Looking for a nice DIY brewery crawl in the Tampa Bay area? These St. Petersburg craft beer breweries are all in the…
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Tampa Bay's downtowns and walkable urban neighborhoods have plenty of hip (and not-so-hip) watering holes. But sometimes you just want to get…
Florida State Fair foods are a notorious combination of outrageous and dreamy. Luckily for us, this year's bill of grub doesn't disappoint. Check…
The best part about football is the food, right? Check out our guide to Super Bowl parties planned for Sunday, Feb. 3,…
There's no shortage of cocktail events in Tampa Bay. Keep track of the best ones that take place annually, as well as some…
Who makes the best cocktail in Tampa Bay? You decided at our 3rd annual craft cocktail competition, HighBall 2019! HighBall showcased 20 craft…
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Wondering what the verdict is on Tampa's Sparkman Wharf? According to CL Food Critic Jon Palmer Claridge, the dining garden gets it…
Compile all of the Tampa Bay restaurants and bars shooting for openings in spring and you've got one hefty list. (Click here…
Tampa Bay restaurants have welcomed the Food Network to their tables many times over throughout the years. (Especially the spiky-haired host of…
St. Petersburg's Left Bank Bistro, inspired by 1920s Paris, is on course for smooth sailing. The sumptuous bouillabaisse worthy of Marseille —…
St. Petersburg's Miracle bar — Miracle at Mezzo — has just a few more days before it closes in the EDGE District.…
St. Petersburg smokehouse Dr. BBQ is what happens when visionary restaurateurs Suzanne and Roger Perry get together with Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe to…
Wondering which Tampa Bay restaurants are open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day — or both? Follow this guide to more than…
We celebrated out favorite meal of the day on Saturday, December 1st at St. Pete Shuffleboard Club! Attendees savored in a unique opportunity…
In case you haven't heard, Tampa's Sparkman Wharf will formally debut to the public Friday, Nov. 30. CL explored the new Channel…
CL Food Critic Jon Palmer Claridge's recent meal at Pacific Counter in St. Petersburg revealed a couple of things. For one, the…
We followed our hearts and it led to whiskey! On Thursday, November 8th, we gathered the best whiskey, scotch, and bourbon offerings we…
Let someone else do the cooking (and bartending) on Thanksgiving. This seasonal guide steers Tampa Bay toward everything from Turkey Day dishes…
Like the George Peabody Library in Baltimore, CL Food Critic Jon Palmer Claridge says downtown St. Pete's The Peabody is deserving of a…
Last week, the revamped Fenway Hotel made its return during a private ribbon-cutting ceremony. The boutique property — originally opened in the…
St. Petersburg's Hideaway Pizza Pub is full of refreshing drinks and simple comfort food. CL Restaurant Critic Jon Palmer Claridge enjoyed the…
This round-up of some of Tampa Bay's most appealing waterfront restaurants was a no-brainer for CL. Yeah, sometimes work and other life…
Downtown St. Pete's Oak & Stone was a mixed bag for CL Restaurant Critic Jon Palmer Claridge. His recent visit, however, proved…
National Taco Day is back. Annually observed on Oct. 4, the food holiday is arguably one of the most popular around. Here's…
Walt Disney World's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is a brilliant way to taste a little bit of everything. Small plates…
Best of the Bay 2018 is finally here! YOU voted on your favorite local people, places, artists, retailers, events, scandals, and more.…
CL's annual Best of the Bay is finally here for 2018, and it's a big one. To celebrate, peruse this assortment of…
Harvest time is getting closer for St. Petersburg's Twin Bays Hop Farms, the first hydroponic hop farm in the Southeast. Years in the…
The Local's Southern flair in South Tampa led to an enjoyable experience for CL Food Critic Jon Palmer Claridge. Splendid cocktails? Check. Southern…
OK, so the Gulfport Chef’s Table isn’t until November 5, but if we wait until the week of to tell you to go, you…
