On the menu: Inaugural sushi showdown in Tampa
The Golden Chopsticks will be up for grabs during Thursday’s Sushi Battle at The Ritz.
Walter White lives! A Q&A with Miles Allen, star of One Man Breaking Bad
The L.A. actor is helping the beloved show live on in a hysterical way.
Fondue for Citrus Park, Pho Nhu Trang’s authentic flavor & more
Tasty happenings at the new Fruit Fondue, Pho Nhu Trang and Jungle Prada Tavern.
Who’s your Boo?! 2015 CL Halloween Events Guide
What to do to amuse yourself and bemuse your loved ones this Halloween season.
Do This: The Weekend Top 10
Festival of Flight, SHINE mural fest finale, DFAC goes wild, local plays, David Liebe Hart, Martin Lawrence, Shut Up and Laugh, Silver Meteor celebrates 50 and Babs X 2!
Bill’s Sports Binge: Will Winston know how to lose?
It’s that time of year again, kiddies. Summer is officially over (temperatures soon to drop as low as 89 degrees), the entitled, undisciplined, pampered little high school hooligans are now the local government’s problem until Thanksgiving, and football season, proof that there is a God and He loves us (or is it the G-word now?…
The Sunshine… Wait!: The duel over Florida’s solar future.
It’s hard to imagine stalwart Tea Party activists and equally passionate environmentalists sharing a stage at a political rally, calling for the same reforms, but there they were. It was two days before Halloween, 2014. Activists were holding a “pitchfork” rally in St. Pete’s Williams Park, directly across from Duke Energy’s local headquarters. The audience…
Sh*t happened 9/10/15: Hillsborough tourism revenue up, sharks up, Pam Bondi says something sane
Thursday's good; I mean, it's OK, but it's not Friday. It's like going into a restaurant, and the server asks what you want to drink, and you're like, "do you have Friday?", and they're like, "sorry, no, we have Thursday," and you're like, "sure, fine, I guess." And you try to be fine with it,…
Old Southeast Market: Bring ’em the goods
St. Pete’s Old Southeast Market is becoming a hub for Tampa Bay-made products.
On the menu: Bourbon dinner at Marchand’s
Bourbon flights will complement Marchand’s Bar & Grill’s three-course dinner next week.
Grayson the latest to give nod to Iran deal
Resistance among Democrats to President Obama's Iran nuclear deal appears as if it's continually eroding. The latest Democrat to support the deal is Orlando area Congressman Alan Grayson, a progressive who is in a U.S. Senate primary battle with moderate Patrick Murphy, a Palm Beach-area Congressman. Grayson's office issued a statement Wednesday affirming his stance,…
Mike Huckabee wants it both ways on marriage on Morning Joe
We don't need to tell you what former Arkansas governor/current presidential contender Mike Huckabee thinks about equal rights for all regardless of sexual orientation, or about his hypocrisy when it comes to protecting fertilized eggs until they turn into actual humans and leave the womb. But Wednesday morning on the MSNBC show Morning Joe, he…
The latest This Is Everything podcast gets to the bottom of Tallhart’s breakup
Daniel Cura has a candid discussion with Tallhart former Chris Brickman in his podcast’s eighth episode
Hillsborough PTC votes to support Uber/Lyft regs, halt citations for drivers (for now)
Dozens packed the county building to voice their support for rideshare services Uber and Lyft, which have been trying to operate in Hillsborough despite the county's crackdown on the two. Supporters were there to urge the county's Public Transportation Commission to let the services continue operating unburdened by what they see as onerous regulations; the…
Five Courses: All aboard The Station Grill & more
The Station Grill’s comfort cuisine in Tampa accompanies other food and drink news.
Restaurant review: Stillwaters Tavern’s enticing potential
Modern American fare at downtown St. Pete’s Stillwaters Tavern needs work to dazzle.
Watch: “Outta My Mind” video by Black Keys side project The Arcs
Dan Auerbach & Co. get weird
Sh*t happened 9/9/15: Heimlich, Hillsborough on Uber, Han Longo
It's a great day to look back and compare today to yesterday, because really, what day isn't a great day to do that? A Pinellas County deputy used the Heimlich Maneuver to save a choking woman at a Clearwater IHOP. For the sake of decency, we'll skip over the one about how maybe someone choking…
On the Sauce: Jalapeño-Watermelon Cocktail
This crisp concoction features fresh juice and a subtle kick at the end. And it ain’t a margarita.
Drink up: Bay area beer festivals for fall
When seeking local craft beer fests brimming with bubbly goodness this season, start here.
Bernie SAND-ers makes appearance at Treasure Island Labor Day event
When members of the group Tampa Bay for Bernie (Sanders) sought out a Labor Day event to participate in — perhaps a pro-labor rally or something — they didn't have any luck. But with a little brainstorming, they came up with an unusual, pun-laden idea for showing their support for the progressive U.S. Senator who…
Still haven’t cast your Best of the Bay votes? Well, time is of the essence
You've been putting it off. I've been putting it off. We've all been putting it off because we all have a ton of shit to do. All. The. Time. But voting for CL's annual Best of the Bay contest is winding down and will end at midnight tonight, which is less than 12 hours away.…
Sh*t happened 9/8/15: St. Pete police, concealed weapon, Rays loss
How did you spend your Labor Day? Carping about having to return to your labors today? Yep, sounds about right. Let's waste a few minutes of company time: FRIDAY, AUGUST 4: Several dozen St. Petersburg Police trainers and supervisors underwent sensitivity training themselves, with a focus on understanding and respecting transgender identities when interacting with…
The Laugh Tract — Who’s Bringing the Funny
Martin Lawrence heads the list of comedians (and there are a lot of them) in town this weekend.
David Liebe Hart brings outsider music to New World Brewery
But is this music, or exploitation?
Holy Hog anniversary has breakfast, specials planned downtown
New biscuits and other tastes will be offered at the downtown Tampa Holy Hog’s birthday on Friday.
Eat & do good: Selmon’s, Glory Days raise funds for childhood cancer
Throughout the month, $1 will go to Because of Ezra for every order of lemonade or takeout wings.
The Weekend Shift: TV’s fantasy Florida
Florida is a lovely place to call home, but it’s not without its discomforts. We are intimately familiar with swamp ass and sweaty underboob. We know the punch-in-the-face blast of humidity every time we leave the blissful comfort of an air-conditioned building. We smell the red tide. We step on the damnable sand spurs. We…
This Sunday in live music: The Mantras, Damon’s Duos
A few concerts happening this Sun., Sept. 4.
This Saturday in live music: Keith Sweat, James Leg, The Orb, Michael Allman Band & more
A look at some shows happening this Sat., Sept. 5.
Rays stadium site at erstwhile trash heap?
Little speculative buzzings about the Tampa Bay Rays are always fun, however excruciatingly slowly this stadium saga drags on. The dance between the team and the City of St. Pete over the team's obligation to play at a stadium it doesn't like (a sentiment the public seems to hold as well, going by attendance numbers)…
Explore St. Pete Beach with us this week
Our latest neighborhood guide is on the stands (and online, of course) now. The focus? St. Pete Beach proper, which includes the quaint Pass-A-Grille area. Known for its gorgeous beaches, it's a perfect relaxing place to get away for a while — but there's much more to the place than its sparkling shoreline. This reporter…
Sh*t happened 9/4/15: Buckhorn vs City Council, Bucs win
Some, when faced with the uncertainty of the present, tend to retreat into a past which, while not always safer or less painful, is always known. Hey, let's do that now! Tensions between Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and the City Council increased, as the council registered its displeasure at the mayor's leaving them out of…
Living history: Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
A nugget of history in its own right; photos by Nicole Abbett.
Tonight in live music: Panda Elliot, Gringo Star, Chris Brown & more
A look at shows happening this Fri., Sept. 4, along with a peek at what’s coming up this weekend.
Weekend Platter: Pumpkin beer, GeckoFest & more
Dress up like a lizard and sip a pumpkin ale this weekend, plus more CL-approved events.
Jimmy Hula’s restaurant to ride the Brandon wave
Brandon will have a new destination for fish tacos and burgers once Jimmy Hula’s opens.
Movie Review: Bloodsucking Bastards blends genres with mixed results
Half workplace comedy and half splatter flick, this gorefest starts slow but eventually gains momentum.
Tampa GOP lawmaker files compassionate, no-brainer bill likely to get ignored because Tallahassee
We're split over about 98 percent of things at the moment. Can't agree on a thing; probably not even on how much we disagree. But there are some subjects all but the most depraved among us view as important and deserving of all the care we're able to offer; four of them, to be exact.…
Drama at City Hall: Tampa Council counters Buckhorn’s civilian review board plan
Dozens of community activists packed Tampa City Council chambers to urge council members to push back on Mayor Bob Buckhorn's recent move to establish a civilian review board that will examine cases of possible police misconduct or discriminatory practices. And their pleas were heard. After hours of discussion on the issue, the council voted 6-1,…
Poet’s notebook: Crisis overload
Hell hath no limits, nor is circumscrib’d In one self place, where we are is Hell, And where Hell is, there must we ever be. The other evening we watched a spectacular sunset from the top of the Hurricane on St. Pete Beach, and I thought of Doctor Faustus toward the end of Christopher Marlowe’s…
Sea and be seen with Chad Mize and FMoPA tonight
Artworks delve into the life aquatic at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts and Green Bench Brewing.
Neighborhood Issue: If the Don CeSar’s pink walls could talk…
The most unmissable structure on St. Pete Beach — the Don CeSar Hotel, aka The Pink Palace — rose on the horizon in the late 1920s and has remained an icon ever since, carrying with it a sense of history that’s rare in a transient tourist culture. Under the no-detail-overlooked management of the Loews hotel…
Neighborhood Issue: St. Pete Beach & Pass-A-Grille
Pinellas’ southern beach enclaves offer a sea of possibilities.
Tonight in live music: Layzie Bone, Black Pussy, Rock the Park
Three noteworthy shows happening this Thurs., Sept. 3.
