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Photos: Tampa’s 2026 Meet the Chefs at The Vault
This year, 14 chefs thoughtfully crafted bites for the mini food crawl that absolutely crushed.
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Bodega Bus arrives in downtown Tampa, Edison Food + Drink Lab takes a break, and more local food news
Plus, Red, White & Bayboro, a Safety Harbor hot dog eating contest and more in our weekly food news round-up.
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Downtown Tampa’s Bodega Bus is open, now serving chopped cheese, smashburgers, hot dogs and more
Chicken and steak over rice is on the soft-opening menu as menu prices and hours get finalized.
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Tampa’s Edison Food + Drink Lab closes temporarily
Jeannie Pierola’s 14-year-old South Tampa restaurant is taking a break for the summer.
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Photos: Everyone we saw at 2026 Meet the Chefs in St. Pete
The party comes to Tampa this Thursday, June 25.
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Tampa’s Supernatural Food & Wine plans expansion, launches doughnut subscription service
Chef and founder Wesley Roderick said he’s signed a lease in Tampa’s West River district.
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Tampa Heights gets a new cafe, Quaker Steak and Lube calls it quits, and more in our local food news round-up
Plus, Tampa’s Rome + Fig is closing next month, a new “food park” is coming to Seminole Heights, and more.
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Pinellas County beachside bars and restaurants are reopening following 2024 hurricanes
Here are eight spots that reopened this year where patrons can once again enjoy draft beers, BBQ, brunch and fresh seafood by the bay.
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St. Pete’s Baba is closing, but will reopen as new concept
The space will make way for Kaixo, a new dining experience inspired by the “food, wine and cultural traditions of the Iberian Peninsula.”
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New ‘food park’ opening at Tampa’s former Nebraska Mini-Mart
‘Nebraska Roadside’ promises family-friendly eats and entertainment.
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All aboard the floating food industry feeding Tampa Bay boaters
We talked to the captains and cooks about what floats their boats.
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Beachin’ Bites food boat grills burgers and barbecue for Tampa Bay boaters
The McCormiks sling freshly grilled sausage, boiled peanuts and more at Pinellas sand bars.
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Fruit Float brings a taste of tropical paradise to Tampa Bay boaters
It’s arguably one of the toughest food boat jobs in Pinellas waters.
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Weenies ‘N Bikinis brings a ‘Bay Watch’ meets Hulk Hogan type vibe to Tampa Bay’s food boat scene
After directing seasons four and five of the “Siesta Key” reality show, she launched Weenies N’ Bikinis in March.
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Nauti Dogs pioneered Tampa Bay’s floating food industry
The hot dog pontoon that started it all now has two boats trolling Pinellas sandbars
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Tiki’s Taco Boat brings restaurant-quality to the waters of John’s Pass Sandbar
The Crumps now have a delivery boat to bring tacos to waters beyond John’s Pass.
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Gulfport Brewery celebrates its sixth anniversary with Brewfest this weekend
Ticketholders get unlimited samples of local beer including six new collabs.
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The Tampa Bay bars and restaurants we’ve lost so far in 2026
Some of the region’s most beloved concepts have called it quits, and it’s only June.
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After six years, Tampa’s Rome + Fig is closing
Rome + Fig will operate with limited hours until its last day on June 28.
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Double Six is Tampa Heights’ new daytime café, and there’s free parking
It’s open inside La Sétima Club Thursday-Sunday.
