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When Willow attends wedding receptions, she’s a favorite guest. She doesn’t dance, throw rice or declare mazel tov, but she does spark joy: Willow is mobile bar purveyor, The Tipsy Trotter’s inaugural trailer. The cedar wood paneling is decked out to match each event. Bartenders dispense drinks as varied as draft beer and elderberry spritzes

The much-anticipated, Jeff Gigante concept, Forbici is open in Hyde Park Village. Honestly, I dare you to find something on their menu that isn’t delicious. Gigante just gets the restaurant business. The eatery is both, high-class and comfortable at the same time. “I wanted it to feel like the place has been open for fifty

Sea Salt held a special summer dining event, pairing chef-inspired seafood dishes and wine for each two courses. Jackie Eash, sommelier and beverage director at Sea Salt, chose four wines for the dinner, each selected to pair well with the menu created by Chef Kenny Tufo. Some of the items were created for the dining

The beer industry accounted for more than 16,000 direct and indirect jobs and total economic output of $2.3 billion in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area in 2018, according to a study prepared for The Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association. Here’s a roundup of what’s going on with the breweries and brews of

If you missed the Publix Chillounge at The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship in March, you missed a heck of a party. Rainer Scheer brought his inflatable outdoor lounge furniture to the tournament this year, lighting up in “Publix Green.” The lounge area featured a variety of food and drink options and was open all four

Nick Vojnovic is ebullient and engaging. The 59-year-old owner of the quick-serve Little Greek Fresh Grill chain has a vivacious personality that sweeps you up. Before you know it, you have a new friend. In the restaurant business, where success can hinge on a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional staff as much as a stellar menu,

If you haven’t visited Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino yet, you’re missing out. One great way to get that exclusive, chef-inspired, experience is to visit during one of their hosted wine pairing dinners. Everything from the décor to the music is on brand and luxurious. The intimate

Craving authentic Puerto Rican food? A new restaurant in St. Petersburg could have your fix. Owned by Jean Totti, Wepa Cocina de Puerto Rico uses handwritten family recipes going back three generations. “Working with these recipes for months, we’ve selected a range of dishes that represent our culinary history,” Totti says. “The menu items are

Travel and wine lovers can sip, savor and explore vineyards from around the world at a wine festival. If your schedule doesn’t allow a trip this year to Napa, California, or Bordeaux, France, check out one of the wine festivals on Florida’s west coast. Be forewarned: tickets often sell out months in advance. SARASOTA: FLORIDA

Nestled on West Bay Drive, just before heading to the beaches on the Belleair bridge, is a steak, sushi and seafood gem. Baystar Restaurant Group owner, Frank Chivas, previously occupied this space with Marlin Darlin Key West Grill but decided to close it down in January 2018 and relaunch it with a brand-new concept known

Photos by Alyssa Rosenheck   The first thing you notice when you enter The Peabody, located on the John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital campus in St. Petersburg, is the striking navy blue colors, wood panels and marble surfaces. Its aesthetics provide an instant feeling of elegance. When your food arrives and you want to order

In the space previously occupied by Cork N Brew Bistro, a sushi restaurant has moved in. Sekushi, known for its sushi, noodles and other Asian fare, is scheduled to open this month. The restaurant’s flagship location is based in Las Vegas in the Paris Casino and is owned and operated by HIG Management Group, also