Category: Food News
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Why are landlords still raising rent on restaurants during a pandemic?
News has spread that Cafe Ponte in Clearwater is now permanently closed due to COVID-19 and leasing problems. This is the beginning of many stories that will soon be told about failing restaurants in Tampa Bay. Personally I did not dine there, but was constantly told about the place from those who love to eat…
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What I’m Reading Food Media – April 25th
It’s been awhile since a round-up was done. The world has changed since I started this list, but here is what I’m reading lately in food media: Eater: The Chefs I Used to Admire Aren’t the Leaders We Need Right Now by Eric Rivera Chicago Tribune: ‘It’s too little too late here’: 6 Tyson poultry…
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NEWS: 6th Annual Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival kicks off February 29th
The Food and Wine Festival will run from February 29th to April 26th and is included with park admission.
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NEWS: Sweet Buns Bakery opens by USF in Tampa’s Uptown
Sweet Buns Bakery is now open by USF in Tampa’s Uptown. The Asian bakery is originally from Gainesville and has the same ownership as Yummy House.
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Cigar City Brewing at TPA in running for Best Local Dining award by USA Today
USA Today‘s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards currently has Cigar City Brewing at TPA (Tampa International Airport) in the running for two categories: Best Airport Bar/Restaurant Atmosphere and Best Airport Bar. Cigar City Brewing opened last year in the Airside C of Tampa International Airport and is serving and brewing local craft beer to airport visitors…
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International Cuban Sandwich Festival seeks home chef entries
The International Cuban Sandwich Festival, held annually in Tampa is seeking home entries for this year’s festival which will occur on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 at Ybor City’s Historic Centennial Park. The festival is now in its 8th year. The organizers of the festival are seeking home chefs or someone with an incredible Cuban recipe…
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Gigglewaters offers free movie and beer to those impacted by U.S. government shutdown
Gigglewaters is offering a free movie and beer to those impacted the current U.S. government shutdown with proof of position each night until the shutdown ends. The local speakeasy in Safety Harbor, Florida is a popular spot to catch old flicks and enjoy some excellent food and cocktails. The current government shutdown is one of…
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Spaddy’s Coffee Co. celebrates 1 year anniversary in Seminole Heights
Spaddy’s Coffee Co. will celebrate its 1 year anniversary on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 in Seminole Heights. I’ve been fan of Spaddy’s Coffee ever since I met the dude at the Seminole Heights Japan Festival. The staff is always friendly and the coffee and tea are always good. View this post on Instagram A post…