Posted inFood & Drink Lara debuts in Ybor City, Brandon gets a ‘breastaruant,’ and more Tampa Bay food news Plus, Pinellas Park is getting a sausage fest, Jug & Bottle has a new owner, and The Avenue says goodbye. by Colin Wolf February 21, 2025July 20, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Twin Peaks ‘breastaurant’ chain opens new location in Brandon The “sports lodge” officially opened its doors in Brandon on Feb. 17. by Colin Wolf February 18, 2025August 4, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Halal fried chicken chain The Red Bird will open new Temple Terrace location It’s opening in the old Yum Yum Hot Pot space. by Colin Wolf February 18, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Lara, a new apothecary bar and culinary market, just opened in Ybor City Lara has been open for a couple weeks now, with a drink-only menu. by Colin Wolf February 17, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink New waterfront restaurant Perry’s Porch will open in downtown St. Pete this weekend The new concept is part of the recent expansion at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. by Colin Wolf February 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Motorworks Brewing opens third Florida location on Tampa’s Harbour Island Harbour Island’s location also offers pub grub, like pizza, salads and “Italian specialties” to pair with the chosen sips. by Sofía García Vargas January 31, 2025August 1, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Mad Dogs has a new home, Una Más has finally arrived and more in our Tampa Bay food news roundup Plus, Pinellas TacoFest returns, the North End Taphouse and Grill turns five, Pacific Counter is expanding and more. by Colin Wolf January 24, 2025July 23, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink St. Pete’s new Olivia debuts, Gulfport’s Golden Dinosaurs says goodbye and more Tampa Bay food news Plus, Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. is now open, Pagoda Asian Grill says hello, Juice Works is closing, and more. by Colin Wolf January 17, 2025July 20, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink New Indian street cuisine in St. Pete, Mad Dogs finds a new home, Daiso heads to Carrollwood and more Tampa Bay food news Plus, Wesley Chapel is Flavortown now, Hales Blackbrick debuts in Hyde Park, the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns and more. by Colin Wolf January 10, 2025July 17, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Twin Peaks will open a new ‘sports lodge’ in Brandon next year The new sports lodge will include two bars, 70 TVs and an outdoor patio. by Julia Saad December 17, 2024August 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa Bay’s 20 best new restaurants, bars and food trucks of 2024 by CL Staff December 13, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Alessi bakery is moving, St. Pete is getting a ’90s-themed restaurant, and more Tampa Bay food news Plus, a new concept from C.W. Gin Joint is on the way, Pin on Cafe relocates, Jimmy’s Tacos heads to St. Pete, and more. by Colin Wolf December 6, 2024August 1, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink The Tampa Bay bars and restaurants we lost in 2024 by CL Staff November 27, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink New all-you-can-eat sushi spot debuts in Tampa, Five Branches Brewing says goodbye, and more local food news Plus, ‘Mountain-sized pizza’ is headed to Tampa, and Vegan Foodie Fest is going down this weekend, by Colin Wolf November 1, 2024May 16, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink 15 hot new Tampa Bay restaurants, bars and breweries that opened this fall by CL Staff October 28, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink New all-you-eat sushi concept Shogun takes over former Hao Wah Tampa location Shogun plans a grand-opening for Nov. 1. by Riley Benson October 28, 2024August 1, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Iconic ‘Seinfeld’ NYC bagel shop, H&H, is coming to Tampa The Tampa location plans to open before the end of the year. by Riley Benson September 19, 2024September 30, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Michelin-starred chef opening new restaurant at St. Pete’s Vinoy hotel Elliott Aster aims to make its debut in early 2025. by Colin Wolf September 17, 2024July 17, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Florida Tex-Mex concept Tacos & Tequila Cantina coming to Tampa Bay in 2025 The company currently has four locations across Naples and Fort Meyers. by Colin Wolf September 17, 2024July 22, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Every new fried chicken joint that’s opened in Tampa Bay over the last two years by Colin Wolf September 12, 2024