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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

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

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Popular Los Angeles-based salad chain Sweetgreen coming to St. Petersburg

Central Avenue will be the home of this new healthy fast-casual spot.

by Kyla Fields January 24, 2022June 13, 2025

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Downtown St. Petersburg is getting Bacchus, another gourmet market

The specialty store will carry a variety of European goods.

by Meaghan Habuda December 13, 2018May 1, 2025

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Restaurant review: Oh, what fun at Lolita’s Wine Market

by CL Staff October 4, 2017

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Restaurant review: Zoës Kitchen is off the chain

by CL Staff July 11, 2017

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The V Word: How Cider Press Café plans to offer lunch on-the-go

The St. Pete eatery will dedicate a portion of its 600 Block digs to a grab-and-go room.

by Laura Mulrooney January 6, 2017August 17, 2023

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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

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Restaurant review: Dining at Café European is like eating with friends

Tampa’s relocated Café European dishes home-cooked meals in an intimate setting.

by Jon Palmer Claridge October 29, 2016August 2, 2025

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Grand opening for Coffee Grounds set for Saturday

The Treasure Island celebration will feature pancakes, $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys.

by Meaghan Habuda October 28, 2016June 7, 2024

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Tampa Bay’s second Portillo’s location opens its doors

On Tuesday, Portillo’s officially launched its second area restaurant at Tampa’s University Mall.

by Meaghan Habuda September 27, 2016July 11, 2025

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Restaurant review: Winging it at Patio 6

Patio 6’s “craft wings” soar in Tampa, but service and other fare need more attention.

by Jon Palmer Claridge July 18, 2016July 19, 2025

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Fast-casual Louis Pappas Fresh Greek taps into franchising

For the first time, franchise opportunities are now offered from Louis Pappas Fresh Greek.

by Meaghan Habuda May 23, 2016July 11, 2025

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Restaurant review: Portillo’s is a blast to the past

While the Chicagoland tradition Portillo’s has a buzzing setting in Brandon, its food is a decidedly mixed bag.

by Jon Palmer Claridge May 4, 2016July 16, 2025

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Sail Pavilion launches lunch service on the Riverwalk

Tampanians seeking lunch with a view of the Hillsborough River can now frequent The Sail.

by Ainhoa Palacios April 19, 2016July 28, 2025

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New BRGR Kitchen & Bar invites patrons to eat, drink, explore

Elevated burgers and other comfort foods have premiered at Treasure Island’s BRGR Kitchen.

by Meaghan Habuda March 28, 2016September 18, 2024

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Second St. Pete Pei Wei restaurant premieres March 14

The region’s latest Pei Wei will cook up made-to-order dishes featuring flavorful ingredients.

by Ainhoa Palacios March 11, 2016August 3, 2025

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Restaurant review: Crêpe country at The Wooden Rooster

The Wooden Rooster’s crêpes and casual eats are a welcome addition to downtown St. Pete.

by Jon Palmer Claridge February 17, 2016April 21, 2025

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Rays center fielder to tackle 35-ounce ribeye for a cause

Thursday night, Smokey Bones will challenge Kevin Kiermaier to finish new 35-ounce steak dinner.

by Meaghan Habuda February 4, 2016August 17, 2023

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Clearwater Mall nabs area’s first fast-casual Newk’s

Newk’s Eatery, a “culinary-driven” fast-casual spot, will hold its official debut in Clearwater Monday.

by Meaghan Habuda December 18, 2015August 16, 2024

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Welcome home: Second Craft Street Kitchen opens to Oldsmar

The Trinity-based Craft Street Kitchen invades Oldsmar with a larger gastropub and more beer.

by Andrea Bailey December 2, 2015August 5, 2025

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

Popular Los Angeles-based salad chain Sweetgreen coming to St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Petersburg is getting Bacchus, another gourmet market

Restaurant review: Oh, what fun at Lolita’s Wine Market

Restaurant review: Zoës Kitchen is off the chain

The V Word: How Cider Press Café plans to offer lunch on-the-go

Oggi Italian expands on both sides of the bay

Restaurant review: Dining at Café European is like eating with friends

Grand opening for Coffee Grounds set for Saturday

Tampa Bay’s second Portillo’s location opens its doors

Restaurant review: Winging it at Patio 6

Fast-casual Louis Pappas Fresh Greek taps into franchising

Restaurant review: Portillo’s is a blast to the past

Sail Pavilion launches lunch service on the Riverwalk

New BRGR Kitchen & Bar invites patrons to eat, drink, explore

Second St. Pete Pei Wei restaurant premieres March 14

Restaurant review: Crêpe country at The Wooden Rooster

Rays center fielder to tackle 35-ounce ribeye for a cause

Clearwater Mall nabs area’s first fast-casual Newk’s

Welcome home: Second Craft Street Kitchen opens to Oldsmar