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  1. ‘Good Morning America’ says these are some of Tampa’s best barbecue spots
    May 13• Food
    Two Tampa pitmasters faced off Friday during a segment of Good Morning America's "United States of BBQ" tour. (Shown above: A half rack of ribs from Betterway BBQ at 22 South, the food hall inside the historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg).
  2. ‘Breaking Bad’ stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul surprise Tampa Bay fans on Friday
    May 6• Bars & Breweries
    Actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul pose for a selfie with fans at American Social in Tampa.
  3. 43 ways to treat your mom to a meal or drink on Mother’s Day
    May 2• Food News
    Mother's Day is May 8. We found 43 suggestions on ways to take Mom out for a meal, dessert or a drink in the Tampa Bay area.
  5. Cap’s, a new seafood restaurant and bar, opens next week in downtown St. Petersburg
    Apr. 28• Food
    Cap's, a new seafood-focused restaurant and cocktail bar, opens next week at 226 First Ave. N in St. Petersburg.
  6. Noble Crust and Fat Beet Farm to open joint restaurant, bar concept in St. Petersburg
    Apr. 27• Food
    The owners of Noble Crust are teaming up with Tampa's Fat Beet Farm to open Noble Tavern Off the Farm in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District.
  7. 40 Cinco de Mayo events in the Tampa Bay area
    Apr. 26• Things To Do
    One of the larger area Cinco de Mayo celebrations takes place at Casa Tina's in Dunedin and spills out into John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park.
  8. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elle King, Village People to play Tampa Margarita Festival
    Apr. 26• Music
    Attendees enjoy sun, shade and cold drinks at the 2014 Margarita Festival. After taking a two-year break because of the pandemic, the festival will return to downtown Tampa on May 28.
  9. Roam, a new restaurant from Red’s BBQ team, opens in St. Petersburg
    Apr. 20• Food
    Brothers Christian and Joshua Jackson of Red's BBQ are opening Roam, a new steakhouse concept, on 34th Street N in St. Petersburg.
  10. At St. Petersburg’s Jay Luigi, Italian gets a fast-casual spin
    Apr. 13• Food
    Jay Luigi, a new restaurant on Fourth Street N in St. Petersburg, brings a modern, fast-casual spin to Italian dining.
  11. 36 Easter meals at restaurants around the Tampa Bay area
    Apr. 11• Food
    Order an Easter meal pack with baked ham or roasted turkey for pickup from Metro Diner. Dine-in options are also available.
  12. Here’s what you’ll be eating at the next Tampa Bay Rays game
    Apr. 5• Food
    A peanut butter and caramel milkshake from Beans & Barlour comes with a Cracker Jack rim and is among a long list of new and returning treats served at Tropicana Field this season.
  13. 5 things to know about Noble Rice, now open at Sparkman Wharf
    Apr. 5• Food
    Noble Rice, a modern Japanese restaurant, is now open at Tampa's Sparkman Wharf.
  14. At St. Petersburg’s House of Vegano, sushi gets a plant-based spin
    Mar. 31• Food
    House of Vegano, a new restaurant specializing in vegan sushi, is now open in St. Petersburg.
  15. Oxford Exchange team to open new restaurant at Water Street Tampa
    Mar. 28• Food
    The team behind Oxford Exchange will open a new restaurant and home decor concept called Predalina on the ground floor of the Cora building, part of the growing Water Street Tampa development.
  16. Le Clementine Bakeshop to open Museum of Fine Arts cafe in St. Petersburg
    Mar. 24• Food News
    Banners for Bernini and the Roman Baroque hang from the front of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg on Beach Drive NE.
  17. Flocale, a new restaurant, bar and live music venue, opens in Seminole Heights
    Mar. 23• Food
    Flocale, a new restaurant and nightlife venue opening in Tampa's Seminole Heights, will feature food from King of the Coop and Westshore Pizza and a bar program from Rock Brothers Brewing.
  18. Here’s how Bruce Karlin has kept his Largo restaurant in business for decades
    Mar. 21• Food
    Bruce Karlin opened his Chicago-themed restaurant Bruce's Chicago Grill & Dog House in Largo in 1994. Last year, he asked his customers to send testimonials to the Tampa Bay Times food critic, and more than 200 people sent recommendations.
  19. First look: What to expect at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival for 2022
    Mar. 16• Theme Parks
    This year's Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival will feature items such as Jack Daniel’s Tennessee BBQ Short Ribs served on a jalapeno cheddar corn muffin top, left, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Elote Street Corn. The festival runs weekends through May 22.
  20. Ferg’s is selling pizza from an ATM. Is it any good?
    Mar. 15• Food
    Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill in St. Petersburg is now selling pizza out of a vending machine.
  21. 5 things to know about the new La Segunda in St. Petersburg
    Mar. 10• Food
    La Segunda's third location will open this month in St. Petersburg and features the iconic bakery's signature Cuban bread as well an assortment of pastries, sandwiches and salads.
  22. At St. Petersburg’s Two Graces, a familiar menu and a stellar outdoor space
    Mar. 10• Food
    Charred octopus with fregola, lemon aioli and crispy garlic is served at Two Graces restaurant in St. Petersburg.
  23. Sip some fun for Tampa Bay Beer Week with these local events
    Mar. 3• Bars & Breweries
    Tampa Bay Beer Week 2022 begins March 4 and runs through March 13.
  24. Busch Gardens to bring Clint Black, 3 Doors Down, Sean Paul for Food & Wine Festival
    Mar. 2• Theme Parks
    This year's Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival will feature items such as a Braised Rib Slider, left, served on a jalapeno cheddar corn muffin, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos elote street corn. The festival runs weekends March 11-May 22.
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