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Tampa Bay restaurants actually open on Mondays

Pia’s Veranda is the next-door, more laid back sister of the landmark restaurant. | Photo by @anothertravelgram

We’ve all been there. You’re too tired + lacking inspiration to chef it up on a Monday night. So you decide you’ll go out, but it seems like everything is closed.

We’re still searching for answers on why much of Tampa Bay’s food scene shuts down on Monday nights (let us know). But in the meantime, we’ve rounded up a few options that are actually open.

Pia’s Trattoria, 3054 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, 4-9 p.m.
Everyone’s favorite Italian spot serves up cozy vibes + the best Chicken Piccata.
Ulele, 1810 N. Highland Ave., Tampa, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
This riverside spot is a Tampa staple for a reason, with its picturesque patio, fresh seafood, and in-house brewed beer.

Green Lemon, 915 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Why wait for taco Tuesday? We prefer mezcal Mondays. Try the trio dip and the carnitas.
Oak & Ola, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5–1 p.m.
This Armature Works eatery is glam enough for any date night + has excellent pork chops, pan-seared Scottish Salmon, and tons of drool-worthy apps.
Hawkers Asian Street Food, 1235 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 11a.m.–10 p.m.
This crowd-favorite Central Ave. spot offers casual outdoor seating, sake, ramen, and other delectable picks.
Casita Tacqueria, 2663 Central Ave. + 2701 4th St. N. + 2991 66th St. N., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
With three locations across St. Pete, Casita Tacqueria is the perfect laid-back Mexican spot.

Did we miss any of your go-tos? Drop us a line.

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Wednesday, Nov. 16

Yoga Beats Workout with The BE | Wed., Nov. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Family Park, 600 2nd Ave N.E., St. Petersburg | Yoga/Beats is a killer hybrid, starting with power vinyasa before switching gears to a music-based, bodyweight workout.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Arabian Fantasy | Thu., Nov. 17 | 11 a.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $28.00 - $50.00 | Spend a magical morning listening to Carl Nielsen’s Aladdin Suite, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Miklos Rozsa’s Ben-Hur Suite and more.
1st Annual Sip & Shop Open House | Thu., Nov. 17 | 4-7:30 p.m. | The Compass Therapeutics & Wellbeing, 6003 Beacon Shores St., Tampa | Free | Stop by for pre-holiday gift shopping, seasonal beverages, and relaxing mini spa treatments.
Meet The Brewery! Featuring Brutalist and King State | Thu., Nov. 17 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Independent Bar & Cafe, 5016 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | Free | Learn more about local brewers King State, a beer brewer focusing on drinkable Florida-inspired beers, and Brutalist, which seeks to showcase the components that are often afterthoughts in beer.
Poetry at Tombolo Books with Gloria Muñoz Presents | Thu., Nov. 17 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Following Ryan Rivas’s reading, he will be joined in a roundtable discussion by Dr. Sucheta Kanjilal, professor of South Asian studies at the University of Tampa, and Laura Everitt, urban planner for Benesch.

Friday, Nov. 18

Opening Reception and Artist Talk featuring Shane Brown | Fri., Nov. 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N. Ashley Dr. Cube 200, Tampa | The museum will be welcoming Shane Brown as he shares his documentary photography project, “In the Territories,” and his shots for the Peabody Award-winning FX series, Reservation Dogs.
Winter Village | Fri., Nov. 18 - Sat., Nov. 19 | 5-11 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | $17.00 - $200.00 | The park transforms into a wintery wonderland with a cafe offering holiday treats, a shopping village house in shipping containers, ice skating, curling, train rides, storytelling, sing-a-longs.
Straight No Chaser | Fri., Nov. 18 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $84.00 | A Capella trailblazers, Straight No Chaser, return to Ruth Eckerd Hall for the first time in almost ten years.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike | Sat., Nov. 19 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N. Blvd, Tampa | $5.00 | Irreverent Warrior’s Silkies Hikes bring Veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health.

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Weather

75º | Morning clouds, afternoon sun | 19% chance of rain
Winter, is that you? Forecasters say temps will drop about 10 degrees toward the end of the week. On Thursday, the high will be in the upper 60s, and the low will be in the mid-to-upper 40s. (Tampa Bay Times)

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:52 a.m.
Set: 5:36 p.m.

Tide
Old Tampa Bay

High: 6:55 a.m. + 11:04 p.m.
Low: 1:15 a.m. + 3:22 p.m.

Clearwater Beach

High: 3:36 a.m. + 6:52 p.m.
Low: 11:43 a.m. + 11:31 p.m.

Opening

Pack in that cobble till you wobble. The Peach Cobbler Factory (located at 5003 E. Fowler Ave., Suite A.) will serve up 12 flavors of cobbler, 12 flavors of banana pudding, 6 types of cinnamon rolls, brews, and more starting in December. (That’s So Tampa)

Watch

Good Morning America featured Tampa Bay’s own Psomi and Mike’s Pies earlier this week in their search across America for the greatest pie. Mike’s came out on top in the showdown with their signature Key Lime Pie, but Psomi still dazzled judges with their spiced apple Bougatsa pie. Watch the segment here. 🥧
Selling Tampa is no more. The hit Tampa Bay real estate drama was not renewed for another season after premiering in 2021. (Page Six)

Development

Construction began this week on Canopy Oaks, a new development coming to the MLK corridor. The Euclid St. Paul living community (located at 1920 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N.) will include six townhomes, two villas, and a single-family home. 🏠 (I Love the Burg)
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority may sell some of its downtown property. The 11 acres in downtown Tampa under the Leroy Selmon Expressway will open up once existing railroad tracks are removed. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Plan ahead

It’s your last chance to see Pinnochino on stage this weekend. The St. Petersburg Opera Company is performing the one-hour opera of the classic tale. Shows on Nov. 19-20 are $15 for adults and $5 for kids.
It’s a miracle. Holiday pop-up bars Miracle at Mezzo (at Intermezzo, St. Pete) and Miracle on Main (Strandhill Public, Tampa) are coming back this year at the end of the month. 🎅(Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Community

You might’ve seen this house making the rounds. An Old Northeast Home that just hit the market brings more than just old charm. It also has a speakeasy and a Biggie Smalls-themed bathroom. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
A Tampa car collector passed in January + now his entire collection is being auctioned off on Dec. 3. at his Seffner ranch. Stop by to bid on 1960s Corvettes, vintage Fords, Lincolns, and more. (Tampa Bay Times)

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Santa’s comin’ to town (Water Street)

Christmas at Water Street kicks off this weekend

Stop by this weekend for visits with Mr. Claus and more | Photo by Andrea Alava

Celebrate the holiday season in Tampa’s most lit neighborhood.

Water Street Tampa kicks off the holiday season Friday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Stop by for a holiday-themed silent disco, live music, photo ops with Santa, hot chocolate bars, and the big Kahuna — a 30-foot tree-lighting at Sparkman Wharf.

Plus, a portion of the proceeds from any seasonal cocktails and food you purchase will be donated to the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation + given to Feeding Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries.

Can’t stop by this weekend? There’s plenty of holiday cheer to be had at Water Street all December long.

Dec. 3 - Holiday Remix Singalong at Sparkman Wharf
Dec. 8 - Holiday Promenade Market of local buisnesses at Water Street Tampa
Dec. 10 - Improv Holiday Comedy Show at Sparkman Wharf
Dec. 17 - Caroling at Sparkman Wharf

THE WRAP

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