Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 5: First Watch Restaurant Group
Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.
Food
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues steady national growth.
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival expands with new Hard Rock event
The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns in April with a new Hard Rock event, expanded chef showdowns and the Grand Tasting downtown.
How Water Street hotels increased food and beverage revenue in 2025
A case study on how Tampa’s Water Street hotels used food and beverage to drive growth in a year when room revenue stalled.
White Castle taps Sarasota firm for 1st fully automated airport kiosk
White Castle partnered with a Sarasota tech firm to launch its first fully automated airport kiosk serving hot Sliders around the clock.
Inside Jackson’s Bistro’s Harbour Island transformation
Jackson’s Bistro is reworking its Harbour Island waterfront as Tampa’s dining scene evolves toward refined, experience-driven restaurants.
Chipotle opening on Water Street Tampa
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at Water Street Tampa on Dec. 23 with outdoor seating and standard daily hours.
4 Tampa restaurants added to MICHELIN Guide’s Florida list
Four Tampa restaurants were added to the MICHELIN Guide Florida, reflecting the city’s expanding food scene.
CEO Connect: David Habib spills his saucey secrets
David Habib discusses scaling Yo Mama’s Foods from a Clearwater kitchen to national retail during a live CEO Connect interview.
How David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods
From his family kitchen in Clearwater, David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods into a national clean-label brand sold in 24,000 stores.