Posted inFood & Drink Largo sees opening of The Raven, part of the Barley Mow family Swoop in for the gastropub and brewery’s crowd-pleasing selection in welcoming digs. by Meaghan Habuda January 16, 2017August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Mini takeover: Mini Doughnut Factory coming to St. Pete, with great plans for expansion Petite sweets might be its specialty, but the popular doughnut shop is ready to get even bigger. by Meaghan Habuda January 12, 2017January 27, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Temporary closure of Chop Chop Shop begins Jan. 15 Scoop up a bowl of the Seminole Heights favorite’s “chopped up cuisine” while you can. by Meaghan Habuda January 10, 2017June 8, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cicchetti in Clearwater: Acqua Alta debuts with Venetian classics Two Italian families aim to transport their patrons to Venice — all by taste. by Laura Mulrooney January 10, 2017July 3, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Hometown hacienda: James Beard honoree to open farm-to-table Mexican restaurant in Tampa Bay Acclaimed chef Todd Hall is transforming Oldsmar’s City Fish into Suegra Tequila Cantina. by Meaghan Habuda January 10, 2017January 6, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Ybor City mainstay Naviera Coffee Mills relocates operations For almost a century, the family-owned roastery has called the neighborhood home. by Chip Weiner January 7, 2017August 3, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa hot pot buffet gives diners a reason to cook their own meals The Fushia Asian Bistro owners introduced a new kind of buffet to Tampa Palms. by Meaghan Habuda January 7, 2017July 30, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cigar City Brewpub has closed in Tampa’s Northdale neighborhood Opened in 2013, the Tampa brewpub quietly closed its doors on Jan. 1. by Meaghan Habuda January 6, 2017August 1, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Hyppo in Hyde Park: Gourmet pop peddler debuts this month On Jan. 19, the Florida ice pop-eration will open to Tampa’s Hyde Park Village. by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2017July 18, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Chew, chew: Train-themed Breakfast Station pulls into Seminole The breakfast and lunch franchise’s grand opening is planned for Jan. 14 and 15. by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2017January 4, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Five Tampa Bay locations can have their Fitlife Foods delivered The local lifestyle brand now offers weekly meal delivery to both sides of the bay. by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2017August 31, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: Russo’s brings second Florida pizzeria to Clearwater and more Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Pho Kien Giang expand, plus other restaurant openings. by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2017July 16, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink SnoRolls, Dragon’s Breath are the customized specialties of Snobachi New in town, the Ybor dessert shop is making a “show” of its sweet creations. by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2017August 1, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: Ampersanded comings, goings with Takara Sushi and more Takara Sushi, Muddy Water and others have the latest in food and drink openings. by Meaghan Habuda January 3, 2017June 4, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink It’s happening: Tampa is getting its own Rocco’s Tacos The popular South Florida restaurant brand will replace International Plaza’s Blue Martini. by Meaghan Habuda January 3, 2017July 29, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink ICYMI: Grey Salt to close at Seminole Hard Rock next month Changes to the Tampa hotel and casino’s expansion project have led to the closure. by Meaghan Habuda January 3, 2017July 29, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Tyrone Square ice cream shop mixes sweets with science St. Pete’s Science Cream Factory uses liquid nitrogen to pull off its ice cream. by Meaghan Habuda December 28, 2016September 17, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Inside Catcher and the Rye, opening to Palm Harbor Jan. 5 The hospitality industry vets behind Catcher and the Rye plan to deliver as promised. by Meaghan Habuda December 28, 2016June 10, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Déjà Vu Café debuts to downtown St. Pete Caffeinated drinks and sweets are served from the cafe off First Avenue North. by Meaghan Habuda December 27, 2016September 20, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Championship Tailgate taps BE-1 Concepts as food and beverage provider The Tampa-based restaurant group will tackle the official pregame party on Jan. 9. by Meaghan Habuda December 22, 2016April 29, 2025