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Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County, Florida, Was Temporarily Closed With Roach Violation

Florida state inspectors temporarily closed Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County after finding 8 violations during a routine food inspection on October 29, 2026 — including 1 high-priority violation, 2 intermediate violations, and 5 basic violations. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered operations at 770 NE 5 St in Crystal River to stop until the problems were corrected. It took three follow-up inspections to rectify the initial violations.

Citrus County, FL · 3d

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Go inside Moreno Bakery for a Brandon favorite nearly 19 years in the making

BRANDON, FL — The smell of freshly baked bread, cases filled with colorful pastries and a seemingly endless selection of sweet and savory treats are waiting inside Moreno Bakery. The 10,000-square-foot Brandon bakery has been serving the community for nearly 19 years, becoming the kind of place that kept...

Brandon, 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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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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Tampa Bay vs. Chi-Town: A Showdown Over Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches

Piggybacking on last Friday’s venture into Detroit Pizza, we continue our exploration of Midwest specialties with Chicago Italian beef, although this time one of the contestants is actually in Chicago, where we visited last weekend. Al’s #1 Italian Beef*, which opened in 1938, is generally regarded as the first...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

Bradenton Herald

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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 · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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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 · 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 · 11h

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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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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 · 2d

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New outdoor cocktail lounge Drift Bar opening in downtown St. Pete

Next Level Brands, the team behind popular local spots like Boulon Brasserie, Forbici Modern Italian, and Union New American, will debut a new “open-air cocktail bar” at The Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg next week. Located at 155 Second Ave. N., Drift Bar will celebrate its official grand opening at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, […] The post New outdoor cocktail lounge Drift Bar opening in downtown St. Pete appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Kojo modern Asian debuts in St. Pete, Tampa Bay Burger Week is back and more local food news

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS New St. Pete modern Asian restaurant Kojo opens this weekend It’s been nearly five years since it was first announced, but St. Pete’s new modern asian restaurant Kojo is finally ready to make its debut this weekend on the third floor of the Central Park Food Hall. Located at 551 Central Ave, Kojo will […] The post Kojo modern Asian debuts in St. Pete, Tampa Bay Burger Week is back and more local food news appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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St. Petersburg approves zoning appeal for Fourth Street Chick-fil-A expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved a zoning appeal for the Chick-fil-A on Fourth Street last Thursday, clearing one step in the restaurant’s plan to expand its parking lot and drive-thru area. The expansion is needed because the drive-thru line often backs up onto...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Vintage Sister Wine Bar Bringing a New Wine Destination to Downtown Largo

Downtown Largo is getting a new place to unwind, with Vintage Sister Wine Bar preparing to open at 514 1st Avenue SW, just across from City Hall. The wine bar is the project of sisters Jessica and Nikki Bowey, who are bringing their shared passion for wine, hospitality and connecting with people together under one roof. Their idea is to create a comfortable, inviting space where guests can enjoy a good glass without feeling they need to be wine experts to appreciate it.

Largo, FL · 1d

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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 · 7d

The Daily South

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What Is Bourbon Cream? Bartenders Explain The Sweet Southern Sip

Southerners love their bourbon, and they feel a strong ownership over this particular style of whiskey. After all, bourbon has deep roots in Kentucky, and classic Southern drinks like the mint julep rely on bourbon’s slightly sweet character and caramel-like flavor notes. The Southern appreciation for everything bourbon-related also extends to desserts, like bourbon balls. And there’s one variation that combines the best of bourbon cocktails and bourbon sweet treats: bourbon cream.

Safety Harbor, FL · 6d

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This Little Florida Pie Shop Serves Mini Pies So You Don’t Have To Commit To Just One Flavor

Florida has a lot of things going for it, but Yoder’s Pie Craft Coffee Co. in Sarasota might just be the most delicious argument for never leaving the state. This is a place where the pie comes in mini form, the coffee menu reads like a choose-your-own-adventure novel, and the only real problem you’ll face is deciding what to eat first.

Sarasota, FL · 5d

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Eight Old Florida Seafood Restaurants Where Fried Shrimp Has Been Served Since The 8s Or Earlier

Some Florida seafood spots have been frying shrimp longer than most of our grandparents have been alive. These are the places with mounted fish on the walls, river views out back, and menus that still lean on platters, hush puppies, and baskets of golden shrimp. A few started as fish...

Florida · 3d

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