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San Diego Birria Chain Mike's Red Tacos Signs 36-Unit Deal for Tampa, Orlando
Mike's Red Tacos, the San Diego-born birria chain, has signed a 36-unit development agreement to bring its tacos, consomme and queso birria to the Tampa and Orlando areas as well as Florida's East Coast. The deal pairs the fast-growing taco concept with Tampa-based Built Different Brands, a multi-brand restaurant franchise operator, to build out dozens of new locations across the state.
Herald-Tribune
Publix opening new Florida store Thursday with redesigned features
A new Publix is opening Thursday, Oct. 22, to anchor a new development in West Bradenton. The 50,325-square-foot grocery store was announced in September 2024 as the first tenant in the new Seaflower Village Center in the SeaFlower residential community. The new Publix will feature the Lakeland chain's newest layout, with expanded bakery and deli departments, a greater emphasis on pickup and delivery orders , along with a drive-through pharmacy and an adjacent liquor store. It's also one of seven Publix locations opening in the next few weeks in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Dozens more are on the way across the Sunshine State as the grocery giant continues to expand to serve Florida's growing population. The next Florida location to open will be in Englewood on Nov. 5. Shop Publix with InstaCart Where is the new Publix opening in Bradenton? .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The new Publix will be at 7535 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, Florida . That's about 2½ miles west of another Publix on Cortez Road and three miles south of one on Manatee Ave. Packing Publixes that close isn't unusual. Publix often opens locations near each
uncoveringflorida.com
For 63 Years, Hungry Floridians Have Waited In Line For These Legendary Sandwiches
Some Tampa lunch spots come and go, but Wright’s Gourmet House has been feeding hungry locals for about 63 years. The line at the counter on South Dale Mabry Highway is part of the fun, and regulars will tell you the wait is worth every minute. Giant sandwiches, bold house sauces, and towering slices of cake have turned this cafe into a true local legend.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Florida Waterfront Grill Serves A Sunday Brunch Buffet With Fresh Seafood, Sushi, And Homemade Desserts
A sushi chef works the Sunday brunch buffet here, right next to a station of freshly shucked oysters. Then you spot banana foster French toast and a carving station with smoked salmon. That’s a lot of decisions before noon. The seafood story gets even better. The owner runs his...
Tampa Bay Times
South Tampa restaurants weigh in on upcoming South Howard Flood Relief Project
After years of debate and meetings, six restaurant owners are suing the City of Tampa, the mayor and a construction company over the passage of the $100.4 million South Howard Flood Relief Project. Two class-action suits have been filed in Hillsborough County concerning the project, which the city council narrowly approved in mid-September.
Tampa Bay Times
10 spots for seriously good pastries and bread around Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay’s pastry and bread options keep rising. The region has seen an influx of breadmakers putting out artisan sourdough, bakeshops crafting gorgeous pastries and bakery pop-ups selling small-batch goodies. New spots to nab a buttery croissant or a crusty loaf roll out seemingly overnight.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
New elevated Mexican spot opens in downtown Tampa, St. Pete gets a pinball bar, and more in local food news
OPENINGS/CLOSINGS New pinball bar The Lucky Flipper coming to downtown St. Pete this winter That deaf, dumb and blind kid is probably old enough to enjoy a beer. So if you’re looking to play a “mean pinball” in The Edge District (stylized “EDGE”), then The Lucky Flipper might be your new spot. The new St. […] The post New elevated Mexican spot opens in downtown Tampa, St. Pete gets a pinball bar, and more in local food news appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
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La Victoria Opens in Tampa Tomorrow
TAMPA, FL – La Victoria is set to debut for dinner service Thursday, October 22, at 105 W. Tyler St Tampa, FL 33602, owner Erick Meza told Business Debut. Meza described La Victoria as an "authentic elevated coastal Mexican concept" that centers on family recipes and a modern approach to drinks and service. The 3,700-square-foot space will seat about 150 guests and is replacing the former Melting Pot Social.
Tampa Bay Times
Bagels & Co. rolls into Tampa with 7th Florida location
There’s a new spot to grab bagels near the University of South Florida campus in Tampa. Bagels & Co. opened earlier this month at 5004 E. Fowler Ave., according to a news release, serving up an eclectic menu of Brooklyn-style bagels and schmears. The 1,660-square-foot cafe with indoor and outdoor seating is the seventh Florida location of the Philadelphia-born bagel chain and its first on the Sunshine State’s west coast.
USA TODAY
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Talkin' Tacos Opening Plans in Brandon
BRANDON, FL — Talkin' Tacos is preparing to open a new, franchise-owned restaurant at 1916 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, Florida 33511. The franchise group, Black Apron Hospitality, is led by Raheel Razzaq and Mohsin Husain. They are targeting early to mid-November, Husain told Business Debut in a phone interview.
thatssotampa.com
From mobile coffee to a beautiful new cafe, Mi Cafecito brings Colombian coffee to South Tampa
South Tampa has a new spot for coffee lovers to slow down and savor something special. Mi Cafecito, a family-owned coffee shop from Danny and Lael Martinez, opened in early September, bringing Colombian coffee traditions, homemade arepas, and a little taste of home to SoHo. Rooted in Colombian heritage, Mi...