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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
METRO Events: Big Smoke meets Whiskey Fest
Cigar Aficionado and Whisky Advocates
“Big Smoke meets WhiskyFest”
A triumphant collaboration event hosted by Cigar Aficionado and Whisky Advocate will make for an evening full...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...