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Popular Korean grocery chain Lotte Plaza Market opens location in New Tampa next week

It’s only the second location in all of Florida.

by Kyla Fields October 23, 2023August 3, 2025

It’s only the second location in all of Florida.

Join James Beard-nominated chef Mark Estee for an eat and greet

Vuelo Mexican Grill’s consulting chef will be on-site for an upcoming four-course tequila pairing.

by Meaghan Habuda January 12, 2017January 6, 2024

House proud: Mr. Dunderbak’s is now brewing its own beer

Dunderbräu Brewery launched inside the Tampa landmark about three months ago.

by Meaghan Habuda December 27, 2016August 3, 2025

Restaurant review: No diner left hungry at Vuelo Mexican Grill

Vuelo Mexican Grill’s modern Mexican cuisine and tequila flights foster happy patrons in Tampa.

by Jon Palmer Claridge December 12, 2016August 3, 2023

New Mexican bar, grill launches in New Tampa

New Tampa saw the opening of a fresh Mexican restaurant, Cantina Mexican Grill & Bar.

by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2016June 16, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Happy National Dog Day! How Florida ranks for dogs, events to commemorate

Floridians love their dogs. Show it at a few local events tonight through Sunday.

by Julie Garisto August 26, 2015March 22, 2025

Demonstration outside Tampa Publix promotes farmworker justice

Day after Food Chains‘ release, farmworkers and advocates protested in front of Publix as planned.

by Samuel Johnson November 24, 2014August 17, 2023

Complimentary classics: Free burger, fries at Burger 21

Join Burger 21’s email club by Wednesday and land free grub.

by Meaghan Habuda September 16, 2014June 5, 2022

Wood Fired Pizza: Pie for all

Pizza master Peter Taylor expands his empire.

by Brian Ries March 21, 2012June 7, 2025

Cheap Eats: Avocado Café n’ Bakery in New Tampa

by Erica Miller November 2, 2009August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Green Community Calendar weekend events: Green markets galore, Ft. Desoto yoga/kayak outing, guided hike at Weedon Island and more

by Katie Machol Simon August 27, 2009August 17, 2023

Restaurant Review: Is Wood Fired Pizza Wine Bar the best pizza in Tampa Bay?

by Brian Ries August 12, 2009August 5, 2025