Posted inFood & Drink Icesmile rolls into Tampa, plus more food and drink news In Hillsborough, four food spots have the latest in openings and closings. by Meaghan Habuda November 29, 2016September 6, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: James Beard semifinalist shapes menu at Tampa’s Vuelo and more Taste chef Mark Estee’s food at Vuelo Mexican Grill, plus other Tampa Bay restaurant openings. by Meaghan Habuda November 8, 2016June 20, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Oggi Italian expands on both sides of the bay More Italian fare, including a mozzarella wheel of the day, has made its way to Tampa and St. Pete. by Meaghan Habuda November 8, 2016March 2, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Pearl in the Grove and Rebecca’s at City Market close in Pasco Owners Curtis and Rebecca Beebe have closed the restaurants to focus on Local Public House. by Meaghan Habuda October 13, 2016June 17, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Witches BBQ Den in St. Pete serves its final meals this weekend Raise a glass to The Ale & the Witch’s sibling eatery before the weekend’s over. by Meaghan Habuda August 8, 2016May 13, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa lands first Florida location for Rubio’s Coastal Grill On Sept. 1, Rubio’s will open its latest location in The Corner at Westshore. by Meaghan Habuda August 4, 2016June 28, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Ricky P’s returning to Fourth Street in St. Pete Closing on Central, Ricky P’s will make its way to Fourth Street with a new concept. by Meaghan Habuda July 11, 2016July 14, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cristino’s quietly closes Ybor City eatery on Eighth Avenue The Ybor location of Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza served its final meals Tuesday night. by Meaghan Habuda June 2, 2016August 3, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Spaghetti Warehouse set to remain open in Tampa The iconic Tampa restaurant has reconsidered its decision to leave Ybor Square. by Meaghan Habuda March 9, 2016July 13, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Lasagna fans line up for one last Spaghetti Warehouse meal Patrons shared memories of Spaghetti Warehouse celebrations and pasta lunches past. by Ainhoa Palacios March 8, 2016July 26, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Longtime Ybor Square restaurant Spaghetti Warehouse announces closing Wednesday will be the Warehouse’s last day in what was once the world’s largest cigar factory. by Meaghan Habuda March 4, 2016July 22, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: Fresh Tampa Bay sweets, pizza & more Astoria Pastry Shop and Sprinkles Cupcakes news, plus other local food and drink happenings. by Meaghan Habuda March 2, 2016August 17, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Clementine Café owners revisit chef-led delivery service With Tampa’s Clementine Café on hold, Misty and Brian Sommers relaunched their original idea. by Meaghan Habuda November 6, 2015May 16, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Pier 22 in Bradenton to close for major makeover Starting Sunday, a $450,000 renovation will close downtown Bradenton’s Pier 22 until Sept. 15. by Meaghan Habuda August 28, 2015July 3, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink The Bourgeois Pig closes in Seminole Heights After a short stint in Seminole Heights, Lysa and Michael Bozel’s Bourgeois Pig has closed its doors. by Meaghan Habuda August 14, 2015July 29, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink July 31 marks Dockside Dave’s last day in St. Pete Beach The St. Pete Beach location from Dockside Dave’s will serve its final meals at the end of the month. by Meaghan Habuda July 22, 2015July 28, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: Alma closes at John’s Pass & more Alma ended its short but sweet John’s Pass stint, plus more in Tampa Bay food and drink news. by Meaghan Habuda May 13, 2015July 26, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Midtown Sundries closes, Pow to replace Wood Fired Pizza in St. Pete St. Pete staple Midtown Sundries and nearby Wood Fired Pizza have the latest in food news. by Meaghan Habuda November 19, 2014October 8, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Reservations Gourmet-To-Go says farewell, with love Elke and Anthony Catania opened the Seminole Heights restaurant six years ago. by Meaghan Habuda November 18, 2014July 24, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa’s venerable Lauro Ristorante closes The upscale Lauro Ristorante served northern Italian grub for 33 years before closing its doors. by Meaghan Habuda October 29, 2014August 4, 2025