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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Urban Stillhouse, in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse District, is a rare find in the Tampa Bay area restaurant scene. It’s special, and unique, in many ways. First, it’s owned by American Freedom Distillery, makers of Horse Soldier Bourbon. So, it’s no surprise that this is a restaurant that knows its spirits, and how to skillfully use … Read more
82 Degrees is a little restaurant and bar, stashed off Sunset Way, in St. Pete Beach. It’s awash with natural light streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, giving a panoramic view of high-rise buildings and the Gulf of Mexico beyond. 82 Degrees is stylish, created to serve guests of the Saint, a boutique hotel … Read more
Jotoro, chef Joe Isidori’s Mexican restaurant, in Tampa’s Channel District, is a casual spot for drinks and dinner near the seaport. The space is filled with bright accents and a luchador image painted on a giant chain canvas. While Jotoro’s heart is in Mexico, the menu is instilled with an Asian influence. The unique culinary … Read more
By Brooke Palmer Kuhl | Photos by Amy Pezzicara, Pezz Photo The New York Yankees. Tom Brady. The Tampa Cuban. Ybor City. Stuff that Tampa legends are made of. And then, there is Bern’s Steak House. After 66 years, Bern’s still serves hundreds of guests, night after night, sharing important milestones or just a great … Read more
The Tampa Club held the grand opening of its newly renovated space. The 8,000+ square foot renovation includes the expansion of the Grille, the Main Dining Room and the new outdoor terrace. The Main Dining Room is now called The Canopy Ballroom and The Grille was renamed View42 for the 42nd floor and the Tampa … Read more
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 beginning to take shape showcasing Chef Chris Ponte’s vision for what is anticipated to be one of Tampa’s premier dining reservations to score. PONTE TAMPA … Read more
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 the outdoor terrace makes The Tampa Club the highest outdoor private dining experience in America, according to a statement. “We have designed a Club that … Read more
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 SideBern’s and Council Oak. But in his own place, his Italian heritage shines in a restaurant that is special, and unique, in the Bay area’s … Read more
