07.27.2023

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It’s easy eating green

20 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tampa Bay

Three vegan hot dogs from 3 Dot Dash. One has mustard on it, one has mac and cheese and cries, and the other has lettuce and onion. There is a grey brick wall behind.

Meat-free never looked so good. | Photo by @3dotvegan

Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Tampa Bay, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there is a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian pizza to scrumptious vegan tacos, here are 21 restaurants serving up meat-free fare in TBAY.

🍑 The brunch bunch

Vine Vegan, 2080 Badlands Dr., Brandon | This all-vegan, family-owned restaurant dishes out love with every bite. Try this: The all-day gluten-free pancakes served with a tofu scramble if you’re feeling more breakfasty. And if you’re feeling more lunchy, get the Buffalo Impossible nugget wrap (it’s stuffed with tots).

Screen Shot 2023-07-26 at 2.31.07 PM.png — The Taco Bell Crunch Wrap Supreme doesn’t hold a candle to this vegan rendition.
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Photo via @vineveganfl

🍕 Casual eating

Florish Plant-Based Pizza & Bowls, 2307 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite A, Tampa | Let your taste buds savor a slice of delicious vegan pizza. Pro tip: We recommend the Margherita pizza with vegan cheese.

3 Dot Dash Vegan Kitchen, 6203 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | Bite into an Impossible burger or other handcrafted, plant-based sandwiches.

🕯Date night

Voodu Vegan Bistro, 9002 N. 40th St., Tampa | Looking for a scrumdiddlyumptious night on the town? Located next to Busch Gardens, you could grab a sushi roll + then hop on the SheiKra.

Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe, 5119 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | Where indie music + vegan food meet — there is no meat. We recommend the Good Burger — a veggie patty smothered in sweet mustard, garlicky ketchup, vegan cheese, and sweet candied carrots.

What did we miss? If you know a restaurant that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.

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Events

Thursday, July 27

“School Of Rock” | Thursday, July 27-Saturday, July 29 | Times vary | Murray Theatre, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater | $5-$10 | Follow Dewey Finn as he turns his straight-A pupils into full-on rock stars.

Friday, July 28

Barbie Roller Skate | Friday, July 28 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | United Skates of America, 5121 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa | $5-$11 | Celebrate the hot movie of the summer with a Barbie and Ken look-a-like contest, a Barbie doll photo box, and games.

Saturday, July 29

Nickelback: Get Rollin’ Tour | Saturday, July 29 | 6:30 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $71-$425 | “If today was your last day, and tomorrow was too late,” you’d probably want to belt the songs of this iconic Canadian rock band.
Beers on the Pier | Saturday, July 29 | 7-10 p.m. | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $40-$45 | Support the St. Pete Museum of History with unlimited tastings of locally brewed craft beers — plus, you get a swanky souvenir cup.

Sunday, July 30

Tarpons vs. Blue Jays | Sunday, July 30 | 12 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $8-$40 | Watch our New York Yankees-affiliated team take on Dunedin — and before the game, play catch in the outfield.

100+ more events

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News Notes

Travel

Tampa International’s 20-year master plan is out + it calls for a ton of expansion. We’re talking: adding infrastructure to accommodate electric planes and building a new 45-gate terminal. The next move is figuring out the cost. (Tampa Bay Times)

Health

Tampa General Hospital just closed a roughly $290 million deal to buy three new hospitals + expand its footprint across the state. The new hospitals are in Brooksville, Crystal River, and Spring Hill. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Development

The foundation pour for Art House, St. Pete’s newest 42-story luxe condo tower, is complete. Located right across from Station House + Good Fortune, the project is now in the vertical construction phase. The 450 ft-tall building will be complete in 2025. (St. Pete Rising)

Eat

Deep-fried tacos? Yes, please. This Little Pig is hosting a pop-up food truck party at Ybor’s Deviant Libation Sunday, Aug. 6. Check out the menu. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Opening

Giddy up + get down at St. Pete’s soon-to-come country bar. Ride ‘Em Cowboy has yet to set an opening date, but the team promises live tunes + country EDM Djs, and a full bar and menu. (I Love the Burg)

Ranked

Love Food just ranked Seminole’s Zom Hee (9015 Park Blvd.) the No. 1 Chinese food in the Sunshine State. Must try: Get the fried banana + the chicken chow mein. (Love Food)

Trending

Spotting electric bikes everywhere? We’re about to see a lot more starting today. EMOTO, an electric motorbike dealership, is opening in Downtown St. Pete at 1104 Central Ave. The shop carries e-bikes from the maker CAKE, ranging in price from $4,470 to $13,970. (St. Pete Rising)

Education

🎒 Get schooled, TBAY

20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay

Sign your kid up to be a Tiger. | Photo via Hillsborough County School District

With more than 460 schools in our area, Tampa Bay’s education scene offers more than 300,000 local students the opportunity to excel in their learning. With fall right around the corner, we thought it was about time we added a few new spots to our list.

Pro tip: The Back-to-School sales tax holiday is here. Today through Sunday, Aug. 6, you can save money on new clothes, supplies, backpacks, and even personal computers. Check the full list.

Grady Elementary School, 3910 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa

Grades Pre K-5
Total enrollment: 538
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 269 in FL elementary schools

Boca Ciega High School, 924 58th St. S., Gulfport

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 1,603
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition-free
No. 252 in FL high schools

Canterbury School of Florida, Two campuses | Founded in 1968

Grades PK-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 354
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

20+ more schools

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Any spice lovers out there? Hot Chix, the Nashville hot chicken tender shop, is opening today at 5208 N. 22nd in Tampa. My mouth is watering already.

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