Dining

The Blu Halo, a new fine-dining restaurant, is opening its second Tampa Bay location on June 30 in the heart of Carillon Park’s Echelon City Center, in St. Petersburg. The Blu Halo offers a menu of steak and seafood dishes and a curated wine list. The full-service restaurant will also feature a private wine locker

St. Petersburg Distillery is offering a new “Distilled” Chef’s Dinner Series, a multi-course culinary and cocktail menu curated by Executive Chef David Reyes. Limited to just 20 guests per evening, the intimate experience offers five gourmet courses, each paired with a cocktail featuring the distillery’s award-winning spirits. Guests can also choose to add a behind-the-scenes

In a world where fast food has long meant compromising on health, two visionaries saw an opportunity to flip the script entirely. Erica Spector Wishnow and Chris Kern didn’t just want to create another restaurant—they wanted to reimagine what it means to eat well on the go. Greenlane isn’t your typical fast-casual concept. Strip away

Tampa Marriott Water Street has introduced a fresh addition to its culinary lineup with the debut of Riverwalk Terrace, a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and brunch concept overlooking the waterfront. Located in the Water Street Tampa district, Riverwalk Terrace’s menu features French- and Italian-influenced dishes. Diners can expect classics like freshly baked croissants, decadent omelets and vibrant

Puff ‘n Stuff Catering has been selected as the exclusive caterer for Clearwater Marine Aquarium, responsible for managing all food and beverage services at the facility, including the Shark Bites Café and private events. The Orlando-based caterer, with more than 40 years in business, will begin by catering the aquarium’s AquaGala event, on April 26.

The third annual Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival wrapped up a five-day run that drew more than 10,000 attendees and raised funds for two charitable causes supporting youth nutrition and veterans. The festival featured more than 60 participating restaurants and multiple culinary competitions. Proceeds benefited the CI Foundation’s EAT SMART initiative and the Robert

The Dalí Museum will debut a new culinary series, in May, that celebrates Spanish culture through food, with a rotating lineup of top Tampa Bay chefs creating one-night-only dining experiences. On May 6, the Flavors of Spain Dinner Series begins with a multi-course menu from Chef Josh Werksman, of Lilac, the Michelin-starred restaurant at The

Melting Pot has reopened in downtown St. Petersburg, returning to the city after a five-year absence. The restaurant, known for its interactive fondue dining, is now operating at 699 Central Ave. The 4,900-square-foot location includes 191 seats across multiple dining areas, an indoor-outdoor bar and an eight-seat chef’s table that offers views into the kitchen.

Four Tampa restaurants were added to the MICHELIN Guide Florida, reflecting the city’s expanding food scene.

Chef Jacob Rios of Union New American rose to the challenge of the high-stakes kitchen of Food Network’s Chopped, and it paid off. After an intense competition that tested his speed, creativity and resilience, Rios emerged as the Chopped champion, securing the coveted title on the episode that aired on February 18. “It’s still surreal

Bern’s Winefest returns for its 28th year, with a weeklong slate of wine dinners, tastings and seminars, from April 21 to April 27, benefiting the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. The festival, presented by the Laxer Family Foundation in partnership with Bern’s Steak House, Haven and the Epicurean Hotel, features a series of ticketed events designed

St. Pete-Clearwater is among three new Florida destinations set to be included in the MICHELIN Guide’s 2025 restaurant selection, marking a significant milestone for the region’s culinary scene. The expansion also adds Greater Fort Lauderdale and The Palm Beaches to the guide, which first came to Florida in 2022 with Miami, Orlando and Tampa. By