'Food will win the war': Grouper's thrust into popularity during WWI

'Food will win the war': Grouper's thrust into popularity during WWI

Grouper wasn't exactly what they call a "trash-fish," but not far off. It received its first push towards popularity in March 1917, on the eve of the United States entering World War I.

Grouper wasn't exactly what they call a "trash-fish," but not far off. It received its first push towards popularity in March 1917, on the eve of the United States entering World War I.

Robot server lends a hand at Bradenton restaurant amid staffing challenges in hospitality industry

Robot server lends a hand at Bradenton restaurant amid staffing challenges in hospitality industry

Pearl is a robot at Anna Maria Oyster Bar that can wheel out food and give servers a hand. "Pearl never misses a shift, Pearl is never late. She never needs a day off. She doesn't take vacation. She is here 7 days a week. That’s a great thing."

Pearl is a robot at Anna Maria Oyster Bar that can wheel out food and give servers a hand. "Pearl never misses a shift, Pearl is never late. She never needs a day off. She doesn't take vacation. She is here 7 days a week. That’s a great thing."

Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces

Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.

Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts

Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts

Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.

Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.

World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness

World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness

Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

US suspends avocado imports from Mexico

US suspends avocado imports from Mexico

The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.

The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.

New St. Pete speakeasy is where you can air your 'Dirty Laundry'

New St. Pete speakeasy is where you can air your 'Dirty Laundry'

When you walk into this new St. Petersburg establishment, you might think you're at a laundromat – but you aren't. At the Dirty Laundry, it's half café and half speakeasy.

When you walk into this new St. Petersburg establishment, you might think you're at a laundromat – but you aren't. At the Dirty Laundry, it's half café and half speakeasy.

Tampa chef's pop-up dinners delight foodies looking for something different

Tampa chef's pop-up dinners delight foodies looking for something different

A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.

A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.

'We're back!' Kojaks House of Ribs reopens in Seffner

'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.  

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.  

Chick-fil-A Valentine’s Day trays return this year

Chick-fil-A Valentine’s Day trays return this year

Chick-fil-A’s Valentine’s Day trays return this year, with both sweet and savory options sure to warm your loved one’s heart.

Chick-fil-A’s Valentine’s Day trays return this year, with both sweet and savory options sure to warm your loved one’s heart.

Instacart reveals list of top-scoring Super Bowl snacks for game day

Instacart reveals list of top-scoring Super Bowl snacks for game day

Since food plays a major role in the fun during the big game, Instacart has revealed America’s top-scoring game day snacks.

Since food plays a major role in the fun during the big game, Instacart has revealed America’s top-scoring game day snacks.

Pints with a purpose: Hops for Hunger feeding Bay Area families in need

Pints with a purpose: Hops for Hunger feeding Bay Area families in need

Drinking beer can now help families in need. Clearwater-based Big Storm Brewing Co. teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay to create a new beer.

Drinking beer can now help families in need. Clearwater-based Big Storm Brewing Co. teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay to create a new beer.

Strawberry shortcake could soon become part of Florida law

Strawberry shortcake could soon become part of Florida law

We may be known for citrus, but do not worry, there is no food fight here. Key lime pie is already Florida’s state pie.  This session, lawmakers are debating which dessert is named the state’s official post-dinner treat.

We may be known for citrus, but do not worry, there is no food fight here. Key lime pie is already Florida’s state pie.  This session, lawmakers are debating which dessert is named the state’s official post-dinner treat.