Midtown Tampa update: Ponte construction progress, William Dean now open and True Food Kitchen opens (PHOTOS)

Midtown Tampa’s evolution is still underway, as restaurants and retail complete construction and open their doors. One of the most anticipated openings, Ponte Tampa, is still under construction but is

See inside The Tampa Club’s $1.7 million renovation (PHOTOS)

The Tampa Club has unveiled a $1.7 million renovation, including an outdoor terrace. Dining will be available outside on the 42nd floor, with 180-degree views of Tampa. The height of

Channel District sophistication

Cena, pronounced “chen-na,” is a bold, inventive and award-winning trattoria located in Tampa’s Channel District. Owner, and chef, Michael Buttacavoli honed his culinary skills at remarkable restaurants throughout Tampa, including

2021 Year In Review: My perfect dinner

When people find out I write restaurant articles, they always ask the same questions. The questions are, “What is your favorite restaurant” or “What is your favorite thing to order?”

The St. Pete experience rises at Social Roost (PHOTOS)

Social Roost is a fun, and eclectic, restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg, serving inventive cocktails and delicious food. It’s the brainchild of St. Petersburg natives Rob Bowen and Jason Teabout,

Next Level Brands to open new restaurant at Water Street in 2022

Next Level Brands has announced its newest restaurant concept, Boulon Brasserie, is slated to open at Water Street, in Tampa, in the summer of 2022. Next Level Brands is a

Beautifully delicious: The atmosphere and cuisine at Donatello are simply elegant (PHOTOS)

Diners feel special every time they go to Donatello. For decades, the Tampa restaurant has defined fine Italian dining and stepping into the dining room transports you to a world

Il Ritorno brings back intelligent dining

Il Ritorno, David Benstock’s Italian-inspired restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg, holds a special place in Tampa Bay’s dining scene. At first glance, it seems like an Italian restaurant. After all,

Le Dîner en Blanc’s ‘secret’ dining experience coming to Tampa in November

Tampa Bay will host its very first Le Dîner en Blanc on Saturday, November 6, in one of the city’s best-known public spaces. The twist? Guests don’t know the location

Seafood takes center stage at Ocean Prime (PHOTOS)

Ocean prime | 2205 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa As an upscale dining establishment, Ocean Prime checks every box. The location, adjacent to International Plaza in Tampa, teams with well-heeled clientele.

Teak offers a view to a thrill

Before it opened, Teak, the Birchwood-operated outpost on the pier head in downtown St. Petersburg, was the envy of many restauranteurs. It is the featured restaurant on the city’s newest

The Library: A culinary love story (Photos)

Stepping into the Library in St. Petersburg, you will immediately notice the stylish interior space, abundant in natural light and furnished with modern fixtures and a deep-blue color palette. As