A rectangular wooden board displays several rows of sushi rolls, dramatically lit against a dark background. The front row features rolls topped with slices of pink raw fish and a yellow corn relish or garnish, while the back rows include rolls topped with avocado and herbs. A pile of pickled ginger and a dollop of wasabi sit on the board in the foreground.

Food & Drink

Fortu’s ‘little sister,’ Isu Sushi, premieres in downtown St. Pete

Wagyu is on the menu.

by Selene San Felice December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Category 36 Taphouse & Kitchen reopens in St. Pete Beach

The Stromboli is back after nine months, now on Corey Ave.

by Selene San Felice December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

A top-down view captures a vibrant seafood paella served in a large black pan with two handles, set on a wooden table. The dish features yellow saffron rice mixed with green peas and red peppers, topped generously with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari rings, and two large lobster tails in the center. A silver spoon rests on the edge of the pan, which is placed on a folded light blue napkin.

Food & Drink

Ceviche returns to Tampa next summer

The Spanish tapas spot has been absent in Tampa since 2018.

by Selene San Felice December 4, 2025December 6, 2025

Food & Drink, Openings & Closings

Latin-American restaurant Papi’s replaces White Lie in Ybor City next year

Papi’s name is already in the iconic sign on 7th.

by Alisha Durosier December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

A split image showing two distinct scenes. On the left is the wooden storefront of "Tommy's Chophouse," featuring large window decals displaying wine bottles and gourmet dishes. On the right is a close-up of a heavy, vintage safe door, distressed and grey with gold trim, a combination dial, a handle, and a large decal of the Great Seal of the United States featuring an eagle.

Food & Drink

Tommy’s Chophouse will serve steak in a Cold-War era vault next year in Ybor City

Steak secured.

by Alisha Durosier November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

A juicy double cheeseburger served on a disposable white paper plate printed with red text like "ONION RINGS" and "CORN DOGS." The burger features two beef patties, melted yellow cheese, pickles, and lettuce on a soft, toasted bun.

News & Views

Juicy’s Famous Fair Food opens in Tampa’s Armature Works

by Selene San Felice November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Food & Drink

Monte Pizza is now open in St. Pete

Another slice spot for St. Pete-za.

by Selene San Felice November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Food & Drink

Pete’s Bagels moves into Tarpon Springs in 2026

Get him to the Greek.

by Alisha Durosier November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

A split image featuring two food shots. On the left, a hand holds a toasted sandwich layered with egg, pesto, and tomatoes, set against a blurred background of a building with a "BAVARO" sign and palm trees. On the right, a clear plastic container sits on an outdoor wooden table, filled with thick French toast topped with powdered sugar, blackberries, whipped cream, and mint, accompanied by a cold drink garnished with a lemon wedge.

Food & Drink

Bavaro’s opens Italian brunch café in Clearwater

It’s got a menu you cannoli imagine.

by Selene San Felice November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

A street-level shot of the side of a white, textured building on a sunny day. The words "BLIND TIGER" are painted in large, black, stylized letters on the wall, with orange triangular banners strung on a wire above. To the right of the text is a bright orange door, a small black-framed window, and a blue "Parking by Disabled Permit Only" sign. A parking lot is in the foreground.

Food & Drink

Blind Tiger returns to Tampa’s Seminole Heights

All eight Blind Tiger locations are feeding kids in the SNAP gap.

by Selene San Felice November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Cigar City Brewing moving to its namesake, Ybor City, in 2026

The brewhouse is coming too.

by Selene San Felice November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

A straight-on, eye-level shot shows the exterior of a Naked Farmer restaurant. The building has a modern, tan-tiled facade with the name 'NAKED FARMER' in large, dark, sans-serif letters. In the foreground, an outdoor patio area features large white umbrellas, a small palm tree, and green bushes.

Food & Drink

Naked Farmer opening two St. Pete locations next year

Double the harvest in 2026.

by Alisha Durosier October 31, 2025November 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Another Aldi converted from a Winn-Dixie opens in St. Pete next week

The chain is giving away freebies for its opening day.

by Alisha Durosier October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

A large group of people celebrating inside a bright, new commercial space, raising glasses of champagne. The group includes a man in a blue blazer and a woman in a long black dress, surrounded by staff in black attire.

Food & Drink

Legendary Tampa restaurant Mise en Place will open new Ybor City location in December

There’s one last party happening at the Grand Central location on Halloween.

by Ray Roa October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

An interior view of a grocery store aisle. Grey shelves are stocked with various food products, including breakfast cereals like Weetabix and Alpen, jars of jam and condiments, bottled drinks, and baking supplies. A string of Welsh flag bunting hangs across the top of the aisle.

Food & Drink

St. Pete gets its own ‘Wee’ slice of Britain & Ireland with special grocery

by Sophia Lowrie October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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

Meet The Chefs - Now in St. Pete & Tampa - Save & Get Your Tickets Now!

Openings & Closings

Fortu’s ‘little sister,’ Isu Sushi, premieres in downtown St. Pete

Category 36 Taphouse & Kitchen reopens in St. Pete Beach

Ceviche returns to Tampa next summer

Latin-American restaurant Papi’s replaces White Lie in Ybor City next year

Tommy’s Chophouse will serve steak in a Cold-War era vault next year in Ybor City

Juicy’s Famous Fair Food opens in Tampa’s Armature Works

Monte Pizza is now open in St. Pete

Pete’s Bagels moves into Tarpon Springs in 2026

Bavaro’s opens Italian brunch café in Clearwater

Blind Tiger returns to Tampa’s Seminole Heights

Cigar City Brewing moving to its namesake, Ybor City, in 2026

Naked Farmer opening two St. Pete locations next year

Another Aldi converted from a Winn-Dixie opens in St. Pete next week

Legendary Tampa restaurant Mise en Place will open new Ybor City location in December

St. Pete gets its own ‘Wee’ slice of Britain & Ireland with special grocery

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

Photos: Everyone we saw at 2026 Meet the Chefs in St. Pete

Pinellas County beachside bars and restaurants are reopening following 2024 hurricanes

All aboard the floating food industry feeding Tampa Bay boaters

The Tampa Bay bars and restaurants we’ve lost so far in 2026