Two people pick up food samples off of a table at Taste of Water Street

Guy Fieri, two ‘Taste’ parties and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, the best food and drink events April 16-22.

by CL Staff April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

This week in Tampa Bay food news, Guy Fieri—AKA the Mayor of Flavortown—was spotted outside Tampa’s Supernatural Food & Wine.

TV personality Guy Fieri, with his signature bleached hair and sunglasses, sits at a yellow outdoor table outside Supernatural Food & Wine in Tampa. He is surrounded by a film crew and several onlookers under a bright yellow awning. A neon "Coffee & Donuts" sign is visible in the window of the small, industrial-style building.

Food & Drink

Guy Fieri, Mayor of Flavortown, has been spotted outside Tampa’s Supernatural Food & Wine

His Camaro SS and spiky hair were spotted by a Redditor.

by Annalise Mabe April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A bartender reaching for a bottle of liquor from a brightly lit, retro-style bar shelf glowing with warm orange light at Easy Tiger in St. Petersburg.

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s hot new listening bar, Alessi’s bigger bakery and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, South Tampa steakhouse Renzo is on the move, Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival is underway, and more.

by CL Staff April 7, 2026April 10, 2026

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Food & Drink

Tampa chef Bryce Bonsack is a James Beard award finalist for ‘Best Chef’ in the South

His nomination ends a recent Bay area drought in the coveted American culinary prize.

by Ray Roa April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

A plate of french toast with strawberries and mint garnish

Food & Drink

Easter brunch, Tokyo Swimming and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, the best food and drink events happening April 2-8

by CL Staff March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Food & Drink

Gigglewaters wants to open more restaurants with Tampa franchiser

The RNR Tire Express CEO was fan of the Safety Harbor spot’s burgers and drinks before buying the brand.

by Laura Troyer and Selene San Felice March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

Food & Drink

Tokyo Swim Club incoming, refreshing The Bricks and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, more food & drink events happening March 26-April 1.

by CL Staff March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

Nueva Cantina's outdoor patio filled with people dining and drinking under a ceiling of lush hanging plants and woven basket lights.

Food & Drink

Bosphorous opens in St. Pete, Tater Tot Union heads to New World, and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, Florida Strawberry Festival continues, Nueva Cantina debuts in Palm Harbor and more.

by Selene San Felice March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

spectator stands at the Derby Lane dog track

Food & Drink

Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market moves to St. Pete dog track

The Asian food paradise formerly in Largo now takes over the old Derby Lane every weekend.

by Laura Troyer February 17, 2026February 18, 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.

Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink

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

A stacked oyster burger topped with creamy sauce sits on a sesame-seed bun in a blue basket, served with fries and a small metal cup of dipping sauce on a red tabletop.

Food & Drink

St. Petersburg fish camp and raw bar Cheeky’s now offers lunch

Frozen espresso martinis are better than lunch coffees, right?

by Ray Roa January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Food & Drink

17 picturesque places to grab a drink in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay bars are constantly serving Instagram-worthy views.

by CL Staff November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

A smiling man wearing glasses and a white button-up shirt stands next to an open vehicle door and holds a sign that reads: "OUR MOST IMPORTANT TO DO LIST: ENJOY YOUR LIFE, HELP OTHERS" against a city street backdrop.

Food & Drink

Andrew Ashmeade built Tampa’s Jerk Hut into a celebration of Caribbean culture—and he’s looking to expand

He opened the first Jerk Hut on N Nebraska Avenue in 1993, and currently operates four locations between South Tampa and the university area hotspot.

by Emily McLaughlin November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

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.

Food & Drink

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

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.

Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink

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 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.

Food News

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

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

Food & Drink

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

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Food News

Guy Fieri, two ‘Taste’ parties and more Tampa Bay food news

Guy Fieri, Mayor of Flavortown, has been spotted outside Tampa’s Supernatural Food & Wine

St. Pete’s hot new listening bar, Alessi’s bigger bakery and more Tampa Bay food news

Tampa chef Bryce Bonsack is a James Beard award finalist for ‘Best Chef’ in the South

Easter brunch, Tokyo Swimming and more Tampa Bay food news

Gigglewaters wants to open more restaurants with Tampa franchiser

Tokyo Swim Club incoming, refreshing The Bricks and more Tampa Bay food news

Bosphorous opens in St. Pete, Tater Tot Union heads to New World, and more Tampa Bay food news

Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market moves to St. Pete dog track

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

Buddy Brew to double cafe count with Sprouts collab

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

St. Petersburg fish camp and raw bar Cheeky’s now offers lunch

17 picturesque places to grab a drink in Tampa Bay

Andrew Ashmeade built Tampa’s Jerk Hut into a celebration of Caribbean culture—and he’s looking to expand

All the Tampa Bay restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and takeout orders

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

Another Aldi converted from a Winn-Dixie opens in St. Pete next week

A former Tampa chef is saving the recipes of bygone restaurants

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

West Tampa icon Alessi Bakery opens new massive location April 15

Photos: Everyone we saw getting tipsy for Tequila & Tiki Takedown at Tampa’s Hotel Flor

Michelin-star restaurateurs opening new concept Mei in downtown St. Pete

St. Pete’s Chattaway restaurant will close this summer: ‘It’s definitely bittersweet’