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Openings & Closings

Florida’s first Caribou Coffee will open out of St. Pete’s former Banyan Cafe space

It’s slated to open sometime this summer.

By Kyla Fields

Mar 23, 2023

The Tampa Bay Business Journal announced that the Caribou Coffee was making its way to the Gulf Coast last spring, and its first Tampa Bay location will soon have a home on Central Avenue. ILovetheBurg says that St. Pete resident Michelle Mathis—who has owned several Subway franchises with husband Bill Mathis—recently secured the former Banyan Cafe space for Tampa Bay’s debut Caribou Coffee...

Florida’s first Caribou Coffee will open out of St. Pete’s former Banyan Cafe space

St. Pete’s Plant Love Ice Cream will open a second location in Gulfport

It's slated to this spring.

By Kyla Fields

St. Pete’s Plant Love Ice Cream will open a second location in Gulfport

Bern’s Steak House hosts its 26th annual Winefest next month

It runs from April 15-23 in South Tampa.

By Kyla Fields

Bern’s Steak House hosts its 26th annual Winefest next month

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Red Mesa Restaurant.

Mar 9, 2023

Federal investigation accuses St. Pete's Red Mesa restaurants of withholding employee wages

Uber Eats partners with Tampa International Airport, a first in the country

By Tyana Rodgers

Mar 7, 2023

Uber Eats partners with Tampa International Airport, a first in the country

Openings & Closings

Citing staff shortages and rising prices, St. Pete’s Crislip Cafe has closed

Mar 21, 2023

Citing staff shortages and rising prices, St. Pete’s Crislip Cafe has closed

Baba debuts new seafood concept Barbouni, Pinellas Pepper Fest returns, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

By Kyla Fields and Tyana Rodgers

Mar 17, 2023

Baba debuts new seafood concept Barbouni, Pinellas Pepper Fest returns, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

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St. Pete’s annual French Fry Fest returns to Albert Whitted Park next month

Mar 22, 2023

St. Pete’s annual French Fry Fest returns to Albert Whitted Park next month

Tampa's 27th annual Philfest, a celebration of all things Filipino, returns next week

Mar 21, 2023

Tampa's 27th annual Philfest, a celebration of all things Filipino, returns next week

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Independent Bar
Veronica Danko
5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-341-4883
With a fun indoor-outdoor environment and wide selection of drinks and bites, this neighborhood staple European-inspired bar and cafe offers wine, beer, coffee and pastries with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options fit for everyone.

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Antojitos Latin Cravings
2302 W Columbus Dr., Tampa, 813-251-9688
For over 25 years Antojitos has been serving up classic Colombian dishes. The menu spans Cuban sandwiches and various baked goods like chicharrón De Guayaba and pan de yuca.

Photo via Antojitos Latin Cravings/Facebook

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Cane & Barrel
110 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg
The newest rooftop destination located in the heart of downtown St. Pete—Cane & Barrel, a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar and cocktail lounge—is expected to open in February. Set for the 8th floor of the 36-story hotel and apartment tower Ascent St. Pete, the new location will feature two separate bars. The spot has plans to offer signature cocktails to match the decor and ambiance. The star of the new rooftop bar’s menu will be rum, as the name itself is a homage to the spirit's voyage from "cane" to "barrel."
Photo via Cane & Barrel/Facebook

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Saigon Blonde
Inspired by 1960s Saigon, this tiki bar on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg offers a warm and inviting oasis for those looking to relax with a craft cocktail. There’s a set list of specialty cocktails that can be made with mezcal as well as rotating mezcal specialties like the Baked & Famous, which combines mezcal, aperol, lime and yellow chartreuse.
265 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. saigonblonde.com

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