s joint venture, has opened.
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They couldn’t stay away: Pinellas Cru the latest from Peg’s Cantina owners
Peg Wesselink and Tony Dodson’s love affair with the biz has led them to Pinellas Cru.
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Pop-up coffee shop pops up in the EDGE
In St. Pete’s EDGE District, Intermezzo Coffee has started serving Central Avenue.
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Nature’s Table launches two more St. Pete College locations
The health-conscious restos mark the fourth and fifth Nature’s Tables for the region.
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Grand opening set for Universal’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
The steampunk-themed CityWalk eatery with a lengthy name will premiere Sept. 22.
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Spaddy’s Coffee finds permanent home in Seminole Heights
On Labor Day, the new open-air cafe for Spaddy’s Coffee Co. will celebrate its launch.
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Opening weekend for Franklin Manor to continue as planned
Tropical Storm Hermine won’t keep downtown Tampa’s Franklin Manor from debuting.
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D.P. Dough offering free calzones to celebrate grand opening
In honor of its SoHo opening, D.P. Dough is set to give out nearly 1,000 calzones.
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Black Rock: DIY dinners
Cooking your own steak means you can’t complain about the chef.