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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.

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

Where to get National Coffee Day deals around Tampa Bay

Don’t talk to me til I’ve had my free coffee.

by Emily McLaughlin and Selene San Felice September 26, 2025September 27, 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.

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

Smiling man with a red beard and mustache wears a patterned shirt and sun visor, holding a large green fruit up to the camera. A partly cloudy sky fills the background.

Eric Law is St. Pete’s scrappy, resilient, and indomitable farmer by the interstate

Greens N Things Urban Farm is just one of several farms developed on unused plots of land.

by Arielle Stevenson September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Tampa Bay’s best restaurants, food and drink of 2025, according to our readers

Food & Drink winners and finalists for Creative Loafing Best of the Bay 2025.

by CL Staff September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

A fluffy, pink labubu toy is wearing a red and white striped headband, a dark blue shirt with a blue and white striped belt, a white apron saying "zukkus" and small round black glasses. It sits on a concrete ledge with mulch and green grass in the background, and palm trees in the distance under a bright sky.

Food & Drink Events

Labubu parties pop up at Armature Works

Congrats if you don’t know what a Labubu is.

by Alisha Durosier September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

A man with a full beard and a straw hat with a feather and a red rose is smiling while holding a beer stein. He is wearing a green and white checkered shirt with brown suspenders. Beside him, a woman with a floral wreath on her head sips from a matching beer stein. She is wearing a purple and white traditional German dirndl with a white blouse. The background is a blurry outdoor setting.

Arts & Entertainment

Oh, schnitzel: Tampa breweries offer two-week ‘Octoberquest’

Full stein ahead.

by Alisha Durosier September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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

Trippy Kitchen makes Tampa debut this weekend at Ology Brewing

It’s the Seminole Heights taproom’s third anniversary.

by Ray Roa September 15, 2025September 15, 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.

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.

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.

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 smiling bartender in a denim jacket with fringe stands behind a counter, talking with customers seated in front of her. Several beer taps are mounted on the wall behind her, and the warm lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Ybor City’s Sky Puppy Brewing celebrates first anniversary with day-long party this weekend

There will be dogs, art, food from Lara, and barleywine, too.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2025September 9, 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.

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.

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

Six assorted bagels on a white surface, including plain, sesame, poppy seed, everything, and salt varieties, with scattered crumbs around them.

Connecticut chain PopUp Bagels opens first Tampa store this weekend

The chain hopes to open 300 locations nationwide.

By Sophia LowrieSeptember 4, 2025September 9, 2025

A low-angle exterior shot of a white building with light blue shutters and a red door. Above the door, the business name "CHEEKY'S" is prominently displayed in a red, textured font, with "Famous Fish & Raw Bar" written beneath it in a lighter blue script. The number "2823" is visible to the left of the door. A black awning or beam runs across the top of the building facade. To the right, green foliage and tree branches are visible against a clear blue sky.

St. Pete seafood restaurant Cheeky’s finally has air conditioning

But when the weather cools down this winter, its open-air dining room will return.

by Kyla Fields September 3, 2025September 5, 2025

All the Guy Fieri ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ restaurants within driving distance of Tampa Bay

by Ray Roa August 30, 2025