Food & Drink

Indian restaurant Curry Leaves celebrates grand opening at Westshore Plaza this weekend

The popular spot is known for its wide variety of curries, biryanis, dosas and more.

by Kyla Fields August 9, 2025September 1, 2025

The popular spot is known for its wide variety of curries, biryanis, dosas and more.

Arts & Entertainment

The Hello Kitty Truck returns to Tampa this weekend

Both the brand and truck and celebrating milestone anniversaries.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2025June 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Pig Jig returns, Tampa lost a beloved biker bar, conveyor belt sushi is here, and more local foodie news

Plus a few more grand openings and food festival announcements.

by Kyla Fields October 20, 2023June 13, 2025

Food & Drink

New conveyor belt sushi restaurant Kura opens at Tampa’s WestShore Plaza this weekend

This will be Kura’s first Tampa location and fourth in Florida.

by Colin Wolf October 18, 2023July 26, 2025

Food & Drink

Chef Fabio Viviani’s newest restaurant Amendment XXI is now open in South Tampa

While the concept is open for dinner service, a grand opening celebration is slated for Sept. 13.

by Kyla Fields August 25, 2023August 5, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Tampa Bay this weekend

The truck will be in Tampa Jan.14 and Sarasota Jan. 21

by Tyana Rodgers January 10, 2023August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa’s Dharma Southern Kitchen closing, iconic St. Pete diner Kissin’ Cuzzins for sale, and more in local foodie news

And there’s cool food events happening on both sides of the bridge this weekend.

by Kyla Fields July 22, 2022February 22, 2025

Food & Drink

Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani’s latest concept Amendment XXI will debut at Westshore Plaza

The new restaurant will open out of the mall-adjacent space that Kingsford Fire Grille recently occupied.

by Kyla Fields July 21, 2022April 17, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s last chance to see this recreation of ‘Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel’ is coming up

The exhibit showcases the masterpieces of Michelangelo, seen from a totally new perspective.

by Justin Garcia June 16, 2022March 22, 2025

Food & Drink

Kingsford’s charcoal-themed Tampa restaurant has closed

The storefront didn’t even last five months.

by Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda February 24, 2022July 24, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop in Tampa Bay this Saturday

The truck will be located at WestShore Plaza near H&M from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

by Sofía García Vargas February 10, 2022July 27, 2025

Food & Drink

WestShore Plaza eateries offer meal deals for Restaurant Month

Specials on everything from appetizers to desserts are up for grabs through October.

by Meaghan Habuda October 20, 2016August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Fourth Irish 31 in soft-opening mode at WestShore Plaza

Westshore pub for Irish 31 now offering lunch, dinner, late-night eats and Sunday brunch.

by Meaghan Habuda July 25, 2016June 20, 2025

Food & Drink

The Blind Goat’s vision, HiFi Homebrew and BBQ opens & more

Five Tampa and Clearwater establishments have the latest in food and drink news.

by Chip Weiner and Meaghan Habuda February 27, 2015July 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Fall staples hit Seasons 52 menus

The fall menu at Seasons 52 includes ingredients like squash, apples and seasonal spices.

by Meaghan Habuda September 9, 2014October 16, 2023

News & Views

Occupy Tampa booted from area malls

by Chip Weiner July 28, 2013June 27, 2025

News & Views

Walking on Westshore

Can a new master plan shift the focus from drivers to pedestrians?

by Linda Saul-Sena January 11, 2013June 5, 2025

Music

Tampa Bay’s top 20 concert venues

by Eric Snider November 12, 2008March 19, 2025

News & Views

Eyebrow Raiser

Recreating a favorite dish

by Jaden Hair September 5, 2007August 3, 2023

News & Views

Mall Madness

Blue Martini is too close to it

by Wade Tatangelo August 1, 2007January 30, 2025