Lavender: More than a scent
Lavender is popular in candles, laundry detergent and perfume. And now, it’s also taking root in coffee. Yes, you read that right. Lavender-flavored coffee is popping up in coffee shops across Tampa...
View ArticleTry a new Clearwater Beach restaurant
Foodies rejoice. The ninth annual Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week arrives Sept. 14-23 and allows you to try the area’s restaurants at special prices. During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants...
View ArticleSt. Pete’s Reading Room is worth a visit – or 12
With a James Beard-nominated chef, the Reading Room in St. Pete is certainly one to try. It’s been open for nearly two years, but the changing menu makes each visit a new experience. One fan favorite...
View ArticleAlternatives to plastic straws on the rise
Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans. It’s a fundamental shift that’s...
View ArticleFarmers markets are back
There’s nothing like stocking your refrigerator with fresh, local produce from a farmers market. While fall might not mean falling leaves in Florida, it does mean the return of farmers markets, full of...
View ArticleSt. Pete’s newest restaurant darling
Buzz is building around one of St. Petersburg’s newest restaurants – The Peabody, nestled in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital campus. Created by the family behind Tampa’s Oxford Exchange, The...
View ArticleA quaint spot for your happy hour list
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for a good spot for happy hour. My new favorite? Lolita’s Wine Market on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. Lolita’s offers a customizable cheese and charcuterie...
View ArticleWhy Prescott, AZ, should be on your beer lovers list
I’m sitting in Lonesome Valley Brewing in Prescott Valley, Arizona, with Founder Brian Cole, watching as he tests the gravity for a batch of beer. Beside him is a container of cinnamon soaking in rum...
View ArticleAguas frescas? Yes, please
Aguas frescas have been popping into restaurants all over lately, leaving some wondering, what exactly is a fresca? For those who don’t speak Spanish, the drink name translates to “fresh water” and is...
View Article‘Wepa’ for new Puerto Rican restaurant
“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...
View ArticleTampa’s new Spanish hot spot
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...
View ArticleSaturday Morning Market goes online
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. Kale, carrots, berries and other produce...
View ArticleIt’s almost Tampa Bay Restaurant Week
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...
View ArticleKeel Farms Watermelon Festival
Keel Farms will host the 1st Annual Watermelon Festival on June 29 and 30 at Keel & Curley Winery located at 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, FL 33565. The festival will be open from 10am to 6pm...
View ArticleVegan Dining Experience
Take a break! Enjoy a calm and loving evening with like minded folks. All vegan served meal. Even if you not Vegan your going to love the new dishes and flavors. Nourish yourself and meet others. Your...
View ArticleSarasota Beer & Burger Festival
The annual Sarasota Beer & Burger Festival is returning for the 3rd year this MLK Weekend! Happening on January 15th, from 12 pm-8 pm. Located in Parking Lot 4 (East Grand Entrance) of The Mall at...
View ArticleKumquat Festival
From the car and truck show to kumquat pies, the 2022 Annual Kumquat Festival packs a load of fun into a single day at the heart of charming downtown Dade City, Florida. With more than 200 vendors all...
View Article7th Annual Beer & Burger Throwdown in Safety Harbor
This event will offer Craft Beer Sampling from 12p to 3p for all adults with paid entry, tons of burger options from food trucks and local restaurants, vendors and live music performances. Patrons will...
View ArticleFlorida Vegan Gourmet Food Festival
Florida Vegan Food Festival Experience is a celebration welcoming individuals all throughout the Bay area and surrounding region to enjoy an evening of vegan dishes. Eat gourmet (dishes for purchase)...
View Article22nd Annual I like it HOT! Festival
The 22nd annual I Like it HOT! Festival is all about the HOT Sauce and a collection of foods to put it on. The event takes place at the Largo, FL event center and brings in connoisseurs of everything...
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