Posted inFood & Drink South Tampa is getting a Hattricks The lot was most recently home to Sun Country Cleaners, which has since been leveled to make way for the new sports bar. by Colin Wolf June 10, 2026June 10, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa earns -1 Michelin stars, Guy Fieri loves Supernatural, Daily Eats says goodbye and more local food news Plus, CL launches a beer supporting public transparency, Two Shepherds is getting out of the dog bar biz, Green Bench comes to Tampa and more. by CL Staff May 29, 2026May 29, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa’s Two Shepherds Taproom is getting out of the dog bar business You still have a few days to crack some cold ones with your dogs. by Colin Wolf May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Events Portillo’s is testing a new kid’s hot dog meal in Tampa Bay right now The new shaboing-boing meals are $7.99 and are currently available for dine-in or takeout at all Tampa Bay locations. by Colin Wolf May 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink New speakeasy 31 South opens in St. Petersburg Distillery 31 South tapped Chef Johnathan Rodriguez, who was previously at Sal Y Mar in Midtown and was on the Food Network show “Supermarket Stakeout.” by Colin Wolf May 19, 2026May 19, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa Bay Brewing Co. will close Ybor City location this month Ybor City is losing another longtime staple. by Colin Wolf May 18, 2026May 18, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink New 1950s-inspired supper club The Sapphire will open in Tampa this week There’s a wagyu beef hot dog, fellas. by Colin Wolf May 14, 2026May 14, 2026
Posted inNews & Views New South Tampa seafood concept from Bern’s, Peddler + Potter Oyster House, opening in former Haven spot next year If you want to say goodbye, Haven will celebrate its final day of service on Thursday, May 21. by Colin Wolf May 4, 2026May 4, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink West Tampa icon Alessi Bakery opens new massive location April 15 This is just the second time the family-owned institution has moved since founder Nicolo Alessi opened its first location on Cherry Street in 1912. by Colin Wolf April 6, 2026April 7, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Michelin-star restaurateurs opening new concept Mei in downtown St. Pete Named after the chef’s sister, Mei “brings together French technique, Nordic ethos, and Japanese ingredients.” by Colin Wolf March 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink New St. Pete food hall Central Park partially opens this week by Kailey Aiken February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink King of the Coop returns to Seminole Heights with a new menu The hot chicken spot now includes healthier alternatives and vegetarian options. by Sofía García Vargas April 22, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Seminole Heights’ new Ichi Koroshi opens soon, Sunshine City Tavern debuts in St. Pete and more local food news Plus, Taste of Straz is back, Pride Brunch is on the menu and more. by Colin Wolf March 28, 2025July 20, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Ted Dorsey’s new restaurant Sunshine City Tavern is now open in St.Petersburg Dorsey has been at the helm of quite a few popular local spots. by Colin Wolf March 26, 2025August 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink St. Pete’s Nueva Cantina, now employee-owned, announces new downtown Tampa taco spot The Old Southeast spot is known for its freshly squeezed margaritas and Mexican street food. by Selene San Felice March 21, 2025July 27, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Mel’s Hot Dogs now has a ‘free beer and ice cream’ happy hour Hot dogs and beer, a timeless love story. by Colin Wolf March 13, 2025July 24, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Four Tampa restaurants were just added to Florida’s Michelin Guide by Colin Wolf March 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Rock & Brews in Lutz will soon be replaced by a Portillo’s The Rock & Brews building will be demolished to make way for hot dogs. by Colin Wolf March 10, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa’s getting a Duff’s Famous Wings, Pepper Lunch opens in Pinellas Park and more local food news Plus, Wizarding Wine Fest comes to Tampa Theatre, Pasta Packs pop-up at Water Street and more. by Colin Wolf March 7, 2025July 9, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Florida’s first Pepper Lunch location opens in Tampa Bay this weekend The chain currently has over 500 locations across 15 countries. by Colin Wolf March 6, 2025July 28, 2025