Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: Russo’s brings second Florida pizzeria to Clearwater and more Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Pho Kien Giang expand, plus other restaurant openings. by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2017July 16, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: Ampersanded comings, goings with Takara Sushi and more Takara Sushi, Muddy Water and others have the latest in food and drink openings. by Meaghan Habuda January 3, 2017June 4, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink It’s happening: Tampa is getting its own Rocco’s Tacos The popular South Florida restaurant brand will replace International Plaza’s Blue Martini. by Meaghan Habuda January 3, 2017July 29, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tyrone Square ice cream shop mixes sweets with science St. Pete’s Science Cream Factory uses liquid nitrogen to pull off its ice cream. by Meaghan Habuda December 28, 2016September 17, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Inside Catcher and the Rye, opening to Palm Harbor Jan. 5 The hospitality industry vets behind Catcher and the Rye plan to deliver as promised. by Meaghan Habuda December 28, 2016June 10, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Upgrades coming to Station House’s historic St. Pete building Among the highlights are a new restaurant concept and rooftop garden terrace. by Meaghan Habuda December 15, 2016August 3, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Pub grub: The Little Lamb brings “downtown without the drive” to Clearwater The new strip-mall gastropub specializes in out-there eats. by Shelbi Hayes December 13, 2016June 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Five Courses: A Paramount restaurant opening in Tampa and more Paramount Lebanese Kitchen, a third SoFresh and other new food spots launch locally. by Meaghan Habuda December 7, 2016March 8, 2025
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 Barley Mow and Out of the Pot’s gastropub-meets-brewery, The Raven, lands in Largo In December, swoop into The Raven for beer-infused dishes, craft cocktails and one-off brews. by Meaghan Habuda November 22, 2016August 13, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink More on what’s cooking for M-N-M BBQ in St. Pete Veteran caterer Mike Silverstein shares the plan for his brick-and-mortar craft barbecuery. by Laura Mulrooney November 22, 2016August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Block on: The Avenue turns 5, with plans to make its St. Pete block a destination A fourth concept for Hunger + Thirst Restaurant Group is taking shape along First Avenue South. by Meaghan Habuda November 9, 2016February 21, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Ford’s Garage aims to bring “wow factor” to the former Rowdies Den Downtown St. Pete is latest Bay area location that the burger and beer joint has committed to. by Shelbi Hayes November 9, 2016July 26, 2025
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 Fast-casual Mission BBQ reveals Brandon grand opening Charitable events and a ribbon cutting will lead up to the barbecue spot’s premiere. by Meaghan Habuda November 7, 2016May 10, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Detroit Coney Island moves to new Clearwater Beach location The hot dog joint that’ll transport you to Detroit will reopen around Thanksgiving. by Meaghan Habuda November 7, 2016July 19, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink It started with a rooster: Portuguese fusion is the star of an opera singer’s St. Pete “roosteraunt” Russell Andrade decided to open his Central Avenue eatery because he was hungry. by Meaghan Habuda October 31, 2016May 31, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Next-gen pizzeria premieres first Tampa-area location in Lutz Locally, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza has four more build-your-own pie restaurants planned. by Meaghan Habuda October 27, 2016December 5, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Taste of home: Mother’s brings “upscale casual” comfort food to Westchase The Tampa newcomer aims to create a family between management, staff and diners. by Laura Mulrooney October 25, 2016July 25, 2025