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 Bay Burger Week! This is an incredible week for foodies, especially burger lovers to indulge…
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 unique selection of stores inside with one of a kind products and bites. Whether you’re…
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 pep or cheese, we have an awesome list of local pizzerias in Tampa Bay that…
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 space to rent out for an event! Stageworks’ season recently began on September 27th and…
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 an awesome atmosphere! **This Weekend enjoy their annual Fall Festival! Sep 28, 5-9 p.m. About Hyde…
Calling all boozy ice cream lovers: Aubi and Ramsa is officially open! If you haven’t already heard, Aubi and Ramsa is a 21+ Ice Cream shop that just opened the doors to its Tampa location and is the perfect spot to incorporate some sugar into your next date night! About Aubi and Ramsa Aubi and…
Perhaps one of Tampa’s most historic landmarks, the Tampa Theatre is home to almost a century of history. The mission of the Theatre is to protect the historic landmark as “one of America’s best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture” (tampatheatre.org). In fact, the mission was so successful that the theatre was named a Tampa…
Milkshake fans, mark your calendars for September 12th in honor of National Chocolate Milkshake Day! Whether you enjoy a chocolate shake or not, the Tampa area is full of great ice cream parlors, local to Tampa with a variety of flavors, shake options, and so much more! National Chocolate Milkshake Day is the perfect chance…
Attention Cirque du Soleil fans: a brand new show is coming our way this October! Prepare for the incredible, breathtaking show “Axel”. Enjoy all of the incredible acrobatics that you know and love on ice with world-class skaters! The Show Cirque du Soleil Axel is bringing this brand new experience to Tampa this October 31st…
Three ‘cheers’ for September 7th aka National Beer Lovers Day! Yes, a day devoted to beer is finally almost here and is the perfect excuse to enjoy your favorite brew or brewery. If you didn’t already know, there are 88 breweries located in the Tampa Bay area accounting for most of the breweries in the…
Prepare for the next best place to book your staycations! Clearwater’s Karol Hotel is ready to open this Fall 2019! Led by Mainsail Lodging, The Karol Hotel will be the first Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Pinellas County! About The Karol Hotel Located in the Feather Sound area of Pinellas, The Karol Hotel will enchant each…
Attention all Bucs fans: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and TradeWinds Island Resorts has announced a multi-year partnership agreement! Don’t worry, this new agreement is only bringing more fun, excitement, and events to the Tampa area! Check out the Bucs Beach Bash this September! About the Partnership This partnership between the Bucs and TradeWinds features a…
November is a ways away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mark your calendars now! Coming November 2-3 is Savor St. Pete! If you haven’t already heard, Savor St. Pete is a showcase open to the public with delicious food, wine, and beer in the Downtown St. Pete area! The best part is: tickets are…
It’s time to celebrate because another brand new restaurant has officially opened on Tampa’s Riverwalk! The new spot, Stones Throw opened in late May and offers a casual outdoor seafood menu with delicious cocktails. Grab the girls, or grab your special someone and make your way to the Riverwalk to check it out! The Restaurant…
Looking for an artistic outlet but also wanting to spend time with your significant other? Well, look no further than Dan Balk Jewelry! If you didn’t already know, Dan Balk is an artist, teacher, goldsmith, and a designer all wrapped into one talented human being! Check out his studio and classes for a great date…
Attention all St. Pete friends: Baba on Central is officially open for business! Baba on Central opened quietly on July 24th and has been ‘wowing’ customers every single day since! About Baba on Central Baba on Central is the best spot for all things Greek and Lebanese. The spot is located in St. Pete at…
Everyone knows at some point or another, that spontaneous date night and the struggle of deciding where to go, but more importantly, where you can get a table last minute. Luckily, the Tampa area is full of restaurants of all prices, availability, and food styles. For more last-minute date night options, check out this awesome…
Mark your calendars for September 1st, 2019 because Tampa Bay Theatre Festival is back! Not to mention, this year, at the Studio Theater, (Re)Union will be performing! Remember, it’s only one night of the festival, so don’t miss your chance! How (Re)Union Got Its Start (Re)Union debuted earlier this year at the 2019 Tampa International…
If you didn’t already know, Epperson Lagoon has finally opened and is now offering Limited Non-Resident Access! Basically, Epperson is a planned community with a larger than life man-made lagoon in the Wesley Chapel Area. Built by Metro Places, this new attraction is a part of a neighborhood community and has been causing quite a…
Celebrate the kiddos heading back to school with a wine tasting dinner! This August and September, check out some of the best restaurants around with their Upcoming Wine Tasting Dinners in Tampa. All of these wine dinners require a reservation and a payment to be made before dining to hold your spot! Bring your significant…