Food & Drink

The 9th annual Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival is happening during Valentine’s Day weekend

Expect both sweet and savory chocolate-based treats at this massive food truck festival.

by Kyla Fields February 4, 2022March 3, 2025

Expect both sweet and savory chocolate-based treats at this massive food truck festival.

Food & Drink

On the Sauce: Vegan Joy

An Almond Joy-inspired vegan cocktail that calls for the new Baileys Almande.

by Chris Fasick April 5, 2017June 13, 2025

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Grand opening set for Universal’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

The steampunk-themed CityWalk eatery with a lengthy name will premiere Sept. 22.

by Meaghan Habuda September 6, 2016August 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Sweet spot: Chocolate haven hits Tampa this weekend

On Saturday, the Ybor City Chocolate Fest will invade Centro Asturiano with local tastes.

by Ainhoa Palacios February 16, 2016July 2, 2024

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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).

by Ainhoa Palacios February 2, 2016August 17, 2023

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On the Sauce: Stout Martini

Warm up with this stout martini, featuring a chocolate-drizzled bacon garnish.

by Chris Fasick January 6, 2016July 25, 2025

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Chocolate, the guiltiest pleasure of all

Nothing says dessert more than Linda Collister’s Chocolate cookbook.

by Andrea Bailey December 18, 2015August 17, 2023

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Fight hunger, eat ice cream this weekend in St. Pete

On Saturday, Two Hangry Chicks and iChills will dish free sweets to those who donate canned food.

by Andrea Bailey November 30, 2015February 28, 2024

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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.

by Meaghan Habuda November 17, 2015August 17, 2023

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Postcards from France: Shopping, tasting on Rue Cler

Paris is a feast for all five senses, especially taste.

by Jon Palmer Claridge July 3, 2015June 5, 2022

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Deliciously decadent: Chocolate macarons for the holiday

A French macaron recipe to tempt chocoholics on National Chocolate Macaron Day.

by Meaghan Habuda June 3, 2015June 5, 2022

Music

For the love of eats: Last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas

An alternative-meets-timeless guide to celebrating V-Day solo, or with your companion(s) of choice.

by Meaghan Habuda January 31, 2015April 15, 2025

Food & Drink

All Hail Hunahpu

Cigar City’s chocolate-infused stout inspires a cult-like following.

by Sean Nordquist February 28, 2013August 3, 2023

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William Dean caramels are downright sexy

by Arielle Stevenson February 6, 2013April 30, 2025

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Do you fondue?

It may be cheesy, but it sure is easy.

by Katie Machol Simon March 22, 2012August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Get a sweet buzz from a chocolate “bomb” stout float

It’s the bomb.

by Katie Machol Simon March 2, 2012March 2, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Chocoholics rejoice! MOSI’s Festival of Chocolate returns this weekend

Loosen your belt for Florida’s largest all-chocolate-themed event.

by Julie Garisto January 11, 2012August 3, 2023

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This week in food and drink

Festival of Chocolate, truck rally, restaurant opening, tastings, and dine like it’s 1925!

by Juliette Cassistre January 11, 2012August 3, 2023

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Chocolate and cheese, please

Chocolate and cheese make a surprisingly tasty pairing.

by Kira Jefferson January 6, 2012August 3, 2023

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These homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are even better than the ‘R’ brand

Choc full of delicious.

by Katie Machol Simon December 30, 2011August 3, 2023