GameTime building in Ybor City — GameTime’s Ybor City location. Credit: GameTime/Google Street

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

Group behind Tampa’s Michelin-starred Rocca will open new Spanish concept in NoHo this month

Lumbre, a modern Spanish concept, will soon debut in the North Hyde Park area. Located in the Rome Collective development, at 220 N Rome Ave, Lumbre will officially open its doors Wednesday, July 15, says restaurant group Tastes Pretty Good, which also operates Michelin-starred Rocca, Michelin-recognized Bar Terroir, and Michelin Bib Gourmand Streetlight Taco.—Liam Oliver

GameTime arcade will close its Ybor City location this summer

Yet another Ybor City staple is closing its doors. After 16 years of birthday parties, school fundraisers, date nights and more, it’s apparently game over for GameTime arcade. Located at 1600 E 8th Ave, in the Centro Ybor complex, GameTime’s last full day of business will be August 9, says owner Michael Abecassis, who cited an expiring lease, the current economy and the overall direction of Ybor in his reasoning for the closure.—Colin Wolf

Rreal Tacos will open new multi-concept restaurant in St. Pete’s former Red Mesa Cantina location

As the dust settles from Red Mesa Cantina’s dramatic closing last month, the downtown St. Pete property is getting a new tenant, and with it a new Mexican street food spot Atlanta-based hospitality group Rreal Tacos has acquired the over century old three-story building at 128 3rd Street South, taking over the longtime home of Red Mesa Cantina and planning a multi-concept dining and nightlife destination in the heart of St. Pete. The deal comes after Red Mesa Cantina closed following an abrupt bankruptcy filing, ending the restaurant’s 16-year run as a staple of the city. With plans to transform the 16,000+ square foot property into a vertical hospitality complex spanning all three floors, Rreal Tacos says the project will include three distinct concepts under one roof, five bars, and the capacity to seat over 800 guests.—Liam Oliver

EVENTS

Mega Night Market throws a Summer Asian Food & Music Festival in Tampa this month

Mega Night Market brings another taste of Asia’s cultural dishes and dances to The Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on July 12. The festival features “authentic Asian street food, specialty drinks and desserts, cultural arts and crafts, live performances and much more,” according to its website. Live performances are advertised to include a variety of cultural dances, DJ’s, Kung Fu, entertainers including Phuc Map and Vincent Luong, as well as LED Robots.—Liam Oliver

Sunrise Sale, St. Pete’s ‘largest pajama party,’ returns this month

Usually it’s taboo to go out in public in your pajamas, but one day a year it could get you some nice discounts in downtown St. Petersburg The 53rd annual Sunrise Sale returns Thursday, July 16, turning downtown into what organizers call St. Pete’s largest pajama party. More than 40 participating stores span from the Trop to North Shore Park, offering one day deals, early morning specials, and surprise giveaways. Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas and “those who do are often treated to extra discounts or small gifts,” per the Downtown Business Association.—Liam Oliver

Deviant Libation hosts a clothing swap in Tampa this weekend

If your closet is full of stuff you’re not wearing, this is your intervention. No, it doesn’t matter that the tags are still on. Yes, that did look cute when you wore it five years ago. But wouldn’t it be nice to give someone else a chance to actually wear that stuff? And try again with something new. If spending on new clothes or “donating” to the landfill has been holding you back from a closet clean out, consider a clothing swap. Sans Market in St. Pete holds quarterly swaps, as does Grassroots Kava House bimonthly, and Deviant Libation is a frequent swap stop.—Selene San Felice

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This article appears in July 02 – 08, 2026.