Posted inFood & Drink Talkin’ Tacos will open first Tampa location this Friday, with free birria tacos for the first 100 guests For the unfamiliar, beef birria is the cornerstone of this concept. by Colin Wolf August 14, 2024July 10, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Whataburger is coming back to Tampa Bay The company announced plans to open multiple locations in the area in 2026. by Colin Wolf August 9, 2024August 4, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Gulfport vegan hotspot Golden Dinosaurs celebrates sixth-anniversary all weekend long It runs Friday-Sunday, and features DJs, specials, kids activities and more. by Ray Roa July 31, 2024May 14, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa cafe and bar King State turns five years old this weekend A three-day anniversary party happens Friday-Sunday. by Ray Roa July 25, 2024June 23, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz closes St. Pete Beach location and food truck, owner hints at new concept “Since our lease will be ending soon it made for good timing to consolidate and focus on the next chapter.” by Colin Wolf July 15, 2024August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink South Tampa restaurant Luv Child will permanently close this month A new Jay & Luigi location will open in the space. by Colin Wolf July 15, 2024July 27, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa Bay restaurants and bars that have closed so far in 2024 by CL Staff June 28, 2024
Posted inFood & Drink Detroit Coney Island opens new location in Clearwater Of course, there’s classic Michigan staples like Better Made Chips and Faygo. by Colin Wolf June 28, 2024August 4, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Japanese fast-casual chain Pepper Lunch to open in Pinellas Park this fall Tampa’s Majestic Restaurant Group plans to open 10 more locations across Florida. by Ray Roa June 6, 2024July 28, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink New restaurant Juno & The Peacock and cocktail lounge Pluma opening in downtown St Pete this summer The menu at Juno & the Peacock will span everything from dry-aged steaks, to seafood towers, seared grouper, crab cakes and more. by Colin Wolf April 9, 2024July 24, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Neon Lunchbox debuts in St. Pete, South Tampa’s Hao Wah closes, and more local food news Plus, Gulp Coast Passport returns, Welton Brewing Company & Oyster Bar is back, and more. by Kyla Fields March 22, 2024May 8, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Dave’s Hot Chicken will open second Tampa location this Friday Outside of Tampa, there are just three other Dave’s Hot Chicken locations in Florida. by Colin Wolf January 29, 2024July 24, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Three Tampa Bay restaurants listed among Yelp’s 2024 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ in the U.S. Florida had 13 restaurants make the Top 100. Only California had more restaurants included on the list, with 18. by Colin Wolf January 23, 2024August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Seminole Heights’ Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe is for sale—but not closing anytime soon [PHOTOS] by Ray Roa December 4, 2023
Posted inFood & Drink Slim Chickens will open new location in Wesley Chapel on Sept. 28 Founded in 2005, Slim Chickens currently has 8 locations in Florida. by Colin Wolf September 15, 2023May 19, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Popular Tampa Filipino spot Manila Eats will open new full-service location next week The Riverview-based concept dishes out Pinoy favorites like chicken adobo and lechon kawali. by Kyla Fields September 14, 2023May 25, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Rene’s Mexican Kitchen opens next week in Ybor City It opens at 9 a.m., too. by Ray Roa August 7, 2023May 11, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Nana’s Restaurant & Juice Bar celebrates one year of healthy eating in Ybor City Owner Anisa Mejia and team have booked with live performances and a vendor market on Saturday, Aug. 6. by Kyla Fields August 1, 2023July 31, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink After 40 years, South Tampa’s Chubby’s Super Subs & Pizza will close Friday, June 30 will be its last day in operation. by Kyla Fields June 22, 2023July 30, 2025