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Tampa Diners Have Until Nov. 22 to Visit Lara, the Chef-Owned Ybor City Restaurant Closing Permanently

Lara, the chef-owned restaurant at 1919 E. Seventh Ave. in Tampa's Ybor City, will close permanently after its final service on Sunday, Nov. 22, according to WhatNow Tampa. Chef and owner Suzanne "Suz" Lara said the restaurant did not draw enough customers to remain sustainable. "With a full heart, I've...

Tampa, FL · 14h

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New Pizza and Sports Bar Opens in Former Ker’s WingHouse in Largo

Dale Robinson has opened Playmakers Pizza and Sports Bar at 7375 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The spot used to be a Ker's WingHouse. Wood-fired pizza comes out of the kitchen fresh every day. Robinson bought the building in June and rebuilt it from the ground up. "We're a sports bar...

Largo, FL · 2d

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Palm Harbor Brewery Gives Mobile Coffee Trailer a Permanent Home at Last

Charlotte Bean Coffee Co., the mobile trailer that spent its early days serving coffee out of area parking lots, has landed a permanent brick-and-mortar home inside de Bine Brewing Company in Palm Harbor. The brewery converted a former game room into space for owners Brett and Mari Ebert, giving the couple a fixed address after building their business one pop-up at a time.

Palm Harbor, FL · 2d

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Big Chicken Launches Its Only Florida Location Inside Elev8 Fun Tampa on November 13

Big Chicken is opening its only brick-and-mortar location in Florida, and it’s doing it inside an adventure park. Elev8 Fun Tampa at Citrus Park Town Center will launch its new food partner with a grand opening event on Friday, November 13, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The launch...

Tampa, FL · 12h

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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 · 10h

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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...

Tampa, FL · 4d

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This Florida Seafood Shack Serves A New England-Style Fried Fisherman’s Platter At Fair Prices

Live lobsters get flown into a small strip-mall kitchen every Friday morning, and they still manage to sell out. That happens right here in central Florida, hundreds of miles from the nearest lobster boat. The rest of the menu reads like a road trip along Cape Cod. Whole belly clams,...

Florida · 10d

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How to Claim the Hooters Veterans Day Free Meal in Florida

Veterans and active-duty service members can get a complimentary entrée with a beverage purchase at participating Hooters restaurants on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to the regional announcement. The offer is for dine-in guests with a military ID or other proof of service. The announcement lists locations in Bradenton, Sarasota, Southwest Florida and South Florida.

Florida · 1d

Palm Beach Daily News

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New Florida Trader Joe's planned to open by next year

Trader Joe's plans to open a slew of stores across the state within the next year, including in South Florida. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde, and more are planned for 2027, a store in Boynton Beach among them. "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." When is the Boynton Beach Trader Joe's expected to open? According to the announcements page for the store , the Boynton Beach location is expected to open "in 2027." No specific date has been set. Where else does Trader Joe's plan to open stores in Florida? According to Trader Joe's new stores page , confirmation from the company, and other sources, the following new stores are reportedly in various stages of development. No opening dates have been released. Boynton Beach : 334 N. Congress Ave., Unit B, planned for 2027 Kissimmee : Planned for 2027 Maitland : Planned for 2027 Naples : Planned for 2027 Orlando: Several

Florida · 2d

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Chick-fil-A Is Testing 4 New Breakfast Sandwiches in Raleigh and Tampa

Chick-fil-A fans in North Carolina and Tampa could soon have four new breakfast options to try. The popular chicken chain is testing a new lineup of waffle breakfast sandwiches in select markets, including Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida. The limited-time test begins November 16, giving customers in both cities...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen Plots Eight New Shops Across Florida and Ohio

A pizza chain is doubling down on Sun Belt and Midwest growth, with eight new restaurants in the pipeline across Florida and Ohio. Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen says four of the coming-soon shops will land in Florida, including Sarasota, while four more are headed to Ohio, including Strongsville and Canton.

Ohio · 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 · 2d

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Food truck: Charm City Eats Brings Authentic Maryland Flavor to Tampa

Tampa, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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Next up for this Tampa Bay restaurant group? Modern Italian

The family-owned restaurant group that brought Zim Zari, Craft Street Kitchen, Shaker & Peel and Agave Social to Tampa Bay is getting into the modern Italian game. Roma Social, a restaurant specializing in fresh takes on Italian favorites, is the latest spot from Pineapple Hospitality Group. It’s opening soon in the Trinity/Odessa area at 10900 State Road 54, Suite 105, near Duck Slough Boulevard, according to a news release.

Tampa, FL · 5d

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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....

Tampa, FL · 4d

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Coppertail Brewing Co. Becomes Arsenal Fan Hub in Tampa’s Soccer Scene

A Tampa group of Arsenal fans, the Gulf Coast Gooners, has a new home this year. They gather at Coppertail Brewing Co., 2601 East 2nd Ave., to watch the club's matches. Every Arsenal game airs there, according to That's So Tampa. Kickoff time doesn't matter. The group turns up for...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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This Florida Breakfast Buffet Has Become The Place To Be On Sunday Mornings

Fried chicken shows up on the breakfast line here, right next to the eggs and the biscuits with gravy. Yes, at breakfast. I can’t imagine a better excuse to skip cereal on a Sunday morning. The weekend spread also brings fried catfish, smoked sausage, a house breakfast hash, and...

Plant City, FL · 5d

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Cajun-Creole Specialties Make This Old-School Lakeland Restaurant Worth The Drive

Oreo beignets. Fried blue crab claws. A redfish dish crowned with crab meat. That lineup alone tells you this kitchen does not play it safe. The menu leans hard into New Orleans flavor. Jambalaya, etouffee, red beans and rice, and boudin balls all share space here. I like how a place far from the bayou commits this fully to Cajun-Creole cooking.

Lakeland, FL · 4d

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Pasco County, FL Timmy Jon's BBQ Spot Cited for Cold Hot Dogs, Underheated Beans

A Pasco County barbecue restaurant in Dade City, Florida, was cited for improper food temperatures during a routine inspection that resulted in a warning and a follow-up inspection requirement.

Dade City, FL · 10d

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This Tampa, Florida Bakery Has Been Making Authentic Cuban Bread Since 1915

Every loaf at this bakery gets a freshly cut palmetto leaf laid across the top before it heads into the oven. That one green strip is what creates the famous split running down the crust. The recipe behind that bread goes back more than a hundred years. The same family...

Tampa, FL · 10d