Food & Drink

Tampa Bay’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken celebrates grand opening this Friday

The fast-casual restaurant dishes out tendies that range from “no spice” to “reaper.”

by Kyla Fields June 12, 2023July 18, 2025

The fast-casual restaurant dishes out tendies that range from “no spice” to “reaper.”

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Tampa’s historic Floridan Palace Hotel announces new restaurant ‘The Dan,’ slated to open in May

This new concept is part of the hotel’s multi-million dollar renovations.

by Kyla Fields April 27, 2023June 4, 2025

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Baba debuts new seafood concept Barbouni, Pinellas Pepper Fest returns, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

And there’s a slew of St. Patrick Day parties happening this weekend.

by Kyla Fields and Tyana Rodgers March 17, 2023March 24, 2025

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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

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All-you-can-eat Hong BBQ and Hot Pot is now open in Tampa

Its grand opening day was yesterday, Jan. 17.

by Kyla Fields January 18, 2023August 1, 2025

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Tampa’s first Peach Cobbler Factory opens this weekend

This chain boasts a loaded menu of ice cream, cinnamon rolls, and a dozen flavors of cobbler.

by Kyla Fields January 2, 2023June 30, 2025

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Cider Press Gastropub soft opens in St. Pete, free brunch at 7th + Grove this weekend and more Tampa Bay foodie news

And the celebration of all-things vegan, Tampa Bay Vegfest, returns this weekend.

by Kyla Fields November 4, 2022December 31, 2023

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Florida’s first Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque will open in Tampa this month

The New York-based chain is known for its brisket, pulled pork and burnt ends.

by Kyla Fields October 12, 2022July 5, 2025

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Dunedin restaurant The Living Room will open a second location in Wesley Chapel next month

The new restaurant will soon debut at The Shops at Wiregrass.

by Kyla Fields July 27, 2022August 4, 2025

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Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani’s latest concept Amendment XXI will debut at Westshore Plaza

The new restaurant will open out of the mall-adjacent space that Kingsford Fire Grille recently occupied.

by Kyla Fields July 21, 2022April 17, 2025

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New plant-based restaurant Vine Vegan will open in Brandon this fall

The fast casual restaurant, self-described as ‘Brandon’s only plant-based eatery,’ is slated to open sometime this fall.

by Kyla Fields June 28, 2022July 13, 2025

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California-based Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express franchises are coming to Tampa

Four different locations are slated to open in Tampa over the next three years.

by Kyla Fields June 16, 2022July 19, 2025

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Lucky Tigré, a Filipino ‘sari-sari store’ concept, is coming to South Tampa

It’s the brainchild of Julie Michelle Sainte Feliciano who’s been operating as ‘Good Fortune Baby’ for the last 20 months.

by Kyla Fields June 13, 2022August 2, 2025

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Chanko, a new concept from Chop Chop Shop owner, will open in Seminole Heights this week

Okonomiyaki and self-service ordering are part of the plan.

by Kyla Fields May 23, 2022July 21, 2025

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Fast casual chain Crisp & Green will open its first Tampa location this summer

Florida’s first storefronts in Naples and Venice are slated to open this spring.

by Kyla Fields May 10, 2022March 30, 2025

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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

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30 new restaurants that opened in Tampa Bay so far this summer

by CL Staff July 31, 2020

Food & Drink

South Tampa’s Luv Child will officially open in two weeks in the former Lodge location

The latest concept for Ciccio Restaurant Group.

by Jenna Rimensnyder October 16, 2019July 28, 2025

Food & Drink

New Neapolitan restaurant, Chefs of Napoli, is now open in North Tampa

The grand opening is on October 14.

by Jenna Rimensnyder October 11, 2019June 2, 2025

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New Italian dinner concept Rocca is officially open in Tampa Heights

Date night in the Heights is calling.

by Jenna Rimensnyder October 8, 2019June 12, 2025

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Tampa Bay’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken celebrates grand opening this Friday

Tampa’s historic Floridan Palace Hotel announces new restaurant ‘The Dan,’ slated to open in May

Baba debuts new seafood concept Barbouni, Pinellas Pepper Fest returns, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

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

All-you-can-eat Hong BBQ and Hot Pot is now open in Tampa

Tampa’s first Peach Cobbler Factory opens this weekend

Cider Press Gastropub soft opens in St. Pete, free brunch at 7th + Grove this weekend and more Tampa Bay foodie news

Florida’s first Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque will open in Tampa this month

Dunedin restaurant The Living Room will open a second location in Wesley Chapel next month

Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani’s latest concept Amendment XXI will debut at Westshore Plaza

New plant-based restaurant Vine Vegan will open in Brandon this fall

California-based Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express franchises are coming to Tampa

Lucky Tigré, a Filipino ‘sari-sari store’ concept, is coming to South Tampa

Chanko, a new concept from Chop Chop Shop owner, will open in Seminole Heights this week

Fast casual chain Crisp & Green will open its first Tampa location this summer

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

30 new restaurants that opened in Tampa Bay so far this summer

South Tampa’s Luv Child will officially open in two weeks in the former Lodge location

New Neapolitan restaurant, Chefs of Napoli, is now open in North Tampa

New Italian dinner concept Rocca is officially open in Tampa Heights