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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Pasco County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

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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 · 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 · 2d

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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Tampa Bay Burger Week Begins Nov. 12 With Specials at More Than Two Dozen Restaurants

Tampa Bay Burger Week starts Thursday, Nov. 12, and runs through Nov. 22. More than 20 restaurants on both sides of the bay will serve special burgers, and part of the money raised goes to Feeding Tampa Bay, a nonprofit that helps 10 counties in the Bay area and more.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Chipotle Mexican Grill plans new Manatee County restaurant, building records say

Another Chipotle Mexican Grill could be coming to Bradenton, according to building records filed with Manatee County Government. The standalone Chipotle restaurant is planned for 5722 14th St. W., Bradenton, in the same shopping plaza as a Winn-Dixie grocery store, records say. It would be the ninth Chipotle in Manatee County. In a recent press release, the company said it was looking to expand its restaurant footprint in Florida. Chipotle opened its newest Manatee location at 16680 State Road 64 E. in September. The fast casual chain is known for its build-your-own bowls and burritos, featuring Mexican-inspired cuisine. According to building records, the new Chipotle restaurant will also feature a Chipotlane, allowing customers to pick up online orders via a drive-thru window. As of Wednesday evening, the building records did not include a construction timeline or scheduled opening date. For more information, visit www.Chipotle.com .

Manatee County, FL · 13h

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10 Florida Diners Where You Can Still Order a Proper Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

One Florida diner pours brown gravy over its roast beef sandwich and then keeps going, right over the fries. I love that kind of commitment. It tells you the kitchen still takes gravy seriously. Another spot on this list has been feeding its neighborhood since 1939. A third pours coffee...

Florida · 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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Tampa Heights brewery Hidden Springs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Earlier this month, Hidden Springs Ale Works announced it was leaving the Tampa Heights block it has called home since 2015. This week it filed for bankruptcy. According to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization filed on Nov. 11 in the Middle District of Florida bankruptcy court, the local brewery was unable to negotiate an agreement […] The post Tampa Heights brewery Hidden Springs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 10h

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Hundreds Pack St. Pete's The Factory as Tampa Bay Times Unveils Top 10 Restaurants

Hundreds of hungry locals packed The Factory St. Pete on Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Times Food team pulled back the curtain on this year's Top 10 restaurants, capping off weeks of anticipation over who made the cut on the newspaper's closely watched annual list. The reveal event, held...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Dean’s South of the Border to reopen in Punta Gorda

After a 16-month closure, Dean’s South of the Border is scheduled to reopen at its Punta Gorda location at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. The Tex-Mex restaurant has been a local gathering place for more than three decades, combining dining with live music. The reopening marks a new chapter for...

Punta Gorda, FL · 3d

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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 · 1d

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BrewKini’s, the bright and bubbly coffee trailer parked outside Tampa Shuffle, marks first anniversary with block party

Brewkini's Coffee Co., the coffee trailer parked outside Shuffle in Tampa, Florida celebrates its first anniversary with a party on Nov. 15, 2026. The post BrewKini’s, the bright and bubbly coffee trailer parked outside Tampa Shuffle, marks first anniversary with block party appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Mark Ferguson was not initially a restaurateur. Prior to opening his St. Petersburg-based establishment, Ferguson was a physical education teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School. However, he saw an opportunity to create a space to bring sports fans together. The entrepreneur eventually acquired...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Squiki Tiki, a new Clearwater Beach restaurant from Food Network star Ray Lampe, opens next month

Ray Lampe, also known as “Dr. BBQ,” is once again serving up the meats, this time at his new concept Squiki Tiki in Clearwater Beach. Located within the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, at 100 Coronado Dr., the new barbecue-tiki hybrid will celebrate its official grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. […] The post Squiki Tiki, a new Clearwater Beach restaurant from Food Network star Ray Lampe, opens next month appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Clearwater, FL · 5h

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Yard House Set to Open Dec. 9 at Wesley Chapel's Former Bahama Breeze Spot

25830 Sierra Center Blvd. — Approximate Site of Yard House Opening. Yard House has listed a December 9 opening date for a new restaurant at 25830 Sierra Center Blvd. in the Wesley Chapel area, taking over the spot where Bahama Breeze served its final customers on November 7. The former Bahama Breeze site's exterior has already been painted, with Yard House coming soon signs posted outside, according to local media reports.

Wesley Chapel, FL · 2d

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