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That's So Tampa Published July 17

Dairy Joy is a retro ice cream parlor that’s served Tampa since 1958

Tampa has so many amazing ice cream shops, and we’re ready to enjoy a few scoops for National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 19. It’s hard to resist the […]

I Love the Burg Published July 17

Market star Churned Ice Cream opens brick-and-mortar scoop shop

If you’ve had ice cream at a market, festival or public gathering in St. Pete the last several years, odds are strong it was Churned Ice Cream. Now, the mobile […]

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Published July 17

Tampa General Hospital signs on to RFK Jr.’s ‘Make Hospital Food Healthier’ pledge

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins came to Tampa General Hospital Thursday to celebrate hospital officials signing on to the Trump administration’s new dietary initiative, the…

That's So Tampa Published July 16

Two Fold Coffee & Kitchen brings all-day eats and drinks to East Tampa’s Garrison House

Tampa, you deserve nice things. And for once, someone actually believes it. Two Fold Coffee & Kitchen has opened at The Garrison House on South Falkenburg Road, and it’s the […]

I Love the Burg Published July 16

The new Zee’s Barbeque has some of the best smoked meats and sides in St. Pete

A couple weeks ago, we wrote about how excited we were to try a new BBQ spot opening up at Foodie Labs. In the time since, we’ve not only gotten […]

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Published July 16

A pending federal hemp ban is already hurting Florida businesses

On Saturday, St. Petersburg retailer Herban Flow hosted its third High and Dry Festival, which featured dozens of brands showcasing THC-infused drinks, plus adaptogens, nootropics, and alcohol-free libations. Herban Flow owner Michael Smith says that about 80% of sales from his…

That's So Tampa Published July 16

The best happy hour in Tampa: The city’s best deals for food and drink

Note: All specials are subject to change. If one of these is no longer valid, or if a good happy hour is missing, please email info@thatssotampa.com. Be sure to bookmark […]

I Love the Burg Published July 16

The best happy hour in St. Pete: Food and drink specials across the city

Note: All specials are subject to change. If one of these is no longer valid, or if a good happy hour is missing, please email info@ilovetheburg.com. Be sure to bookmark […]

That's So Tampa Published July 15

A first look (and first taste) at Lumbre, the new wood-fired Spanish restaurant from Tastes Pretty Good

Lumbre is now officially open in the Rome Collective, and the name tells you exactly what to expect from the concept: fire. The latest from Tastes Pretty Good — the […]

That's So Tampa Published July 15

Two local faves named among America’s best hotel restaurants

It’s long been an adage that there’s nothing like a hotel bar, but lately, hotel restaurants are taking the starring role. Two newer Tampa Bay Area hotel restaurants have been […]

I Love the Burg Published July 15

Two local faves named among America’s best hotel restaurants

It’s long been an adage that there’s nothing like a hotel bar, but lately, hotel restaurants are taking the starring role. Two newer Tampa Bay Area hotel restaurants have been […]

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