Five Courses: Home slices in Clearwater, Tampa & more

New pizza and Italian restaurants around the area, plus more in food and drink.

Restaurant review: No surprise at Mango Tree

Downtown St. Pete’s Mango Tree produces pleasing Japanese fusion but lacks excitement.

Chop Chop Shop in Seminole Heights combines terrific Asian fusion with no-frills dining.

Souzou in St. Pete serves stellar sushi, Asian fusion and cocktails with a spin.

Lovingly crafted sushi and starters leave the kitchen of Clearwater’s Volcano Japanese Cuisine.

Souzou in St. Petersburg will give away $100 gift certificates to celebrate its grand opening July 30.

Franks from Portillo’s and Detroit Coney Island, Asian fusion and other juicy food and drink news.

Asian fusion grub will accompany sushi, cocktails, international wine and more at St. Pete’s Souzou.