Caribou Coffee is coming to town.
05.02.2023 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER

Today’s Forecast

74º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:49 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 11:16 a.m. + 10:01 p.m. | Low: 2:58 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 6:59 a.m. + 6:21 p.m. | Low: 12:16 p.m.
 

Important Message
Great news for locals: Share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 cash. Now, through Monday, May 8, share a favorite story using the “Share on Nextdoor” icon online, and you’ll be entered to win. Learn more.
 

🧑‍🍳 Bon appétit, TBAY

Tampa Bay cookbooks old and new
Screen Shot 2023-05-01 at 12.30.43 PM.png
Discover long-established classic dishes and modern cutting-edge culinary creations in “Tampa’s Table.” | Photo via Visit Tampa Bay
As the website places.travel puts it, Tampa Bay’s food scene is truly “a feast for the senses.” And what better way to dig in than in the comfort of your own home?

Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or an aspiring home chef, we’ve gathered a collection of TBAY-centric cookbooks that will give you the perfect ingredients for a delicious journey:

“Tampa’s Table: A Culinary Journey through Tampa Bay” | Visit Tampa Bay

Packed with bold flavors + 60 innovative recipes from chefs from Bern’s Steak House, Dough, Ulele, and more, this cookbook is a culinary treasure trove. Pro tip: if you prefer to follow along with a video, there’s a YouTube accompaniment.

“A Taste of Tampa: Lickety-Split Recipes” | Junior League of Tampa, FL

In a hurry but still craving a delicious home-cooked meal? This 182-page, vintage jewel has your back with a range of dishes from seafood to hors d’oeuvres.

“Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Family Cookbook 1996-1997" | Members of the Buccaneer Organization and Their Partners

If you’re looking to feed your team on gameday, this one’s for you. This collection has game day recipes from players, coaches, fans, and their spouses. Selections include burger sliders, bean dip, and buffet-style meals for large gatherings.

“Tampa with a Twist” | Visit Tampa Bay

Pull up a seat at the bar and raise your glass, TBAY. This cocktail companion takes the vibrant spirit of Cigar City and shakes it up into a handful of concoctions from Prohibition Era rum runners to drinks from Tampa’s first breweries.

“The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook” | Adela Hernandez Gonzmart and Ferdie Pacheco

Craving the vibrant flavors of Ybor’s historic food haven? The unique 115th anniversary edition cookbook serves up recipes for Spanish bean soup, mouthwatering Cuban sandwiches, and more.

“Fabulous Food” | Crippled Children’s Hospital Guild

This hard-to-find 1960s collectible is a delectable taste of the Burg’s yesteryears, featuring recipes like Hershey Bar pie and even an Irish Coffee.

Did we miss your favorite cookbook? Let us know.
Events
Today, May 2
  • “Bigfoot Meets Star Wars” | Tuesday, May 2-Thursday, Sept. 21 | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Pinellas Ale Works, 1962 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Check out Tim Gibbons’ monster movie mish-mash featuring R2D2, Chewie, and Bigfoot.
  • OE Book Club | Tuesday, May. 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $30 | Head over to Oxford Exchange to discuss Shuang Xuetao’s “Rouge Street” with some light apps.
Wednesday, May 3
  • Pirates vs. Rays | Wednesday, May. 3-Thursday, May. 4 | 6:40 p.m. | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $10-$265 | Grab a ballpark frank and watch the Rays take on Pittsburgh.
Thursday, May 4
  • Topgolf Live 2023 | Thursday, May. 4-Friday, May. 5 | 8 a.m. | Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | $10-$65 | The popular golf experience takes over the Bucs’ fortress.
  • Shrimpfinity | Thursday, May. 4-Monday, May. 29 | 12-7:30 p.m. | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 800 28th St. S., St. Petersburg | $25-$27 | Immerse yourself in this fantastical shrimp-themed art wonderland.
  • Zach Williams | Thursday, May. 4 | 7 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $18-$200 | Enjoy the artist’s “A Hundred Highways Tour” with special guest Blessing Offor — the sales from each ticket helps a family in need.
Friday, May 5
  • Tampa Riverfest | Friday, May. 5-Saturday, May 6 | 5-10 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | Free | Listen to tribute bands, let lanterns fly, and watch the wiener dog derby.
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
News Notes
Development
  • Coffee lovers, rejoice. Caribou Coffee is bringing its caffeinated magic to Tampa and Sarasota with 30 new locations. The first opens in 2024 at Willow Bend Towne Centre in Lutz, near the Land O’ Lakes Crunch Fitness. The shop serves teas, sandwiches, and pastries too. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Eat
  • The minds behind Rocca Tampa are hoping to open a new sit-down restaurant at the old Little Leon space (3636 Henderson Blvd., Tampa). Rocca + its team of chefs earned the Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide in 2022. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Drink
  • Clearwater’s Big Storm Brewing Co. made waves at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, capturing 11 medals. Their blueberry, cherry, grape, and raspberry vodkas all earned silver. (WTSP)
Concert
  • You don’t want to miss a thing, TBAY. Aerosmith is hitting Amalie Arena on Wednesday, October 11 for its “Peace Out Farewell Tour.” They’ll be belting out their greatest hits, including “Dream On.” Tix go on sale this Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m. (WFLA)
Festival
  • St. Pete’s first horror convention, Sunshine City Scare, is coming to town Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 at the Coliseum (535 Fourth Ave. N.). Dive into the realms of spooky anime, video games, film, and TV, with special guests like Ryan Colt Levy from “Attack on Titan.” (I Love the Burg)
Plan Ahead
  • Come on, Barbie, let’s go party. In anticipation of the upcoming “Barbie” movie, Two Shepherds Taproom (4813 N. Grady Ave.) is throwing a Barbie extravaganza on Saturday, July 8. Dress in your best Ken and Barbie fits. Tickets range between $15 and $25. (That’s So Tampa)
Environment
  • Help safeguard sea turtles during the nesting season by knocking down sandcastles, turning off white lights at night, filling in beach holes, and cleaning up after yourself after a beach day. Nesting runs until the week of October 31. To report nest tampering or an injured sea turtle, contact 888-404-FWC. (Spectrum Bay News 9)
Family
  • Soar in summer by snatching one of the Aerospace Center For Excellence’s last few summer camp spots. Still available: Destination Aviation, STEMtastic, and Future Engineer summer camps. Camps are happening June and July, and include hands-on activities that will get 7-17 year olds engaged in aviation, engineering, science + more.*
Holiday
  • How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.
Eat
  • With the flowers blooming and the sun shining, it’s high time to get outside for a picnic. Looking for something special to fill your basket? Our friends at LALtoday have recs + shopping tips for planning the perfect spring picnic (let’s just say you’ll be the talk of the park).*
 
Arts

💻 What does AI think of TBAY?

Artificial intelligence recreates Tampa Bay, FL
1 (2).gif
It’s uncanny how close this robot can get. | Graphics by TBAYtoday
We asked DALL·E 2, a free AI system that can create images and art from a description, to craft some scenes from all around TBAY. Spoiler alert: they all came out fantastic.

1. We asked the software to create a Salvador Dalí-style painting of Downtown St. Pete’s marina.

2. We asked DALL·E 2 to envision a new mascot for both sides of the Bay. And it created a monster. The Tampa Bay Rowdies jersey-wearing Devil Ray is holding a buccaneer’s sword. We asked the AI to place lighting in the background of the picture to symbolize the Bolts.

3. We wanted to know if the site could use the vibe of the crowd at the Gasparilla Boat Invasion in Downtown Tampa. What do you think? Let us know if it’s on the right track.

4. Lastly, we asked for a professional photo of Tampa’s skyline.

Now, test out DALL·E 2 for yourself. Recreate your fave place in TBAY, and we may put it in the newsletter. Send us your creation.
The Wrap
 
Brad Haft

Today’s edition by:
Brad
From the editor
Should Bailey and I pull up to the Barbie party? Let us know here. The new movie looks pretty funny.
Missed yesterday's newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Subscribe     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY