Meet the Tampa Bay chefs and small business owners keeping the beauty of local cooking classes and workshops alive

Get offline and into the kitchen with these local legends.

Get offline and into the kitchen with these local legends.

In South Tampa, Michael Brannock’s masa cooking class teaches about the lifeblood of his modern Mexican restaurant

by Kyla Fields June 9, 2025

Plus a new ramen spot, a Japanese bakery and weed-themed pizza joint.

Tampa hosts the Florida Michelin Guide ceremony on April 18.

Predalina, Streetlight Taco, and Kosen made the cut, too.

It specializes in tacos on homemade tortillas, salads, sandwiches and more.

The upcoming restaurant shares managing partners with Michelin-starred Rocca.