Food & Drink

Eating a colorful diet will provide you not only with a range of tasty flavors, but will also help to optimize your overall health.

For many people, the Fourth of July means three things: freedom, fireworks and food.

Spicy MargaritaLone River’s spicy hard seltzer with a splash of strawberry watermelon MIO and some tequila tastes just like the real thing.

A new Datz opened this week along Tampa’s Riverwalk near the Tampa Convention Center.

Fall is nearly here, and that can only mean one thing — the pumpkin spice craze is about to be in full swing.

Picture this – it’s 5 p.m., you’re already hungry and have no idea what to make for dinner.

Ordering in has become the new norm for many, but it doesn’t always have to cost a pretty penny.

As the snowbirds fly back north, locals can flock to restaurant deals. Tampa Bay Restaurant Week returns June 13-23, bringing foodies out in Tampa Bay to enjoy local eats, when the area has fewer tourists and restaurants are less crowded.

Looking for a cool way to enjoy your morning coffee this summer? You no longer have to stop at one of your favorite local coffee shops for your daily iced coffee fix.

Fans of locally grown produce at St. Petersburg’s Saturday Morning Market have a new way to get their fresh fix without traveling downtown every weekend.

How does a pad thai and chorizo dish come together? At Nitally’s in St. Pete, it’s simple – and delicious.

A varied menu and vibrant atmosphere at Mole y Abuela make this new restaurant a must-try spot in Tampa’s North Franklin Historic District. On a recent Friday night, the restaurant and rooftop bar were still humming past midnight.

“Woo-hoo!” or, “Wepa!” as someone in the Puerto Rican community might say, there’s a new restaurant in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. Owner Jean Totti named his first restaurant “Wepa” after this word of jubilation from his homeland of Puerto Rico.

Aguas frescas have been popping into restaurants all over lately, leaving some wondering, what exactly is a fresca?

Restaurants are a lot more than just food these days: Dining options have become destinations, and Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf is the latest hot spot in this trend.

Grand Hacienda’s new location on 4th Street North in St. Petersburg has opened in the renovated North Ward school, offering another option for Mexican food near downtown. The restaurant has both indoor seating and an inviting patio.

Poke bowls, made with raw fish, rice and vegetables, are the hottest new food trend. For good reason: The bowls are a flavorful meal that won’t derail your summer bod goals.

From ciders to stouts, sours to IPAs, Pour Taproom in downtown St. Pete is a craft beer lover’s dream. Here, patrons can help themselves to dozens of taps lining the walls.

Paul’s Landing, the new marina-front restaurant at The Vinoy Renaissance in downtown St. Petersburg, is set to open Feb. 19. The Tampa Bay 100 got a sneak peek last week, sampling a menu inspired by historic settler William Paul’s staples of seafood and citrus.

Michelle Faedo, a well-known part of the Tampa food scene, has moved from a food truck to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Michelle Faedo’s Tampeño Cuisine.

When it comes to giving gifts, you always hear it’s the thought that counts. But, we think it’s the taste that counts!

American Social opened in November on Tampa’s Harbour Island, bolstering the city’s surprisingly low number of waterfront restaurants. And it offers more than a killer view.

Frog Pond, which has been serving the masses in Redington Beach and St. Pete Beach for years, is known for its hearty portions. And the newest location in downtown St. Petersburg is no different.

Cheese boards are a delicious, Instagram-worthy appetizer for holiday parties, and you don’t need to be a cheesemonger to make a great plate:

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Not everyone enjoys channeling their inner Martha Stewart on Thanksgiving Day. If cooking and entertaining aren’t your bag, here are some alternative ways to celebrate Turkey Day.

Bulla Gastrobar on South Howard Avenue brings the famous gastrobars of Spain right here to Tampa. This shareable plate restaurant has a contemporary atmosphere with Spanish Mediterranean food and hand-crafted cocktails.

Despite the 90-plus degree temperatures in Tampa Bay, fall is officially here and so are our favorite pumpkin-themed foods.

The start of the holiday season means it’s time to imbibe with seasonally appropriate adult beverages. But don’t spike your eggnog just yet— it’s only October. Let’s start slow with some delicious fall-themed beers available at a Tampa Bay area brewery near you.

Ford’s Garage, a family restaurant decorated with replicas of classic Fords, is expanding in the Tampa Bay area. The burger joint recently opened in Westchase, with future locations coming to downtown St. Petersburg and Clearwater’s Countryside early next year.