Food & Drink

Here are the six Tampa Bay contestants for 2025’s ‘Epic Chef’ competition kicking off in June

The cooking competition kicks off June 23 at The Epicurean.

by Kyla Fields April 24, 2025July 31, 2025

The cooking competition kicks off June 23 at The Epicurean.

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Local cooks can win $10,000 in Feeding Tampa Bay’s ‘Epic Chef’ competition

Applications for the summertime showdown are due by Sunday, April 13.

by Ray Roa March 31, 2025July 31, 2025

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Feeding Tampa Bay is taking applications for the next class of ‘Epic Chef’ competitors

The winner gets a $5,000 prize and more.

by Ray Roa February 22, 2024April 24, 2025

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Photos: St. Pete Chef Adrianna Siller advances after first-ever ‘Epic Chef’ tiebreaker

by Ray Roa July 19, 2023

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Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel hosts the 7th annual ‘Epic Chef’ fundraising event this summer

The popular Tampa hotel is raising money for Feeding Tampa Bay, one of the area’s largest nonprofits.

by Kyla Fields June 29, 2022August 3, 2025

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Here’s what restaurants will be open in Tampa Bay this Thanksgiving

Plus, a few local spots filling takeout orders.

by Alexandria Jones November 28, 2019June 25, 2025

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Chef Chad Johnson announces departure from Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel

Which leaves the Epicurean Hotel on the hunt for a new executive chef.

by Jenna Rimensnyder May 20, 2019July 14, 2025

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Tampa rooftop lounge EDGE does ’90s beverage prices

Go sip above the treetops.

by Meaghan Habuda November 21, 2018March 22, 2024

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And now, 17 photos of Tampa chef Chad Johnson eating wings and drinking beer

by CL Staff September 13, 2018

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Whiskey’d away: 200-plus whiskeys set for inaugural Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot

The SoHo duo behind the new event are known for their wine and spirits.

by Meaghan Habuda October 3, 2017March 13, 2024

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Root Beer Float Day is Sunday, but Tampa’s Élevage celebrates next week

You’d never turn down booze for dessert… right?

by Meaghan Habuda August 4, 2017September 17, 2024

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Beverage curious? Come to Wine & Spirit Education Trust Week’s Tampa event

The Epicurean hosts a higher wine-ducation open house for enthusiasts and pros next month.

by Meaghan Habuda April 14, 2017May 17, 2025

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Sunday supper: Beard Foundation knights Tampa Bay as a food destination

Sunday was a landmark for the Bay area’s culinary scene.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 14, 2016July 11, 2025

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In good fun: 15 chefs cook their hearts out for the Center of Excellence

Watching casual cooks, led by local chefs, cook themselves to victory at the Epicurean was a treat.

by Shelbi Hayes October 24, 2016August 3, 2023

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Seven-week local chef battle kicks off in Tampa

Parkshore Grill and Restaurant BT are the first to face off during the Epicurean’s Epic Chef Showdown.

by Meaghan Habuda July 18, 2016August 3, 2023

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Cognac, cheese seminars among Bern’s Winefest events left to choose from

The Grand Tasting is sold out, but there’s still a handful of things to do during Bern’s Winefest.

by Meaghan Habuda April 8, 2016July 31, 2024

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Swirl around the world with malt whiskies in Tampa

A whisk(e)y class at Tampa’s Epicurean Theatre will blend tasting and learning on Thursday.

by Meaghan Habuda December 8, 2015August 9, 2022

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Local chefs return to duel during Epicurean pumpkin fight

Carved pumpkins from 20-plus chefs will battle for the people’s vote at the Top Chef Pumpkin Fight.

by Andrea Bailey October 26, 2015June 5, 2022

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Weekend Platter: Pumpkin beer, GeckoFest & more

Dress up like a lizard and sip a pumpkin ale this weekend, plus more CL-approved events.

by Angelina Bruno September 4, 2015August 17, 2023

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Where Love Grows continues to fight childhood hunger with cooking courses

Five-week culinary camp by Where Love Grows returned to Tampa’s Epicurean for its second year.

by Matthew Cruz August 1, 2015June 25, 2024