BellaBrava, the award-winning Italian restaurant in St. Petersburg, has opened a 4,500-square-foot restaurant in Midtown Tampa, and we are so ready for some wine and award-winning pasta and flatbreads. Earlier in the summer, the restaurant went on a major hiring spree to fill positions at its restaurant within the bustling neighborhood. Here’s the post from Midtown Tampa: “Calling ALL friendly foodies: @bellabrava is looking for you to help Tuscan dreams come true! Now hiring ALL positions for their newest location in Midtown Tampa. To apply visit the 7th floor conference...
A sister-shop to Sweet Soul, MOOD Bake Bar will bring mood-lifting goodies to Tampa starting on September 2nd. The new café will offer body-friendly drinks and snacks designed to promote a healthy spirit. Ciccio Restaurant Group announced today the opening of MOOD Bake Bar in Tampa’s SOHO district, scheduled for a September 2nd debut. The new concept is described as a non-traditional café inspired by the desire to navigate food sensitivities, while still allowing for enjoyable indulgence. MOOD will offer a range of gluten-free and plant-based baked goods and breakfast foods, in addition to...
Cookie Munchers, a late-night cookie service, has opened right next to USF Tampa. These cookies are ginormous, and will somehow leave you wanting more. In 2016, two fresh-out-of-college entrepreneurs founded the very first Cookie Munchers. They saved all that they could, they bought the ingredients, but were stopped short because they didn’t have a kitchen. They called over a hundred restaurants asking if they could use their kitchen in their off hours at night. After being rejected countless times, they finally found Ry’s Bagels, a local bagel shop in Glassboro, NJ....
While the fallout from Covid lockdowns and the ensuing regulations decimated many industries, one sector boomed alongside the seismic shift to digital. Tampa Bay and its burgeoning tech industry is reaping the benefits. As brick-and-mortar businesses were forced to temporarily shut their doors and alter the delivery of their services, an entire country learned how to make the fast transition to digital interaction. Food and drinks were ordered from GrubHub and Drizly instead of servers and bartenders. Cars were taken for digital test rides and clothes were tried on in internet dressing rooms....
Hang Ten, Tampa, because a brand new tiki bar is opening at Adventure Island, and it may be the best new bar in the city. Adventure Island proudly announces the new Hang Ten Tiki Bar will open with an all-new menu of tropical delights this September, wrote the team behind the fun escape in a release. As the water park’s first full-service bar, the laid-back vibes of Hang Ten Tiki Bar will offer an all-new wave of refreshment to guests as they splash between thrilling slides and relaxing waterways. With hand-crafted signature cocktails, fan-favorite local brews, and a regional and international...
RYDE IT is Tampa’s first ever Amphitheater Spin Studio. The cycling boutique first announced it would join the massive Midtown Tampa development back in September 2020, and in a recent Instagram post the team behind the concept revealed they should open this August. You can find the spin studio next-door to Whole Foods, which will open its doors on July 7, and REI. RYDE IT represents a health-focused Midtown Tampa Combined with F45 Training and the outdoor fitness trail surrounding Midtown Lake, Midtown delivers an unmatched collection of health and wellness services. Wellness-focused...