A daytime, eye-level exterior shot of a Swig drive-thru building. The modern, one-story structure has a stone veneer base, light tan stucco walls, and dark brown siding on top. Two red circular "Swig" signs in white cursive script are mounted on the corner above the entrance. A drive-thru lane is in the foreground, and a red "EXIT ONLY" sign is visible on the right.

Food & Drink

Popular chain Swig brings ‘dirty soda’ to Tampa Bay

Big news for MomTokers.

by Selene San Felice October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

The staff of Noble Tavern gathered underneath its red neon fascade

Food & Drink

Noble Tavern opens on St. Pete’s Central Ave

The small-plates menu will change based on Fat Beet Farm’s seasonal ingredients and customer demand.

by Selene San Felice October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

The brightly illuminated, oval outdoor sign for Datz. The restaurant's name is written in white, retro-style lettering centered on a vivid orange background. The sign is mounted on a brick building, visible in the background.

Food & Drink

The last Datz location in Tampa Bay is now closed in St. Petersburg

The restaurant’s owners haven’t stated a reason for its recent closure.

by Kyla Fields October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Close-up of hands cutting a roasted green pepper on a white cutting board, with seeds and charred bits visible.

Openings & Closings

Coquito Burrito popup premiers in Tampa tomorrow

Curt Hensley branches off from Una Más for a new venture.

by Emily McLaughlin October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

A gourmet Neapolitan pizza with a thick, charred crust, topped with pepperoni, dollops of white cheese, and fresh basil, served on a wooden board next to a small bowl of chili oil.

Food & Drink

Cooper’s Hawk opens Florida’s first Piccolo Buco in Carrollwood

Roman-style trattoria lands in Tampa on Oct. 20.

by Sophia Lowrie October 9, 2025October 17, 2025

A close-up photograph of a smiling man with a beard and dark hair, wearing a white chef's coat with light tan suspenders and a light tan baseball cap worn backward. He is indoors, framed by abstract art on the wall and a large houseplant to his right.

Food & Drink

St. Pete dinner series ‘Noctivore’ debuts next week

The first of three dinners from Chef Mario Brugnoli is sold out.

by Sophia Lowrie October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

A silver-haired man in a navy jacket sits beside a young woman with dark hair tied back, both focused on something in front of them. The man gestures with his hand while the woman looks down intently. Another woman is partially visible on the right, with a water bottle on the table in front of her. The setting appears to be an indoor event or panel.

Food & Drink

Food Network celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian plans to open a new downtown St. Pete restaurant

The still unnamed restaurant will live at The Central, a hotel coming to the Edge District.

by Kyla Fields October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Exterior of Boda Authentic Mexican Cuisine, a white stucco building with a black roof and arched windows. A tall sign with the restaurant’s name stands at the corner of the lot. The outdoor patio has bright yellow umbrellas and a large banner reading “NOW OPEN,” set under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Food & Drink

Boda, a new Mexican restaurant from the same owners as Riveters, opens in Tampa

It’s right next to Mons Venus.

by Kyla Fields October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Fruit Float goes brick-and-mortar in Madeira Beach

They wanted to be where the people are (and the boats are still afloat).

by Emily McLaughlin September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Food & Drink

H&H, the NYC bagel shop from ‘Seinfeld,’ opens in Tampa this week

Betray Kramer and get a gift card.

by Selene San Felice September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

A hanging sign for “RAW BAR” with ocean-themed graphics, including fish, a shark, and an octopus, outside a building along a city street with palm trees and pedestrians in the background.

Food & Drink

Ocean Ink Raw Bar opens in Ybor City [PHOTOS]

The concept from Barterhouse owner Ken Emery was first announced two years ago.

by Emily McLaughlin September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Three smiling people pose inside a colorful restaurant under a bright red and white sign that reads “LUCKY.” The two women in front flash peace signs, one wearing a green apron and cap, the other in a black apron with tattoos on her arms. A man in the back raises his arms playfully. The wall behind them is decorated with vintage posters and food ads, and a green potted plant sits on the floor near the counter.

Food & Drink

Lucky Tigre gets AC and more room for growth in Old West Tampa

The Filipino American local favorite reopened a block away from its former food truck space.

by Emily McLaughlin September 24, 2025September 29, 2025

News & Views

The Rusty Pelican just reopened, but it’s closing for redevelopment in 2027

The high rise is likely to be approved by Tampa City Council this week.

by Alisha Durosier September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

The ceiling is black with exposed pipes and lights, from which several large, ornate crystal chandeliers hang. In the center of the room, there are several tall tables with stools. In the foreground, there are large white planters with green plants, and a huge, colorful, rooster-like sculpture is visible on the left.

Food & Drink

Cafe at 1920 opens in former Attic Cafe space

The shop run by event venue 1920 Ybor keeps the same art-filled aesthetic.

by Emily McLaughlin September 12, 2025September 13, 2025

Colorful illustrated sign for “King of the Coop,” featuring a muscular cartoon chicken wearing a gold crown and chain with arms crossed. Bold white text reads “KING OF THE COOP,” and below in a blue box, “THIS IS COOP COUNTRY.” Trees and sky are visible in the background.

Food & Drink

King of the Coop closes new Seminole Heights restaurant, effective immediately

It opened just six months ago.

by Kyla Fields September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

A white table set with a variety of dishes, including shrimp with radish slices, pasta with braised beef and cherry tomatoes, a croque monsieur with side salad and dressing, eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, and a cup of mixed fruit. A cappuccino, a glass of red wine, and bright red napkins folded with silverware complete the presentation.

Food & Drink

Sarasota’s Mademoiselle Paris is opening a French restaurant in Gulfport this winter

The Bay area location will be the chain’s fourth in Florida.

by Emily McLaughlin September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

A person with tattoos on their legs and arms, wearing a black t-shirt and shorts, strikes a dynamic pose with one leg bent and arms gesturing towards a large black smoker. Smoke billows from the open lid of the smoker, revealing several pieces of meat cooking inside. Behind the smoker, a man in a t-shirt and cap stands with his arms outstretched, looking towards the camera. Above them is a dark awning with the words "BEER • COCKTAILS" and a tall, white sign with the word "URBAN" written vertically. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day with a clear blue sky, and there are brick and white building elements in the background.

Food & Drink

Urban Brew and BBQ closes tomorrow after 12 years in downtown St. Pete

It hosts a $12 “last dance” buffet.

by Alisha Durosier September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Two crispy tuna tacos from Red Mesa Mercado in St. Petersburg’s Edge District, filled with fresh tuna, shredded vegetables, and herbs, served in golden corn tortillas.

Food & Drink

Two years after it was announced, Red Mesa’s ‘Mercado West’ is finally ready to open in St. Pete

The location is a 10-minute drive from the first Mercado in the Edge District.

By Emily McLaughlinSeptember 4, 2025September 10, 2025

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Openings & Closings

Popular chain Swig brings ‘dirty soda’ to Tampa Bay

Noble Tavern opens on St. Pete’s Central Ave

The last Datz location in Tampa Bay is now closed in St. Petersburg

Coquito Burrito popup premiers in Tampa tomorrow

Cooper’s Hawk opens Florida’s first Piccolo Buco in Carrollwood

St. Pete dinner series ‘Noctivore’ debuts next week

Food Network celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian plans to open a new downtown St. Pete restaurant

Boda, a new Mexican restaurant from the same owners as Riveters, opens in Tampa

Fruit Float goes brick-and-mortar in Madeira Beach

H&H, the NYC bagel shop from ‘Seinfeld,’ opens in Tampa this week

Ocean Ink Raw Bar opens in Ybor City [PHOTOS]

Lucky Tigre gets AC and more room for growth in Old West Tampa

The Rusty Pelican just reopened, but it’s closing for redevelopment in 2027

Cafe at 1920 opens in former Attic Cafe space

King of the Coop closes new Seminole Heights restaurant, effective immediately

Sarasota’s Mademoiselle Paris is opening a French restaurant in Gulfport this winter

Urban Brew and BBQ closes tomorrow after 12 years in downtown St. Pete

Two years after it was announced, Red Mesa’s ‘Mercado West’ is finally ready to open in St. Pete

17 picturesque places to grab a drink in Tampa Bay

All the Tampa Bay restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and takeout orders

Food Network celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian plans to open a new downtown St. Pete restaurant

Fruit Float goes brick-and-mortar in Madeira Beach