Texas Cattle Company in St. Pete closes

Texas Cattle Company St. Pete closes after 33 years in business, marking the end of a longtime local dining staple. The news was confirmed by the company’s official Facebook page on November 6. The last operating business day was November 5.  Located at 2600 34th Street North, the restaurant had been in that location for

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Grilled steak cooking over an open flame on a barbecue grill.
MOD Pizza opens location in Tampa Bay

MOD Pizza opened its first Tampa Bay area location in October in the Cypress Creek Town Center. The chain offers artisan-style pizza and salads, customized by the customer, using any combination of more than 30 featured toppings, or they can choose from the menu. Pizzas are hand-cooked, and salads are individually hand-tossed for each customer.

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Going Solo: A man with a delicious plan

By Jo-Lynn Brown Photos by Penny Rogo Jeff Gigante is starting a new journey with his newest concept, Forbici. This transition is pivotal because Gigante is arguably one of Tampa Bay’s busiest restaurateurs, with eight restaurants  under the Ciccio umbrella and a long list of philanthropic endeavors. The restaurant group employs more than 1,300 workers

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That Mexican Place

Nueva Cantina | 1625 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg & 4918 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa Nueva Cantina has opened a new location in Tampa. It’s maybe a little off the beaten path for some people, but it’s worth the drive for authentic Mexican food with a contemporary twist and a tasty “spicy margarita.” The first

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Sparkman Wharf redevelopment takes shape in Channelside

Sparkman Wharf is reshaping Channelside with new offices, dining and public space.

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Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.
The Getaway

The Getaway opened its second location this summer in the Skyway Marina District in south St. Petersburg. The location, much like its Gandy Boulevard spot, is all about the waterfront, with indoor and outdoor seating. It includes many of the popular features of its original location, including a tiki bar, a large deck, lush landscaping

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