More than 500,000 votes were cast in the 2022 Best of the Bay reader’s poll, and the results are finally in. These are the best Tampa Bay restaurants, bars, chefs, bartenders, and more of 2022, according to you and your neighbors. See all the winners from Best of the Bay 2022.
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Appeals court rules against Florida bars’ lawsuit over COVID-19 shutdown damages
In the lawsuit filed in circuit court, bar owners alleged that the restrictions were arbitrary.
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Valentine’s Day: Classic, unconventional ways to celebrate
However you wish to spend V-Day, the Bay area has something for you and your sweetheart(s).
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Raising the bark: Chocolate bouquet shop debuting in Clearwater
On Thursday, Le Bouquet by Francis will celebrate its grand opening at Westfield Countryside Mall.
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Several St. Pete eateries, drink spots named Good ‘Burger nominees
St. Pete’s Good ‘Burger Awards announced finalists in eight categories, including food and drink.
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Follow your stomach to these new(er) kids on the block
A guide to the food and drink joints that’ve made their premieres since the beginning of the year.
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Where to grab eats, drinks in Safety Harbor
A guide to Safety Harbor restaurants, bars, bakeries and other must-stops for novices and locals.
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Libations & long sleeves: Five winter drinks in St. Pete
Grab a beer or cocktail around St. Petersburg to entice your palate this season.
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The morning after: St. Pete go-to’s for a New Year’s Bloody Mary
Five spots slinging Bloody Marys that represent multiple sides of downtown St. Pete.
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Best of the Bay 2014: Chowing Tampa Bay-style
A guide to frequent Best of the Bay-winning restaurants and bars.
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Best of the Bay lowdown: How the beverage bizes are doing
CL‘s BOTB Readers Poll ends soon, but here’s how it’s lookin’ for the liquids.
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Game on
Where to chow down in downtown Tampa during the World Cup final.
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The bars next door
As the city explores new rules for nightclubs and bars, how goes SoHo?