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Tampa’s Salt Shack plants its flag as a quintessential, but upscale, beach bar

Bring the snowbirds, or claim it as your new local hangout.

by Jon Palmer Claridge August 21, 2019June 22, 2025

Bring the snowbirds, or claim it as your new local hangout.

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Renzo’s Steakhouse in St. Petersburg offers a Latin American twist on tradition

Its a meat-cute story for beef lovers.

by Jon Palmer Claridge March 20, 2019March 12, 2025

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Restaurant Review: Lively metro, bland Metro

You’ve come a long way, downtown Tampa!

by Brian Ries May 19, 2011February 17, 2025

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Pelagia Trattoria remains a worthy culinary destination

by Brian Ries February 24, 2011May 1, 2024

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Slow journey, slow food

by Brian Ries February 3, 2011August 3, 2023

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Sound of the smoker

by Brian Ries December 9, 2010August 3, 2023

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Datz what it is: At a Tampa deli-turned-gastropub, the sandwiches are still sublime

by Brian Ries November 26, 2010March 1, 2024

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Datz what it is: At a Tampa deli-turned-gastropub, the sandwiches are still sublime

by Brian Ries November 25, 2010January 18, 2024

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At St. Pete’s Twisted Cork, it’s all about the fries

Twisted Cork Grille transcends its downscale St. Pete location.

by Brian Ries August 5, 2010May 27, 2024

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At St. Pete’s Twisted Cork, it’s all about the fries

by Brian Ries August 3, 2010June 5, 2022

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Love’s Artifacts Bar and Grill brings a much-needed bit of comfort to South Tampa

by Brian Ries July 22, 2010June 5, 2022

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Love’s Artifacts Bar and Grill brings a much-needed bit of comfort to South Tampa

by Brian Ries July 22, 2010July 5, 2025

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Restaurant Review: Taqueria Monterrey – A tale of two tacos

by Brian Ries July 1, 2010July 1, 2025

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Taqueria Monterrey: A tale of two tacos

What’s a Taco Bus fan to do?

by Brian Ries July 1, 2010November 12, 2023

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Stone Soup peddles liquid meals from a tiny storefront in Ybor

by Brian Ries June 10, 2010August 3, 2023

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Refined chaos at Seminole Heights’ Refinery

The Bay area restaurant scene should be taking a close look at The Refinery.

by Brian Ries April 14, 2010March 14, 2024

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Rib-off: An expert ribbing

Our food critic picks the best rib joints in Hillsborough.

by Brian Ries March 31, 2010August 3, 2023

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Restaurant review: Nice novice nosh at Dunedin’s The Living Room on Main

A visit to Dunedin’s The Living Room on Main changes my mind about restaurant newbies.

by Brian Ries March 3, 2010June 30, 2025

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Flamboyant flavors at Ybor City’s Shrimp & Co. and Hamburger Mary’s

But in these two Ybor restaurants, appearances can be deceiving.

by Brian Ries February 24, 2010August 3, 2023

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Restaurant reviews revisited

Three restaurants — Savannah’s, Primi Urban Cafe and Rawbar Sushi — deserve a second look.

by Brian Ries February 10, 2010August 3, 2023

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food review

Tampa’s Salt Shack plants its flag as a quintessential, but upscale, beach bar

Renzo’s Steakhouse in St. Petersburg offers a Latin American twist on tradition

Restaurant Review: Lively metro, bland Metro

Pelagia Trattoria remains a worthy culinary destination

Slow journey, slow food

Sound of the smoker

Datz what it is: At a Tampa deli-turned-gastropub, the sandwiches are still sublime

Datz what it is: At a Tampa deli-turned-gastropub, the sandwiches are still sublime

At St. Pete’s Twisted Cork, it’s all about the fries

At St. Pete’s Twisted Cork, it’s all about the fries

Love’s Artifacts Bar and Grill brings a much-needed bit of comfort to South Tampa

Love’s Artifacts Bar and Grill brings a much-needed bit of comfort to South Tampa

Restaurant Review: Taqueria Monterrey – A tale of two tacos

Taqueria Monterrey: A tale of two tacos

Stone Soup peddles liquid meals from a tiny storefront in Ybor

Refined chaos at Seminole Heights’ Refinery

Rib-off: An expert ribbing

Restaurant review: Nice novice nosh at Dunedin’s The Living Room on Main

Flamboyant flavors at Ybor City’s Shrimp & Co. and Hamburger Mary’s

Restaurant reviews revisited