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.

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Aerial view of the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street overlooking the waterfront and marina in downtown Tampa.
Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants

Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a partnership with Clique Hospitality.

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An aerial view of Pendry Tampa along the Riverwalk at dusk
Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla

Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead of Gasparilla.

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Interior views of the new Fit2Run pop-up at Water Street Tampa showing apparel displays, accessories and a wall of running shoes from brands like HOKA and On.
Which Tampa restaurant made OpenTable’s Top 100 list?

Bern’s Steak House is the only Tampa restaurant to earn a place on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2025.

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A plated steak dinner at Bern’s Steak House with French fried onions, vegetables, a baked potato and a glass of red wine.
Fresh Kitchen announces biggest menu changes in 11 Years

Fresh Kitchen confirms its largest menu shift since 2014 with a full move to 100% seed oil-free cooking and a new rosemary chicken.

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Fresh Kitchen restaurant exterior with FK logo sign behind cactus plants
Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.

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Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot
How diners changed, according to Jackson’s Bistro

Jackson’s Bistro leaders break down how Tampa diners changed in the debut episode of TBBW’s new podcast A Sit Down.

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Chris McVety and Michael Coury sit down for Episode 1 of TBBW’s A Sit Down podcast to discuss how restaurants adapt fast.
PopUp Bagels opening 2nd Tampa location this week in Carrollwood

PopUp Bagels brings its cult-followed “Grip, Rip and Dip” experience to Carrollwood as it opens its second Tampa Bay shop.

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Basket filled with assorted PopUp Bagels
Tampa-based Melting Pot brings fondue to grocery stores nationwide

Melting Pot brings its signature fondue to Publix shelves in the brand’s largest retail expansion to date.

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Melting Pot at Home fondue packages beside a pot of melted cheese with bread and vegetables arranged on a table
New Mexican restaurant set to spice up Seminole Heights

Seminole Heights is getting a new spot for handmade tortillas and modern Mexican flavor as Con Amor prepares to open its doors.

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Avenue Lofts building in Seminole Heights, with Con Amor co-owners Kayla Chang and Taylor Dillon holding an “Opening Soon” banner outside their upcoming restaurant.
Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island is undergoing a major renovation

At Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi on Harbour Island, Sunday brunch feels like Tampa itself: lively, confident and constantly changing. What looks like a celebration is, in truth, control. For

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Jackson’s Bistro sits along the Tampa Riverwalk, overlooking the water at Harbour Island.
Ceviche’s Tampa comeback shows why visibility is viability

Ceviche’s return to Tampa’s International Plaza isn’t just a comeback. It’s a masterclass in strategy, collaboration and design redefining local hospitality.

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Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant logo in teal featuring a crest above the restaurant’s name.