Handmade drink smokers take craft cocktails to a higher level

A Tampa-based company's hardwood cocktail smokers transform everything from spirits to charcuterie boards into smoky, flavorful masterpieces.

Gordon Ramsay restaurant opens in Orlando on Monday

The location at ICON Park in Orlando is Chef Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant in the state of Florida.

CDC warns not to eat raw cake batter after multi-state E.coli outbreak

Health officials have traced an E.coli outbreak to cake mix. People infected during this year’s outbreak all indicated they had eaten raw cake batter.

Bier Fest makes early return to Busch Gardens for fourth year

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's annual Bier Fest is returning for its fourth year, and the event will start earlier than in years past. More than 50 varieties of IPAs, wheat ales, stouts and other craft brews will be featured, with a spotlight on Florida breweries.

New California law could make bacon hard to find in 2022

A California law taking effect Jan. 1 could make pork harder to find and more expensive. Voters in 2018 overwhelmingly approved the law, which requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.

St. Pete dessert shop features fair favorites with a 'funky' twist

Funky Sweets in St. Petersburg is a 70s-themed dessert shop selling fair favorites from fried from funnel cakes and banana splits, to Oreos and cheesecakes.

Tuna suit: Subway seeks to dismiss case, says lab confirms there is indeed tuna

Subway restaurants called the no-tuna claim “frivolous” and said the women offered no facts to support their claims in an effort to end the ongoing lawsuit.

Sarasota café specializes in local chocolates, local flavors

Fine chocolates don't really grow on trees, but it might seem like it at one Sarasota chocolate shop. That's where Morag Reid, the owner and master chocolatier, creates award-winning bonbons and truffles inside Banyan Tree Chocolate and Café. 

Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says

Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.

2021 National Ice Cream Day deals

National Ice Cream Day falls on Sunday, July 18 this year. Some businesses – from national chains to Florida locals – are offering cool discounts to celebrate.

Konan's BBQ restaurant in Tampa is all about family and food

Serving BBQ is a family affair at Konan's BBQ restaurant in Tampa. What makes their barbecue so tasty is the special technique that they use.

Panda Express adds vegan option to menu

Panda Express is debuting its Beyond the Original Orange Chicken dish at select locations.