Wagamama opened its doors at Water Street Tampa a few months ago. The concept serves Asian fusion dishes and brings a fresh take on Asian cuisine to Tampa that will appeal to different tastes. Although Jotoro at Sparkman Wharf nearby attempts to incorporate Asian cuisine on the menu, Wagamama does it much better and with more creativity. The restaurant has plenty of seating both inside and outside and reservations can easily be made online. Wagamama originally opened in 1992 in London across the Atlantic Ocean and says it was “inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars” as well as a “celebrat ..read more

ORLANDO, FL – Visitors to the Orlando area are invited to stay near the Thrills at Disney Springs resort area hotels and enjoy enchantment, excitement, and incomparable experiences at all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks with extra perks and savings that are exclusively for hotel guests. Disney Springs resort area hotels include seven properties conveniently located in the Walt Disney World Resort with spacious accommodations, luxury amenities, dining, and recreational offerings. Each resort is an Official Walt Disney World Hotel and is within walking distance of the area’s shopping, dining ..read more

Tampa Bay Taco Week is invading the Tampa Bay area from Thursday, April 20 to Sunday, April 30. Hungry diners can enjoy deals all around town at local restaurants, including popular local Mexican destinations during this time. Here is a list of participating restaurants and deals: 211 Restaurant and Lounge 211 N. Tampa St. Tampa, FL 33602 813-204-3000 hilton.com/en/hotels/tpanthf-hilton-tampa-downtown/dining 2 Tacos Birria for $17 Slow-braised beef short ribs simmered until fall-apart tender, stuffed into a tortilla, and fried until crispy then topped with onions, micro cilantro and queso fre ..read more

TAMPA, FL – The new Crisp & Green location at Water Street Tampa is hosting its ribbon cutting this Wednesday, April 19 at 1:15 p.m. City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will attend, along with Mike Lester, Walking Tall Brands, CEO and Co-Founding Partner of Walking Tall Brands, LLC, local franchisee, and Caroline Vostrejs, President, Junior League of Tampa. Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce representatives will also attend. Crisp & Green is partnering with the Junior League of Tampa to support its various community projects and programs that aim to make Tampa a better place for ..read more

Festa Italiana returned to Tampa this weekend for another weekend packed with Italian food and culture. Events for 2023 included Bocce & Bellinis, WineFest of Italy, and Mercato Italiano by Italy Expo. The festival was sponsored by Alessi, Italiano Insurance Services, Radiant, the Tampa Bay Rays, Breathru Beverage Group, Republic National Distributing Company, Valley Bank, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Festa Italiana Tampa (@festaitalianatampa) The annual event is a fundraiser for The Italian Club (L’Unione Italiana), a historic building rich with culture in ..read more

San Francisco’s detractors and right-wing media are having a meltdown over Whole Foods Market closing on Market Street in the middle of the Tenderloin. It is one of the areas of the cities most impacted by the increase of remote work and exodus of tech amid record layoffs in the tech sector. WE CAN'T EVEN KEEP WHOLE FOODS IN SF! VOTE ALL THESE INCOMPETENT LUNATICS OUT OF OFFICE: @DeanPreston @LondonBreed @HillaryRonen WHO ELSE NEEDS TO GO? https://t.co/ZEHzzEXgX0 — @jason (@Jason) April 10, 2023 Wait did Whole Foods really plop down a high end, overpriced store smack in the middle of th ..read more

Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has launched a new signature brunch series that will run on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at $95 per person. The new menu is coming out just in time for spring as Florida becomes busy with festival season. Guests can enjoy seafood, salad and craving stations, a classic buffet, made-to-order selections and even pastries and desserts. The menu will rotate weekly and is the brainchild of the Director of Creative Culinary, Matt Zappoli. On the beverage side enjoy unlimited mimosas, bellinis, bloody marys, spritzers an ..read more

ORLANDO, FL – Exploria Stadium has announced five new permanent additions to its concession offerings heading into 2023 in support of local businesses. The 25,500-seat Orlando venue will now feature local favorites along its concourse for fans to enjoy options that are proudly “Orlando Made,” including: 4 Rivers Smokehouse, The COOP by 4Rivers, Teak Neighborhood Grill, Black Rooster Taqueria and Harrell’s Hot Dogs + Cold Cones. The concourse will also include a rotating vendor cart, which will welcome game-by-game options such as Mexican-inspired Cholo Dogs, Sus Hi Eatstation an ..read more

When it comes to pizza in San Francisco, there is no shortage of options available to diners. San Francisco has experienced a boom when it comes to Detroit-style concepts and most Italian concepts have some version of pizza available to diners, but I am a fan of the old-school and classic places. Despite all the changes to the city, classic restaurants and neighborhoods are an important part of San Francisco’s history and also involved in the evolution of the city’s dining scene. The pandemic has brought numerous challenges to local businesses and neighborhoods, and they need your support now ..read more

TAMPA, FL – The Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest has announced Mairena Wines as the event’s official wine sponsor. The partnership with Tampa-based San Rafael Import Company includes a variety of red and white wines that will be available for sale throughout parade festivities at its charitable beer and wine gardens. For more than 30 years, alcoholic beverages available for purchase at Gasparilla Pirate Fest have been sold exclusively by Tampa-based nonprofit organizations, which in turn receive proceeds earned for their charitable efforts. Three generations of the Blanco family have ..read more