Three Tampa restaurants earned the city's first ever Michelin stars this week at the unveiling of the 2023 Florida Michelin Guide in…
By CL Staff
After 50 years in the glizzy game, the owner of Mel's Hot Dogs is finally ready to relish his retirement. Owner Mel…
By Colin Wolf
National Bubble Tea day happens on Sunday, April 30 this year, and there’s no shortage of Tampa Bay boba shops and cafes…
By Kyla Fields, Jenn Thai
Annual stoner Christmas 4/20 is around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by toking it up with your…
By Kyla Fields
Live every day like it's Taco Tuesday during Tampa Bay Taco Week! This year, taco lovers get 10 days of exclusive tacos…
You came, you saw, and drank so much you had to leave in an Uber. Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s Margarita Wars went…
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As the temps begin to climb, so does the hype around this year's new eateries in Tampa Bay. As of now, 2023…
By Tyana Rodgers
Rooftop views, ocean views, skyline views, Tampa Bay restaurants and bars really do have some top-notch patios. Here you'll find some of…
By Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda, Tyana Rodgers
Florida has plenty of great places to eat, and according to Yelpers, some of the best spots are here in Tampa Bay.…
The area's best bars and restaurants are battling it out for the title of Tampa Bay's Ultimate Margarita on Friday, April 7th,…
It's easy to see why Tampa Bay's women-owned restaurants are making a huge mark on an otherwise male-dominated history. Since March is…
If you're gonna live in Tampa, you have to eat like a Tampeño. Last summer, the Florida Legislature estimated that 850 people…
Sure, 2022 was undoubtedly a great year for new eats in Tampa Bay, but we're here to tell you that this year's…
A fun and somewhat surprising fact is that the United States as a country consumes the most tequila overall each year, although…
By Jourdan Ducat
You came, you saw, you ate way more bacon than you ever expected. We all had a great time when Creative Loafing…
By Ray Roa
Here you'll find a few of the best local spots for Valentine's Day, or just a good date night for that matter.…
There's plenty of praise to pass around when it comes to Tampa Bay's restaurants. But any examination of our local dining scene…
Looking for the ultimate brunch experience with your besties? Brunched is back at Tampa River Center on Saturday, February 18th, with an…
There's busy restaurants, and there's ones that seem to always be slammed. Tampa Bay has a thriving restaurant scene and some of…
Nearly three-and-a-half years after getting the keys to his Ybor Heights brewery, longtime Tampa brewer Tim Ogden is ready to open the…
Sure, we love letting readers know about new places to eat around Tampa Bay, but sometimes you need to hear from someone…
It's been a tough year for Tampa Bay's restaurant scene, especially following the aftermath of the pandemic. Some major local institutions decided…
By Min Craig
Without a doubt, 2022 was a great year for new eats in the Tampa Bay area, and it actually looks like 2023…
Last week, Tampa Bay's top mixologists showed up at Nova535 for Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's annual Highball craft cocktail competition. Presented by…
Tampa Bay's restaurant scene has been serving up great eats for years, but it's safe to say this year has been one…
Highball is back on Dec. 8, and this year, we're switching things up a bit by highlighting the namesake drink, the highball…
If food defines culture, then what kind of city is Tampa? The answer can be found in these 10 notable meals, which…
By Andrew T. Huse
When it comes to tacos, Tampa Bay has some very classic, well-known haunts. But there are also smaller spots with some cult…
By Alexandria Jones
The local watering hole has long been a source of comfort for what ails you. There's just something about the sight of…
A recent study ranked the Tampa area among the nation's top cities in 2022 for "fast food lovers," and it's easy to…
