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Longtime popular family-owned deli sold in Tampa
Rumors that abounded on Tampa-based social media sites the past couple weeks were finally confirmed Monday. A local deli known for its style of Monte Cristo sandwich and large portions of other sandwiches and cakes that opened in 1963 will be changing hands. Wright’s Gourmet House, originally founded by Marjorie...
Yelp names Tampa sushi restaurant one of the best in America
Yelp has unveiled its list of the 100 best sushi restaurants in America, and Tampa’s own Rice & Spice has earned a coveted spot. Located at 11625 Sheldon Road, this local gem offers a unique fusion of Laotian, Thai, and Chinese cuisines, in addition to its renowned sushi rolls.
A tour of Tampa’s best happy hours
Note: This guide was last updated in May, 2024. All specials are subject to change. If one of these is no longer valid, or if a good happy hour is missing, please email info@thatssotampa.com. Be sure to bookmark this for happy hour adventures. Whether you’re craving a frosty craft beer...
Things to do around Tampa & Wesley Chapel: July 4-10
4-10 p.m. July 4. Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N. Blvd., Tampa. Boom by the Bay is Tampa’s premier Independence Day celebration, featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment, an apple pie throwdown, and a fireworks display. The event is free and open to the public. MetroCon. July 5-7. Tampa...
Schnitt Sidekick ‘Froggy’ Loses Q105 Lilypad
Tune in to the Q105 wake-up offering MJ Morning Show at Classic Hits WRBQ-FM in Tampa-St. Petersburg, and you’ll hear the air personality many may know as Todd Schnitt using his music radio persona, “MJ.” For the last four years, one of his show sidekicks has been a man known on-air as “Froggy.”
How to keep scared pets safe over the Fourth of July holiday
TAMPA, Fla. - As Americans get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, it's a good time for pet owners to make sure their dogs and cats are prepared for what can be a scary time for four-legged friends. For some, it wouldn't be the Fourth without fireworks. Pets, however,...
Barterhouse Ybor brings back its wild “Blitz Inn” Christmas decor for July
Barterhouse Ybor (1811 N 15th St a) is one of the most innovative restaurants in the city. Their cocktail program, eclectic menu offerings, and exquisite decor make it a must-visit destination for all Florida foodies. For many, the phone eats first, and Barterhouse understands the assignment. The restaurant’s renowned Christmas Wonderland theme known as “The Blitz Inn decor is making a comeback for the entire month of July.
Search for St. Pete dog reveals Tampa Bay's murky economy of missing pets
Elizabeth and Cillian Purcell would do anything to get Khaki back — hop on a last-minute flight, offer a $5,000 reward, even hire a pet psychic. But after seven days, their 10-year-old dachshund mix was still missing. Why it matters: When Khaki dug out of their St. Pete yard...
A summer camp that just can’t be topped, pizza style
LUTZ — The kids just kneaded to know what was going on behind the bar. That’s how Steve Parisi — owner of Brick City Eatery, a pizza restaurant in the Lutz/Land O’Lakes area for the past seven years — came up with a brand new, yet deliciously fun summer camp.
Tampa coffeehouse cultivating inclusivity by hiring people with disabilities
TAMPA, Fla. - Coffee Uniting People (CUP) is creating inclusive opportunities in the Bay Area. The nonprofit coffeehouse that recently opened a second Tampa location hires people with disabilities. "We've got about a total of about 45, 46, 47 employees, of which about 40 of those have some sort of...
Review: A Bite From Brazil
Searching for a new favorite restaurant? Look no further. Just off Hillsborough Avenue, there is a little Brazilian restaurant that flourishes in a spot no other business has. Over the years, its businesses have ranged anywhere from American cafés to Greek cuisine, but none of them have had a grip on me the way El Churrascaso has.
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