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Easy, Delicious and Delivered by Puff ’n Stuff

It’s easier than ever to have a tasty meal for your family. Family Meal Delivery is now available from Puff ’n Stuff. They are...

Independence Day Cocktails – Red, White & Blue

Celebrate your independence this year with a few Red, White and Blue cocktails courtesy of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. From rum to vodka...

Meat Market Tampa Offers Takeout and Delivery

During the Safer At Home order in Tampa, there is no reason to not to eat well, while supporting local restaurants. Meat Market Tampa...
Chocolate Martini

10 FESTIVE COCKTAIL RECIPES

  Signature festive cocktail recipes are a must for the holiday soirée season, and these libations are sure to liven up any gathering with good...
Melting Pot Social Tampa

Melting Pot Social — A Tampa hot spot for meeting up with friends

Melting Pot Social (MeltSO) Keep on Dipping in Downtown Tampa   Known by the nickname of MeltSo to locals since opening in May 2023 in downtown Tampa,...
Lizette Rivera

Inspiring Woman In Business: Lizette Rivera

| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine | Lizette Rivera Roasted Whisk Gifting Co.   Lizette Rivera, founder and owner of Roasted Whisk Gifting Co., creates...

Best 8 Bourbon & Whiskey Bars in Tampa Bay

photo: Whiskey Cake The brown spirits of bourbon and whiskey are enjoying a re-birth of sorts with restaurants and mixologists creating places, events and cocktails...

10 Cocktails For The Bay

Stay cool and hydrated with these fruity warm-weather-friendly drinks. Use fruits of the season including kiwis, strawberries, peaches, oranges and watermelon to add flavor...
Christina Suarez Alvarez

Inspiring Woman In Business: Christina Suarez Alvarez

| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine | Christina Suarez Alvarez Le Roots Premium Urban Farm   Christina Suarez Alvarez draws inspiration from her family’s deep-rooted...

Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye, Oh My!

A Bourbon Conversation with David Winsor, Senior Director of Corporate and International Accounting, Bloomin’ Brands A graduate of University of Florida, David is a huge...
Berkeley Beach Club

Tampa Bay Area Waterfront Dining & Drink Guide

METRO'S GUIDE TO COOL The Bay Area’s Best Waterfront Dining ​ Salt Shack Spectacular views of Tampa Bay combined with tasty drinks, specialty seafood and more. This salt lovers...
Valentin's Day Celebration

TOP TEN PLACES TO CELEBRATE LOVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine's Day 10 Ways to Celebrate Love A vibrant time to celebrate love is near and METRO has a list of the best places in the...
Ocean Prime Ahi Tuna Rossini

Ocean Prime Features Dish From James Beard House Dinner

Ahi Tuna Rossini, a dish created by the Ocean Prime culinary team especially for the James Beard Dinner menu       Ocean Prime Tampa Features Dish From Brand's...

North Pinellas Dining Guide | Where To Eat In Tampa Bay

North Pinellas Dining Guide North of S.R. 60, West of Courtney Campbell Causeway, Beaches (Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Dunedin, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks...
Premium Steak at Driftlight

Foodie: Delicious, Decadent & Divine

  Discover Driftlight at the JW Marriott Tampa   Tampa Bay locals, as well as hotel guests, will be delighted with a new steakhouse in downtown Tampa...
Holiday Food 2018

8 Simple Small Plates for Holiday Entertaining

8 Simple Small Plates for Holiday Entertaining   (Family Features) For holiday parties of any size, tasty appetizers and starters are menu must-haves. While the main...
Berries and Bubbles

METRO HOT LIST: BEST LOCAL LIBATIONS TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Crafted Seasonal Cocktails Being Served Up In Tampa Bay For The Holidays The Holiday season is in full swing throughout the Tampa Bay mixology scene....
BBQ LOVE FEST

BBQ LOVE FEST

LOVERS OF BBQ, REJOICE! One of Tampa’s newest philanthropic events “BBQ LOVE FEST” showcases Americas Top Pitmasters and backyard bbq pros in this first annual...

A Favorite Cocktail with Old Camp Whiskey

Just in time for a weekend cocktail. A great way to quench the thirst!! Old Camp Fashioned 1½ oz Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey @oldcampwhiskey ¾ oz...
The Canopy Rooftop Lounge

Top 10 Rooftop Bars In Tampa Bay

  Raise a Glass to Rooftops in Tampa Bay By Ronda M. Parag   Summer is coming, but now is the perfect time of year to kick back, dine...
Alter Ego - Music Focused Lounge

Alter Ego: Music Focused Cocktail Lounge

  Alter Ego A music-forward cocktail lounge, offering an energetic vibe and proper, soulful hospitality   Water Street Tampa’s swank restaurant and bar scene is excited to usher...
Sacred Pepper Tampa

North Tampa Dining Guide | Where To Eat In Tampa Bay

  North Tampa Dining North of the Airport, Causeway and I-275 (Seminole Heights, Westchase, Oldsmar, Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel, New Tampa)             Council Oak Steaks & Seafood $$$ Seminole Hard Rock...

Taste of Japan at Roy’s

  A delicious dinner option at Roy’s includes the new Global Tasting Menu, offering a taste of Japan, available through April 30. We recently had...
Mexican Chipotle Shrimp Skewers with Lime Beer Basting Sauce

7 Tips to Master the Grill This Summer

Mastering the Grill This Summer   (Family Features) Becoming a master of the grill doesn’t have to be complicated. Test out these seven tips for quick...
Great Ice Cream

8 Great Summer Scoops

  8 Great Summer Scoops By Ronda M. Parag It’s the quintessential food of summer — that sugary, sweet taste of ice cream, or a cool burst of a flavored...
savory turkey recipe

Savor Simplicity For The Holidays

Holiday recipes worth sharing Family Features   Most great holiday gatherings start with great food and end with quality time spent with loved ones. This holiday season,...

Escape with 3 Resort Cocktails at Home

Rum - it’s the perfect drink for summertime and the choice for anyone wanting to bring out the lazy daze of summer. In honor...
Oysterfest

Oyster Fest: A Feast for a Cause, Sure to Delight!

  5th Annual Tampa Oyster Fest It’s that time of year when the Oyster Fest brings its lively offerings to the community. Locals and visitors alike...

Sip. Savor. Repeat at St. Pete Food + Wine Festival

  Sip. Savor. Repeat. SAVOR St. Pete Food + Wine Festival The first weekend in November has its sights set on being a culinary lovers dream come true....

The Faces of Culinary Dreams — Kristin McKinney Zelinsky & Mitchell McDermott

| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine |   The Faces of Culinary Dreams KRISTEN MCKINNEY ZELINSKY MITCHELL MCDERMOTT   Kristin McKinney Zelinsky, owner of Pro Kitchen Hub Tampa,...
SAVOR St.Pete Food + Wine Fest

The 12th Annual SAVOR St.Pete Food + Wine Fest Is Back!

  In its 12th year, SAVOR St. Pete Food & Wine Festival is bringing together the best of the best in food, wine, craft beers...
the BACARDÍ Rum Spiced and Sparkle

10 Delish Holiday Cocktail Recipes

  Holiday lights and New Year’s fireworks aren’t the only things getting lit this holiday season! The holiday season is a time for friends and family,...
St. Patrick's Day cocktail Shamrock Sour Cocktail

Sláinte! Raise A Glass To St. Patrick.

On March 17, St. Patrick's Day can tempt infrequent drinkers to get out and enjoy the festivities. Whether you plan on donning a green...

Epicurean Hotel Opens Gourmet Market To Go

Photo: Pezz Photo Pivoting in this time of the COVID-19 crisis is one that many businesses are trying to do to stay in business and...
Tampa Bay Metro holiday coctail recipes

Holiday Cocktail Recipes

  Whether you're toasting to turkey day or gearing up for a day of family debates at the dinner table, one thing's for sure: A...
BellaBrava St. Pete

St. Petersburg Dining Guide | Where To Eat In Tampa Bay

  SOUTH PINELLAS DINING GUIDE Greater St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Gulfport, Treasure Island)       Datz - St Pete $$ 180 Central Ave, St. Pete, FL 33701 727-202-1182 https://datztampa.com/stpete/menu This Tampa...
Bare Naked Kitchen

Tampa Bay and the Art of Eating Well

  Tampa Bay Area Chefs are Creating Fresh, Innovative, Healthy, and Delicious Menus   Remember being reminded to eat your vegetables? Or often being told about the...
Dining at Packard’s Steakhouse at Innisbrook

The Independents: Packard’s Steakhouse at Innisbrook

Packard’s Steakhouse at Innisbrook Serving only the finest aged premium beef steaks. Offering sumptuous cold water lobster tails and fresh day-boat Floridian fish finished with...

Lazy Days of Summer Cocktail Recipes

Beat the heat and quench the thirst with ice-cold refreshing cocktails made with Pinnacle® Lemonade that is perfect for summer afternoon around the pool...
Packard's Steakhouse

Delectable Cuisine On The Green

  Packard’s Steakhouse At Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club By Patricia A. Vorbrich Named after the designer of Innisbrook’s four golf courses, Larry Packard, Packard’s Steakhouse brings dining...
Damn The Weather cocktail feature

Damn The Weather: Soothing Cocktail Recipes

  If you’ve been paying attention to the weather lately, you’ve probably heard about hurricane Irma. It’s been wreaking havoc on the Caribbean, and now has...

Garrison Tavern Opens at Tampa Marriott Water Street

Just in time for the Lightning playoffs, Garrison Tavern has opened at the newly rebranded Tampa Marriott Water Street (formerly the Tampa Marriott Waterside)....

Tampa Streets Make Room For Outdoor Eats

Expanding restaurant dining capacity to city streets and curbs will give area restaurants a fighting chance. As some retail and restaurants begin to reopen,...
Kristin McKinney Zelinsky

Inspiring Women In Business: Kristin McKinney Zelinsky

| As Seen In Tampa Bay Metro Magazine | Kristin McKinney Zelinsky Owner, Pro Kitchen Hub Tampa Managing Partner, Foodie Labs ­­­Kristin has created a special space...
Rocca Tampa

FOODIE: A Taste of Old Italy in Tampa Heights District

Rocca Tampa   Nestled in the lively Tampa Heights district, we found a bit of the Old World. Handmade pastas and family recipes are a short...
Cruzan Coconut Mojito recipe

Chill With These Refreshing Mojito Cocktails

  What better way to beat the heat than sipping on a deliciously cold Mojito cocktail! This year, go beyond the standard muddled mint mojito and celebrate...
Metro Foodie feature with bunny cupcakes

Easy Spring Dishes and Treats

Easy Spring Lamb, Sides and Treats   (Family Features) This Easter holiday, hop into a new tradition and swap your classic ham for savory lamb. Cooking lamb...
South Tampa Dining

South Tampa Dining Guide | Where To Eat In Tampa Bay

South Tampa Dining Guide A list of great restaurants in South Tampa, Florida. Includes Westshore, Downtown & Davis Islands (West of Channelside Dr. & South...
Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs recipe

Must-Have Recipes for Your Hot Summer Soirees

(Family Features) Summer in Tampa Bay is all about enjoying the warm weather and sunshine with family and friends, but even with the longer...
Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival

METRO Foodie: Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival Returns

Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival April 9-13 A highly anticipated spring celebration of culinary delights will make its mark in the Tampa Bay area. The...

Sip & Savor at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg

Photos: Marriott Hotels & Resorts It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy with friends the peace and tranquility of the historic hotel in...
The Getaway in St. Petersburg

5 Great Tampa Bay Dock & Dine Locations.

5 Great Tampa Bay Dock & Dine Locations Travel by boat to get a cold cocktail or a delicious bite at any of these five...
Tampa Bay Metro: How to host a wine party

Hosting Your Own Wine Tasting Party

  How to host a wine party. Table set up and tips. Written and photographed by Krayl Funch   No time to plan, book and take that dream wine...
Tampa Bay Metro - Sugar Free Margarita cocktail recipe

METRO FOODIE: Sugar-Free Margarita Recipe

  They say tequila won’t fix all your problems, but we say it’s worth a shot. And this July 24, you’ll have ample opportunity to...
The Zombie Pirate cocktail recipe for Gasparilla

The Zombie Pirate: The Perfect Grog For Ye Maties!

The pirates are setting upon Tampa Bay and it’s time for the locals to prepare for the annual invasion in typical fashion — throw...

Downtown Tampa Area Dining | Where To Eat In Tampa Bay

Downtown Tampa Area Dining Guide A list of great restaurants in Downtown, Waterstreet, Armature Works, and Ybor.     THE DOWNTOWN AREA Mis-en Place $$$ 442 W Grand Central Ave, Tampa,...
30 Michelin Mentioned Restaurants

30 MICHELIN® MENTIONED RESTAURANTS TO ENJOY IN TAMPA BAY

30 Michelin® Mentioned Restaurants The elevated food scene in Tampa Bay continues to be recognized by the world-class Michelin Guide. People from outside the Bay...
Boulon Brasserie

METRO Foodie: Boulon Brasserie in Downtown Tampa

  Simply Elevated Dining Boulon Brasserie   In the heart of the Water Street neighborhood in downtown Tampa, Boulon Brasserie and its Boulon Bakery welcome guests morning, noon...
Dining at 717 South in South Tampa

The Independents: 717 South

717 South The award-winning restaurant has been an innovator and staple of the South Tampa Dining scene using only the freshest and locally sourced ingredients....
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