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Tarpon Springs’ Five Branches Brewing closes this weekend
The veteran-owned operation has been open for five years.
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Learn what’s changing in the local Bay area restaurant scene at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
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California pizza chain Mountain Mike’s is coming to Tampa
Founded in Palo Alto, California in 1978, the chain currently has 286 locations across 10 States.
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New all-you-eat sushi concept Shogun takes over former Hao Wah Tampa location
Shogun plans a grand-opening for Nov. 1.
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Cider Press closes, Voodoo Brewery makes its big debut, and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Westshore Italian restaurant Vela calls it quits and there’s a new big pumpkin in town.
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Voodoo Brewing Co. is finally opening in St. Petersburg this weekend
The pub initially planned to open in 2022 but faced multiple delays.
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After almost a decade in St. Petersburg, Cider Press is ‘closed until further notice’
It opened on Central Avenue in 2015 and relocated to Kenwood six years later.
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Westshore Italian restaurant Vela is now closed, citing damage from recent hurricanes
Vela is now the second Tampa restaurant in recent weeks to shutter following impacts from Hurricanes Helena and Milton.
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Cena closes, Offset Sandwiches head to Green Bench, Taco Bus hurricane relief and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, St. Pete Ferments makes its big debut, and a new craft beer fest is coming to the James Museum of Wildlife and Western Art.
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Popular Tampa Italian restaurant Cena is now closed
The recent departure of Chef Michael Buttacavoli played a role in the decision.
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Offset Sandwich Exchange opens food truck at St. Pete’s Green Bench Brewing Co.
The pop-up has been operating in the Bay area for two years.
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Mema’s Alaskan Tacos officially reopens in Ybor City on Thursday
All the favorites will be on the menu.
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Ybor City’s BarrieHaus Beer Co. opens new Trinity taproom on October 5
The exporter of super-clean lagers opened in Tampa five years ago.
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Mema’s Alaskan Tacos returns to Ybor, Hyde Park’s Goody Goody says goodbye, and more in our Tampa Bay food roundup
Plus, St. Pete is getting a Cook Out, BarrieHaus heads to Trinity, our readers pick Tampa Bay’s best restaurants and more
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Popular barbecue chain Cook Out looking to open new St. Petersburg location
The Carolina-based concept already has plans for two locations in Tampa.
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Goody Goody will close this month in South Tampa
You’ll still be able to get the Goody stuff at Tampa International Airport and Columbia Cafe.
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Ybor City’s iconic Mema’s Alaskan Tacos will reopen this fall
The new location is just a block from where the legendary spot closed in 2011.
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Michelin-starred chef heads to St. Pete, Tampa gets ‘Seinfeld’ bagels, and more local restaurant news
Plus, Hawkers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, 4 Rivers opens on Sundays, and more.
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Iconic ‘Seinfeld’ NYC bagel shop, H&H, is coming to Tampa
The Tampa location plans to open before the end of the year.
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Popular Florida chain Hawkers Asian Street Food files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Hawkers has expanded to 15 locations in seven states with more locations planned.
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Michelin-starred chef opening new restaurant at St. Pete’s Vinoy hotel
Elliott Aster aims to make its debut in early 2025.