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Chile Verde opens in converted Largo gas station

Chile Verde opened its third location Thursday, bringing Mexican street tacos to Largo via a converted gas station. The new spot’s digs at 1199 Missouri Ave. N — acquired about four years ago — are similar to the Chile Verde in the Ponce de Leon neighborhood in St. Petersburg.

Largo, FL · 3d

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Seven Florida Lunch Counters Where Locals Have Ordered The Same Cuban Sandwich For Generations

Florida runs on pressed bread, roast pork, and a little cafecito on the side. From Tampa to Key West, some lunch counters have been making the same Cuban sandwich for so long that families now order it out of habit, one generation after another. These are not fancy dining rooms...

Florida · 2d
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Jamaica's Juici Patties to open first St. Pete restaurant this winter

Juici Patties, Jamaica's largest patty restaurant chain, is opening its first St. Petersburg location at 3252 Central Avenue. The restaurant will occupy an endcap space formerly home to Metro by T-Mobile at Central Plaza, a shopping center next to PSTA’s Grand Central bus terminal. Interior renovations are underway, with...

St. Petersburg, FL · 3d
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The annual Good ‘Burger Awards is one of St. Pete’s best parties

No matter what your dining preferences, this is one burger everyone in town can agree on. The 14th Annual Good ‘Burger Awards, presented by Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title, are back for 2026, celebrating the people and businesses that make St. Pete so great. The party takes place on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:30-8 p.m. at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d
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Melting Pot in St. Pete debuts new menu, including three-course dinner experiences

Dinner at the Melting Pot (699 Central Ave) has always been focused on what happens around the table. Part of the fun of fondue is that dinner becomes something you actually do together. You’re dipping, sharing, trying different combinations, and lingering over each course, turning date night, a birthday, or dinner with friends into a night that feels like an occasion. And starting this month, the restaurant has added new ways to dip into the experience.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 2d

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Tampa Bay Times Names Top 50 Local Restaurants: From Mediterranean Tastes to Cuban Delights

The Tampa Bay Times put out its Top 50 Restaurants of Tampa Bay list for 2026 on Nov. 6. Here are 10 Tampa and St. Petersburg restaurants from the list: Cybel, Raices, 86 Wine Bar, Supernatural, Late Start Brewery, Copper, Mullets Fish Camp, Gao, Lolita's, and Counter Culture. All sit in Tampa or St. Petersburg.

Tampa, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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Local restaurants serving, catering Thanksgiving meals in 2026

Have you planned your outfit for the living room ... or a night out for Thanksgiving dinner?. No matter where you are for the holiday, plenty of restaurants in Tampa Bay are cooking up Thanksgiving classics.

Tampa, FL · 11h

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The Moon Under Water to reopen in Gulfport next week after five years away

After five years away, The Moon Under Water is reopening on Monday, November 16th, at 5 p.m., bringing its British pub fare, Indian curries, and extensive beer selection to downtown Gulfport. The restaurant, which operated for more than two decades on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, has found a...

Gulfport, FL · 1d

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Munchies 420 Café Is Reopening Under Its Original Ownership

Sarasota has more than its fair share of fine dining establishments. There’s no shortage of places you can go at a reasonable hour to eat reasonable food while dressing and acting reasonably. Munchies 420 Café was not one of those places—and its patrons wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Cafe on St. Armands Serves Thanksgiving on the Circle with Holiday Classics and Mediterranean Flair

Café on St. Armands is setting the table for Thanksgiving with a holiday menu that gives guests the comfort of tradition alongside the Mediterranean-inspired flavors that have become part of the Café experience. Thanksgiving Day begins with brunch offerings before transitioning into an afternoon and evening of holiday dining. Guests looking for the classics can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving turkey plate with seasonal sides, while the menu also offers options including prime rib, pistachio-crusted lamb, Moroccan crispy duck, feta-crusted grouper, and Youvetsi. Brunch brings its own holiday twist with selections including Benedicts and Country Fried Prime Rib, while seasonal starters, sides, and desserts round out the celebration. Whether guests are gathering for turkey and all the fixings or looking for something a little different this Thanksgiving, Café offers a way to celebrate on St. Armands Circle without spending the holiday in the kitchen.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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On the scene at our Top Restaurants event in St. Pete

The Tampa Bay Times held its Top 50 Restaurants event on Tuesday evening at the Factory St. Pete. Hundreds of guests explored the gallery and museum before snacking on bites from some of the region’s top restaurants and watching a cocktail demonstration from bartender Max Blowers of Wild Child.

Tampa, FL · 1d

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This Old Florida Farm Market in Plant City Sells Strawberries Picked From Its Own Fields That Morning

A strawberry milkshake here comes with a straw fat enough for whole berry chunks to slide right through. That detail alone made me stop scrolling. The shortcake has its own season, too. A sign at the window lists it from January through March, so timing matters. I like a place...

Plant City, FL · 2d

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Josephine's Italian Market is a delicious family-owned social hub for Brandon community

BRANDON, Fla. — The bread's from Staten Island. The life-affirming prosciutto is from Parma, Italy. But make no mistake, for all its worldwide flavors, Josephine's Italian Market (730 W Brandon Blvd) is all about family and friends right here in Brandon. "I'm born and raised in Brandon," says Josephine's...

Brandon, FL · 1d

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🎅 Macaroni KID Bradenton's 2026 Holiday Event Guide

🎄 As the holiday season approaches, Bradenton and its surrounding communities come alive with twinkling lights, joyful music, and festive gatherings that bring people together in the spirit of celebration. From charming tree lighting ceremonies to bustling holiday markets and magical train rides, the area offers a variety of events that capture the wonder and warmth of the season. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, unique shopping experiences, or simply a way to soak in the holiday cheer, this Guide highlights everything merry and bright and some of the most beloved local holiday festivals. Bundle up (just a little—it’s Florida!), grab your loved ones, and get ready to explore the magic of Christmas right here in our own backyard.

Bradenton, FL · 1d

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Tampa area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day this year

Thanksgiving is a time for many things—loved ones, football, and reflecting on the good things we have. Perhaps the most important part of Thanksgiving, and something we are certainly thankful for, is great food. Luckily, there are plenty of Tampa restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day this year. Whether you...

Tampa, FL · 3h

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Sprawling holiday pop-up ‘Xmas at Daddy’s’ opens in Downtown St. Pete

Christmas has arrived on Central Avenue. Forward Hospitality Group’s mega-sized Xmas at Daddy’s, hosted at Trailer Daddy at 217 Central Ave, is a veritable Winter Wonderland, and it is now open in downtown St. Pete for its fourth year. If you didn’t catch the debut last weekend, Xmas...

St. Petersburg, FL · 6h

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KOJO, the top-floor, upscale Asian restaurant at Central Park, set for St. Pete debut

Central Park St. Pete (551 Central Avenue) has quickly become a hub of activity since the food hall portion of the five-story concept opened this summer. Now, its long-awaited crown jewel is about to make its debut, with KOJO soft opening this weekend. Reservations for the upscale Asian restaurant on...

Sarasota, FL · 11h

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Beans and Rice: A Florida Teen's Coffee With a Purpose

At 12 years old, Nathanael Peter Victor-Smith had an idea that many adults might have dismissed as too simple. Sell coffee beans. Use the proceeds to buy rice and other food for children in need. There was no investor, no warehouse, and no business degree behind it. There was only a young Floridian who believed a morning ritual could become a meal for someone else. Six years later, that idea has grown into Beans & Rice, a Florida coffee company with a mission far larger than its size.

Florida · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s best food and drink events, including Burger Week happening November 12-22

Tampa Bay Burger Week runs Nov. 12-22 and tops Creative Loafing's weekly list of the best food & drink events happening across Tampa Bay, this time covering Nov. 12-18, 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s best food and drink events, including Burger Week happening November 12-22 appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 2d