Local food Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Bandit Coffee Co. and Lost Coast Oysters Co. will host a pop-up in St. Petersburg next week

This exclusive event will feature small bites from Bandit’s scratch kitchen, natural wines, and oysters from Tampa Bay’s only sustainable oyster farm.

by Kyla Fields July 14, 2022August 17, 2023

This exclusive event will feature small bites from Bandit’s scratch kitchen, natural wines, and oysters from Tampa Bay’s only sustainable oyster farm.

Le Clementine Bakeshop will open cafe concept inside St. Pete’s Museum of Fine Arts this month

The sought-after pastries just got easier to snag

by Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda April 7, 2022April 11, 2025

24 hole-in-the-wall Tampa Bay sandwich spots you should’ve tried by now

by CL Staff February 28, 2020

25 Tampa Bay dishes you need to eat before you call yourself a local

by CL Staff August 16, 2019

Weekend Platter: Pig & Swig Festival, limited bottle release and more

Five food and drink events worthy of your weekend.

by Angelina Bruno June 16, 2017August 27, 2024

Gasparilla Arts Month 2017: There’s a new festival in town

One way to embrace the spirit of Tampa and cultures around the world? Food, of course.

by Meaghan Habuda March 2, 2017October 3, 2023

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

Weekend Platter: Halloween bashes, Beer for a Cure and more

Spend the weekend with fall carnival games, Halloween-inspired sushi and other tasty events.

by Angelina Bruno October 28, 2016October 31, 2024

More on-demand food delivery launches in Tampa

Everything from Whole Foods to Burger King can be delivered to you through Postmates.

by Meaghan Habuda October 26, 2016July 31, 2025

What to do at the five-day St. Pete Wine & Food Festival

Move over, Epcot. Downtown St. Pete’s food and wine fest will kick off next week.

by Meaghan Habuda October 26, 2016May 3, 2024

Do This: Margarita Wars takeover at TPepin’s

Yes, tipsy judging is a thing. We should know.

by Meaghan Habuda July 25, 2016August 3, 2023

Food Issue 2016: What’s for dinner?

How one local chef prepares for a big-deal, farm-to-table meal.

by Meaghan Habuda June 16, 2016November 19, 2024

Do This: Living on the EDGE

Specialty small plates, beer cocktails and more await at Thursday’s Savor the EDGE in St. Pete.

by Meaghan Habuda April 19, 2016August 17, 2023

Weekend Platter: Rum punch, burger battle and more

This weekend will offer a Taste of Dunedin, rum punch party and other food and drink events.

by Meaghan Habuda April 15, 2016August 17, 2023

Do This: Mobile kitchen congregation in Ybor

Celebrate Latin food and culture with a diverse range of offerings at the Ybor City Latin Food Fest.

by Meaghan Habuda April 15, 2016August 3, 2023

More than 40 eateries, vendors unite for all-you-can-eat benefit

On Saturday, eat and drink with Best of Tampa Bay’s tastemakers in downtown Tampa.

by Jamie Peiffer April 12, 2016August 17, 2023

Weekend Platter: Raw spin on carrot cake, chowing at cook-offs & more

Sling back some brews, learn to make raw carrot cake and more with these food and drink picks.

by Angelina Bruno March 18, 2016August 17, 2023

Taste of Pride returns with annual taste buds tour

Here’s what to expect during this year’s Taste of Pride event, hosted in downtown St. Pete.

by Ainhoa Palacios March 17, 2016March 18, 2025

Ticket sales for Longest Table dinner in St. Pete open

Ten local food concepts will be showcased at The Longest Table, WUSF’s feast in the street.

by Ainhoa Palacios March 11, 2016July 4, 2025

Restaurant review: Crafty meets creative at Craft Street

Oldsmar’s Craft Street Kitchen has casual, fresh comfort food with enticing craft beer and cocktails.

by Jon Palmer Claridge February 24, 2016July 16, 2025