04.22.2025

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Redefine eating “out”

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The adjacent Ulele Spring brings a taste of nature and vibrant wetland wildlife to your experience. | Photo via @uleletampa

Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 20 Tampa Bay area patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each of these locations.

Restaurants

Predalina, Tampa | Some cover

This one’s for the foodies. The Michelin-recognized restaurant is known for its standout Mediterranean dishes like the tomato calamarata — finished with a tomato sauce and Greek sheep’s milk cheese.

The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge, St. Pete | Partially covered

We’re just sittin’ out here watchin’ airplanes take off. Munch on top-notch burgers and other American fare from the Albert Whitted Airport’s patio — while feasting on the views.

Snapinsta.app_401415900_316225168024492_7418102545690314766_n_1080.jpg — Once you’re finished grabbing drinks or eating at LightHaus, roam the rest of the Wharf.

Bars and breweries

Southern Brewing & Winery, Tampa | Partially covered

Stop by this Seminole Heights gem to try a range of beers, ciders, and sodas, to pick up homebrewing supplies, or for the night market featuring plant vendors, jewelry, and more.

3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg | Partially covered

Located right off the hustle + bustle of Central Avenue, this laid-back brewery has plenty of covered space and outdoor tables to watch live music, chow down on food truck pizza and other eats, listen to live music, and of course, sip on sours and other brews.

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.

15+ more must-trys

Asked

Should outdoor dining areas be pet-friendly?

A. Yes, it’s better to dine with fur-iends
B. No, no pets allowed while dining

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Events

Tuesday, April 22

After Hours Sip & See Tour: “Survey the West” | 6-7:30 p.m. | The James Museum | $35+ | Grab a themed cocktail, then tour acclaimed artist Ya La’ford’s latest multi-media show.

Rooftop Sunset Yoga | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Tampa Edition | $50 | Celebrate Earth Day with a rejuvenating yoga and meditation session on the bougainvillea-bedecked rooftop, followed by fresh-pressed juice and snack.

Lightning vs. Panthers | 8:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $79+ | It’s Game 1 of Lightning’s playoff stint — a first-round faceoff against the 2024 Stanley Cup champs, the Florida Panthers.

Wednesday, April 23

“Hair” | Wednesday, April 23-Sunday, April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Demens Landing, St. Petersburg | $38 | Plop down on the waterfront for American Stage’s take on the musical following a “tribe” of politically active, long-haired hippies living a bohemian life in NYC.

Thursday, April 24

“Clue: A Walking Mystery” | 5-8:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $46 | It’s your last chance to step into the role of your favorite characters to try to figure out who murdered the elusive Mr. Boddy.

Secret Garden: Collage & Journaling Workshop | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Sunken Gardens | $12+ | Venture out on a meditative walk through the gardens, then craft your own secret garden on paper, using magazine clippings, glue, and a sense of play.

Women Build Tampa | 6-8:30 p.m. | Tampa Firefighters Museum | Free with registration | Join tons of local women to kickoff this year’s program, in which you’ll help build a home for a single mother in Hillsborough County.

Friday, April 25

Asian Mega Night Street Food Market | Friday, April 25-Sunday, April 27 | 5-11:30 p.m. | 855 28th St. S. | Free entry | Head to the Mega Lao New Year celebration featuring 75+ vendors, a lion dance, karate demonstrations, a robot dance, and a traditional Lao and parade dance.

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News Notes

Transit

The Cross Bay Ferry wraps up its abbreviated service next week. So what’s next? Hillsborough County canceled its contract with the Cross Bay Ferry last week. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will search for its replacement — aiming to restart the service in the fall. (Tampa Bay Times)

Outdoors

How are TBAY’s communities boosting their resiliency? Treasure Island City Commission recently passed a Terrain Modification Program — allowing residents to elevate their land using fill material. Once their land is raised, residents will be able to operate more normally during “sunny day flooding.” (St. Pete Catalyst)

Today Is

Earth Day. This year’s theme is “Our power, our planet,” an idea centered on taking action through education, advocacy, and community support. There’s plenty of ways to give back to our slice of the Gulf Coast today, like cleanups at the Riverwalk + Cockroach Bay Road.

Opening

Prepare the paddles. Pickle & Pint opens this Friday, April 25 in Largo. Serve balls and sip brews at the Burg’s new 40,000-sqft pickleball facility. Ballers can expect 12 courts, cornhole, ping pong, craft beers, wine, smoothies, coffee and pizzas. (I Love the Burg)

Film

“Four Down,” a new documentary recounting a local boating tragedy that claimed the lives of three football players, debuts at the Sunscreen Film Festival later this week. The film pulls together news footage, reenactments + interviews with the only surviving member of the group Nick Schuyler. Book tickets online. (Tampa Bay Times)

Sports

Jihaad Campbell continues to be the obvious top linebacker pick for the Bucs. How could he change their fortunes? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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The Buy

Save time and simplify your life with these must-have kitchen gadgets:

🛍️ Under $40: A one-touch electric can opener.
🛍️ Under $30: Eparé’s electric salt and pepper grinder.
🛍️ Under $10: An easy-clean mesh strainer for your sink drain.
🛍️ Under $8: This popular tool that makes chopping a breeze.
🛍️ Under $5: A garlic press rocker that minces in seconds.

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The Wrap

Can I pull back the curtain a little? Some of my family’s favorite spots to luxuriate in an outdoor meal in TBAY are Pia’s, Trophy Fish, Doc Ford’s (on the Pier), and Ulele.

I want to share more of your faves. Which spots should I add to the guide? Let me know.

Answered

Yesterday, we asked “Which one of these plants isn’t native to Florida?”

Atamasco lily — Also called “rain lilies,” you can find these flowers in pink, yellow, purple, and white. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

55% correctly chose the American Strawberry-bush — which actually hails from South Carolina.
19% selected the Southern Woodfern
14% said the Southern Lady Fern
12% guessed the Black Mangrove

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