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A close-up shot of a Thanksgiving dinner table, with a large, golden-brown roasted turkey in a copper pan as the centerpiece. The turkey is surrounded by side dishes, including Brussels sprouts and macaroni and cheese, and glasses of red and white wine are placed at various settings on the wooden table.

All the Tampa Bay restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and takeout orders

Cooking is so chopped. Chopping is so cooked.

by CL Staff November 4, 2025November 9, 2025

Four people—two women and two men—smile at the camera while holding drinks in a dimly lit venue with exposed brick walls and pink ambient lighting.

St. Pete’s ‘Whiskey Business’ tasting returns to the James Museum this weekend

VIP admission includes swag, early entry, and special VIP-only drink.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Exterior view of a bright yellow and turquoise restaurant building named "JERK HUT," with tall palm trees lining the front patio and a blue sky overhead.

Owner of Tampa restaurant Jerk Hut is collecting items for hurricane-ravaged Jamaican

Andrew Ashmeade joined forces with CANDU and the Caribbean Cultural Association to accept donations at the Jerk Hut location on E Fowler Avenue.

by Chris Young and WMNF News November 3, 2025November 3, 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.

Naked Farmer opening two St. Pete locations next year

Double the harvest in 2026.

by Alisha Durosier October 31, 2025November 7, 2025

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.

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

A low-angle, exterior shot of a two-story restaurant named "Ella's." The building is painted bright red with black trim, and a black metal sign with "Ella's" in a distinctive font juts out from the wall. A dark awning covers a front patio area, which is accessed by stairs and enclosed by a rustic, dark-colored fence. Lush green foliage and trees surround the entrance, and a lit torch-style lamp is visible near the stairs.

A former Tampa chef is saving the recipes of bygone restaurants

Eric Hipol has recreated more than 20 local dishes for his Recipe Preservation Project

by Alisha Durosier October 28, 2025November 3, 2025

A close-up, high-angle shot of a gourmet dish. In the center, a deep blue bowl holds noodles, seared pink meat sprinkled with black sesame seeds, and colorful garnishes. Silver chopsticks lie across the bowl's rim. The bowl is on a large, blue-green speckled platter, which also holds a small side salad to the left and a sesame-seed-crusted block of food to the right. A silver spoon rests in front of the bowl on the platter.

Savor St. Pete is back this weekend with Food Network stars, unlimited wine and gourmet bites

Thyme to party (sustainably).

by Emily McLaughlin October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Promotional portrait of Hell's Kitchen Season 24 contestant Jada Vidal, wearing a chef coat and smiling.

Tampa Chef Jada Vidal represents Florida on new season of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

The Chef de Cuisine of new Itameshi restaurant Kinjo is no stranger to national cooking competitions.

by Kyla Fields October 27, 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.

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

by Sophia Lowrie October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

A white plate filled with various Greek foods, featuring a large, rectangular slice of pastitsio or moussaka with a browned, cheesy bechamel top. Alongside it are green peas, two stuffed grape leaves (dolmades), and a triangular piece of spanakopita.

Arts & Entertainment

Opa! Clearwater Greekfest continues one of Pinellas’ longest running traditions this weekend

by Selene San Felice 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.

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

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

A low-angle, medium shot shows an outdoor concert with a band performing on a stage in front of a large crowd. Four musicians are on stage playing guitars and drums. Behind them, a large backdrop features palm trees and text reading "FROM VISITORS." A prominent red banner above the stage reads, "AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEACHES & SO MUCH MORE," with "ST PETE CLEARWATER" logos. An American flag flies on a pole to the right of the stage. The large audience in the foreground is seen from behind, facing the stage.

Food & Drink Events

John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to Madeira Beach for its 44th year this weekend

Its Halloween activities are back, too.

by Sophia Lowrie October 21, 2025October 21, 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.

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.

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.

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

Two men celebrating at an outdoor festival. The man on the left has a mullet and a large mustache, wearing a white patterned shirt. The man on the right has a long red beard, is wearing a hat, suspenders, and green shorts, and is holding a large, full beer stein aloft. Both men have their free arms raised in excitement.

Oktoberfest Tampa returns for its 16th year this weekend

Downtown’s signature Oktoberfest is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

by Emily McLaughlin and Ray Roa 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 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