The Sail Plaza Is Likely Getting a New Operator, New Food Concepts
Sodexo Live leads four bidders proposing new food concepts and at least $5 million in investment.
Tampa’s SoFresh Expands to Valrico
The Tampa fast-casual brand is joining Lithia Crossing as the shopping center adds new tenants.
San Diego Coffee Chain Expands Into Brandon
The California coffee chain secured a Brandon site for at least 15 years.
Can Tommy’s Chophouse Help Make Ybor a Dining District?
After moving to Charleston in 2011, Kenneth Emery opened Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill about 500 feet beyond the part of Market Street where diners naturally stopped. Emery still calls it “the longest 500 feet in Charleston.” If diners were going to walk those extra blocks, Burwell’s had to give them a reason, and the location … Read more
Bojangles targets 25 Tampa Bay restaurants
After opening two stores, Bojangles is recruiting franchisees to build out the Tampa Bay market.
Streetlight Taco coming to downtown Clearwater’s Peoples Bank Building
The Michelin-recognized restaurant will bring tacos, fresh masa and a new nighttime draw to Cleveland Street.
The Long Road Behind Cousin Vinny’s Overnight Success
The founders endured a 16-month buildout before an unnoticed Michelin inspector changed everything.
Raising Cane’s to replace former Macaroni Grill in Brandon
Former Macaroni Grill at Brandon Town Center will be replaced by a new Raising Cane’s.
Downtown Clearwater lands first restaurant from Michelin-starred hospitality group
The restored Telephone Building in downtown Clearwater has landed its first restaurant tenant, with the hospitality group behind Michelin-starred Rocca bringing its first Clearwater concept to Cleveland Street. Called Rippers, the restaurant will occupy the building’s ground floor and serve deep-fried “ripper” hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, fries and handcrafted milkshakes. It also marks … Read more
Tastes Pretty Good to open Japanese restaurant in Tampa
Kingfish will join Lumbre at Rome Collective as Tastes Pretty Good expands its lineup.