Bavaro’s opens central kitchen on North Nebraska

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

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?

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

Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are privately funded by local businesses, not the city, a nearly 20-year tradition led by Jackson’s Bistro.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 5: First Watch Restaurant Group

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River highlighting First Watch Restaurant Group as part of TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series.

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants

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Exterior of a Beef O’Brady’s sports pub location, highlighting the brand’s continued expansion as it marks 40 years in business.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues steady national growth.

How Water Street hotels increased food and beverage revenue in 2025

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Aerial view of the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street overlooking the waterfront and marina in downtown Tampa.

A case study on how Tampa’s Water Street hotels used food and beverage to drive growth in a year when room revenue stalled.

Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants

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An aerial view of Pendry Tampa along the Riverwalk at dusk

Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a partnership with Clique Hospitality.