Food & Drink

Florida’s first Wagamama opens at Water Street Tampa next month

This long-awaited restaurant is known for its Asian fusion fare.

by Kyla Fields January 19, 2023June 18, 2025

This long-awaited restaurant is known for its Asian fusion fare.

Food & Drink

Owners of Bento will open new high-end Japanese restaurant ‘Kōsen’ in Tampa Heights

Chef Wei Chen arrives from Masa, a 3-Michelin star concept in New York City.

by Ray Roa September 1, 2022August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

House of Vegano, a plant-based sushi bar, opens in St. Petersburg next week

Owner Thalia Tatham discusses her menu, exciting new location and transition into plant-based life.

by Kyla Fields March 18, 2022July 23, 2025

Food & Drink

24 essential St. Pete area restaurants that aren’t on Central Avenue

by CL Staff April 12, 2019

Food & Drink

Restaurant review: No surprise at Mango Tree

Downtown St. Pete’s Mango Tree produces pleasing Japanese fusion but lacks excitement.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 4, 2015March 15, 2025

Food & Drink

Digital delights: Top five YouTube cooking shows (with video)

British accents, sweets and more make CL‘s list of YouTube food channels worth watching.

by Meaghan Habuda November 4, 2014November 17, 2024

Food & Drink

Cellophane to Udon: A primer on Asian noodles in the grocery aisle

From cellophane to soba.

by Katie Machol Simon March 6, 2014November 18, 2024

News & Views

The unchaste sins of Chastity Lynn (NSFW)

The petite adult star talks Japanese porn, spinning fire naked, and gangbanging fans.

by Shawn Alff December 2, 2013July 28, 2025

News & Views

Kelly Shibari, the full package

by Shawn Alff November 18, 2013June 18, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Selling safe sex: Tampa’s CondomDepot.com

An interview with CondomDepot’s marketing director on the art of selling condoms.

by Shawn Alff October 8, 2013July 18, 2025

Food & Drink

Naked Tchopstix brings pan-Asian to John’s Pass

Konichiwa, tourists!

by Brian Ries September 15, 2011January 2, 2024

Food & Drink

Ordering “Omakase” style at Kaisen Sushi in Carrollwood

Letting the chef take the reins.

by Todd Sturtz September 6, 2011June 3, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

How ex-army journalist, Charlie Maib, is leading the Western invasion of erotic Japanese gravure films (pics NSFW)

by Shawn Alff March 25, 2011June 6, 2025

Food & Drink

Hitachino Nest beer review: Red Rice Ale and Japanese Classic Ale

by Thomas Barris January 24, 2011February 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Pacific Grill: Brandon’s Asian bistro experience

by Carlos Hernandez October 7, 2010August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Local Japanese restaurant Sushi Tsu goes the extra mile for its guests

by Carlos Hernandez September 13, 2010June 16, 2024

Music

CD review: Acid Mothers Temple, Dark Side of the Black Moon: What Planet Are We On?

by Shawn Goldberg November 23, 2009January 4, 2023

Food & Drink

Asian-inspired Soba Noodle Salad recipe

by Katie Machol Simon March 27, 2009January 18, 2024

Food & Drink

Kitchen knives as works of art: Japanese Blademaster photo-essay

by Brian Ries February 12, 2009August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Be your own Iron Chef at Oceanic Trading Supermarket

by Rishi Ramkissoon December 16, 2008August 17, 2023