Iconic Ybor City restaurant to close after nearly a century
A staple of Ybor City is shutting its doors next month after 93 years in business.
Wesley Chapel Italian market takes prides in authenticity
Over at Moschella's Italian Eatery & Market, fresh pasta is made every day. There's a huge meat and cheese section, plus tons of wines. They also have an entire wall of grab & go meals, as well as a display case filled with Italian classics.
Safety Harbor father ditches daily grind for business built on ‘daddy dawgs’
Every day is Father's Day for one Safety Harbor restaurant owner. It's even in the establishment’s name, Daddy Dawgs.
Beloved family-owned Bradenton restaurant closes after nearly 50 years
A pizza house that has been a staple in the Bradenton community for almost 50 years is closing its doors on Saturday.
Step inside the art at 2D Café in St. Pete
A St. Petersburg café is serving up a slice of immersive art alongside salads and sandwiches.
St. Pete restaurant offers fast-casual twist on classic Italian dishes
Jay Luigi recently opened in St. Petersburg. Here, you’ll find fresh pastas, naturally fermented, wild yeast Roman-style and Neapolitan-style pizzas, traditional Italian small plates and fresh salads make up the menu.
‘It’s like family’: Original Outback Steakhouse employee helps company celebrate 34 years
Exactly 34 years ago this month, an unknown Australian-themed restaurant opened the doors of its first location on Henderson Boulevard in Tampa. Now, it's grown into a billion-dollar brand we all know today as Outback Steakhouse, but it wouldn't have been possible without great staff from the start.
'We're back!' Kojaks House of Ribs reopens in Seffner
Kojaks House of Ribs was a South Tampa staple for 43 years but owner Chris Forney, who sold the barbeque restaurant last year, is hoping to have the same success in Seffner.
You'll find a food hall inside this gas station
Inside this Shell gas station in Riverview, you'll find Diesel Pizza, Capital Tacos, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice. Diesel Pizza is owned by Jason Brunetti, who has owned and operated pizza restaurants in Manhattan, and his partner, Luca Marcato, is a classically trained chef from Milan, Italy.
'American Chopper' star opens motorcycle-themed restaurant, museum in Clearwater
‘American Chopper’ star Paul Teutul Sr. is opening the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater on Friday. Fans of the series will be overwhelmed by the amount of memorabilia collected over the last 20 years.
Florida restaurant industry prepares for workforce return
Florida restaurants are fighting to rebound after a tough year for the industry. A recent drop in jobless claims and the busy summer travel season is setting up the industry for a return to normal faster than some expected.
First Japanese-omakase style restaurant opens in Tampa
Many restaurants have scaled back costs and ramped up take-out options during the pandemic, but one new restaurant in Tampa is doing the complete opposite.
McDonald's to require customers wear masks at all US restaurants amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Busy weekend for local restaurants with new phase one guidelines
Guests filled seats in restaurants across Tampa Bay during the first weekend of Governor DeSantis's Phase One of re-opening Florida.
Bay area restaurants getting ready to reopen Monday
Restaurants across the bay area are cleaning and organizing ahead of Monday, where Governor DeSantis says restaurants can re-open under certain guidelines as part of phase one of "re-opening Florida."
Georgia police: Man cooks food, takes nap during Taco Bell break-in
Gwinnett County police need help to identify a man accused of breaking into a fast-food restaurant, preparing food, then taking a nap on Christmas morning.
Haunted Davenport restaurant makes employees 'uneasy,' owner says
The specter of Halloween comes but once a year, for most of us, but the owners of a Davenport restaurant say they are always in the presence of things that go bump in the night.