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Owners of Bento will open new high-end Japanese restaurant ‘Kōsen’ in Tampa Heights

Chef Wei Chen arrives from Masa, a 3-Michelin star concept in New York City.

by Ray Roa September 1, 2022August 2, 2025

Chef Wei Chen arrives from Masa, a 3-Michelin star concept in New York City.

15 essential all-you-can-eat restaurants in Tampa Bay

by Max Steele July 28, 2022

Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant Sushi-Go opens in Tampa’s Channel District

Unique sushi rolls—like its uramaki salmon with seaweed, raw salmon and sesame seeds—occupy its menu.

by Kyla Fields June 16, 2022June 22, 2025

Sunda New Asian restaurant will open in Midtown Tampa this year

The only other Sunda restaurants in the country can be found in Chicago and Nashville.

by Kyla Fields May 19, 2022July 18, 2025

Green Pagoda, an Asian fusion restaurant from the owners of Mangosteen, is now open in St. Pete

It’s motto of “East meets West” is portrayed in its eclectic menu.

by Kyla Fields May 4, 2022July 25, 2025

Modern Japanese eatery Noble Rice opens this week in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf

The high-end restaurant is now taking reservations.

by Kyla Fields April 4, 2022November 17, 2024

House of Vegano, a plant-based sushi bar, opens in St. Petersburg next week

Owner Thalia Tatham discusses her menu, exciting new location and transition into plant-based life.

by Kyla Fields March 18, 2022July 23, 2025

The 25 most beautiful restaurants in the Tampa Bay area

by CL Staff June 14, 2019

20 hidden gem restaurants only found in Tampa strip malls

by CL Staff May 31, 2019

Tampa sushi restaurant BluWave rides into SoHo with crowd-pleasing menu

There’s everything from vegan rolls to chicken katsu.

by Meaghan Habuda January 4, 2019November 20, 2024

Bento Cafe planned for ground floor of downtown St. Pete AER apartments

Next to Simple Greek, the pan-Asian kitchen and sushi joint joins the building’s restaurant lineup.

by Meaghan Habuda July 25, 2017May 12, 2025

Little bit of this, little bit of that: S Bar replaces The Rack in Brandon

But there’s still something for everyone.

by Meaghan Habuda July 4, 2017May 24, 2025

How they roll: Two Ocean Prime Florida chefs join forces on pop-up sushi dinner

Guests can expect seven Asian-inspired courses from the Tampa and Orlando kitchen maestros.

by Meaghan Habuda March 30, 2017January 12, 2025

The Rack’s remodel in Brandon gets accompanied by a rebrand

More surprises are promised as the billiards lounge and sushi bar’s “big reveal” nears.

by Meaghan Habuda February 9, 2017June 17, 2025

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

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

Weekend Platter: Halloween bashes, Beer for a Cure and more

Spend the weekend with fall carnival games, Halloween-inspired sushi and other tasty events.

by Angelina Bruno October 28, 2016October 31, 2024

Asie bringing pan-Asian eats, sushi to St. Pete’s Central Avenue

The newest St. Pete concept from Thuy Le, called Asie, will open in summer 2017 — at the latest.

by Meaghan Habuda September 16, 2016June 24, 2025

Postcards from Nashville: Back to the ’30s with a downtown newcomer

Old-school decor and a time-traveling menu make Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse a splendid throwback.

by Jon Palmer Claridge August 31, 2016July 6, 2025

Restaurant review: Noble Rice

This Tampa spot continues the Bay area trend toward quality Japanese fare.

by Jon Palmer Claridge August 23, 2016July 22, 2025