Tampa expects boost in tourism after 4 restaurants get added to Michelin Guide’s recommended list
You don’t have to go far in Tampa to find great food, and this week, the Michelin Guide added four new Tampa restaurants to its recommended list, which could boost tourism in Tampa Bay.
Months after Helene, popular Treasure Island bar and restaurant to reopen with a bang
Workers bolted on Ricky T’s sign on Wednesday – a sure sign of things to come on Treasure Island.
Study finds 96% of restaurants tested are lying about the source of their shrimp
A study released this week found shrimp lovers in Tampa Bay may not be getting what they're paying for, with dozens of restaurants claiming to offer Gulf shrimp actually selling shrimp imported from overseas.
Pass-a-Grille beaches Paradise Grille reopens months after storms
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Popular St. Pete Beach restaurant permanently closes after 35 years due to hurricane damage
Woody's Waterfront is closed for good after Hurricane Helene caused severe damage, which the owners say made it too expensive to rebuild.
St. Pete bar and grill puts iconic pirate ship on market
A popular sports bar and restaurant across the street from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg is selling one of its unique features that has helped define that bar for years.
Chipotle’s Boorito returns: How to get $6 entree on Halloween
It's that time of year again, when Chipotle holds a Halloween promotion offering discounted entrees!
Seminole Heights family business offers Mexican food with a twist
Xtreme Tacos has been bringing authentic Mexican food to the Seminole Heights area since 2017. Chef Uzi Ramirez highlighted their authentic offerings for FOX 13 News.
Kevin Hart's vegan restaurant chain closes all locations: report
After just two years in the restaurant scene, Kevin Hart's plant-based restaurant chain is calling it quits.
Tampa restaurant named among Yelp’s top 10 brunch spots in America
A Tampa restaurant is getting national attention by being named one of the top places to have brunch in 2024, according to Yelp.
Beloved Tampa speakeasy closing its doors after 15 years
Since 2009, Bay Area residents and visitors have been seeking out a special place at the Building Royal in South Tampa, giving a secret password and entering a world reminiscent of the days of prohibition, but those days have come to an end as Ciros, the beloved speakeasy, announced it is shutting down.
McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts nationwide
McDonald’s will begin selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts nationwide by the end of 2026, both chains announced on Tuesday.
Chick-fil-A rolls out pizza pies! Here's where you can taste them
Chick-fil-A is shaking up the fast-food scene with their latest culinary experiment: pizza pies!
Tampa BBQ restaurant named best in Florida
A BBQ joint in Tampa has the best barbeque in the state, according to a survey by Southern Living Magazine.
Cotton candy cake trend hits Tampa sweet shop
The Cotton Candy Palace in Tampa is cashing in on the latest TikTok trend.
Safety Harbor restaurant implements commission-based pay to grow and retain staff
A Safety Harbor restaurant co-owner and chef said a fundamental change in the business’ pay structure has helped its growth and his staff over the past year.
Restaurants in Tampa, St. Petersburg among Yelp’s top 100 places to eat
Yelp's top 100 Best Places to Eat 2024 list is out. Here are the Bay Area restaurants that made the list.
Mel's Hot Dogs getting new owners after 50 years
Mel Lohn opened his restaurant near Busch Gardens in 1973.
McDonald's ditches self-serve soda fountains for a new dining era
McDonald's is overhauling its dining experience by phasing out self-serve soft drink fountains. The company has announced plans to eliminate these machines from all its dining rooms by 2032.
McDonald’s franchise had minors working deep fryers, Labor Department finds
A McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.