Exclusive: Sundial owner says the addition of Forbici will ‘elevate the experience’ of the property 

With the announcement of Forbici Modern Italian coming to Sundial, in St. Petersburg, the owners of Sundial, Paradise Ventures, say it could offer a major transformational use of the property

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Ladies’ brunch day at the Hard Rock (PHOTOS)

It’s a thing my group of friends loves to do, plan Sunday “Fun Days,” in which we let loose, enjoy a relaxed day and, it always starts with brunch.  There

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How the ‘A-Team’ at Next Level Brands found their niche

An attorney, a real estate investor and a serial restaurateur walk into a bar … no, this is not the opening of a joke, it’s the reality of the founders

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Collaboration restaurant Lona set to open in Tampa Marriott Water Street

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval, a Fort Lauderdale-based Mexican restaurant, plans to open its newest location in Tampa, this month. It will open in the space formerly occupied by Garrison

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A Union well made (PHOTOS)

What happens when you blend the expertise of Jeff Gigante – a 20-plus year veteran of the dining and hospitality industry, Andrew Wright – chief executive officer of Franklin Street,

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Melting Pot Social opens this week in downtown Tampa (PHOTOS)

Melting Pot Social, or MeltSO, opened its doors in the Ave Tampa Riverwalk apartment building, at 105 West Tyler Street. The menu is New American food and modern fondue, in

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Three Tampa restaurants earn coveted Stars from Michelin Guide

Three Tampa restaurants joined the ranks of Michelin-Starred eateries in Florida, as the 2023 edition of the Michelin Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa was announced Thursday night at LoanDepot Park.

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The Helm: Provisions and coastal fare (PHOTOS)

Heidi Butler’s childhood dream of becoming the cruise director for the Love Boat played out in real life when she and her husband, Michael Butler opened The Helm: Provisions &

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The Bolts of Boulon Brasserie on Water Street (PHOTOS)

Let’s talk about the ghost town that turned into a cosmopolitan, mini-Manhattan, mecca now known as Water Street Tampa. Jeff Vinik, owner of Tampa Bay Lighting, and Cascade Investments, headed

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The Pinnacle of Ponte (PHOTOS)

From his initial start in the Icot Center, in Clearwater, to expanding his brand in Hyde Park and South Tampa to his newest venture in Midtown Tampa, Chris Ponte’s journey

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Bern’s Steak House launches new reservation policy with philanthropic twist

Bern’s Steak House has launched a new reservation process that will require credit cards to secure bookings. No-show reservations, and reservation cancellations made within 24 hours or less of the

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There’s a new Italian market in town (PHOTOS)

Many locals (and tourists alike) know Mazzaro’s Italian Market as the premier place to purchase anything Italian in St. Petersburg. Since Mazzaro’s is a legend, parking is a challenge any

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