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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...
Easter brunch recipes

A Spring-Inspired Easter Brunch

    (Family Features)  Spring is blooming on your Easter table. From yellow chick cupcakes to blueberry French-toast casseroles, there are plenty of ways to wow...

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...

Chef Pierola Opens Pop Up Pick Up at Counter Culture

Once again, Chef Jeannie Pierola adapts and changes with the current market conditions of the COVID-19 crisis. Starting today fans of Chef Pierola, 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...

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

Chef Inspires Passion

The new executive chef at Rococo Steak, Matthew Rainey   Chef Matt from Rococo Steak Inspires Passion Rococo Steak is starting a new “Fresh Menu,” with special...
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...

Heart Healthy Grilling

Summer Grillin’ can be Heart Healthy By: Adela Lilollari As summer comes with full force, so do the opportunities to grill and enjoy delicious food with...

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...
Del Frisco's Grille Upper Deck

Modern Grille and Chill

Del Frisco’s Grille Has Something For Everyone   Del Frisco's Grille glowing & buzzing with activity. Photo © Pezz Photo; www.pezzphoto.com     Modern, inviting, stylish and fun. Del Frisco’s Grille...
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...
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...
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...
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...

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...
Lamb recipe on Tampa Bay Metro blog

Delicious Lamb Recipes

  The Many Loves of American Lamb       (Family Features) Romeo and Juliet. Antony and Cleopatra. Lamb and Potatoes (or Mint or Feta). The list of American...
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...
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...
Sunda New Asian

FOODIE: Sunda New Asian

  Sunda New Asian Bringing The Flavors Of Southeast Asia To Tampa Bay   Sunda New Asian brings all the flavors of Asia home as one of the...

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...
Dining at Roux in South Tampa

The Independents: Roux

Roux Roux’s signature cuisine has become the darling of regional food aficionados, and for good reason. The highly approachable menu blends comfortable, Southern classics with...
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...
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...
Colored Egg Chart

Easter Egg Dyeing Guide

    (Family Features) Dye your Easter eggs in custom colors you won't find in a kit with these unique food color combinations to bring seasonal...
Birch & Vine Restaurant

METRO Foodie: Birch & Vine Restaurant

New Menu for Fall at Birch & Vine Restaurant   It didn’t take long for Amelia Island native, Lee Aquino, to earn his way as Executive...
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,...
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...

Celebrate The Big Game with a Frito Pie

Chef Frank, Creative Culinary Director of The Rez Grill, has created a special dish to celebrate just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Check...
Father's Day Backyard Brunch

Backyard Father’s Day Brunch

Dote on Dad with a Backyard Brunch     (Family Features) Brunch isn't just for mom. This Father's Day, make eggs, toast and bacon on the grill...

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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...

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...
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...

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,...
BIG SMOKE WHISKEY FEST

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...
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...
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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

East Hillsborough Dining Guide | Where To Eat In Tampa Bay

East Hillsborough Dining Guide Ybor | Channelside | Brandon (everything east of downtown and Davis Islands) .   Donavan’s Steakhouse $$$ 11206 Sullivan St, Riverview, FL 33578 813-295-8445 www.donovansmeatery.com Rustic charm paired with...

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...
Michelin Guide Tampa

BEST OF METRO: The Best Restaurants and Bars in Tampa Bay

   The Best Restaurants and Bars in Tampa Bay    Salt Shack On The Bay Best Bar with Sunset Views Tucked in a parcel of paradise on Old Tampa...
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