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St. Pete dinner series ‘Noctivore’ debuts next week

The first of three dinners from Chef Mario Brugnoli is sold out.

by Sophia Lowrie October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

The limited dinner series debuts next week inside Brugnoli’s Eat Art Love restaurant. Though the name translates to “night-eater,” it happens at a reasonable 6:30 p.m.

Food & Drink

Florida Cracker Fish Company will open out of former Ballyhoo Grill location in Citrus Park

The old school fish shack’s menu will be full of no-nonsense seafood offerings.

by Kyla Fields September 20, 2022August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Wulfaven Brewing Co., ‘Carrollwood’s first microbrewery,’ opens next month

This North Tampa microbrewery has been in the making for upwards of 5 years.

by Kyla Fields September 16, 2022April 28, 2025

Food & Drink

Chef Tony Macaroni previews his upcoming Carrollwood restaurant, opening early next year

The Italian-American scratch kitchen previously operated out of Seminole Heights’ American Legion.

by Kyla Fields August 22, 2022July 21, 2025

Food & Drink

New Carrollwood craft brewery Wulfaven Brewing Co. plans to open this summer

Wulfaven fills a craft brewery void in the Tampa suburb.

by Kyla Fields April 20, 2022July 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Pretzel-themed restaurant, The Pretzelhaus, is now open in Carrollwood, and it has pretzel glizzies

Other mouthwatering options include a giant one-pound pretzel, as well as a variety of stuffed pretzels with savory flavors.

by Kyla Fields February 24, 2022February 3, 2025

News & Views

Hillsborough county votes to explore suspending fines for Bearss Groves Farmer’s Market

It’s not within the power of the commission to suspend $160,000 in back-owed fines. But they’re exploring options.

by Justin Garcia February 16, 2022December 21, 2024

Music

Carrollwood’s ‘Jazz with Jim’ series brings in Liz Antony for Friday big band concert

Expect a holiday tune or two.

by Stephanie Powers December 15, 2021October 29, 2024

Food & Drink

25 essential Tampa Bay suburban restaurants you should’ve tried by now

by CL Staff November 1, 2019

Food & Drink

The Wine Shoppe holds grand opening in Tampa’s Carrollwood next week

Free samples and happy hour pricing are part of the celebration.

by Meaghan Habuda January 24, 2019April 7, 2025

Food & Drink

4 Rivers Smokehouse’s Tampa locations serve monthly specials until 2020

What a way to celebrate a decade of ‘cue.

by Meaghan Habuda January 22, 2019March 9, 2024

Food & Drink

Restaurant review: Chronic Tacos serves up a meal that surprises

by CL Staff September 5, 2017

Food & Drink

Here’s how to win VIP entry to the Burger 21 Carrollwood grand reopening

Food and drink on the house are planned, as well as other giveaways.

by Meaghan Habuda April 13, 2017July 2, 2024

Food & Drink

Five Courses: Ready to Black Rock and more

Five other newbies are set to join the region’s legion of food spots.

by Meaghan Habuda May 12, 2016April 23, 2025

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Festivals galore, a cycling congregation and more

Pick blueberries, hop from fest to fest and more with this weekend’s food and drink roundup.

by Angelina Bruno April 29, 2016August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Drink in your santa suit, buy organic plants & more

From beverage samplings to a chef encounter, here are CL’s favorite tasty events for the weekend.

by Angelina Bruno December 11, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Comedy Issue: Eat between the lines

Where to chow down before or after a Tampa Bay comedy show.

by Meaghan Habuda November 5, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Wine tasting, foodie sightings & more

Sip on vino and meet fellow foodies this weekend through CL’s featured food and drink events.

by Angelina Bruno September 18, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Marlow’s adding upscale tavern fare to Carrollwood

Elevated cuisine and a cozy vibe will encourage Tampa to linger when Marlow’s opens Sept. 29.

by Meaghan Habuda September 15, 2015April 19, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Love theater? Get involved with Carrollwood Players

by Julie Garisto August 2, 2015August 28, 2023