Round hot dogs: What to know about the confusing twist on the classic American dish
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
Alcohol to-go law goes into effect
A bill that makes permanent a popular COVID-19 emergency order allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks with take-home meals went into effect July 1 and Bay Area restaurants are glad to keep the trend going.
A bill that makes permanent a popular COVID-19 emergency order allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks with take-home meals went into effect July 1 and Bay Area restaurants are glad to keep the trend going.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
'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.
‘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.
Tour this Plant City winery to see how blueberry wine is made
Keel and Curley Farms has created a Florida winery experience in Plant City. They started growing blueberries in the '90s. In the 2000s, they started making blueberry wine.
Keel and Curley Farms has created a Florida winery experience in Plant City. They started growing blueberries in the '90s. In the 2000s, they started making blueberry wine.
Lab test of Subway tuna sandwiches fails to detect tuna DNA, report says
Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.
Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.
McDonald’s expanding loyalty program nationwide next month
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
Gator Pale Ale becomes first beer brewed using hops grown only in Florida
Craft beers have flooded the market, with so many choices there's hardly time to try them all, but a new brew made with 100% Wimauma-grown hops might be worth a second look.
Craft beers have flooded the market, with so many choices there's hardly time to try them all, but a new brew made with 100% Wimauma-grown hops might be worth a second look.
DoorDash app temporarily crashes, drivers stuck with orders
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
Mississippi man’s Waffle House punishment for losing fantasy football goes viral
After coming in last place in his fantasy football league, Lee Sanderlin spent 15 hours in a Mississippi Waffle House and ate nine waffles.
After coming in last place in his fantasy football league, Lee Sanderlin spent 15 hours in a Mississippi Waffle House and ate nine waffles.
Tampa Bay Restaurant Week kicks off with dozens of local flavors, benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies
The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
Free Slurpee Day 2021: 7-Eleven giveaway to last entire month of July
7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.
7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.
Lifelong pit master proud to carry on family legacy at BJ's Alabama BBQ
In South Tampa, there is a barbecue joint along Dale Mabry that has a proud tradition going back more than 50 years. Their history of making great food is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
In South Tampa, there is a barbecue joint along Dale Mabry that has a proud tradition going back more than 50 years. Their history of making great food is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Reynolds Wrap offering $10K, grilling lessons in Rookie Griller contest
Reynolds Wrap will pay one lucky person $10,000 and teach them to grill just in time for the summer.
Reynolds Wrap will pay one lucky person $10,000 and teach them to grill just in time for the summer.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Burger King appears to troll Chick-fil-A in Pride Month promotion
Burger King appeared to troll Chick-fil-A with a Pride Month promotion in which a donation will be made to an LGBTQ+ campaign for every Ch’King sandwich that is sold until the end of June.
Burger King appeared to troll Chick-fil-A with a Pride Month promotion in which a donation will be made to an LGBTQ+ campaign for every Ch’King sandwich that is sold until the end of June.
Starbucks bringing back reusable cup service nationwide
Starbucks' reusable cups are being revived after the service was discontinued over a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starbucks' reusable cups are being revived after the service was discontinued over a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Sarasota shop is dedicated to organic popcorn
Phil Pagano has been popping corn kernels in his food wagon at local events in the area for 12 years. He’s the “Phil” behind Uncle Phil’s Organic Popcorn in Sarasota.
Phil Pagano has been popping corn kernels in his food wagon at local events in the area for 12 years. He’s the “Phil” behind Uncle Phil’s Organic Popcorn in Sarasota.



















