Food in Tampa Bay reflects a mix of local flavors, new restaurants and growing culinary talent across the region. Here, you’ll find reporting on the people, trends and places shaping the city’s dining scene and food culture.
Restaurants took a major hit in 2020 when local shutdowns, because of the coronavirus, forced closures. Some establishments were able to slowly get into the home delivery and takeout game, but others, like Tampa-based Fitlife Foods, were ready and waiting. The healthy, premade food business—while it has 12 brick-and-mortar locations—was primed to continue business as … Read more
Palazzo Pizza, a new concept, is preparing to open its doors on January 28 at 1818 W. Platt St., Tampa. The concept was developed by Volpe Hospitality Group after being inspired by the travels, and network, of Jason Fox over the last 20 years. Fox’s hospitality career started in Tampa under the guidance of nightlife … Read more
It all started as a hobby in her own, small, apartment kitchen. Jordann Amatea had started the Paleo diet and needed to find something to sate her sweet tooth cravings. At age 30 she is CEO of Base Culture, based in Clearwater, a massive healthy baked goods empire that stretches to 10,000 retail stores with … Read more
Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar, a rooftop lounge, is coming to the dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel opening in Midtown Tampa January 2021. The bar, which will have 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore and St. Petersburg skylines, was inspired by the Riviera Maya town of Tulum. Sal Y Mar will be accessible from a … Read more
Thanksgiving will look a little different for many people this year. If your typical large gathering has been nixed due to COVID, maybe take the day off and do takeout instead. You can socially distance, do less work and support your local restaurants, all in one shot. It’s a win all around! Here are five … Read more
► Evolve & Co., an advertising agency in St. Petersburg, was commissioned to rebrand Blue Head Ranch, 31,000 acres of South Florida rangeland in what was known in pioneer times as “The 90 Mile Prairie.” (Pictured above) ►The American Heart Association awarded $2,000 to Plato Academy, in Largo, for the replacement of physical education equipment. … Read more
St. Pete Eats Now you can make local dishes you love, in your own kitchen. St. Pete Eats: A Cookbook is stocked with creations from St. Petersburg staples like Red Mesa Restaurant, to celebrity chefs like Ray Lampe, aka “Dr. BBQ.” After all, health is much more than a fair-weather state of mind—it’s a mission. … Read more
Big Storm Brewing is planning to open a brewpub, at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando, possibly by the end of the year. The Orlando City Council approved a 10-year lease for Big Storm’s new Amway location. The nearly 5,000-square-foot location will feature onsite craft brewing, as well as kitchen service. The brewpub restaurant will … Read more
Boulevard Burgers & Tap House is teaming up with OneBlood for a blood drive in St. Pete Beach on Thursday, July 23 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the burger restaurant at 5905 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach. All donations will be tested for the coronavirus antibody and donors will receive a $10 voucher … Read more
The Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier Bourbon, in St. Petersburg, is a unique entertainment space offering a hospitality experience, opening in August. The 16,000 square-foot space is influenced by the Horse Soldier team’s eclectic backgrounds, and favorite destinations including Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Canada, Scotland and more. The space offers two full-service bars, and a tasting … Read more
