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Tampa, FL Patch •

Wuz Here Coffee Pop-up Impresses In Water Street Tampa

TAMPA, FL - There's a new pop-up in town in the ever-growing Water Street Tampa at Ash Tampa, located at 420 S Nebraska Ave., just next door to The Tampa EDITION hotel. Wuz Here coffee was founded in 2021 with an aim to raise the standard of coffee quality and is run by several staff members from LPCX Cafe in West Tampa. The pop-up is currently running from Wednesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. After navigating the parking situation that is downtown Tampa during cruise travel ($47 daily parki...
Miami, FL Patch •

North Italia Celebrating Miami Spice With Special Offers For Guests

MIAMI, FL - North Italia's Miami Spice menu is now underway offering special deals to diners through September 30. The deals include $40 lunch and brunch menus as well as a $50 dinner menu. It includes exclusive Miami options at North Italia, such as jalea-style calamari fritti and bomboloni inspired by pastelitos de guayaba.

MIAMI, FL - North Italia's Miami Spice menu is now underway offering special deals to diners through September 30. The deals include $40 lunch and brunch menus as well as...
Orlando, FL Patch •

Opinion: Universal Orlando Resort Dropped Its Best Perk And Expects Annual Passholders To Just Accept It

ORLANDO, FL - Universal Orlando Resort recently updated its terms to state that it will be removing Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure from Express passes due to "operational" problems. The response has been mixed and ranges from theme park bloggers cheering the decision to others (myself included) disappointed in the decision. The two groups most impacted by the decision are annual passholders who have Premier passes and those staying at Loews Hotels that enjoy express pass perks....
Bradenton, FL Patch •

HOTWORX Bradenton Celebrating Grand Opening Jan. 9

BRADENTON, FL - HOTWORX Bradenton infrared fitness studio, located at 530 9th St. W in Downtown Bradenton neighborhood, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. HOTWORX currently boasts over 800 locations and over 350,000 members nationwide and was originally founded in Marrero, Louisiana. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HOTWORX Bradenton (@hotworxbradentonfl) The free event is open to the public and will feature door pri...
Across California, CA Patch •

Domino's Pizza South Lake Tahoe Pizza Delivery Debacle

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - I visited Lake Tahoe for a quick visit last month on October 14 and managed to catch some beautiful autumn leaves and enjoy the views. During my stay I ordered a $26+ pizza for delivery to my hotel from Domino's Pizza located at 987 Edgewood Cir. and used the Domino's Pizza app for the first time in years. I watched as the driver came closer to my location and never delivered my pizza, but marked it delivered on the app.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - I visited Lake Tahoe for a q...
Orlando, FL Patch •

Tori Tori Celebrates Six Years Of Success On Nov. 7 In Mills 50 Neighborhood

Sonny was also recently recognized as a semifinalist for the 2025 Best Chef: South award from the James Beard Foundation, not a small accomplishment. His journey is filled with community support and the desire to evolve the food scene of Orlando. I interviewed Sonny on what makes Tori Tori such an innovative and successful Japanese izakaya concept and how he is feeling six years into this project in Mills 50. Q: You're one of the first places to do izakaya as a concept in Florida right? Even a...
Orlando, FL Patch •

Escape To The Ritz-Carlton Spa At Grande Lakes Orlando For A Wellness Retreat This Weekend

ORLANDO, FL – Visitors and locals alike are invited to a three-day restorative retreat this weekend at Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades inspired by the opulent era of Florida’s historic hotels. The resort is anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. The Ritz-Carlton Spa invites guests to experience three days of healing focused on targeting the mind, body, and soul.

ORLANDO, F...
Orlando, FL Patch •

Orlando's Mills Market Celebrates One Year Anniversary

ORLANDO, FL - Mills Market in Orlando's Mills 50 neighborhood celebrated one year of operation this past weekend. The neighborhood Asian market is essentially a modern food hall with plenty of local vendors and goods for sale. Tickets were sold to guests and they enjoyed unlimited samples and beverages as well as live music and a photo booth for a number of hours. Local chefs and owners walked around the event in a happy mood and all seemed to really enjoy the gathering.

ORLANDO, FL - Mills Mar...
San Francisco, CA Patch •

Behind The Scenes: Executive Chef Eduardo Zerpa - W San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - I sat down with Chef Eduardo Zerpa at the W San Francisco located at 181 3rd Street during a recent visit to the city and learn more about the mind behind the food. Zerpa is Peruvian and is informed by his South American childhood growing up in Lima with his mother's parents in the Andres mountains eating potatoes, corn, cheese, and then ceviche and salads on his parents side.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - I sat down with Chef Eduardo Zerpa at the W San Francisco located at 181 3rd St...
Tampa, FL Patch •

Michelin-Starred Lilac Offers Diners New A La Carte Option At The Tampa EDITION

TAMPA, FL - The award-winning Lilac at The Tampa EDITION in Water Street Tampa is an expanded menu format for diners with a chef-curated tasting menu with an eight-course guided exploration of Lilac’s most refined expressions as well as a new à la carte option, designed for guests who wish to create their own dining adventure. Lilac is led by Chef and Restaurateur John Fraser of JF Restaurants.

TAMPA, FL - The award-winning Lilac at The Tampa EDITION in Water Street Tampa is an expanded menu fo...
Orlando, FL Patch •

Brio Italian Grille Launches New 'Zest of Summer' Menu For A Limited Time

ORLANDO, FL - Stop having FOMO of your newsfeed traveling across Italy this summer, Brio Italian Grille has launched a "Zest for Summer" menu in honor of all the vacations everyone is taking to Italy, now with a special taste at home. The new menu features special food items and libations with Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast at the front of mind. Brio's Orlando location is at Mall at Millenia at 4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, Florida, 32839.

ORLANDO, FL - Stop having FOMO of your newsfeed traveling across...
Tampa, FL Patch •

Brio Italian Grille Launches Summer Specials Through August 31

TAMPA, FL - Brio Italian Grille has a number of new specials for the summer for diners to enjoy from now through August 31. The Tampa location is at International Plaza at 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33607.

TAMPA, FL - Brio Italian Grille has a number of new specials for the summer for diners to enjoy from now through August 31. The Tampa location is at International Plaza at 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33607.

New menu items include a special Catch of the Day with pan-sea...
Tampa, FL Patch •

Tampa Bay Sun FC & USL Release Stadium Vision At Ybor Harbor After Historic Season

TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Bay Sun FC along with Tampa business leader Darryl Shaw and the United Soccer League (USL) have shared their vision for one of the world’s first stadiums built specifically for a women’s professional soccer team. The 15,000-seat stadium would include a boutique hotel planned on the waterfront at Ybor Harbor. This state-of-the-art facility would be the home of Tampa’s top-tier professional women’s soccer team and bring life to a new urban district that would include USL’s he...
Tampa, FL Patch •

Tampa Bay Restaurant Week Happening Now Through June 22

TAMPA, FL - Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is now underway and running through Sunday, June 22, 2025 with restaurants across the bay area participating. The 19th annual celebration is organized by Creative Loafing Tampa.

TAMPA, FL - Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is now underway and running through Sunday, June 22, 2025 with restaurants across the bay area participating. The 19th annual celebration is organized by Creative Loafing Tampa.

Diners can enjoy multiple-course prix fixe menus and exclusive pri...
Sarasota, FL Patch •

Savor Sarasota 2025 Celebrates 20 Years Of Restaurants Now Through June 20

SARASOTA, FL – Planning a beach trip? Why not try a local restaurant at the same time. Savor Sarasota is back for its 20th season and Visit Sarasota County has big plans for this season. This summer’s milestone celebration runs through June 20, giving diners a chance to explore Sarasota’s vibrant restaurant scene.

SARASOTA, FL – Planning a beach trip? Why not try a local restaurant at the same time. Savor Sarasota is back for its 20th season and Visit Sarasota County has big plans for this seas...
Tampa, FL Patch •

Tampa Bay Sun FC Hold Press Conference Ahead Of USL Championship Game

The team held a press conference on Friday afternoon at their Training Facility in Ybor City to share the energy and strategy around their championship fight against Fort Lauderdale United FC with Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown, Sun Team Captain Jordyn Listro, and Forward Sydny Nasello. Tampa Bay Sun FC Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown shared, "There's not enough words to really describe how it means and to really put all the feelings you know out there, but this has been a lot of hard work and...
San Francisco, CA Patch •

W San Francisco Announces New Executive Chef Pushing Innovation & Tradition

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – W San Francisco, located in San Francisco’s SoMa District, has announced the appointment of Eduardo Zerpa as executive chef. Zerpa has a history in San Francisco’s restaurant scene and is expected to elevate the culinary experiences at W San Francisco, including at TRACE restaurant and Living Room Bar, with seasonal menus that aim to celebrate the cultural heritage of the Bay Area.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – W San Francisco, located in San Francisco’s SoMa District, has announced t...
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