Tampa Bay Burger Week 2019
Remember celebrating Tampa Bay Taco Week? – well mark your calendars for October 17th-27th for Tampa Bay Burger Week! Just like last time, Creative Loafing will be joining forces with local Bay area restaurants for this year’s 5th Annual Tampa…
Adventure to Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg Tennessee or as most commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the Smoky Mountains” is a beautiful village like town nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee. Attracting more than 11 million visitors per year this popular tourist destination…
Your Guide to Dining at International Plaza and Bay Street
The International Mall officially referred to as International Plaza and Bay Street is a great mall, entertainment center, and dining option. With a full food court as well as countless restaurants outside the mall, there is plenty to choose from!…
Oxford Exchange
One of Tampa Bay’s restaurant staples is Oxford Exchange located on Kennedy Blvd directly across the street from the University of Tampa. Oxford Exchange, or OE, is a local hot spot for brunch, lunch, tea, and coffee and features a…
Celebrate National Sausage Pizza Day October 11th!
Mark your calendars, folks because October 11th is National Sausage Pizza Day! Yes, there’s a whole entire day dedicated to sausage pizza and we couldn’t be more excited. Whether it’s sausage pizza you’re after or just a plain slice of…
Book Your Tickets Now for Stageworks Theatre’s 2019-2020 Season
Consider taking a date night over to the Stageworks Theatre in downtown Tampa. Stageworks is Tampa’s longest-running professional theatre company since 1983! This is the perfect place for the enjoyment of plays and musicals but it is also a great…
La V Vietnamese Fusion: A Taste of Vietnam
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, La V Vietnamese Fusion is dishing out authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine to couples that can’t quite afford to travel halfway across the country for the real stuff, or just looking to branch…
Tapas in Tampa
Tapas are the perfect date food because they are usually served to be shared and to be paired with a drink. They are small Spanish snacks, like an appetizer, so you can order a few to decide what your favorite…
A Day in John’s Pass
John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk is a semi-large shopping area perfect for a day date. Despite having over 100 merchants within its boundaries, it has quite the quaint feel. Located just across the street from Madeira Beach, John’s Pass provides…
Check out GenX Tavern for a Throwback Night
Throw it back to the ‘80s and ‘90s at downtown Tampa’s new tavern! GenX Tavern is unlike most taverns because everything is based on the ‘80s and ‘90s from the food, decor and experience! If you’re feeling nostalgic for the…
October Events!!
By Sarah Rigby and Cassidy Gaudes **New events added as of Oct 1, 2019 There is always something happening in Tampa Bay. Especially in the fall which seems to be one of the busiest times of the year — and…
Haunted Houses and Attractions to Visit this October
Everyone’s favorite spooky month has finally arrived and that means it’s time to start planning the best Halloween dates. Lucky for you, there’s no shortage of date night locales for you to spend your evening. From Tampa to Orlando to…
Hyde Park Date Night
Whether you’re new to Tampa or are born and bred, you’ve probably heard of Hyde Park Village! If you haven’t, it’s a fantastic spot to spend your next date night out, especially if you enjoy yummy food, great shopping, and…
Your Ultimate Guide to Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay
Coffee is a universal love language shared by just about every working adult or stressed out college kid. Whether hot or iced, caffeinated or decaf, black or sugary sweet, coffee is a deliciously versatile pick-me-up! With all of the worn-out…
Tampa Bay’s No. 1 haunted attraction: Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream!
By Amanda Lafoe Tampa Bay’s No. 1 haunted attraction will be Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. It is the best Halloween fright fest with hundreds of roaming and interactive creatures, 9 scare zones, 7 major thrill rides, 6 haunted houses and live…
Three Perfect Days on Amelia Island
Hop in the car headed north and two-and-a-half hours later, just a few miles from the Georgia border, you’ll find Amelia Island. Named after Princess Amelia, the daughter of Spain’s King George II, the 13-mile-long barrier island hugs the coastline…
Seminole Heights Restaurant Guide
In recent years, quality restaurants have sprung up in the Seminole Heights area. From ramen to chef inspired delicacies, there are countless options to enjoy on date night. Restaurants in this area range from casual to formal so you can…
