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A large group of people gathering to cut a blue ribbon in front of the Friendly Tavern's 'Welcome Stranger' archway.

Friendly Tavern reopens in St. Pete Beach

And it brings back one of Florida’s longest running karaoke nights.

by Selene San Felice February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

The interior of a cafe designed with a unique 2D comic book style, featuring black-and-white line art on the walls and bright green furniture.

Dads’ Kitchen and Co. taking over 2D Cafe spot in St. Pete

This isn’t your mama’s comfort food. It’s your two dads’.

by Laura Troyer February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Three smiling staff members wearing matching 'Pete's Bagels' t-shirts standing together in front of the menu board.

Pete’s Bagels opens in Tarpon springs

The Dolphin Gift Shop now has sponges with a side of schmear.

by Laura Troyer February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Tampa Bay’s first Whataburger opens this week in Largo

Two more Tampa Bay spots are planned for this Spring.

by Laura Troyer February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

A person wearing an oversized caricature mask of the rapper Bad Bunny, complete with braided hair and sunglasses, wearing a shiny blue jacket and sunglasses holding a lit sparkler at a party.

The 6 best places in Tampa Bay to watch Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show

Puerto Rico está bien cabrón.

by Selene San Felice, Ray Roa and Laura Troyer February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

A wide-angle street view of a two-story historic red brick building on a corner, identified by a black sign as "THE BRICKS." The sidewalk in front features a yellow fire hydrant and two bright orange diamond-shaped construction signs that read "ROAD WORK AHEAD" and "ROAD CLOSED AHEAD." The scene is captured on a clear day with a blue sky and tall palm trees visible further down the street.

Property that’s home to Ybor City restaurant The Bricks has been sold

Plans for the restaurant are still unclear after the property transferred ownership in January.

by Ray Roa February 1, 2026February 9, 2026

Two hands holding a hot coffee to-go cup and an iced coffee, both with buddy brew dog logos, cheers in front of a Sprouts Farmers Market

Buddy Brew to double cafe count with Sprouts collab

They’ll be the first Buddy Brew Coffee shops in Pinellas and Pasco.

by Selene San Felice January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Nutella being drizzled onto a crepe

Point Chaud opens second cafe in St. Pete Beach

So far, the crepes don’t fall flat.

by Selene San Felice January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Twitch streamer Tfue buys Woody’s Waterfront in St. Pete Beach

Ask your nephew what a Twitch stream is.

by Selene San Felice January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Jimmy’s Tacos expands to St. Pete

The shop won “Best Guacamole” and “Best Ybor City Restaurant” in CL Tampa’s Best of the Bay 2025.

by Selene San Felice January 27, 2026January 28, 2026

festive mason jar of iced tea from Tiki Tea Inc. topped with a patriotic cupcake and American flag decorations

The Florida State Fair puts a patriotic spin on its ‘food’ next week

You’ll want to know where the bathrooms are.

by Selene San Felice January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

People sit at outdoor patio tables shaded by black umbrellas in front of "DI Coffee Bar" and an adjacent business labeled "HomeWork." The sunlit scene shows individuals engaged in conversation and looking at papers, while leafy trees cast shadows across the sidewalk and the white storefronts.

DI Coffee Bar will open third location next month at Midtown Tampa

The first DI Coffee Bar opened in 2014 on E Davis Boulevard., where Perez and his wife, Marilyn, work as homebuilders.

by Kailey Aiken January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The exterior of "Lara Apothecary Bar & Bazaar," a two-story tan brick building with a black awning and green double doors. The storefront features large windows reflecting the street, a vintage-style black lamppost with five white globe lights in the foreground, and a geometric tiled sidewalk out front.

Ybor City restaurant Lara celebrates first anniversary with free beer and tacos, more

Chef Suzanne Crouch opened the much-anticipated concept after years in other peoples’ kitchens.

by Ray Roa January 24, 2026January 26, 2026

Karma Juice Bar spins off with upcoming Bakery and Kitchen

The menu includes Filipino-small plates.

by Selene San Felice January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

exterior of a Kahwa coffee shop with a mustard colored building top.

Kahwa Coffee opens Tampa drive-thru on Kennedy

It’s the chain’s third drive-thru.

by Selene San Felice January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

A stack of crusty artisan bread loaves and baguettes displayed in front of a mural that reads 'Factory Dunedin'

St. Pete’s Crumb Factory expands to Dunedin

Do you know the cruffin man?

by Selene San Felice January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Trendy dining space with crushed velvet pink seating, rattan lighting, and pop-art style animal portraits.

Concrete Jungle closes in St. Pete

Hunger + Thirst Group still has several other St. Pete spots, and is planning another.

by Selene San Felice January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Two adults stand at an outdoor food festival table, smiling toward the camera while holding food and drinks. Trays of food and beverage cans sit on the table in front of them, with sunlight, trees, and a covered venue visible in the background.

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Photos: All the cool mother shuckers we saw at Tampa Oysterfest 2026

Organizers shipped 20,000 oysters from Chesapeake Bay into Tampa.

by Ray Roa January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Two adults stand side by side in a restaurant kitchen, facing the camera. One wears a dark top and necklace, while the other wears a cap, T-shirt, and a white apron. Stainless steel equipment and shelves with containers and supplies fill the background.

Owners of downtown Tampa Chinese food staple move and rebrand in new location just blocks away

Oriental Express closed on Halloween and has reopened as Sunset Lotus.

by Ray Roa January 12, 2026January 14, 2026

A modern restaurant interior with a long marble bar lined with dark upholstered stools, neatly set dining tables, and large windows letting in natural light. Shelves of liquor bottles line the back bar, with contemporary lighting and artwork throughout the space.

Mise en Place’s new Ybor City location is now open

A ribbon-cutting is set for Friday, Jan. 9.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2026January 8, 2026