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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...
Beacon Roof Top Lounge

Allowing Spirits to Rise at the Beacon Roof Top Lounge

Beacon: Roof Top Lounge atop the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Stunning views of downtown Tampa and adjacent waterways appear at Beacon: Roof Top Lounge atop the...
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...
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....
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...
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...

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....
Strawberry Lemon Glade

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...
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...
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...
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,...
Titos Holiday Cocktail

Festive Cocktails to Shake Up The Season

Holiday Thyme with Tito's Handmade Vodka   No matter how you spend the holiday season, there’s no better way to keep spirits bright than a festive...

Sip on Sangria at Home with Recipe from Ceviche

’Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. It is the perfect time to start new traditions. Over twenty years ago, Ceviche dedicated...

5 Spooky Cocktails for Halloween, Costumes Optional

It’s been a frightful year, and it’s time to break out the costumes, gather a few friends and create a few cocktails to celebrate...
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...

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...

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...

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...
Holiday cider punch recipe

Punch It Up this Holiday Season

Courtesy of Family Features   If you are looking to host an unforgettable holiday cocktail party, punch can make a memorable impression on your guests and...
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...
Spanish Wines

Select Wines that Match Your Style

  Spanish Wines To Compliment Your Taste   (Family Features) For a novice, simply distinguishing a wine preference – white or red, sweet or dry – may...
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...
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...
Tiki cocktail

Gettin’ Tiki With It

  Summer Drink Recipes The Mixologists at Datz in Tampa have created a few summer cocktails and shared the most popular Tiki cocktail concoctions with METRO....

Grab a Craft Beer at 5 Tampa Bay Area Brew Pubs

3 Daughters Brewing METRO found five local breweries serving up cold, local brews in hip, casual settings. From the oldest, continuous running microbrewery in Florida, Dunedin...
Tampa Bay Metro wine advice corkscrew and wine corks

Cork Tainted Wines

  Have you ever opened a bottle of wine expecting a delicious and aromatic beverage, only to find that it tastes and smells like a...
cardamom moscow mule recipe

Spice Up Your Next Summer Event

Create A Signature Summer Drink – The Cardamom Moscow Mule Lemonade and sweet tea have their rightful place in the summer entertaining drink rotation, but...
Central Otago

Wine Regions You Should Try

  Up-and-Coming Wine Regions to Try in 2015 By Kevin Pelley       Now is a great time to be a wine lover. Never in history have there been...
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