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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 by Bill Gates, are the driving forces behind Strategic Property Partners and the vision for this metropolis.  Early in the planning phase, Next Level Brands

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 has developed within the Tampa market as he continually builds roots with flagship dining concepts including Olivia’s, On Swann and now Bare Naked Kitchen.  But

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 booking, will be subject to a $25 per person charge but 100 percent of the proceeds of those charges will benefit Feeding Tampa Bay, according

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 time of the year; however, during the holidays, and most Saturdays, there are parking attendants to help with the chaos. It can be a nightmare.

Tampa’s Bern’s Steak House will close, temporarily, for design enhancements that include a remodel of its lounge and renovations in its kitchen. The last day of service before the summer closure is July 2, with the renovations set to last two-weeks. BDG Architects is overseeing the architectural design and Richard Zingale is leading the interior

The restaurant industry is challenging and establishments change hands, bringing variety to the ever-growing food scene, in the Tampa Bay area. A welcome addition to St. Petersburg is Allelo, a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant on Beach Drive. Shawn and Jeanna Damkoehler combined forces with Volet Hospitality and the innovativeness of Chef Alex Pyser to bring a remarkable

The forecast is predicting a colder-than-normal Christmas weekend in Tampa Bay. It will be a perfect time to get out, and about, and enjoy the local festivities and the spirit of the holiday season. Here are some things to do and places to eat this week!   Bradenton Beach, on the south end of Anna

It’s true, we have a few more holidays to get through before we focus on the day of all things love-related, but if you want to treat your someone special to Bern’s Steak House in 2023, the day to make that happen is December 16. Reservations open at 12 a.m., midnight, on December 16, for

WOB Bar & Kitchen, in honor of Tampa Bay’s “hometown hockey heroes” has added a Tampa Bay Lightning-inspired cocktail, the Thunderita, to its menu, as well as bringing back the 2021 championship-inspired Bolts Burger. WOB Bar & Kitchen will launch its blue-themed specialty cocktail, the Thunderita, which includes Espolon Blanco, Blue Curacao, lime juice, agave

DeVito’s Italian Specialties, James DeVito’s downtown Tampa restaurant, is a wonderful success story. Opened just days before the COVID-19 shutdown, in 2020, it has survived the pandemic to thrive as one of Tampa’s finest Italian restaurants. The interior is sleek and modern, with a black and white color palette and a flourish of art deco.

Palazzo Pizza is expanding with its second location, this time in downtown Tampa. The new location, at 214 E. Cass Street, previously the John Rolfe Cigar Bar, is expected to open in late December. “This new location is going to be dialed up from its current location,” says Jason Fox, with Palazzo Restaurant Group. “We’re

Midtown Tampa now has a spot in which to grab a slice.  The Colony Grill, a Connecticut-based pizza chain, has opened the doors to its second Tampa Bay area location. It opened its downtown St. Petersburg location in 2021, on Central Avenue and seventh street.  Known for its thin, and crispy, pies, and its famous