Food & Drink

Longtime Tampa sandwich shop Brocato’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The 76 year-old deli and restaurant is known for its massive devil crabs and Cuban sandwiches.

by Kyla Fields May 14, 2024July 28, 2025

The 76 year-old deli and restaurant is known for its massive devil crabs and Cuban sandwiches.

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Tampa’s MOSI hosts a ‘Science of the Cuban Sandwich’ event next week

The party features sandwich samplings, drink pairings, music and interactive displays.

by Kyla Fields September 5, 2023April 10, 2025

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Blackbrick Chinese restaurant sets Tampa opening date, Black Cattle Burger Co. debuts in St. Pete, and more local foodie news

Black Radish St. Pete is having a Cuban kitchen pop-up, too.

by Kyla Fields September 8, 2022March 13, 2025

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Tampa’s Tiger Bay Club discusses the history of the Cuban sandwich next week

Authors of the new book “The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers” will discuss the city’s most iconic dish.

by Kyla Fields September 7, 2022May 15, 2025

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New St. Pete food hall EDGE Eatery celebrates grand opening next week

The Central Avenue space soft opened this week, and is currently operating with limited hours.

by Kyla Fields July 8, 2022July 13, 2025

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Cuban sandwich festival returns to Tampa, Margarita Wars lineup released, plus more local foodie news

And Tampa Bay’s first Crisp & Green is set to debut this summer, in a yet-to-be-determined location.

by Kyla Fields May 13, 2022July 25, 2025

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The 11th annual Cuban Sandwich Festival returns to Tampa this month

Ybor City’s Centennial Park hosts this yearly celebration of Tampa’s beloved sandwich.

by Kyla Fields May 11, 2022April 15, 2025

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Tampa Bay Pollo Tropical locations now have ‘Cuban sandwiches’

This is getting out of hand.

by Jenna Rimensnyder July 22, 2019March 9, 2024

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22 Cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay you should’ve tried by now

by CL Staff July 18, 2019

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Everything we saw at Tampa’s 2019 Cuban Sandwich Festival

by CL Staff April 1, 2019

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The 2019 Cuban Sandwich Art & Food Festival is set for this weekend in Ybor City

Two days, 20+ vendors, live music and a Cuban sandwich competition.

by Jenna Rimensnyder March 27, 2019December 9, 2023

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Hog heaven: Food Paradise series spotlights Gaspar’s Cuban sandwich

Catch the Gaspar’s Cubano on the big screen during a watch party Sunday.

by Meaghan Habuda July 14, 2016July 5, 2025

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Weekend Platter: Friday the 13th, ‘cue cook-off and more

In food and drink this weekend, expect wine and beer, barbecue and other popular tastes.

by Angelina Bruno May 13, 2016August 17, 2023

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Best day all year: Six recipes for National Sandwich Day

To celebrate Sandwich Day, we dug through CL’s recipe archives to find these tasty ‘wiches.

by Meaghan Habuda November 3, 2015January 31, 2024

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The Cuba Issue: Local original

The Cuban sandwich has many acolytes but only one birthplace: Ybor City.

by Meaghan Habuda July 23, 2015June 5, 2022

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The big 3-6: Pipo’s birthday bash to feature food drive, throwback prices

On Saturday, do good while noshing as Pipo’s turns 36, and snag back-in-the-day meals Monday.

by Meaghan Habuda May 12, 2015August 17, 2023

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#NoSalamiInMiami: Sergio’s challenges Tampa’s Cuban tradition

Cuban Sandwich Festival’s Tampa area entrants get called out by South Florida challenger Sergio’s.

by Meaghan Habuda March 3, 2015December 22, 2024

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Restaurant review: Tia’s dishes a taste of home

Tia’s Authentic Latin Food’s spicy no-frills cuisine embodies the Puerto Rican homestyle experience.

by Jon Palmer Claridge September 10, 2014June 5, 2025

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Fueling up

Breaking one of food author Michael Pollan’s trusty eating commandments.

by Meaghan Habuda July 9, 2014March 7, 2025

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Tampa’s first ‘Food Truck Rally’ is a go! – Sat., Sept. 24th

Mobile eateries, live music and a tasty good time.

by Todd Sturtz August 24, 2011April 24, 2025