Tampa’s Streetlight Taco, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, is expanding to Clearwater

Other restaurants under the Tastes Pretty Good umbrella include the Michelin-starred Rocca, Bar Terroir, and the new Spanish concept Lumbre.

by Colin Wolf July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Food & Drink

Wrights expands to the ‘burbs, Old Heights Bistro moving to South Tampa, and more in local food news

Plus, Jug & Bottle turns 11 this weekend, gas station Thai food is here and more in our weekly Tampa Bay food news round-up.

by CL Staff July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Food & Drink

Old Heights Bistro in Seminole Heights will close this weekend, moving to South Tampa

The popular neighborhood spot will serve its final guests this Saturday, July 25.

by Colin Wolf and Annalise Mabe July 24, 2026July 27, 2026

A stack of cake boxes from Tampa's Wright's Gourmet House.

Food & Drink

Tampa icon Wright’s Gourmet House will open new locations in Brandon, Wesley Chapel

Both outposts will include cafes, catering facilities, a market and more.

by Colin Wolf July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

A Cook Out restaurant fast-food meal featuring a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, a side of french fries, a corn dog on foil, a branded drink cup, and a white paper takeout bag on a red table.

News & Views

Tampa Bay’s first Cook Out officially opens today near USF

A Tarheel favorite has landed in Temple Terrace.

by Colin Wolf July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Food & Drink

Tampa icons Bern’s Steak House and Bella’s Italian Cafe now have a limited-time French onion pizza

The first of its kind wood-fired pizza is priced at $19.56 in honor of the year Bern’s first opened its doors.

by Colin Wolf July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Food & Drink

St. Pete is getting a new multi-concept taco hub, GameTime says goodbye to Ybor, and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, NoHo lands a new tapas spot, the Mega Night Market comes to Tampa, and more in our weekly local food news round-up.

by CL Staff July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

A trolley rolls past a brick building in Ybor City, Florida, housing GameTime Tampa.

Food & Drink

GameTime arcade will close its Ybor City location this summer

After 16 years of birthday parties, school fundraisers, date nights and more, it’s apparently game over for GameTime arcade.

by Colin Wolf July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Openings & Closings

Group behind Tampa’s Michelin-starred Rocca will open new Spanish concept in NoHo this month

The high-end Spanish restaurant will offer traditional paella, seafood tapas and more in North Hyde Park.

by Liam Oliver July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

The main entrance to Edison Food and Drink Lab in South Tampa

Food & Drink

Tampa’s Edison Food + Drink Lab closes temporarily

Jeannie Pierola’s 14-year-old South Tampa restaurant is taking a break for the summer.

by Leif Helland June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Food & Drink

Tampa Heights gets a new cafe, Quaker Steak and Lube calls it quits, and more in our local food news round-up

Plus, Tampa’s Rome + Fig is closing next month, a new “food park” is coming to Seminole Heights, and more.

by Colin Wolf June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

A busy restaurant patio with customers seated at long wooden tables, rustic exposed wooden beams, white woven pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a server in a blue shirt carrying plates of food.

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s Baba is closing, but will reopen as new concept

The space will make way for Kaixo, a new dining experience inspired by the “food, wine and cultural traditions of the Iberian Peninsula.”

by Colin Wolf June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Nauti Dogs hot dog boat with feather flags reading "Hot dogs" and "ice cream"

Food & Drink

All aboard the floating food industry feeding Tampa Bay boaters

We talked to the captains and cooks about what floats their boats.

by Selene San Felice June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Mike McCormick points while grilling cheeseburgers on his food boat, Beachin' Bites. The waters of Shell Key can be seen in the background.

Food & Drink

Beachin’ Bites food boat grills burgers and barbecue for Tampa Bay boaters

The McCormiks sling freshly grilled sausage, boiled peanuts and more at Pinellas sand bars.

by Selene San Felice June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

A woman in a bikini wearing black rubber gloves carves fruit at The Fruit Float as people in bathing suits watch at a sand bar.

Food & Drink

Fruit Float brings a taste of tropical paradise to Tampa Bay boaters

It’s arguably one of the toughest food boat jobs in Pinellas waters.

by Selene San Felice June 18, 2026June 24, 2026

The Weenies N' Bikinis hot dog boat with smiling, waving girls in bikinis on each side.

Food & Drink

Weenies ‘N Bikinis brings a ‘Bay Watch’ meets Hulk Hogan type vibe to Tampa Bay’s food boat scene

After directing seasons four and five of the “Siesta Key” reality show, she launched Weenies N’ Bikinis in March.

by Selene San Felice June 18, 2026June 23, 2026

Nauti Dogs hot dog pontoon on the water flanked with its "hot dogs" and "Ice Cream" feather signs.

Food & Drink

Nauti Dogs pioneered Tampa Bay’s floating food industry

The hot dog pontoon that started it all now has two boats trolling Pinellas sandbars

by Selene San Felice June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Tiki's Taco Boat featuring a thatched palm leaf roof and matching umbrellas in the water nearby

Food & Drink

Tiki’s Taco Boat brings restaurant-quality to the waters of John’s Pass Sandbar

The Crumps now have a delivery boat to bring tacos to waters beyond John’s Pass.

by Selene San Felice June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Exterior view of Rome + Fig Global Bistro restaurant building and outdoor patio seating

Food & Drink

After six years, Tampa’s Rome + Fig is closing

Rome + Fig will operate with limited hours until its last day on June 28.

by Colin Wolf June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Food & Drink

After 23 years, Pinellas Park’s Quaker Steak & Lube will close

The Pinellas Park location was Tampa Bay’s only Quaker Steak outpost.

by Colin Wolf June 16, 2026June 18, 2026

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Tampa Bay dining

Tampa’s Streetlight Taco, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, is expanding to Clearwater

Wrights expands to the ‘burbs, Old Heights Bistro moving to South Tampa, and more in local food news

Old Heights Bistro in Seminole Heights will close this weekend, moving to South Tampa

Tampa icon Wright’s Gourmet House will open new locations in Brandon, Wesley Chapel

Tampa Bay’s first Cook Out officially opens today near USF

Tampa icons Bern’s Steak House and Bella’s Italian Cafe now have a limited-time French onion pizza

St. Pete is getting a new multi-concept taco hub, GameTime says goodbye to Ybor, and more Tampa Bay food news

GameTime arcade will close its Ybor City location this summer

Group behind Tampa’s Michelin-starred Rocca will open new Spanish concept in NoHo this month

Tampa’s Edison Food + Drink Lab closes temporarily

Tampa Heights gets a new cafe, Quaker Steak and Lube calls it quits, and more in our local food news round-up

St. Pete’s Baba is closing, but will reopen as new concept

All aboard the floating food industry feeding Tampa Bay boaters

Beachin’ Bites food boat grills burgers and barbecue for Tampa Bay boaters

Fruit Float brings a taste of tropical paradise to Tampa Bay boaters

Weenies ‘N Bikinis brings a ‘Bay Watch’ meets Hulk Hogan type vibe to Tampa Bay’s food boat scene

Nauti Dogs pioneered Tampa Bay’s floating food industry

Tiki’s Taco Boat brings restaurant-quality to the waters of John’s Pass Sandbar

After six years, Tampa’s Rome + Fig is closing

After 23 years, Pinellas Park’s Quaker Steak & Lube will close

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