Food & Drink

Reservations open for Seminole Heights newcomer Mortar & Pestle

With a soft launch set for this weekend, the cafe and bar wants locals to mark their calendars.

by Meaghan Habuda August 10, 2017October 26, 2022

With a soft launch set for this weekend, the cafe and bar wants locals to mark their calendars.

Food & Drink

Restaurant review: Nice to meat you, Proper Kitchen & Cocktails

Downtown St. Pete’s Proper is off to a fine start, though some kinks need to be worked out.

by Jon Palmer Claridge December 19, 2016August 17, 2023

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Restaurant review: Mother’s has plenty of down-home tastes to offer

For food and drinks, Mother’s is a welcome addition to the Westchase area of Tampa.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 21, 2016June 19, 2024

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Restaurant review: At Casey’s Craft Bar Kitchen, you’re not in Kansas anymore

North Dale Mabry feels more like the Yellow Brick Road after a trip to Lutz’s Craft Bar Kitchen.

by Jon Palmer Claridge October 24, 2016May 21, 2025

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Postcards from Nashville: True grits at Urban Grub

A Music City farm-to-table spot delivers shrimp and grits, plus other splendid plates.

by Jon Palmer Claridge August 30, 2016August 3, 2023

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Metro Diner comfort food now cookin’ off Fourth Street

Opened in St. Pete, Metro Diner steadily served patrons during its first day of business.

by Carlynn Crosby June 28, 2016March 22, 2025

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Urban Comfort featuring new brews at monthly family dinner

In St. Pete, Urban Comfort’s family-style meal will serve up three house-brewed beers next week.

by Meaghan Habuda February 17, 2016September 11, 2024

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Restaurant review: Stillwaters Tavern’s enticing potential

Modern American fare at downtown St. Pete’s Stillwaters Tavern needs work to dazzle.

by Jon Palmer Claridge September 9, 2015May 2, 2025

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Bailey’s Brunch expanding to all Carmel Kitchen locations

The mind behind Bailey’s Brunch says the service plans to hit every Carmel concept this year.

by Meaghan Habuda August 27, 2015July 6, 2025

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Cask restaurant reveals opening date in Tampa

The Southern-style SoHo newbie will premiere June 15.

by Meaghan Habuda June 8, 2015April 10, 2025

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South Tampa Carmel Kitchen rolls out new brunch menu

Snag a Southern-style weekend brunch from chef Kim Bailey at South Tampa’s Carmel Kitchen.

by Chip Weiner March 16, 2015May 20, 2025

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Sea Sea Riders, a comforting old Florida retreat in Dunedin

See you on the veranda.

by Jon Palmer Claridge October 25, 2012June 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Brunch on shrimp and grits with a smoky, spicy twist

Southern soul meets Texas ’cue.

by Katie Machol Simon April 5, 2012August 3, 2023