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Deviant Libations debuts in Ybor City, Gasparilla weekend, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

And downtown Tampa has a new cocktail lounge and late-night hotspot.

By Kyla Fields

Jan 27, 2023

Openings 511 Franklin Downtown Tampa has a new late-night hotspot—and the bar's name will literally lead you right to it...

Deviant Libations debuts in Ybor City, Gasparilla weekend, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

Fondue restaurant The Melting Pot to open new St. Pete location

It is slated to open sometime in early 2024.

By Kyla Fields

Fondue restaurant The Melting Pot to open new St. Pete location

South Tampa restaurant Main Course has closed, teases new Riverview location

Its South Tampa restaurant was its third location in Tampa Bay.

By Kyla Fields

South Tampa restaurant Main Course has closed, teases new Riverview location

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Three Tampa Bay restaurants make Yelp’s ‘100 Places to Eat in 2023’ list

Jan 27, 2023

Three Tampa Bay restaurants make Yelp’s ‘100 Places to Eat in 2023’ list

The bar at Kōsen, coming to Tampa Heights this winter 2022-23.

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New craft cocktail bar, Bouzy, debuts in Hyde Park next month

Jan 27, 2023

New craft cocktail bar, Bouzy, debuts in Hyde Park next month

Long-awaited Lukumaki Greek Donuts opens its food truck in Tampa this weekend

Jan 24, 2023

Long-awaited Lukumaki Greek Donuts opens its food truck in Tampa this weekend

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Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival returns next month, featuring a wide spread of deli meats and desserts

Jan 24, 2023

Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival returns next month, featuring a wide spread of deli meats and desserts

The 2nd annual Pinellas TacoFest heads to England Brothers Park next weekend

Jan 18, 2023

The 2nd annual Pinellas TacoFest heads to England Brothers Park next weekend

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Noble Rice
615 Channelside Dr #112, Tampa, (813) 542-2021
Noble Rice, a modern Japanese restaurant that recently opened a new location in Sparkman Wharf, features a menu with nigiri and sashimi, as well as appetizer-style shareable plates, ramen bowls, grilled dishes and desserts. Diners can expect high quality selections such as bluefin tuna otoro, hokkaido scallops, and uni. There is also an extensive Japanese whiskey selection and signature cocktails that include the Hibiscus 75, a blend of Roku gin, hibiscus syrup, lemon and sparkling wine. Frank Anderson, Noble Rice’s executive chef, was most recently the creative culinary director at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
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Tampa’s Deviant Libation brewery opens in Ybor Heights next weekend

Tampa’s Deviant Libation brewery opens in Ybor Heights next weekend

Del Taco
4.5 out 5 stars, 15 reviews
5610 Manatee Ave., Bradenton
”Excellent food! It was so nice to learn that a Del Taco was coming to this area. I have only seen them in California, so it's nice to see them around here.
The menu is nice and big with burritos, tacos and much more. The prices are fair and the quality is great. Combos come with fries, instead of tortilla chips. I definitely will be back.
I think more Del Taco locations are planned for the surrounding area too! Keep it up!!” - Robert W.
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Faedo Family Bakery
5150 N Florida Ave, Tampa
Faedo Family Bakery has closed its doors, opening up room for La Segunda to expand. La Segunda has baked in Ybor City for over a century, and is now expanding with this, a fourth location in Tampa Bay. It is still unsure when this new location will be opening, but the La Segunda in Seminole Heights is fully open.
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