Tampa Bay is home to some of the most delicious and innovative restaurants around. We are truly spoiled when it comes to eating out and new restaurants are popping up all the time! Try a new restaurant or see what is happening at some of Tampa Bay’s staples and head out for a delicious night on the town.
Love food, cooking, or watching TV cooking shows? Now, you and a lucky date can watch a cooking competition in person and support an important local cause. The Epicurean Hotel, in Hyde Park, is hosting the fifth annual Tampa’s Epic Chef Showdown, a contest where proceeds are donated to Feeding Tampa Bay. Feeding Tampa Bay…
Breakfast food has become one of the most popular meals of the day with delicious breakfast/brunch hot spots popping up everywhere drawing in people of all ages. One popular breakfast item, with a cult-like following, is the bagel. People in the Tampa area love bagels for their diversity, quick-grab option, and their nostalgia that they…
Going out to eat for every date has gotten too expensive to do nowadays. Not to mention, it can be a bit repetitive. Spend a night in with your significant other and cook a gourmet meal together! When it’s all said and done, you will have a meal in front of you fit for a…
Hola Amigos! Are you trying to find that perfect Mexican restaurant but just can’t seem to stomach another trip to the same old place down the street? If the answer is yes, you must check out Mekenita Cantina! If the answer is no, you still must check out Mekenita Cantina! This local hot spot started…
Get ready to party! It’s time for chillin’ and margarita sippin’! Grab your date, spouse, girls or guys to go drink one of the most popular summer drinks at Margarita Wars. The annual Margarita Wars are back for the sixth year in a row! Twenty local mixologists will compete for the title of Tampa Bay’s…
With rainy season all around us here in the Tampa Bay area, it is important to know of all the different indoor activities we could do when it’s not so sunshiney in the sunshine state. When it’s raining, people sometimes tell you that you could go to the movies or go grab a bite to…
Summer is here in Tampa and with the beautiful sunsets, breezy summer nights, and warm temps, it is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the Sunshine State! As locals know, Armature Works is booming! With their delicious food options, Riverwalk façade, and frequent events, it’s a hot spot for locals and visitors. Due…
With the start of June, dawns the beginnings of the Summer season. School is out, the temperatures are heating up, and after a couple of weeks at home, the kids start moaning “I’m bored”, right? Luckily, Tampa is home to a handful of upcoming festivals this June that are perfect for the whole family or…
Mark your calendars this June 13-23 for Tampa Bay Restaurant Week 2019! Sponsored by Creative Loafing in celebration of their Food Issue on June 13th, participating restaurants across Tampa Bay will be in celebration as well! For one week only, the participating restaurants will be offering special meals on a prix fixe menu with great…
Karma Juice Bar and Eatery is dishing out fresh and organic food every day of the week in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. Known for their infamous acai bowls, Karma has people from all over stopping in to give them a try. Karma is the most popular juice bar in the area and once…
Mark your calendars this May 25th for the 6th Annual Margarita and Music Festival! Located at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Memorial Day Weekend, the festival will host live music, margaritas, games, shopping, food, and fireworks to finish the night! The Tampa Bay Margarita and Music Festival is the largest festival in the state…
The month of May is full of ends and new beginnings. From the end of another school year, the start of summer plans, and most of all, for those graduating, May is an exciting and scary month! With most college graduations done, the next round of graduates moving on to bigger and better is the…
Food tours are great for people visiting Tampa Bay, as well as people who have lived in the area for years. It gives couples a little taste of the city, as well as a glimpse into its culture and history. Take your loved one on a more unique date this weekend and attend one of…
If you have yet to try The Oyster Bar, located in the heart of St. Pete, you must check it out now! Offering a casual seafood environment in the entertainment district, The Oyster Bar has been offering delicious, fresh seafood for 20 years. Why visit The Oyster Bar now? This past March, the restaurant has…
Finding new, exciting places to eat can be tough; especially when you have lived in the same area for many years! The popular places become mundane, the chain restaurants become a last resort, and the struggle for finding different places to try is real. Luckily for us Tampanians, a newer restaurant has re-inspired local foodies…
Acai berries are an antioxidant powerhouse, but their high antioxidant content is only one of the reasons they’ve become so popular as a health food. Acai bowls are a cool, refreshing and hearty breakfast or late afternoon pick-me-up. Treat yourself this summer and splurge on all the best Tampa acai bowls the Bay area has…
If you have never been over to Crafty Squirrel on Central Avenue in St. Pete, now is the time to stop in! Throughout the month of April, Crafty Squirrel is upping their Theme Thursday game with Genre Nights! Every Thursday, the bar will feature a new music-related theme as well as $15 Martini and Rossi…
If you love breakfast food, more specifically, eggs Benedict, then grab the family and make your way to one of these delicious restaurants to celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day on April 16th! We’re bringing you some of the best breakfast/brunch spots across Tampa Bay in honor of this delicious holiday. Check them out! The Classic…
Foodies, festival-lovers, drink connoisseurs, mark your calendars! This April and May 2019 there are loads of delicious, rockin’, eco-friendly, upcoming festivals right in the heart of Tampa Bay! Bring your friends, family, or that special someone and partake in all of the local festivities that the Bay area has to offer. Busch Gardens Food and…
Everyone has their favorite restaurant, however, sometimes the same old can get boring! If you’re looking for new places to grab a bite then look no further! These hot spots across the bay are brand new this year and are sure to spice up your taste buds! Who knows, you may even find your new…