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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

Exterior of Boda Authentic Mexican Cuisine, a white stucco building with a black roof and arched windows. A tall sign with the restaurant’s name stands at the corner of the lot. The outdoor patio has bright yellow umbrellas and a large banner reading “NOW OPEN,” set under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Boda, a new Mexican restaurant from the same owners as Riveters, opens in Tampa

It’s right next to Mons Venus.

by Kyla Fields October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

anging sign for Mema’s Alaskan Tacos in Ybor City, Florida, with bold red “TACOS” lettering. The sign is mounted on the side of a building with string lights underneath the overhang. Power lines, palm trees, and a clear blue sky are visible in the background.

Mema’s celebrates anniversary with half-price Alaskan tacos this weekend

The Best of the Bay-winner was a staple in Ybor City for 13 years and re-opened in 2024.

by Ray Roa October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Fruit Float goes brick-and-mortar in Madeira Beach

They wanted to be where the people are (and the boats are still afloat).

by Emily McLaughlin September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

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