Meet The Chefs Photos 2018

Everyone's favorite foodie event, Meet The Chefs, was back to kick off the 11th annual Tampa International Airport presents Tampa Bay Restaurant…

Meet The Chefs Photos 2018
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7 things to eat or drink when St. Petersburg's second Getaway opens

South St. Petersburg's Skyway Marina District needs The Getaway. No disrespect to IHOP (OK, actually, a healthy amount of disdain, though), but…

"Give me oysters and beer everyday for a year" isn't just whistlin' Buffett 'round St. Pete's second location from The Getaway. These Apalachicola oysters disappeared far too quickly, assisted by a spicy cocktail sauce.
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4 great Tampa Bay noodle dishes that aren't exactly noodles

Four more great places for noodz that don’t need your labels, bro. HEALTHY RAMEN NOODLE SOUP at LEAFY GREENS CAFE 1626 Central…

The Cider Press Café's plant-based pad Thai incorporates kelp and zucchini noodles.
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CL music editor Ray Roa and his mother prepare a Filipino pancit noodle dish

[image-1] There’s a specific line of questioning that Filipinos tend to get. “Do you love basketball?” “What about Rodrigo Duterte?” “Does your…

Palabok's oceanic aroma takes many Filipinos back to childhood.
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8 of our favorite Tampa Bay spots for pasta

Just don’t call ’em noodles. BEAU & MO’S 2924 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-771-3690, beaunmo.com. This Chicago couple opened their old-school…

Kids have literally grown up on longtime dishes like Confetti Spaghetti at Bella's Italian Cafe.
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8 of our favorite Tampa Bay spots for Asian noodles

A mix of old-school and modern classics for a nood-generation. BAMBOOZLE CAFE 516 N. Tampa St., Tampa. 813-223-7320, bamboozlecafe.com. There’s no better…

Save room at Ichicoro Ramen for one of the five varieties of broth-based ramen.
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Shishito peppers, duck quesadilla among menu updates for bartaco Tampa

OK, summer hasn't officially started yet, but it's basically here, right? CL thinks Connecticut-based bartaco would agree, considering the upscale street food…

In Tampa, bartaco's fit-for-summer additions join its existing lineup of coastal, laid-back eats.
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Rocco's Tacos in Tampa is full of those flavor combos you've come to love

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar 3.5 out of 5 stars 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa. Appetizers: $4.50-$16; entrees: $14-$28; desserts: $8-$8.50; beer,…

The luscious batter-dipped avocado fries accompanying this dish are sprinkled with cotija.
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St. Petersburg's Baytenders lures you in with seafood hits

Baytenders 3 out of 5 stars 4400 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Appetizers: $4.50-$14; entrees: $12-$45; desserts: $2-$5.75; beer, cocktails & wine:…

Sautéed shrimp, tasso ham, mushrooms, garlic and cheese grits make up Baytenders' Key West shrimp and grits.
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Restaurant review: Paul's Landing in downtown St. Pete is a gem

Paul’s Landing 4 out of 5 stars The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.…

Shrimp toast with avocado and pickled veggies is an essential choice at Paul's Landing.
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restaurant review Daydreamers Cafe & Grill Safety Harbor

Daydreamers Cafe & Grill Breakfast/brunch: 3.5 out of 5 stars Lunch: 3 out of 5 stars 143 Seventh Ave. N., Safety Harbor.…

Daydreamers Cafe & Grill's spinach and feta womelette is lovely and fresh.
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restaurant review Callaloo Manhattan Casino St. Pete

Callaloo 2.5 out of 5 stars 642 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. Appetizers: $3-$12; entrees: $10-$19; desserts: $4-$6; wines by the glass:…

Callaloo's biscuit-topped chicken pot pie is among the starters.
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Chuy's Lutz what to order tres leches cake Big As Yo' Face Burritos

The Nacho Car — yes, the Nacho Car — was ready for a test drive Monday evening, when CL got a sneak…

Vibrant schools of hand-carved wooden fish are among the eclectic decor elements of Chuy's, whose bar area is pictured.
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restaurant review Vale Food Co. downtown Tampa

Vale Food Co. 4 out of 5 stars 501 N. Franklin St., Tampa. Build-your-own bowls: $8-$10; poke: $7-$13; acai: $7-$11; drinks: $2.25-$4.…

It's great to have so many delightful choices while visiting downtown Tampa's Vale Food Co.
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Nebraska Mini-Mart Seminole Heights breaks ground renderings

On Thursday, the dynamic dudes behind Tampa’s Rooster & the Till, chef Ferrell Alvarez and Ty Rodriguez, announced they’ve broken ground on Nebraska…

Tampa's forthcoming Nebraska Mini-Mart has adopted the namesake of the previous occupant at 4815 N. Nebraska Ave.
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restaurant review Steelbach Armature Works Tampa Heights

Steelbach 4 out of 5 stars 1902 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. Appetizers: $5-$17; entrees: $21-$65; dessert: $10. beer, cocktails & wine: $5-$21.…

Steelbach's gulf shrimp tartine with corn niblets, pickled onion, avocado and cilantro is a delicious combo — plus the You Look Mauvelous cocktail.
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restaurant review Aegean Tarpon Springs

Aegean 3 out of 5 stars 10 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs. Appetizers: $4-$15; entrees: $12.50-$23; desserts: $4-$6; wines by the glass: $7-$8.…

Aegean guests can enjoy the al fresco patio or look west from the dining room at the curving Anclote River and Tarpon Bayou.
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restaurant review Hall on Franklin Heights Public Market Tampa Heights

Heights Public Market 910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. 813-250-3725, armatureworks.com. The Hall on Franklin 1701 N. Franklin St., Tampa. 813-405-4008, thehallonfranklin.com. When I hear the…

Dining areas are scattered throughout The Hall on Franklin, which offers table service.
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restaurant review Asie pan-Asian downtown St. Pete

Asie 3.5 out of 5 stars 437 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Appetizers: $6-$12; entrees: $12-$22; desserts: $6; beer, cocktails & wine: $4-$12. 727-898-4300;…

Asie's delicious Gyaw-zah, left, alongside the superlative edamame.
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America Neat St. Pete inside American Freedom Distillery updates

There’s lots going on at 2232 Fifth Ave. S. — and I mean, lots. Right along the Pinellas Trail, the St. Petersburg…

A rendering of St. Petersburg's America Neat Grill & Whiskey House.
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restaurant review reborn Byblos South Tampa

Byblos 3 out of 5 stars 2832 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. Appetizers: $5-$14; entrees: $14-$42.50; desserts: $8-$10; wines by the glass: $8-$16.…

Byblos' physical renovation is beautiful, with a very Mediterranean resort feel.
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restaurant review Rasoi Indian Cuisine Ybor City

Rasoi Indian Cuisine 4 out of 5 stars 1701 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa. Appetizers: $5-$13; entrees: $13-$24; desserts: $5-$7; wines by the…

Rasoi Indian Cuisine took over the former Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza space in Ybor City.
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Bodega expanding Tampa restaurant renderings update

St. Petersburg's fiercely loved Bodega recently began dropping hints about a Tampa expansion. To keep locals all over the region salivating with…

A sneak peek inside the laid-back courtyard of Bodega's Seminole Heights restaurant.
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restaurant review Blue Harbour Westin Tampa Waterside

Blue Harbour 3 out of 5 stars The Westin Tampa Waterside, 725 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa. Appetizers: $8-$24; entrees: $17-$35; desserts:…

The modern Blue Harbour is fit for solo patrons as much as a gaggle of friends.
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The Vinoy St. Pete first look inside Paul's Landing before opening day

Walking around Paul's Landing during a media preview Wednesday afternoon, I can't help but feel as if Khalid's "Location" should be on repeat…

In downtown St. Pete, Paul's Landing has taken shape inside a whimsical, chic setting.
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restaurant review Yummy House South China Bistro Tampa

Yummy House South China Bistro 4 out of 5 stars 302 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Appetizers: $5-$16; entrees: $8.95-$45; wine: $4-$10;…

Yummy House South China Bistro dishes on a Lazy Susan for family-style sharing.
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Heights Public Market starts serving Armature Works Tampa Heights

Yup, you read that right. After a bit of a delay, opening day for SoHo Capital’s Heights Public Market has arrived. On Thursday, the anticipated…

It'll be tough to go hungry at the long-awaited Heights Public Market in Tampa Heights.
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restaurant review The Rez Grill Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

The Rez Grill 3 out of 5 stars Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa. Appetizers: $8-$21; entrees:…

The Rez Grill's lemon curd is presented in a shallow bowl with fresh blueberry purée.
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restaurant review Ichicoro Ane Station House downtown St. Pete

Ichicoro Ane 4 out of 5 stars Station House, 260 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Ramen: $12-$18; small plates: $3-$18; dessert: $10;…

Ichicoro Ane's interior — though somewhat disorienting — is transporting.
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restaurant review Viva Napoli South Tampa

Viva Napoli 3.5 out of 5 stars 4301 W. El Prado Blvd., Tampa. Appetizers: $7-$12; entrees & pizza: $10-$24; desserts: $8-$11; wine:…

Viva Napoli's tiramisu is creamy with both chocolate and coffee notes in harmony.
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