Two crispy tuna tacos from Red Mesa Mercado in St. Petersburg’s Edge District, filled with fresh tuna, shredded vegetables, and herbs, served in golden corn tortillas.

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Two years after it was announced, Red Mesa’s ‘Mercado West’ is finally ready to open in St. Pete

The location is a 10-minute drive from the first Mercado in the Edge District.

By Emily McLaughlinSeptember 4, 2025September 10, 2025

St. Pete’s Red Mesa opens Mercado West location in October

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Slutty Vegan in Tampa: Viral plant-based restaurant opens Brandon location

The concept popped up in Tampa twice last year.

by Jani Burden July 14, 2025August 31, 2025

Food & Drink

Whataburger’s return to Tampa Bay will happen in Wesley Chapel and Largo

The Texas chain has filed permits to open in an old Aussie Grill.

by Jani Burden June 24, 2025August 5, 2025

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Duff’s Famous Wings opens in Seminole Heights this week

The Buffalo export lives at the old Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe.

by Ray Roa and Kyla Fields May 19, 2025August 3, 2025

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Dutch Bros. opens in South Tampa, Ducky’s closes and more Tampa Bay food news

by Selene San Felice May 17, 2025August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Pepe’s Cantina takes over CiderPress space in St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood

Jose Acosta, a longtime friend of founder Frank ‘Pepe’ Chavez, is behind the new St. Pete franchise.

by Sofía García Vargas May 16, 2025July 16, 2025

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Cheeky’s raw bar and seafood shack opens this summer on St. Pete’s Central Avenue

Cheeky’s will serve up East Coast oysters, local seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, chowders and more.

by Sofía García Vargas April 14, 2025July 30, 2025

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St. Pete’s Paradeco Coffee opens new location at SkyBeach Resort

This new addition is part of SkyBeach Resort’s latest wave of renovations since its July 2024 opening.

by Sofía García Vargas April 14, 2025August 2, 2025

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St. Pete’s beloved Nicko’s Pizza and Subs reopens after Hurricane Helene thanks to community support

Owners Nick and Erin Faraone officially reopened the doors last month, determined to serve the neighborhood that refused to let them go under.

by Sofía García Vargas April 7, 2025August 2, 2025

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Here’s what’s on the menu at Seminole Heights’ new Ichi Koroshi Ramen, opening soon

The shop is run by Ichicoro co-founders and lives inside Jug & Bottle.

by Kyla Fields March 27, 2025August 5, 2025

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New Port Richey’s Collective at Escape taproom and food hall opens on Thursday

by Sofía García Vargas February 28, 2025

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South Tampa’s new Mad Dogs and Englishmen opens next week

The new location is less than a mile away from its original location.

by Julia Saad January 21, 2025June 28, 2025

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Dave’s Hot Chicken will open new location in Pasco County this spring

The fourth Tampa Bay area location is in Odessa.

by Julia Saad December 11, 2024July 29, 2025

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Downtown Tampa breakfast spot First Watch reopens this month

Its 500 Block location closed in 2022.

by Julia Saad December 10, 2024July 17, 2025

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New upscale downtown Tampa concept from C.W. Gin Joint will debut on New Year’s Eve [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa December 6, 2024

Food & Drink

Offset Sandwich Exchange opens food truck at St. Pete’s Green Bench Brewing Co.

The pop-up has been operating in the Bay area for two years.

by Ray Roa October 4, 2024August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Popular barbecue chain Cook Out looking to open new St. Petersburg location

The Carolina-based concept already has plans for two locations in Tampa.

by Ray Roa and Anthony Ozdemir September 26, 2024August 1, 2025

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Ybor City’s iconic Mema’s Alaskan Tacos will reopen this fall

The new location is just a block from where the legendary spot closed in 2011.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2024July 30, 2025

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Talkin’ Tacos debuts in Tampa, St. Pete is getting a Guac N’ Cheese and more local food news

Plus, popular food truck Cuzzin Vinny’s gets a storefront, a new country bar heads to Ybor City and more.

by Colin Wolf August 16, 2024June 23, 2025

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Owners of South Tampa’s Viva Napoli restaurant open Spacca Napoli in Carrollwood

Simona and Andrea Sarpa couldn’t find the food of their home, so they made it themselves.

by Chuck Merlis July 29, 2024August 5, 2025

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Tampa Bay restaurant openings

Two years after it was announced, Red Mesa’s ‘Mercado West’ is finally ready to open in St. Pete

Slutty Vegan in Tampa: Viral plant-based restaurant opens Brandon location

Whataburger’s return to Tampa Bay will happen in Wesley Chapel and Largo

Duff’s Famous Wings opens in Seminole Heights this week

Dutch Bros. opens in South Tampa, Ducky’s closes and more Tampa Bay food news

Pepe’s Cantina takes over CiderPress space in St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood

Cheeky’s raw bar and seafood shack opens this summer on St. Pete’s Central Avenue

St. Pete’s Paradeco Coffee opens new location at SkyBeach Resort

St. Pete’s beloved Nicko’s Pizza and Subs reopens after Hurricane Helene thanks to community support

Here’s what’s on the menu at Seminole Heights’ new Ichi Koroshi Ramen, opening soon

New Port Richey’s Collective at Escape taproom and food hall opens on Thursday

South Tampa’s new Mad Dogs and Englishmen opens next week

Dave’s Hot Chicken will open new location in Pasco County this spring

Downtown Tampa breakfast spot First Watch reopens this month

New upscale downtown Tampa concept from C.W. Gin Joint will debut on New Year’s Eve [PHOTOS]

Offset Sandwich Exchange opens food truck at St. Pete’s Green Bench Brewing Co.

Popular barbecue chain Cook Out looking to open new St. Petersburg location

Ybor City’s iconic Mema’s Alaskan Tacos will reopen this fall

Talkin’ Tacos debuts in Tampa, St. Pete is getting a Guac N’ Cheese and more local food news

Owners of South Tampa’s Viva Napoli restaurant open Spacca Napoli in Carrollwood