Food & Drink

Tampa’s Dessert Wars happens at Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend

Tampa Bay’s best bakers and confectioners will compete for the towering “best dessert” trophy.

by Kyla Fields October 18, 2022October 20, 2024

Tampa Bay’s best bakers and confectioners will compete for the towering “best dessert” trophy.

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The 11th annual ‘Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest’ returns to Morean Art Center this month

All attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite cupcake.

by Kyla Fields August 11, 2022June 23, 2025

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Weekend Platter: Cupcakes for the kids, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival and more

Five places embracing the savory and sweet this weekend in food and drink.

by Angelina Bruno February 17, 2017August 17, 2023

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Learn how to bake like the Sprinkles Cupcakes founder

Preorders are now available for The Sprinkles Baking Book, hitting shelves in October.

by Meaghan Habuda September 13, 2016June 9, 2024

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Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest moves to Morean Center for Clay

More room for guests and bakers means more cupcakes at this year’s Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest.

by Carlynn Crosby June 28, 2016August 3, 2023

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Five Courses: Get buzzed with specialty coffee and more

Caffeine and other fresh additions to the region’s food and drink landscape.

by Meaghan Habuda May 4, 2016August 3, 2023

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Sweet specialties: What to expect when Sprinkles bakery, cupcake ATM debut

Sprinkles will introduce its dreamy menu and 24-hour ATM to Hyde Park Village this week.

by Meaghan Habuda April 26, 2016June 11, 2025

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Five Courses: Fresh Tampa Bay sweets, pizza & more

Astoria Pastry Shop and Sprinkles Cupcakes news, plus other local food and drink happenings.

by Meaghan Habuda March 2, 2016August 17, 2023

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Weekend Platter: Sweets festivals, free cooking class & more

Indulge at the region’s Cupcake Festival or Pinellas County Pie Festival, plus other weekend events.

by Angelina Bruno October 16, 2015August 17, 2023

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Hummingbird cupcakes: A bite-size tradition

This take on a Southern favorite has fruity, spicy notes for spring.

by Meaghan Habuda May 1, 2015June 21, 2025

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Gourmet made easy: Locale launches curbside and to-go orders

That Locale St. Petersburger you’ve been dreaming about? Yeah, you can get it to go.

by Meaghan Habuda March 18, 2015April 2, 2024

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Tampa houses eighth 4 Rivers Smokehouse eatery

4 Rivers Smokehouse in Carrollwood features more than 10 barbecue styles and a bakery.

by Meaghan Habuda December 31, 2014July 5, 2025

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Get your bake on

Registration for the Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest begins.

by Meaghan Habuda June 30, 2014August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

The great St. Pete cupcake contest

St. Pete’s annual cupcake contest is back.

by Arielle Stevenson August 14, 2013May 2, 2024

News & Views

Best Overpriced Trend

Cupcakes

by Shawn Alff September 19, 2012June 5, 2022

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Tonic water’s secret trick

by Arielle Stevenson July 18, 2012October 26, 2024

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Begin the day with tasty muffins and cupcakes.

Fresh starts.

by Nicholas Trobiano March 15, 2012August 3, 2023

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Sweet success

The Cupcake Spot shows newcomers like Royal Brownie Company that it can be done.

by Brian Ries April 28, 2011June 15, 2025

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Dining Guide: Desserts and sweet treats in Tampa Bay

by Katie Machol Simon February 18, 2011April 29, 2025

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BabyCakes bakery in Downtown Disney: Vegan and gluten-free indulgence

by Katie Machol Simon January 28, 2011September 17, 2024