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Tampa’s popular online sandwich shop Cousin Vinny’s will open first storefront this year

Vincent ‘Vinny’ Andriotti and Russell Leone discuss plans for the Italian sando shop’s NoHo location.

By Kyla Fields

A year after signing the lease, a popular an Italian-American deli with a cult-like following is ready to come offline and open in Tampa's NoHo district. Heading to 1331 W Cass St. directly next to Santoro’s Pizzeria, sandwich and chicken cutlet virtuoso Cousin Vinny’s is preparing for its soft opening...

Cousin Vinny's co-owners Chef Vincent Andriotti (L) and Russell Leone (R).

The most-anticipated new restaurants coming to Tampa Bay this fall

By CL Staff

Bonchon 308 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa Bonchon, arguably one of the best South Korean fried chicken chains, is on its way to Tampa. The new Tampa location has been rumored for over a year now, and over the last couple weeks, Bonchon started posting multiple job openings. But according to the company, the new outpost will finally make its debut in the USF area. As of now, no exact opening date for the Tampa location has been announced, though there's some speculation it may open mid to late August. Photo via Bonchon/website

Gangchu reopens under new owners, Bolts Brew Fest is here, Dead Bob's is moving, and more in Tampa Bay food news

Plus, World of Beer files for bankruptcy, Whataburger is coming back to Tampa Bay, and more.

By Colin Wolf

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Pasadena Bar and Grill says it lost its roof during Tropical Storm Debby

By Jourdan Ducat

Pasadena Bar and Grill says it lost its roof during Tropical Storm Debby

Mary Green, who celebrates her 25 years behind the bar at St. Pete's Flamingo Bar in November.

By Jourdan Ducat

Flamingo Bar’s 25-year bartender makes a mean bloody mary and keeps the St. Pete dive running

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Ringside's most recent location at 350 1st Ave. N in downtown St. Petersburg.

By Kyla Fields

Opulence Nightclub to replace Ringside Cafe in downtown St. Pete

Cookie delivery company Tiff's Treats opens new delivery-only outpost in Clearwater

By Colin Wolf

Cookie delivery company Tiff's Treats opens new delivery-only outpost in Clearwater

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Loko Cuisine’s Eggs & Kegs pop-up brunch on Aug. 18, 2024 includes an endless bar dedicated to bibimbap.

By Ray Roa

Gochujang-clan ain’t nuthing ta f’ wit at this Sunday brunch in St. Pete

Chef Mario Brugnoli

By Kyla Fields

Chef Mario Brugnoli honors his late mother at a five-course dinner in St. Pete this month

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Talkin’ Tacos will open first Tampa location this Friday, with free birria tacos for the first 100 guests

By Colin Wolf

Talkin’ Tacos will open first Tampa location this Friday, with free birria tacos for the first 100 guests

Whataburger is coming back to Tampa Bay

By Colin Wolf

Whataburger is coming back to Tampa Bay

Cookie delivery company Tiff's Treats opens new delivery-only outpost in Clearwater

By Colin Wolf

Cookie delivery company Tiff's Treats opens new delivery-only outpost in Clearwater

Opulence Nightclub to replace Ringside Cafe in downtown St. Pete

By Kyla Fields

Ringside's most recent location at 350 1st Ave. N in downtown St. Petersburg.
Photos: Everyone we saw celebrating the Tampa Bay beer scene at Bolts Brew Fest

Photos: Everyone we saw celebrating the Tampa Bay beer scene at Bolts Brew Fest
Bonchon 308 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa Bonchon, arguably one of the best South Korean fried chicken chains, is on its way to Tampa. The new Tampa location has been rumored for over a year now, and over the last couple weeks, Bonchon started posting multiple job openings. But according to the company, the new outpost will finally make its debut in the USF area. As of now, no exact opening date for the Tampa location has been announced, though there's some speculation it may open mid to late August. Photo via Bonchon/website

The most-anticipated new restaurants coming to Tampa Bay this fall
Sky Puppy Brewing, which will open in Ybor City, Florida in late-August or early-September, 2024.

Photos: Look inside Ybor City's new Sky Puppy Brewing
Lily's Sweet Treats 601 S Harbour Island Blvd #104, Tampa Lily’s Sweet Treats debuted in The Pointe on Harbour Island earlier this summer. “Lily’s is inspired by, and named after, my daughter Lily and grandmother Lilian who owned franchise ice cream shops in New York," said said Chas Bruck, Founder of Three Oaks Hospitality in a press release. The new spot, which shares space with pizza joint The Fold, is described as a "nostalgic ice cream spot," that offers "cereals with popular candy and fresh fruit mix-ins." Photo via Lily's Sweet Treats

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