Bern’s Winefest returns with events benefiting scholarship fund

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 … Read more

St. Pete-Clearwater joins MICHELIN Guide’s 2025 Florida expansion

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 … Read more

Sparrow Brings Rooftop Dining and Views to St. Petersburg (PHOTOS)

Sparrow, a rooftop restaurant and lounge at Moxy St. Petersburg, is set to open on Dec. 20, marking the first rooftop dining venue in the city’s EDGE District. The Central Avenue restaurant offers a mix of Asian-inspired dishes and cocktails in an indoor-outdoor setting with views of downtown St. Petersburg. The 4,000-square-foot space includes a … Read more

Riva: Coastal Italian Dining in Longboat Key (PHOTOS)

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For decades, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort stood as an iconic destination on Longboat Key, weaving itself into the fabric of Sarasota’s history. When it closed its doors, in August 2010, a storied chapter came to an end for Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber’s beloved vision, leaving an air of anticipation around what could ever … Read more

Tampa steakhouse plans to open on St. Pete Beach

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Malio’s Prime Steakhouse, a Tampa steak and seafood restaurant, has announced plans to open a location on St. Pete Beach. The new location, at 4945 Gulf Blvd., is expected to open in early 2025, as Malio’s Beach House. Malio’s posted on its Instagram page: “Excited to announce the opening of our new restaurant, coming to … Read more

Hooters to open Wesley Chapel location

HMC Hospitality Group has signed a lease for a new Hooters restaurant, in Wesley Chapel. The establishment will be located at 25245 Wesley Chapel Boulevard, in Lutz, adjacent to the Harley-Davidson dealership. The restaurant will span 4,500 square feet and feature an outdoor patio. The expected opening date is summer, 2025. This will be the … Read more