Cephas Hot Shop Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

New Trinidadian restaurant Pepper’s Island will open in Ybor City this summer

It takes over the former Cephas Hot Shop building on East 4th Avenue.

by Kyla Fields June 20, 2023August 5, 2025

It takes over the former Cephas Hot Shop building on East 4th Avenue.

Rebirth in Ybor: Cephas’ Hot Shop is back in business

Beloved neighborhood spot Cephas’ Hot Shop has reopened for the first time in nine years.

by Kimberly DeFalco August 8, 2015July 16, 2025

Best Jamaican Food Pairing

Cephas Gilbert’s grub and his crazy-ass stories

by CL Staff September 17, 2014June 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Critic’s choice: Brian Ries/Food

by Brian Ries September 6, 2006August 3, 2023