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A daytime, eye-level exterior shot of a Swig drive-thru building. The modern, one-story structure has a stone veneer base, light tan stucco walls, and dark brown siding on top. Two red circular "Swig" signs in white cursive script are mounted on the corner above the entrance. A drive-thru lane is in the foreground, and a red "EXIT ONLY" sign is visible on the right.

Popular chain Swig brings ‘dirty soda’ to Tampa Bay

Big news for MomTokers.

by Selene San Felice October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

The staff of Noble Tavern gathered underneath its red neon fascade

Noble Tavern opens on St. Pete’s Central Ave

The small-plates menu will change based on Fat Beet Farm’s seasonal ingredients and customer demand.

by Selene San Felice October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

A low-angle, medium shot shows an outdoor concert with a band performing on a stage in front of a large crowd. Four musicians are on stage playing guitars and drums. Behind them, a large backdrop features palm trees and text reading "FROM VISITORS." A prominent red banner above the stage reads, "AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEACHES & SO MUCH MORE," with "ST PETE CLEARWATER" logos. An American flag flies on a pole to the right of the stage. The large audience in the foreground is seen from behind, facing the stage.

Food & Drink Events

John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to Madeira Beach for its 44th year this weekend

Its Halloween activities are back, too.

by Sophia Lowrie October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

The brightly illuminated, oval outdoor sign for Datz. The restaurant's name is written in white, retro-style lettering centered on a vivid orange background. The sign is mounted on a brick building, visible in the background.

The last Datz location in Tampa Bay is now closed in St. Petersburg

The restaurant’s owners haven’t stated a reason for its recent closure.

by Kyla Fields October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Close-up of hands cutting a roasted green pepper on a white cutting board, with seeds and charred bits visible.

Openings & Closings

Coquito Burrito popup premiers in Tampa tomorrow

Curt Hensley branches off from Una Más for a new venture.

by Emily McLaughlin October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

A gourmet Neapolitan pizza with a thick, charred crust, topped with pepperoni, dollops of white cheese, and fresh basil, served on a wooden board next to a small bowl of chili oil.

Cooper’s Hawk opens Florida’s first Piccolo Buco in Carrollwood

Roman-style trattoria lands in Tampa on Oct. 20.

by Sophia Lowrie October 9, 2025October 17, 2025

A close-up photograph of a smiling man with a beard and dark hair, wearing a white chef's coat with light tan suspenders and a light tan baseball cap worn backward. He is indoors, framed by abstract art on the wall and a large houseplant to his right.

St. Pete dinner series ‘Noctivore’ debuts next week

The first of three dinners from Chef Mario Brugnoli is sold out.

by Sophia Lowrie October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Two men celebrating at an outdoor festival. The man on the left has a mullet and a large mustache, wearing a white patterned shirt. The man on the right has a long red beard, is wearing a hat, suspenders, and green shorts, and is holding a large, full beer stein aloft. Both men have their free arms raised in excitement.

Oktoberfest Tampa returns for its 16th year this weekend

Downtown’s signature Oktoberfest is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

by Emily McLaughlin and Ray Roa October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

A silver-haired man in a navy jacket sits beside a young woman with dark hair tied back, both focused on something in front of them. The man gestures with his hand while the woman looks down intently. Another woman is partially visible on the right, with a water bottle on the table in front of her. The setting appears to be an indoor event or panel.

Food Network celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian plans to open a new downtown St. Pete restaurant

The still unnamed restaurant will live at The Central, a hotel coming to the Edge District.

by Kyla Fields October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Exterior of Boda Authentic Mexican Cuisine, a white stucco building with a black roof and arched windows. A tall sign with the restaurant’s name stands at the corner of the lot. The outdoor patio has bright yellow umbrellas and a large banner reading “NOW OPEN,” set under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Boda, a new Mexican restaurant from the same owners as Riveters, opens in Tampa

It’s right next to Mons Venus.

by Kyla Fields October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

anging sign for Mema’s Alaskan Tacos in Ybor City, Florida, with bold red “TACOS” lettering. The sign is mounted on the side of a building with string lights underneath the overhang. Power lines, palm trees, and a clear blue sky are visible in the background.

Mema’s celebrates anniversary with half-price Alaskan tacos this weekend

The Best of the Bay-winner was a staple in Ybor City for 13 years and re-opened in 2024.

by Ray Roa October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Fruit Float goes brick-and-mortar in Madeira Beach

They wanted to be where the people are (and the boats are still afloat).

by Emily McLaughlin September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

H&H, the NYC bagel shop from ‘Seinfeld,’ opens in Tampa this week

Betray Kramer and get a gift card.

by Selene San Felice September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

A hanging sign for “RAW BAR” with ocean-themed graphics, including fish, a shark, and an octopus, outside a building along a city street with palm trees and pedestrians in the background.

Ocean Ink Raw Bar opens in Ybor City [PHOTOS]

The concept from Barterhouse owner Ken Emery was first announced two years ago.

by Emily McLaughlin September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Where to get National Coffee Day deals around Tampa Bay

Don’t talk to me til I’ve had my free coffee.

by Emily McLaughlin and Selene San Felice September 26, 2025September 27, 2025

Three smiling people pose inside a colorful restaurant under a bright red and white sign that reads “LUCKY.” The two women in front flash peace signs, one wearing a green apron and cap, the other in a black apron with tattoos on her arms. A man in the back raises his arms playfully. The wall behind them is decorated with vintage posters and food ads, and a green potted plant sits on the floor near the counter.

Lucky Tigre gets AC and more room for growth in Old West Tampa

The Filipino American local favorite reopened a block away from its former food truck space.

by Emily McLaughlin September 24, 2025September 29, 2025

Smiling man with a red beard and mustache wears a patterned shirt and sun visor, holding a large green fruit up to the camera. A partly cloudy sky fills the background.

Eric Law is St. Pete’s scrappy, resilient, and indomitable farmer by the interstate

Greens N Things Urban Farm is just one of several farms developed on unused plots of land.

by Arielle Stevenson September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Tampa Bay’s best restaurants, food and drink of 2025, according to our readers

Food & Drink winners and finalists for Creative Loafing Best of the Bay 2025.

by CL Staff September 24, 2025September 24, 2025