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Bern’s to replace Haven with seafood concept in 2027 Exterior of Haven restaurant on West Morrison Avenue in South Tampa.

Bern’s to replace Haven with seafood concept in 2027

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Haven will stay open through summer as Bern’s prepares a 2027 seafood concept.

Pura Vida Miami plans Water Street Tampa location A rendering shows the planned Pura Vida Miami storefront at Water Street Tampa, with large windows and outdoor café seating.

A rendering shows the planned Pura Vida Miami storefront at Water Street Tampa, with large windows and outdoor café seating.

Pura Vida Miami plans Water Street Tampa location

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Water Street Tampa may soon add Miami-based Pura Vida.

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St Exterior sign for Bosc Modern Bar + Kitchen and Parker Street Bakery + Cafe in South Tampa.

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St with dinner, sushi and 2 a.m. late-night hours.

Bern’s marks 70 years with La Segunda collaboration Bern’s Steak House and La Segunda Bakery steak sandwich, sliced in half on a white marble surface.

Bern’s Steak House and La Segunda Bakery steak sandwich, sliced in half on a white marble surface.

Bern’s marks 70 years with La Segunda collaboration

Chuck Merlis February 11, 2026

Bern’s begins its 70th with a La Segunda sandwich and a look back at its Howard Avenue...

Bahama Breeze to convert Tampa Bay locations to new concepts Exterior of a Bahama Breeze restaurant at a Tampa Bay shopping center, where the location is slated for conversion to a new restaurant concept.

Exterior of a Bahama Breeze restaurant at a Tampa Bay shopping center, where the location is slated for conversion to a new restaurant concept.

Bahama Breeze to convert Tampa Bay locations to new concepts

Chuck Merlis February 3, 2026

Two Tampa Bay Bahama Breeze locations are expected to be converted to other restaurant concepts.

ASH on Water Street finds its voice with chef Seth Temple Dining room at ASH on Water Street filled with guests as the restaurant settles into its identity

Dining room at ASH on Water Street filled with guests as the restaurant settles into its identity

ASH on Water Street finds its voice with chef Seth Temple

Barbara Lynch January 22, 2026

ASH on Water Street enters a confident new chapter under chef Seth Temple.

Wing It On! to open first Tampa location amid Florida push Wing It On! showcases its signature buffalo wings, seasoned fries and dipping sauce ahead of its first Tampa franchise opening.

Wing It On! showcases its signature buffalo wings, seasoned fries and dipping sauce ahead of its first Tampa franchise opening.

Wing It On! to open first Tampa location amid Florida push

Chuck Merlis January 22, 2026

Wing It On! will open its first Tampa location in 2026 as Florida franchise growth accelerates.

Beachside Hospitality acquires Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar on Clearwater Beach with its iconic roadside sign and palm trees

Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar on Clearwater Beach with its iconic roadside sign and palm trees

Beachside Hospitality acquires Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach

Chuck Merlis January 21, 2026

Beachside Hospitality acquired Clearwater Beach staple Palm Pavilion, founded in 1926.

Bavaro’s opens central kitchen on North Nebraska Exterior of Bavaro’s new central kitchen on North Nebraska Avenue used for bread, pasta and catering production.

Exterior of Bavaro’s new central kitchen on North Nebraska Avenue used for bread, pasta and catering production.

Bavaro’s opens central kitchen on North Nebraska

Chuck Merlis January 20, 2026

Bavaro’s opened a central kitchen on North Nebraska to shift catering and production out of its restaurants.

Who pays for Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks? Fireworks light up Tampa Bay as a Starship cruise vessel passes the downtown waterfront during New Year’s Eve celebrations.