Food & Drink

Best Beer Scene contest selects Tampa to compete

Tampa is among the 20 cities chosen by 10Best and USA Today as the best U.S. scenes for beer.

by Jamie Peiffer February 12, 2016November 1, 2023

Tampa is among the 20 cities chosen by 10Best and USA Today as the best U.S. scenes for beer.

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Wine tasting, Beer Olympics & more

Compete in the Beer Olympics, nosh on local food vendor dishes and more this weekend.

by Angelina Bruno February 12, 2016August 23, 2023

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Noshing on foot, on the green & more

Grub at a local food truck rally or sip the night away with these four CL-approved weekend events.

by Angelina Bruno January 8, 2016September 5, 2024

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Beers on the Pier, Woofstock & more

Have fun with Fido, drink beer in a speakeasy and more with CL’s weekend food and drink picks.

by Angelina Bruno December 4, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Brewery, tasting room coming to Hernando next month

Opening Nov. 7, Marker 48 will bring Hernando County its first full-production craft brewery.

by Meaghan Habuda October 26, 2015June 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Saturday market coming to Cleveland Street in October

Local goods, specials events and live music are set for the new Clearwater farmers’ market.

by Meaghan Habuda September 21, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Drink up: Bay area beer festivals for fall

When seeking local craft beer fests brimming with bubbly goodness this season, start here.

by Meaghan Habuda September 8, 2015March 18, 2025

Food & Drink

More than 50 local restaurants to offer up to 30 percent off

Discount dining certificates for restaurants in the Sarasota area will go on sale Sept. 3.

by Andrea Bailey September 1, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Tables wanted: Beach markets seek vendors for October

Weekly farmers’ markets in Madeira Beach and Indian Shores are now taking vendor applications.

by Meaghan Habuda August 27, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

St. Pete Localicious announces events for weeklong celebration

Food fests, a speakeasy and other events to fuel local eating and drinking during Localicious week.

by Meaghan Habuda August 21, 2015November 16, 2024

Food & Drink

Rally brings local homebrewers together for beer, community

Hobbyist brewers flocked to Cigar City for an American Homebrewers Association Rally on Sunday.

by Jasmine Wildflower Osmond July 28, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Meet the Brewers: Rose Post of Palm Harbor Brewery

Winemaker Rose Post adds brewing to her repertoire at Two Lions Winery & Palm Harbor Brewery.

by Scott Harrell July 22, 2015December 22, 2024

Food & Drink

Several St. Pete eateries, drink spots named Good ‘Burger nominees

St. Pete’s Good ‘Burger Awards announced finalists in eight categories, including food and drink.

by Meaghan Habuda July 16, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Florida takes home 14 honors from U.S. Open Beer Championship

Cigar City ranked No. 5 at this year’s U.S. Open beer battle, and other in-state breweries won, too.

by Meaghan Habuda July 6, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Kahwa’s first St. Pete drive-through debuts next month

In August, Kahwa Coffee’s first St. Pete drive-through will open to the Northeast neighborhood.

by Meaghan Habuda July 1, 2015May 13, 2025

Food & Drink

It’s legal!: Breweries toast to 64-oz. growlers around the region

Celebrate 64-ounce Growler Day by supporting your favorite local beer purveyors Wednesday.

by Meaghan Habuda July 1, 2015March 30, 2024

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay Brewing Company hosts second BadAss Beerfest in July

A grand opening, birthday and new brew will be celebrated at BrewCo’s second BadAss Beerfest.

by Meaghan Habuda June 22, 2015May 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Cigar City, Cattlemen’s Foundation collaborate on new beefy brew

Honoring the Florida cattle industry, Cigar City’s Cow Boss Imperial Milk Stout will debut mid-June.

by Meaghan Habuda June 17, 2015April 17, 2024

News & Views

LocalShops1 opens nominations for Best in Biz Awards

Best in Biz Awards will recognize eateries, nonprofits and other spots making Tampa Bay awesome.

by Meaghan Habuda May 29, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

USF St. Pete Brewing Arts Program offers knowledge on tap

3 Daughters and USFSP plan to launch the state’s first Brewing Arts Program in fall.

by Meaghan Habuda May 14, 2015April 9, 2025

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Best Beer Scene contest selects Tampa to compete

Weekend Platter: Wine tasting, Beer Olympics & more

Weekend Platter: Noshing on foot, on the green & more

Weekend Platter: Beers on the Pier, Woofstock & more

Brewery, tasting room coming to Hernando next month

Saturday market coming to Cleveland Street in October

Drink up: Bay area beer festivals for fall

More than 50 local restaurants to offer up to 30 percent off

Tables wanted: Beach markets seek vendors for October

St. Pete Localicious announces events for weeklong celebration

Rally brings local homebrewers together for beer, community

Meet the Brewers: Rose Post of Palm Harbor Brewery

Several St. Pete eateries, drink spots named Good ‘Burger nominees

Florida takes home 14 honors from U.S. Open Beer Championship

Kahwa’s first St. Pete drive-through debuts next month

It’s legal!: Breweries toast to 64-oz. growlers around the region

Tampa Bay Brewing Company hosts second BadAss Beerfest in July

Cigar City, Cattlemen’s Foundation collaborate on new beefy brew

LocalShops1 opens nominations for Best in Biz Awards

USF St. Pete Brewing Arts Program offers knowledge on tap