In terms of new culinary offerings, 2020 is already off to a bang in Tampa Bay. From new beer bars, viral fast food joints, and upscale Tex-Mex, there are plenty of ways to expand your palette. What follows are a few Tampa Bay spots that are either brand-spankin’ new, have all new menus, updated facilities, or just received some well-deserved shine.

Nebraska Mini-Mart 4815 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa Nebraska Mini Mart has been serving up casual street food for well over a year now, but it’s starting 2020 with a brand new menu. Now, buffalo cauliflower nuggets, sloppy joe nachos and loaded fries can be found alongside chili-dusted chicken and waffles, glass noodle salad with fermented black bean vinaigrette and the concept’s signature chicken sandwich. Photo via Nebraska Mini-Mart/Facebook
Bar Fly 1026 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor Last year, Bar Fly, a fly fishing-inspired bar and restaurant, debuted their second location in Palm Harbor. The location has its own outdoor patio and a stage for bands, complete with tiki decor and hand-painted Sweetwater Brewing Company logos. Photo via Bar Fly/Facebook
Burger Culture 1821 E. 7th Ave, Ybor The concept opened its doors among the hustle and bustle of Ybor’s bars in December. The build-your-own-burger option allows customers to be as creative or minimal as they’d like. Photo via Burger Culture/Facebook
Greenstock 449 Central Ave, St. Petersburg The salad-based concept appeared in downtown St. Petersburg in December, offering fresh ingredients and house-made dressings. They offer seven custom salads, paninis, and wraps, or creative customers can build their own salads at the bar. Photo via Greenstock/Facebook
Meat Market Tampa 1606 W Snow Ave, Tampa After making a name for itself in Miami Beach, Meat Market opened a location in Hyde Park. The luxurious restaurant features succulent meats, inventive cocktails, decadent accompaniments and knowledgeable staff. . Photo via Meat Market/Facebook
Sugar Factory 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa The Sugar Factory opened a new location in the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in December. The restaurant features a 4,000-square-foot, floor-to-ceiling candy wall with over 500 types of candy 64-ounce alcohol-infused smoking candy goblets. Photo via The Sugar Factory/Instagram
The Brunchery 17507 Preserve Walk Ln, Tampa The restaurant’s original location has been serving its signature fat plates for over 30 years, and opened a second sight in 2019. The menus are similar, meaning breakfast all day and a separate lunch menu, featuring soups and salads. Photo via The Brunchery/Facebook
Pok? Fish 500 S. Howard Ave., Tampa Pok? Fish opened a new restaurant at 500 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa last year. The new SoHo location still offers build-your-own bowls with a variety of fresh toppings and sauces. Tofu and chicken substitutions are available for people who don’t like fish. Bowls range from snack size to large, and will set you back anywhere from $9.95 – $14.95. For an extra $2.95, you can get your meal in a pineapple bowl. Photo via Pok? Fish/Facebook
Keel Farms Agrarian Ale + Cider 5210 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City The brewery formerly known as Two Henrys undertook a branding makeover last month. Now rebranded as ‘Keel Farms Agrarian Ale + Cider,’ the brewery’s new name and logo are meant to emphasize its rural roots. Photo via Keel Farms Agrarian Ale + Cider/Facebook
La La’s Sangria Bar 203 N Meridian Ave., Tampa La La’s Sangria Bar finally opened last November. Located in the Channelside District, the restaurant offers eight different sangrias for $10 or less. If you’re feeling hungry, grab a salad, flatbread or tapas dish for less than $20. Choices include brie stuffed meatballs with cranberries, scallops ceviche and crispy pork belly skewers. Photo via La La’s Sangria Bar/Facebook
Red Mesa Restaurant 4912 Fourth St. N, St. Pete Nobody is knocking beer, wine or sangria. But, if you’re in the mood for something a little stronger, Red Mesa Restaurant finally got a liquor license after 24 years of service. The updated drink menu now includes a range of vodka, gin, whiskey, rum and, of course, tequila. They’re also serving cocktails and margaritas. Photo via Red Mesa Restaurant/Facebook
Olivia 3601 W. Swann, Tampa Sporting a menu full of Northern and Southern Italian dishes, Olivia finally opened its doors after over a year of construction on Nov. 27. Visitors can catch a glimpse of head chef Joseph Walsh through the dining room’s glass window that peers into the kitchen, or quench their thirst with the restaurant’s full bar and temperature-controlled wine wall. Photo via Olivia/Facebook
Spaddy’s Coffee Co. 6102 S. MacDill Ave., South Tampa Spaddy’s teamed up with Raw Smoothies Co. to open a second location in Tampa. Instead of visiting the trailer location in Seminole Heights, you can now get your caffeine fix and a smoothie bowl at the coffee shop’s first brick and mortar location. Photo via Spaddy’s Coffee/Instagram
Vizcaya Restaurante South 3671 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa Vizcaya relocated and rebranded last year. Now called “Vizcaya Restaurante South,” the Spanish restaurant is serving up sangria and tapas only 11 miles from their former Carrollwood location. The new space hosts live music, an upstairs lounge, and rooftop outdoor seating. Photo via Vizcaya Restaurante South/Facebook
Xilo Street Mexican 1701 N Franklin St., Tampa Local chef couple, and co-founders of Xilo at Hall on Franklin, Chef Rosana Rivera and Chef Ricardo Castro made an appearance on the small screen in the Dec. 26 special “It Must’ve Been Love” episode of “Beat Bobby Flay.” Photo via Xilo Street Mexican/Facebook
Courigan’s Irish Pub 1 Beach Drive SE suite 41, St. Pete You can now fit even more of your friends in Courigan’s Irish Pub. The bar and restaurant’s expansion was unveiled during its 14th anniversary on November 16. Photo via
The Blend Coffee & Wine 490 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg The mother and daughter owned coffee shop opened in St. Pete on Dec. 13. Offering espresso drinks, wine, kombucha and beer, The Blend isn’t trying to be another hipster coffee shop. Instead, it wants to offer visitors a relaxed setting and live music. A second location should open soon at 1211 Fourth St. N, in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood. Photo via The Blend Coffee & Wine/Facebook