Say hello to Juno & the Peacock and Pluma.|Photos by TBAYtoday
The time to feast on slow-roasted turkey, sagey stuffing, and plenty o’ pies is nigh, TBAY.
Now’s the time to book those reservations, order your pre-made turkey and sides if you plan on staying home, or preordering a pie to take to the in-laws.
Thanksgiving reservations
Tampa EDITION | Tampa’s only five-star hotel is hosting an elegant affair. Pull on your best “Gossip Girl"-inspired threads and prepare for a meal of refreshed takes on Thanksgiving classics.
Flor Fina | Head to Ybor City for a family-style feast at Hotel Haya’s in-house restaurant. The menu is packed with an artisan bread basket, a farm greens salad, roasted turkey breast, crispy onion pot roast, cinnamon streusel, and other delights.
Take-home feasts
Rooster & the Till | Milk bread pull apart rolls, roasted savoy, whipped potatoes, roasted turkey, and black walnut cake? Sign us up for it all.
Order your salted caramel apple pie or pumpkin spice cheesecake now.
Photo via Boulon Bakery
Pies
Boulon Brasserie | The French eatery is serving modern takes on the classics, like salted caramel apple pie, pumpkin spice cheesecake, and a Spiced Orange Dream.
Veterans Day Ceremony | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, Safety Harbor | Free | The City of Safety Harbor, American Legion Post 238, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10093 will present a salute to all of those brave men and women who have served and are now serving our country.
Bern’s Whisk(E)y Tampa Foxtrot: Uncle Nearest Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | Bern’s Steak House, Tampa | $750 | Join Uncle Nearest for a sensational dining experience featuring multiple distillery only whiskies and Southern cuisine — ticket includes dinner for two.
Airmen of Note | 7 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Free | Take in the musical delights of the Airmen of Note, the big-band swingers of the US Air Force Band — make sure to register.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Music Night | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | The James Museum, St. Petersburg | $10 | Jam out to tunes from Hot Tonic, a group that fuses jazz with Latin rhythms, funk and soul, tied together by original arrangements, as you wander the Western art museum.
Pumpkin Spice Espresso-Tini Class | 6:30 p.m. | The Tampa EDITION | $50 | Head to the Market to learn the nuances behind creating a perfectly balanced espresso martini while enjoying your expertly crafted cocktail.
“Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” | Tuesday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 17 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $48 | It’s time to watch your favorite grumpy, green humanoid learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
AMPLIFY - Women’s Empowerment Summit | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Coastal Creative, St. Petersburg | $65 | Women business owners and entrepreneurs can expect sessions on equity initiatives and opportunities, business banking and lending, and funding resources.
The St. Pete Development Review Committee just approved site plans for the new Waldorf Astoria condo tower. The 49-story building will be the Burg’s tallest tower, and house 164 condo units, 60,000+ sqft of office space, and 14,000+ sqft of commercial space. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Today Is
Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel at Hillsborough County’s 60th annual Veterans Day Tribute at 10 a.m. today at Veterans Memorial Park.
Edu
Pinellas County voters approved a new school property tax. The money will go toward increasing teacher pay + the number of arts and reading offerings for students. The measure passed for the sixth time, with 68% of the vote. (Tampa Bay Times)
Open
Come one, come all to The Highland House. The Dunedin Golf Club’s new restaurant just opened its doors. Stop by for blue cheese stuffed dates, smash burgers, and Chicago dogs. And Dunedin locals get 30% off on Tuesday nights.
Transit
St. Pete leaders are exploring using ~$4 million in unspent federal grant money on creating a permanent dock for the Cross Bay Ferry. Hillsborough County was awarded the $4.86 million federal grant for the service in fiscal year 2021, and must return any unused funds by 2025. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Sports
USF just scored a $1 million donation for its new football stadium from The Gonzmart Family Foundation. The university kicked off construction on the $340 million facility last week. And speaking of, the Bulls also shared new renderings of the incoming stadium. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Announced
Crowbar will host While We’re Young: A Dance Party Honoring Liam Payne on Thursday, Nov. 14. Join fellow Directioners to dance along to the band’s hits, and $2 of each ticket sold will be donated to Metropolitan Ministries and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Art
Even after back-to-back hurricanes, we’re “Still Shining.” Creative Pinellas is hosting the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets to check out the show featuring 25 local artists start at $100, and proceeds go back to helping TBAY’s creatives. (I Love the Burg)
Ranked
The Tampa Riverwalk’s done it again. Our beloved trail is nominated for “Best Public Holiday Lights Display” in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. You have until Monday, Dec. 2, at 11:59 a.m. to cast your vote. (That’s So Tampa)
Sports
José Caballero became only the second Rays player to lead the American League in stolen bases this year. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Health
This innovative device is changing the game of hearing aids. Its dual-processing systems separate speech from background noise, ensuring you never miss a beat. (Bonus: They’re rechargeable, comfortable, nearly invisible, and app-controlled.) Claim your free consultation.*
The Buy
The Buy
Your favorite Nordstrom item on sale, since the store’s limited-time fall sale ends tonight. We’re seeing: discounts on cashmere sweaters, leather loafers, and crisp white fashion sneakers.
We’ve unfortunately entered “the sun sets way too early” season. In case you’re also in need of serotonin, consider going for a walk immediately after work. We have a guide for that.
Answered
Answered
Last week we asked, “As of October, 2024, what is the overall home buyer difficulty index for the entire nation (100 being most difficult)?”
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