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Saucy by KFC is the latest salvo in the local chicken wars
TAMPA - If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC. The new restaurants are the latest shots fired in the chicken wars locally. Saucy takes the base of KFC chicken tenders and creates a menu around that protein with more than a dozen sauces to dip or smother the chicken within a basket, a rice bowl or in a taco or sandwich.
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This Florida Diner’s Friday Fish Fry Has Locals Lining Up
There is a small, no-frills diner in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the smell of wood smoke drifts through the air every time someone opens the door. On Fridays, the parking lot fills up fast, and the line of regulars stretches out toward the street. People who grew up in the...
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Gnocchi That’s No Joke at Two Italian Restaurants
When I informed my colleagues that gnocchi would be the dish of the week, one of them, who shall remain nameless, replied, “It’s like poured cement.”. So I took that to mean he — excuse me, the person in question — is not a fan. I’m...
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Just Salad brings healthy options to Tampa
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Sun-Ray Cinema is the best place to see a movie in Tampa—and it does concerts now, too
Sun-Ray Cinema at the University Mall is hands down the best place to see a movie in Tampa (free popcorn and soda refills, cushy new recliners, Pee-Wee Herman regalia all over the place). And now the place does concerts. The shows will take place in the theater’s lobby, which includes a large corner stage. Curated […] The post Sun-Ray Cinema is the best place to see a movie in Tampa—and it does concerts now, too appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
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Historic Tampa Theatre begins $24.5M restoration ahead of its centennial anniversary
The Tampa Theatre has been one of the city’s most beautiful and iconic buildings for nearly 100 years, and the local gem is only getting better as it hits the century mark. Tampa Theatre and Creative Contractors announced that work is beginning on a $24.5 million restoration and modernization project.
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New Ownership to Carry Dosthi Chowrastha into the Future
Located 14546 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Dosthi Chowrastha is a favorite spot for Indian street food among USF students. Founded about 3 years ago, the food truck/food court is currently transitioning into new ownership, Sudheer Kalva, one of the new owners, told What Now on Thursday. “It was the first...
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is back in Tampa, complete with two days of music
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is centered around work folks can see, but there’s always been a musical element, too. Tampa Bay’s favorite weatherman, Denis Phillips, is the emcee for a two-day mini music festival that is built this year around local staples of the Americana and rock scene (Have Gun Will Travel, Ashley Smith […] The post Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is back in Tampa, complete with two days of music appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
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Tampa Bay Weekend Events Guide
Two legendary bands share the stage for a night packed with rock radio staples and crowd-pleasing anthems. Styx delivers soaring harmonies, theatrical flair, and progressive rock ambition, while Cheap Trick counters with punchy hooks, raw energy, and power-pop perfection. Together, they offer a hit-heavy evening that celebrates decades of music history, inviting fans to sing along, reminisce, and experience the timeless appeal of classic rock performed by the artists who defined it.
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Cru Hospitality Expanding with Two Restaurants at Sparkman Wharf
Cru Hospitality, the culinary force behind restaurants like Bouzy and Cru Cellars, is preparing to launch two new restaurants in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf plaza. According to coverage published this week by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, Cru Hospitality Group has signed an agreement with Strategic Property Partners to open Smith’s Provisions and The Back Bar, two concepts “developed specifically for Sparkman Wharf.”
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Customers receive more than just a meal at Mr. B’s Southern Kitchen in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - When customers walk into Mr. B’s Southern Kitchen, many are looking for more than just a plate of food. "I get a lot of customers coming here, and they would come in, and they was like, 'I just had a bad day, I just need some comfort food,’" Mr. B’s Southern Kitchen owner Ninkia Green said.
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Why the Tampa area was the inspiration for a short film based on Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto 6 will arguably be the biggest video game to come out in years — and potentially could become the most popular of all-time. And the anticipation is high. It's been in development for about a decade and it was supposed to come out last year, but has been delayed until November.
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This Florida Greek Bakery Serves Baklava Worth Visiting For This March
What if one bite of dessert could transport you straight to the Aegean coast without ever leaving Florida? In Tarpon Springs, where sea breezes mingle with the scent of honey and toasted phyllo, this beloved Greek spot delivers exactly that kind of edible escape. Step inside and you are greeted...
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The Scenic Florida Hike That Takes You Through The Haunting Ruins Of An Abandoned Fort
There is a small island off the coast of Florida where time seems to have stopped somewhere around the Spanish-American War. Old brick walls rise out of tangled jungle, gopher tortoises wander the trails like they own the place, and the Gulf of Mexico glitters in every direction. You can...
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Tampa’s River Is Turning Green Again—And This Year’s Party Is Getting A Kid-Run Market
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough River is about to get a vibrant makeover. On Saturday, March 14, Tampa will host its 14th annual River O’ Green festival, an event that has become a staple for the city’s downtown scene. Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Curtis Hixon...
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Music Scene: Upcoming concerts and musical performances around Tampa Bay
SAFETY HARBOR — Selwyn Birchwood will perform on Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com. Award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood first hit the blues scene...
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From Baby Parade Winner to Trailblazer: One Woman Reflects on Breaking Barriers
One Woman Reflects on Breaking Barriers Alicia Shephard recalls becoming one of the first Black winners of the Florida Strawberry Festival Baby Parade and how those moments of visibility helped shape her faith, confidence and lifelong commitment to community. Long before she became a minister’s wife, school bus driver, and...
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Tampa Bay Times
Crowbar, Ybor City’s last full-time music venue, is closing. What happens next?
It’s 4 p.m. on a Friday, and Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge is very busy. Outside his office window, roosters crow as local bands drag their gear into the music venue ahead of a January soundcheck. DeGeorge, 52, looks like a rock star himself with his denim on denim and long, grizzled beard. He sips from a Coke can, his other hand tapping away at a flurry of emails on both his desktop and cellphone.