St. Pete’s Frog Pond re-opens next week under original management

Under the leadership of longtime manager and co-owner Joshua Garcia, this popular breakfast joint finally opens its doors once again.

by Kyla Fields March 31, 2022August 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Predalina will bring its Mediterranean cuisine and boutique decor to Water Street Tampa

Tampa-based hospitality group Oxford Commons’ newest concept will debut early next year.

by Kyla Fields March 28, 2022February 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Bamboozle heads to Seminole Heights, Taste of South Tampa Fest returns this weekend, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

Tampa Bay Taco Week starts in a few days, so plan your taco runs accordingly.

by Kyla Fields, Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda and Sofía García Vargas March 28, 2022June 8, 2024

Food & Drink

Don’t Kale Me Crazy officially opens at Midtown Tampa today, and they’re giving away free smoothies

The restaurant is giving away free celebratory smoothies today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

by Sofía García Vargas March 25, 2022July 6, 2024

Food & Drink

Health-forward Vietnamese restaurant Bamboozle coming to Seminole Heights

“Although the thought of leaving downtown has been difficult, I have found a lot of joy in reminiscing about the relationships we have fostered over the years,” owner Lynn Pham says.

by Kyla Fields March 22, 2022July 30, 2025

Food & Drink

Vegan sushi heads to St. Pete, new breweries on the way, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

It’s been a busy few weeks in the Tampa Bay food and drink scene.

by Kyla Fields, Ray Roa and Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda March 21, 2022August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

After 35 years, El Gallo De Oro Restaurante closes its West Tampa location

The Cuban restaurant has been serving steak sandwiches and roast pork platters since 1987.

by Kyla Fields March 21, 2022August 1, 2025

Food & Drink

House of Vegano, a plant-based sushi bar, opens in St. Petersburg next week

Owner Thalia Tatham discusses her menu, exciting new location and transition into plant-based life.

by Kyla Fields March 18, 2022July 23, 2025

Food & Drink

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille’s second St. Petersburg location will open this summer

The popular seafood restaurant is currently looking for kitchen managers, and will begin to hire other staff members soon.

by Kyla Fields March 17, 2022July 30, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay’s first Yard House planned for Water Street

As of now, no opening date has been determined.

by Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda March 17, 2022June 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Two Gulfport favorites combine forces for the Salty Nun, a new restaurant and bar in downtown St. Pete

Salty Nun does still have the leftover outdoor swings from its horny predecessors.

by Kyla Fields March 15, 2022July 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Late Start Brewing will open its first brick-and-mortar in downtown Tampa

It hopes to open sometime this year.

by Kyla Fields March 10, 2022July 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay’s first Huey Magoo’s location opens in Pinellas Park

The tendie war just got real.

by Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda March 10, 2022June 16, 2025

Food & Drink

New Crumbl Cookies location will open in South Tampa

Co-owner Jesse Wojdylo hopes to open their cookie franchise by the end of May.

by Kyla Fields March 8, 2022July 23, 2025

Food & Drink

St. Augustine-based Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream opens in Ybor City next week

Lucky guests can score free scoops of ice cream at its grand opening on March 16.

by Kyla Fields March 4, 2022July 1, 2024

Food & Drink

Olde Florida Brewing Company opens its first taproom in Largo

The new craft brewery is now open 6 days a week at 1158 7th St. NW.

by Kyla Fields March 4, 2022June 14, 2025

Food & Drink

La Segunda Bakery & Cafe will open its St. Petersburg location on March 21

There’s a bread-breaking ceremony at 10 a.m.

by Ray Roa March 3, 2022November 25, 2024

Food & Drink

Seminole Heights’ new FLocale multi-concept dine-in restaurant opens this month

King of the Coop, Westshore Pizza and Rock Brothers Brewing under one roof.

by Kyla Fields March 3, 2022September 21, 2024

Food & Drink

James Beard semifinalist soft opens Asian street food concept Dang Dude in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf

For now, Ferrell Alvarez’s latest concept will serve a limited menu until it’s fully up-and-running.

by Kyla Fields March 3, 2022March 28, 2025

Food & Drink

Elevation Coffee soft opens its second location in Tampa Heights

The coffee bar, located inside of the Brave Haus cowork space, serves specialty espresso, cappuccinos, cortados and lattes.

by Kyla Fields March 1, 2022July 20, 2025

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Openings & Closings

St. Pete’s Frog Pond re-opens next week under original management

Predalina will bring its Mediterranean cuisine and boutique decor to Water Street Tampa

Bamboozle heads to Seminole Heights, Taste of South Tampa Fest returns this weekend, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

Don’t Kale Me Crazy officially opens at Midtown Tampa today, and they’re giving away free smoothies

Health-forward Vietnamese restaurant Bamboozle coming to Seminole Heights

Vegan sushi heads to St. Pete, new breweries on the way, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

After 35 years, El Gallo De Oro Restaurante closes its West Tampa location

House of Vegano, a plant-based sushi bar, opens in St. Petersburg next week

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille’s second St. Petersburg location will open this summer

Tampa Bay’s first Yard House planned for Water Street

Two Gulfport favorites combine forces for the Salty Nun, a new restaurant and bar in downtown St. Pete

Late Start Brewing will open its first brick-and-mortar in downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay’s first Huey Magoo’s location opens in Pinellas Park

St. Augustine-based Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream opens in Ybor City next week

Olde Florida Brewing Company opens its first taproom in Largo

La Segunda Bakery & Cafe will open its St. Petersburg location on March 21

Seminole Heights’ new FLocale multi-concept dine-in restaurant opens this month

James Beard semifinalist soft opens Asian street food concept Dang Dude in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf

Elevation Coffee soft opens its second location in Tampa Heights

Photos: Everyone we saw getting tipsy for Tequila & Tiki Takedown at Tampa’s Hotel Flor

Michelin-star restaurateurs opening new concept Mei in downtown St. Pete

St. Pete’s Chattaway restaurant will close this summer: ‘It’s definitely bittersweet’

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