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Openings & Closings

New halal spot comes to Temple Terrace, Bad Mother cafe debuts in St. Pete, and more in Tampa Bay foodie news

Plus, the Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest returns.

By Kyla Fields

Aug 12, 2022

Openings Bad Mother Located inside of downtown St. Pete’s Station House, a multifaceted co-work building, Bad Mother celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 6...

New halal spot comes to Temple Terrace, Bad Mother cafe debuts in St. Pete, and more in Tampa Bay foodie news

Food truck Abu Omar Halal opens first brick-and-mortar in Temple Terrace this weekend

The grand opening features food discounts and raffle prizes.

By Alexandria Jones

Food truck Abu Omar Halal opens first brick-and-mortar in Temple Terrace this weekend

St. Petersburg LBGTQ+ staple Punky’s Bar and Grill has closed

The restaurant’s last day open was Wednesday, Aug. 3.

By Kyla Fields

St. Petersburg LBGTQ+ staple Punky’s Bar and Grill has closed

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For every Secret Llama Oh the Humanatee! Imperial Hazy IPA purchased at select WOB locations, $1 will go directly toward planting seagrass at 10 key locations along Indian River Lagoon.

By Chloe Greenberg

Aug 10, 2022

Tampa’s World of Beer now has a beer that could help feed the manatees

The Chick-fil-A location that violated child labor laws is located at 2551 N Dale Mabry Hwy.

Aug 4, 2022

Tampa Chick-fil-A owner fined $12K for violating child labor laws

Restaurant Reviews

The stuffed, rolled, slow-roasted pork porchetta is crispy on the outside with a soft, juicy interior sprinkled with fresh herbs.

By Jon Palmer Claridge

Jul 13, 2022

Casa Santo Stefano is a page from Ybor City kitchens of yore

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Openings & Closings

Bad Mother's Coffee Director Katie Nanami Kosharek.

Aug 10, 2022

New specialty coffee bar Bad Mother opens inside of St. Pete’s Station House

Larry Scaglione, the third-generation owner of Tony's Ybor Restaurant.

Aug 3, 2022

Tony’s Ybor Restaurant, the iconic third-generation eatery, will close next month

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Food & Drink Events

The 11th annual ‘Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest’ returns to Morean Art Center this month

Aug 11, 2022

The 11th annual ‘Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest’ returns to Morean Art Center this month

Gin Blossoms headlines Florida Aquarium's 'Rhythm & Brews by the Bay' next month

Aug 3, 2022

Gin Blossoms headlines Florida Aquarium's 'Rhythm & Brews by the Bay' next month

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Cerealholics Cafe and Bar
1909 N 15th St., Ybor City
With less than two years in service, Cerealholics in Ybor City didn’t take long to attract the attention of the “Bar Rescue” team. During Taffer’s stint at Cerealholics, the bar ditched its nostalgic-centered theme for a more modern approach under The Loft Elevated Bar + Food. However, The Loft recently hosted a “Cerealholic Cafe and Bar takeover” event in which they served popular items from the original concept for the night.

Photo via The Loft Ybor City/Facebook

Here's what happened to every Florida bar featured on 'Bar Rescue'

Mike’s Pizza and Pub
14477 Walsingham Rd., Largo, 727-724-4100
After spending the day at Indian Rocks Beach, you’ll have worked up quite the appetite. Swing by Mike’s to try its version of a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich and you shouldn’t be disappointed. Mike’s Italian beef tabs $10, the same as its steak and cheese, chicken Philly, corned beef and reuben sandwiches.
Photo via Mike’s Pizza and Pub/Google

You've seen 'The Bear,' now here's where to find a hot Italian beef sandwich in Tampa Bay

Photos from Bolts Brew Fest 2022 at downtown Tampa's Amelie Arena

Photos from Bolts Brew Fest 2022 at downtown Tampa's Amalie Arena

Xtreme Tacos
5609 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 813-304-2639
Prepare for your mouth to be overwhelmed, as Xtreme Tacos offers some of the most bold flavors in all of Tampa, including its signature $3.79 Xtreme taco and $9.99 Xtreme burrito and bowl. You’ll also find $5.49 tostadas, $6.99 sopes and $8.99 quesadillas.
Photo via Xtreme Tacos/website

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