That Mexican Place

Nueva Cantina | 1625 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg & 4918 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa Nueva Cantina has opened a new location in Tampa. It’s maybe a little off the beaten path for some people, but it’s worth the drive for authentic Mexican food with a contemporary twist and a tasty “spicy margarita.” The first … Read more

From Anastasia to Hamilton: Hottest ticket in town

The 2018-2019 season of the Straz Center for Performing Arts is kicking off this month. While season tickets have reached capacity, there is still a chance to purchase single-tickets, including that one small show Hamilton, you may have heard of it. Here’s a guide to what is coming and when: The Play That Goes Wrong … Read more

Hotel Bar

Downtown Tampa’s Hotel Bar has started closing its doors on Sundays to accommodate private events. The bar describes itself as “reinventing classic hotel bar drinks in a modern bar setting.” The 1,700-square-foot event space can hold up to 100 guests, seated and standing. Hotel Bar has been open for 18 months.

Rococo does a modern take on steak

Rococo Steak | 655 Second Avenue South, St. Petersburg Hidden down a side street near Tropicana Field is one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems. Rococo Steak, a brand under Caldeon Concepts, contains all the elements one would expect from a fine dining establishment – an impressive wine selection, more than 650 labels, high-quality ingredients and … Read more

The Getaway

The Getaway opened its second location this summer in the Skyway Marina District in south St. Petersburg. The location, much like its Gandy Boulevard spot, is all about the waterfront, with indoor and outdoor seating. It includes many of the popular features of its original location, including a tiki bar, a large deck, lush landscaping … Read more

Capitalism in action at the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

In a city where companies like Mother Kombucha make headlines for entering big box grocery stores and businesses are rated based on “bike-friendliness,” the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, which resumes in October, reflects a notion that is central to the city’s business community: capitalism rewards value-based businesses committed to community action and corporate responsibility. … Read more

ONE LINERS Pinellas

►Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group was selected as the exclusive sales and marketing representative for Turtle Beach, a luxury custom home community by Marc Rutenberg Homes in unincorporated Pinellas County.

► Construction began on Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille at The St. Pete Pier. ► St. Petersburg’s Hunger + Thirst Group will shutter Kings Street Food Counter in the Edge District and will establish a new unnamed concept in the same location. ► The Pinellas Community Foundation moved into new offices in the Bayside … Read more