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After losing openers and backing band in ‘Free Palestine’ fallout, Ed Sheeran arrives in Tampa to close US stadium tour
Embattled singer-songwriter closes his U.S. tour in Tampa on Nov. 7, 2026. The post After losing openers and backing band in ‘Free Palestine’ fallout, Ed Sheeran arrives in Tampa to close US stadium tour appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
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Tampa bakery owner shares sweet treats with first responders at MacArthur Airport for Kindness Week
The Cake Girl Bakery owner Kristina Lavallee partnered with Breeze Airways to surprise first responders at Long Island MacArthur Airport and encouraged random acts of kindness ahead of World Kindness Day.
Tampa Bay Times
Local restaurant developer inks deal to bring Mike’s Red Tacos to Tampa
San Diego-born Mike’s Red Tacos plans to expand into the greater Tampa and Orlando markets through a 36-unit agreement with local development group Built Different Brands. The group holds the franchise rights for PopUp Bagels, Marco’s Pizza and Dave’s Hot Chicken for the Tampa Bay market. It also manages wellness, beauty and immersive experience concepts.
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Nomi Bar debuts in downtown Tampa, Lara says goodbye and more in local food news
OPENINGS/CLOSINGS New Japanese izakaya Nomi Bar officially opens in downtown Tampa this week Downtown Tampa now has a new spot for late night sushi and sake. Nomi Bar, located at 777 N Ashley Dr. Unit A, in the former Taps Tavern space, soft-opened last week but will mark its official grand opening this Saturday, Nov. 7 […] The post Nomi Bar debuts in downtown Tampa, Lara says goodbye and more in local food news appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
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Historic Florida restaurants where a good meal comes with a remarkable story
A waiter carrying a Cuban sandwich across a tiled dining room might not seem like a history lesson. Then you discover the restaurant served cigar workers before automobiles transformed the streets outside, and that the same family has been running the business for more than a century. Florida’s food history...
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Mr. Empanada Town & Country Relocating to Westchase
“WESTCHASE, WE’RE HEADED YOUR WAY!” began a Facebook post published by local empanada franchise Mr. Empanada in mid-September. “Big news! Mr. Empanada Town & Country is officially making the move to Westchase in May 2027!”. Plan review paperwork submitted by D&A Fernandez LLC shows the new Mr....
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Arby’s Is Testing 4 New Sandwiches In Select Cities
Arby’s tests deli-style subs as it expands beyond its longtime roast beef focus. Diners can find the trial sandwiches in Tampa, Denver, Grand Rapids, and St. Louis. Tampa and St. Louis also offer a ham, chicken, and bacon sandwich with barbecue sauce. Arby’s is about to give Subway a...
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Cuban Sandwiches On La Segunda’s Own Ybor City-Baked Bread Anchor Lunch At This Tampa Cafe
A palmetto leaf goes on top of every loaf of this bread before it hits the oven. That one old-school step gives the crust its famous split down the middle. The bakery behind it has been working its ovens since 1915. Today it turns out thousands of loaves each day, and a bright Florida cafe puts that bread to work on pressed Cuban sandwiches.
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Tampa Bay Times
Tampa steakhouse makes OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 4th straight year
OpenTable has again named a lauded Tampa steakhouse on its list of the Top 100 Restaurants in America. Bern’s Steak House is one of two Florida eateries and the only Tampa Bay spot recognized this year by the restaurant reservation platform. The local icon also made the Top 100 in 2023, 2024 and 2025, putting it among at least 18 restaurants on the 2026 list that’ve earned honoree status four years in a row.