Food & Drink

James Beard semifinalist soft opens Asian street food concept Dang Dude in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf

For now, Ferrell Alvarez’s latest concept will serve a limited menu until it’s fully up-and-running.

by Kyla Fields March 3, 2022March 28, 2025

For now, Ferrell Alvarez’s latest concept will serve a limited menu until it’s fully up-and-running.

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21 Reps & Over debuts new wellness program for Tampa Bay’s hospitality workers

A launch party is happening tomorrow evening at Nebraska Mini-Mart.

by Jenna Rimensnyder July 8, 2019June 19, 2025

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Tampa Bay chefs weigh in on the evolution of kitchen party culture

In the Food Issue 2019: Raging is a thing of the past.

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 12, 2019July 25, 2024

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Here’s where local Tampa Bay chefs like to drink, dine and unwind

In the Food Issue 2019: We’ll have what they’re having.

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 12, 2019May 19, 2025

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St. Pete Italian spot IL Ritorno will host a local chef battle next month

Chefs go head-to-head for charity, and bragging rights.

by Jenna Rimensnyder April 25, 2019May 28, 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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Cali pastry chef joins with Rooster & the Till on wine-paired dinner

Sweet and savory will harmonize at Rooster & the Till’s wine pairing meal with chef Lincoln Carson.

by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2016July 18, 2024

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Reservations open for Rooster & the Till pop-up brunch

Join Tampa’s Rooster & the Till for its first pop-up brunch and a good-shit-you-want-to-eat menu.

by Meaghan Habuda November 13, 2015October 6, 2023

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Rooster & the Till cook starts GoFundMe for colleague

A local GoFundMe campaign plans to help a Rooster & the Till employee with his college tuition.

by Meaghan Habuda June 18, 2015July 16, 2025

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Meet the Chefs: Eight Tampa chefs gather to talk turkey about the restaurant biz

Kitchen secrets, the next big grub trend and more are dished from some of Tampa’s top chefs.

by David Warner June 11, 2015July 21, 2025

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Rooted Door dinner series unveils its culinary whimsy next month

Chefs Ferrell Alvarez and Don Pintabona to craft intimate menus for The Rooted Door’s first feast.

by Meaghan Habuda April 29, 2015June 5, 2025

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Mango Hometown Tour Cook-off: Alvarez vs. Ponte

See the chefs’ winning recipes here.

by Andy Huse July 13, 2011August 13, 2023

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Restaurant Review: Cafe Dufrain’s new chef regime under Ferrell Alvarez

by Brian Ries October 27, 2009June 5, 2022